Belapur Fort, Navi Mumbai
| Location | Belapur, Navi Mumbai (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM daily. Entry Fee: INR 50 |
| Place Type | Forts & Tombs, Monument |
| Place visit with | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
About Belapur Fort
The Belapur Fort in Mumbai was built in the 16th century. The Siddhi tribals built it as a defensive fort to protect their community interests. It is an important fort in the colonial period and the history of the Maratha Empire. It is well surrounded by sea rocks and estuary sands.
It is a great place to see its architecture and history. It is well maintained by the Department of Archeology and preserves it as a heritage monument in Maharashtra. It attracts tourists from everywhere.
Architecture of Belapur Fort
This fort is completely made of granite blocks and limestone. It has many artillery holes and gap mounds which are very beautifully designed. The Gateway of the fort is an arched gateway made of huge stone blocks. It has very nice curved bastions to support its walls. Its doors and pillars are designed in the Indian traditional style of construction.
Interesting facts about Belapur Fort
- Belapur Fort is built on a hill below the estuary land of Belapur.
- The fort was conquered thrice by the Dutch, the Marathas and the British East India Company.
- It is situated on top of a hill near the mouth of Panvel Creek.
- An underground tunnel is also present here, which many locals believe connects it to Gharpuri Island, the site of Elephanta Caves.
- Intricate carvings have been done on the walls of the fort which depict some meaningful messages.
- The fort comes under the jurisdiction of the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO).
- Many benches have been set up by the local people and there are also many play equipments for the children.
How to reach Belapur Fort
By Bus:- CBD The bus station is 3.5 km away from the fort.
By Rail:- Nearest railway station to Belapur Fort is Nerul Railway Station which is 3.9 km away from here one can easily take rickshaw to the fort.
By Air:- Navi Mumbai International Airport is 6.3 km away from the fort and can be easily reached by taking a taxi.
Nearby famous places
- Parsik Hill 0.5 km away
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation 0.8 km away
- Seawoods Flamingo Point 0.6 km away
- Seawoods Grand Central Mall 1.8 km away
- Wonders Park 1.6 km away
- Indus Route 0.9 km away
- Titwala Ganesh Mandir 2.1 km away
- Bhagavat Dham 0.9 km away
- Nerul Balaji Temple 3.5 km away
- D Y Patil Sports Stadium 3.7 km away
- Hanuman Temple of SIES 3.9 km away
- Central Park Kharghar 3.6 km away
Belapur Fort FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Belapur Fort: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM daily. Entry Fee: INR 50.
𝒜. You should visit Belapur Fort during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Belapur Fort: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM daily. Entry Fee: INR 50.
𝒜. You should visit Belapur Fort during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.