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Castles near Mumbai
12 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest is Mahim Fort, 6 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Murud-Janjira — #443 of 3,708 worldwide — 87 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Fort Vasai, founded 1184.
Every one of them stands in India — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Mumbai
- Mahim Fort
6 km south-west · Ruin
The Mahim Fort is a fort in Mahim in Mumbai, Maharashtra state, India. Strategically located on the Mahim Bay, the fort overlooks Worli to the south,…
- Castella de Aguada
7 km south-west · Fortress
Castella de Aguada, also known as the Bandra Fort, is a fort located in Bandra, Mumbai, India.
- Worli Fort
9 km south-west · Fortress
The Worli Fort is a fort in Worli, Mumbai, India. Though often incorrectly assumed to have been built by the Portuguese, the fort was built by the…
- Belapur Fort
18 km south-east · Fortress
Belapur Fort is a fort near the township of Belapur in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The fort was built by the Siddhis of Janjira.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Fort Vasai
29 km north · Ruin
Fort Vasai is a ruined fort in the town of Vasai, Konkan Division, Maharashtra, India. The structure was formally christened as the Fort of St.
- Khānderi Island
42 km south · Fortress
Khanderi is an island with a fort, located south of Mumbai, along the coast of Maharashtra, India.
- Karnala Fort
33 km south-east · Fortress
Karnala Fort is a hill fort in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India, about 10 km from Panvel city.
- Kolaba Fort
49 km south · Fortress
Kolaba Fort located at Alibag beach is an old fortified maritime base in Alibag.
- Arnala Fort
46 km north · Fortress
Arnala Fort is built on a small island off the port town of Arnala, located around 13 km north of Vasai, Maharashtra, India.
- Dongri Fort
27 km north · Fortress
The Dongri Fort, or the Dongri Hill Fort, locally known as the Janjire Dhavari Fort, is a fort in Mumbai, India. It is located in the Dongri area.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Murud-Janjira
87 km south · Fortress
Murud-Janjira is the local name of a fort and tourist attraction situated on an island just off the coastal town of Murud, in the Raigad district of…
- Lohagad
75 km south-east · Fortress
Lohagad is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad…
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1156.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Mumbai?
The Castlemap atlas maps 12 landmarks (10 fortresses · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Mumbai, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Mumbai?
Mahim Fort, a ruin 6 km south-west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Mumbai?
Murud-Janjira, ranked #443 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 87 km south from Mumbai.
What is the oldest castle near Mumbai?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Fort Vasai, founded 1184 — 29 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Pune (120 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.