Sewri Fort

With Bombay being an important stronghold for colonial powers, the Portuguese and subsequently the British built fortifications at many strategic spots along the city’s western as well as eastern coastlines. Built in the late 1600s, the Sewri fort then lay on the eastern shore of Parel Island. It has served as a check post, a place to hold prisoners of war and even as a godown for the Mumbai Port Trust.

On the western harbour line, get down at Sewri station and cross over to the east. Walk past the lone traffic signal and follow the road that leads to the Colgate-Palmolive Factory. Look out for a flight of steps sandwiched between the factory and Mumbai Port Trust’s Giri Nagar. These seem to lead up only to a mosque, but are also the only entrance to the fort.

Bring along water and some food, there is nothing in the immediate vicinity, except at Sewri station

- Walk southwards along Reay Road and P D’ Mello Road to experience the city’s relatively unknown eastern waterfront; or move northwards on the Mahul road to see the salt pans

- If you happen to be here in the right season, you can see hundreds of migratory pink flamingos that flock to the Sewri mud flats. The fort is at an elevated position overlooking them, or try the piece of land behind the Colgate factory to be on the same level as the birds. Better still, drive down to Mahul and find a fisherman willing to take you down the creek, to be right in the midst of the birds

The Sewri Fort is a fort in Mumbai built by the British at Sewri. Built in 1680, fort served as a watch tower, atop a quarried hill overlooking the Mumbai harbour - Wikipedia....

Could be conserved better litter everywhere...

This is a peaceful place. We are unable to see sea properly. Need to improvement. Sevari's fort is a historical place.

This Sewri fort (शिवडी किल्ला) was built by British in 1680 as a watch tower for Mumbai harbor. I recently visited here with my friends to enjoy the peaceful sunrise. However, I was surprised to see that the fort was not in good condition. It is definitely not a place for tourists. Worst thing is that this is a historical place but you'll smell booze and piss in corners of the fort. People are smoking and drinking alcohols. Really a shame! The only good thing about Sewri is the Sunrise and Sunset view! Government should improve the place and protect our historical monument.

This place is so peaceful that you will feel the whole ancient vibe here. It's my chill spot when i need a mental break. Just sitting here looking at the sea and waiting for sunset is basically the best thing

Cool small fort. Seems to be mostly concrete reconstruction. Nice view overlooking the water, and a cool breeze. Worth stopping by, but not going out of the way to visit.

Fantastic place. Most of the fort structure is intact. A nice view of the sea, and the upcoming sealink. Wish the authorities would give a little attention to keep it clean and put proper signboards and approach road.

Great place in mid of crowded city with surreal view of sea and mangroves. You can also see the under construction Mumbai trans harbour link road between ulwe and sewri. Morning is the best time to visit the fort.