These two places lie close to each other along Mumbai’s western coastline and together reflect the city’s living fishing culture and colonial maritime history.
Khar Danda is one of the oldest villages in Bandra, Mumbai, historically part of the larger Bandra area before the development of the Khar Road railway station in 1924.
It lies in the northern part of Bandra and was originally inhabited by Kolis (fishermen) and salt farmers. The area is now part of the modern Khar neighborhood, which developed as a separate suburb due to the railway expansion.
Bandra Fort, also known as Castella de Aguada (Portuguese for "Fort of the Waterpoint"), is a historic coastal fort located at Land's End in Bandra. Built by the Portuguese in 1640, it served as a watchtower to monitor Mahim Bay, the Arabian Sea, and the northern sea route into Mumbai Harbour. The fort was strategically important and featured seven cannon positions, a freshwater spring, and multi-level terraced structures. After the Portuguese ceded Bombay to the British in 1661, the fort was partially demolished by the British in the 18th century to prevent it from being used by the Marathas. Today, it stands in ruins but remains a popular tourist spot, especially for sunset views of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and the Arabian Sea. The site is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India and is open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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