Sewri Fort & Flamingo Mudflatsशिवडी किल्ला
A 1680 fort above mudflats that fill with flamingos every winter.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMumbai City, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
Thane-Palghar
Best time to visit15 November to 15 April
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbySewri, Mumbai
EntryFree · boat rides in season
About Sewri Fort & Flamingo Mudflats
A small 1680 British watchtower above the Sewri mudflats, which from November to April fill with tens of thousands of lesser flamingos. It is one of the great urban wildlife spectacles anywhere, and it is free.
What to see and do
- Tens of thousands of flamingos, Nov to Apr
- The 1680 fort walls above the mudflats
- BNHS flamingo boat rides in season
- Thane creek and the harbour
- Best two hours either side of high tide
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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