Castlemap

🇮🇳 India

Castles near Mumbai

22 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 Riwa Fort, 3 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Murud-Janjira — #659 of 8,133 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

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

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 22 landmarks (1 castle · 18 fortresses · 3 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?

Riwa Fort, a ruin 3 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Mumbai?

Murud-Janjira, ranked #659 of 8,133 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: Vasai-Virar (45 km) · Junnar (106 km) · Pune (120 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.