Sion Hillock Fortशीव किल्ला
The 1669 watchtower that marked the edge of British Bombay.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMumbai City, 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 nearbySion, Mumbai
EntryFree
About Sion Hillock Fort
Built between 1669 and 1677 when Sion marked the boundary between British Bombay and Portuguese Salsette. It sits on a hillock in a public garden five minutes from the station, with the Thane salt pans spread out below.
What to see and do
- The old Bombay-Salsette boundary post
- Hillock garden setting
- Thane salt pan views
- Five minutes from Sion station
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