Castella de Aguada (Bandra Fort / Bandstand Fort) Mumbai
About
A Portuguese-era watchtower perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Castella de Aguada is one of Mumbai's most romantic sunset spots, with sweeping views of the ocean and the illuminated Sea Link.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Walk from Bandra station on Western Line to Bandstand Promenade (about 20 minutes west), the fort is at the end of the promenade
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Worli (2.8 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Mahim Junction (2.1 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Castella de Aguada (Bandra Fort / Bandstand Fort)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Castella de Aguada (Bandra Fort / Bandstand Fort)
History
Built by the Portuguese in 1640 as a watchtower named 'Castella de Aguada' meaning 'Fort of the Waterspring' in Portuguese. It guarded the Mahim Bay entrance and served as a freshwater supply point for sailing ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The name 'Castella de Aguada' means 'Fort of the Waterspring' as it provided freshwater to ships
Offers arguably the best view of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link from land
A popular Bollywood filming location and one of Mumbai's most Instagrammed spots
Arrive 30-45 minutes before sunset to secure a good viewing spot
The promenade walk from Bandstand to the fort is scenic and worth the stroll
Weekend evenings can be very crowded, weekday visits are more peaceful
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