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Nagla Bunder Fort FortHeight : 30 ft from MSL
Type : Hill forts Fort Range : None
District : Thane Grade : Easy
      Kalyan in Thane district has been a prominent harbour from ancient times. Other ports present on this sea route were Nagla Bunder and Ghodbunder. The forts of Nagla Bunder, Ghodbunder and Gomukh were built to guard these ports.
Fascinating Spots :
      Nagla Bunder village is present on the Thane-Borivli route via Ghodbunder road. The fort is situated at a walk of 10 minutes from bus top, on a hill near the creek. Due to nearby stone quarry nearby and uncontrolled vegetation, the remnants are fading away. The fort is left at the mercy of nature and no care is being taken to conserve it.


Gomukh Fort :
      Ulhas creek turns around at 4 km from Nagla BUnder fort. Near this is an extension of the mountain, and a citadel is situated here, which is Gomukh fort. Today we can see no remnants. This fort played a major role in guarding Ulhas creek.
Ways To Reach :
      Nagla Bunder village is present on the Thane-Borivli route via Ghodbunder road. The fort is situated at a walk of 10 minutes from bus top, on a hill near the creek.

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