Riwa Fort (Kala Qilla)रिवा किल्ला
The Kala Qilla above Mahim creek, one of the least visited old structures in Mumbai.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMumbai Suburban, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
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Kind of placeForts, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit1 November to 15 May
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed45 mins
Base and nearbyDharavi, Bandra
EntryFree
About Riwa Fort (Kala Qilla)
Known locally as the Kala Qilla, this was built by the British around 1737 to watch the Mahim creek. It is one of the least visited old structures in the city, hemmed in by Dharavi and easy to walk straight past.
What to see and do
- The black basalt walls that gave it its name
- Position over the old Mahim creek line
- A rare surviving piece of pre-modern Mumbai
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