Madh Fort / Versova Fort

Madh Island, Mumbai · Open now

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AddressMadh Island, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Managed byMaharashtra State Archaeology & Museums Department

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

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TypeFort

Time needed1–2 hrs incl. travel

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A coastal fort built by the Portuguese in the 16th century on Madh Island to guard the northern sea approach to Bombay, later contested between Portuguese, Maratha and British forces. Its weathered laterite walls sit close to the beach, offering views over the Arabian Sea and Versova coastline. The fort is now a quiet, largely unrestored heritage site popular with a handful of local visitors and photographers. It remains free and openly accessible.

Did you know? Madh Fort (Versova Fort) was built by the Portuguese and later contested by the Marathas and British — its cannons once guarded the narrow creek separating Madh Island from Versova, a strategic chokepoint for coastal trade.