Ghodbunder Fortघोडबंदर किल्ला
A Portuguese fort above the Ulhas creek, named for the horse trade run through it.
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 nearbyGhodbunder, Thane
EntryFree
About Ghodbunder Fort
A Portuguese fort above the Ulhas creek at Thane, named for the horse trade the Portuguese ran through the landing here. Long derelict, now partly restored, and easy to combine with Yeoor.
What to see and do
- Named for the Portuguese horse trade
- Ulhas creek and Vasai bay views
- Portuguese chapel ruins
- Yeoor hills nearby
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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