Trek to Tandulwadi Fort
Tandulwadi is a fort located near Saphale about 50 km north of Mumbai, and provides great views of the confluence of Surya and Vaitarna rivers Read more →
Posts in Category ‘History’
Cycling to Fort George – the last remaining vestige of Bombay Fort
Fort George is the only remaining vestige of the Bombay Fort that marked the turning point for an archipelago of islands to become one of the commercial capitals of the world Read more →
Badlapur Step Well – a rare historical site
An old step well lies in an open field in Devaloli, a village near Badlapur to the north east of Mumbai city. With some exquisite carvings and still containing water, the well is small but very well preserved. Worth a weekend visit. Read more →
History of Byculla’s Central Railway Hospital
The Central Railway Hospital building in Byculla has an interesting history that is not widely known – this was the initial location of two premier educational institutions in Mumbai – Elphinstone College and VJTI! Read more →