Belapur Fortबेलापूर किल्ला
A small restored Portuguese fort above the creek, in the middle of Navi Mumbai.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereThane, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
Thane-Palghar
Best time to visit1 November to 15 May
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyCBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai
EntryFree
About Belapur Fort
A small Portuguese fort above the Panvel creek in the middle of Navi Mumbai, later taken by the Siddis and then the Marathas. Recently restored, and a twenty-minute stop from the station.
What to see and do
- Portuguese, Siddi and Maratha layers
- Panvel creek views
- Recently restored walls
- Twenty minutes from Belapur station
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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