Bandra Fort (Castella de Aguada)

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AddressBandra Bandstand, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Managed byArchaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Today's hoursOpen today 12 AM – 11:59 PM

Tickets fromFree

TypeFort

Time needed45–90 min

Location

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A 17th-century coastal watchtower built by the Portuguese around 1640 at the mouth of Mahim Bay, later fortified further by the British to guard maritime approaches to Bombay. Its low-slung ramparts and bastions overlook Bandra Bandstand and offer sweeping views of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The fort has become one of Mumbai's most popular sunset viewpoints, especially among couples and photographers. It remains freely accessible with no ticketed entry.

Did you know? Bandra Fort (Castella de Aguada) was built by the Portuguese in 1640 specifically to watch for approaching ships — its name literally means "castle of the watering place," referring to a freshwater spring once used to resupply passing vessels.