Worli fort one of the famous sea fort of Thane district

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Worli fort one of the famous sea fort of Thane district

Type                        Worli is a sea fort.   
Difficulty level        Worli fort is easy to trek.
Height                      --
Base village / District / Taluka   Worli Koliwada / Thane / Vasai, Maharashtra,India.

History of Worli Fort

The Worli Fort (Marathi: वरळी किल्ला) is a fortress constructed by the British in Worli, Mumbai, India. The fortification, regularly erroneously alluded to as being fabricated by the Portuguese, was really constructed by the British around 1675. 

The stronghold, based on the Worli slope, neglected the Mahim Bay at once the city was comprised of only seven islands.It was utilized as a post for adversary ships and privateers. Alongside the various fortresses, even Worli fortification went into the Britishers hands. 

Amid the war in the middle of Britain and France, it was utilized to keep armed forces and guns.In all there are 11 fortresses in Mumbai, which watched the different streams and the ocean courses. The British based a post on Worli Island in 1675, which structures "L" formed district with Bandra stronghold and Mahim fortification. 

This area was described by noiseless ocean, and thus suitable for ocean movement.This fortress is preserved to some degree by the Archeology division; subsequently the fortification is fit as a fiddle. There is a tower on the stronghold for hanging chime. There is a well inside the fortification, a sanctuary and a rec center.

There are stairs to move around the defenses. From here, we can see up to Bandra and Mahim. There are 3 stages for groups, fabricated outside the fortification. These were manufactured to keep the private.

Time to reach the top
It takes around 10 to 15 minutes from Worli Koliwada village.

Minimum Duration 
1 day.

Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit Worli fort.

Water Availability
Yes, water is available on the fort. There are many wells and canons on the fort in which water is potable for drinking.

Accommodation Availability
No, Shelter is not available on worli fort, but one can accommodate in Worli koliwada village.

Places to visit on the Worli Fort 

Hanging bell, temple, ramparts, well, canons and much more…

Lets find How to reach to Worli Fort

way from Pune to Worli Fort

Pune to By Bus
From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Thane. There are many buses regularly playing between Pune to Thane or Thane to Pune. From Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are auto rickshaws available to Worli Koliwada. From Worli Koliwada boats are available to Worli fort.

Pune to By Train
From Pune junction there is train available to Thane, From Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are ST (State Transport) buses or auto available, from Vasai station there are auto rickshaws available to Worli Koliwada. From Worli Koliwada boats are available to Worli fort.

Pune to By Road
Route of Pune to Worli Fort
Pune – Chinchwad – Lonavala – Rasayani – Thane – Vasai Station – Worli Koliwada - Worli Fort.

Way from Mumbai to Worli Fort

Mumbai to By Bus
From Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are auto rickshaws available to Worli koliwada. From Worli Koliwada there are boats available to Worli fort.

Mumbai to By Train
From Kalyan there are local trains available to Thane, from Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are auto rickshaws available to Worli Koliwada. From Worli Koliwada there are boats available to Worli fort.

Mumbai to By Road 
Route of Mumbai to Worli fort
Mumbai – Kalyan – Thane – Vasai station – Worli Koliwada – Worli Fort.

Places to visit nearby the Worli Fort

Shree Siddhivinayak
Shree Siddhivinayak sanctuary has been a preeminent spot of dedication and conviction, Very popular with all sections and religions in India. 
This spot makes you feel so near to incredible God Ganesha!It's not a fascination yet it’s our commitment that takes us to this sanctuary of our most prominent and most loved god Ganesha. The sanctuary is decently kept up & clean...!

Bandra fort
Castella de Aguada, otherwise called the Bandra stronghold has an extremely rich history. It was assembled by the Portuguese in the early seventeenth century to serve as a watchtower. 

Amid the eighteenth century when the Portuguese administer in India was in decay, the Marathas were the best danger to the Britishers.Anticipating the certain thrashing of the Portuguese, the Britishers annihilated a piece of the stronghold so that the Marathas couldn't catch the post as use it further bolstering their good fortune against the British armed force. 
The post was in remnants however preservation endeavors began by the Bandra Band Stand Residents' Trust went far in repair works of the fortress.

Bandra Bandstand
Bandra Bandstand famously known as 'Sweetheart's Point' by a lot of people in Bandra Suburb zone is an intriguing and excellent spot to appreciate and unwind with your friends and family or companions after a boisterous day. Its implicit a type of amphitheater on a slope confronting the sea where couples typically meet in comfort and have a decent time.

It's frequented by heaps of sightseers and individuals of all ages to sit or go out for a stroll at a to a great degree spellbinding ocean confronting area. The Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai has a truly popular ocean confronting 2 Km long walkway known as ''Bandra Promenade''. The promenade has a few sustenance stalls offering Bhel puri and Pani puri.