A small unassuming little fort built on the rocks of Arabian Sea, is unknown to many but holds a treat for the shutterbugs with every tide reaching the shore. If the sparkling waves lashing the rocks is music to the ears then the orange sun, setting beyond the waters is a treat to the eyes. One can just lose oneself sitting on the rocks of this shore looking at the different shades of blue embedded in the sea and sky which merge at the unknown horizon.
Madh Fort is a small fort in northern Mumbai, situated at Madh Island. It is isolated and not easily accessible, (about 15 kilometres from Malad, its the last stop on route 271 of BEST bus service or via Versova by a ferry boat). It is situated near Aksa Beach and Dana Paani beach. The fort was built by the Portuguese as a watchtower in the 17th century. It offers a strategic view of the coastline of the Marve Creek. The Marine Drive and Chowpatti look like a sting of jewel with the lights at night. Its external façade is intact but inside of the fort is almost in ruins. It is under the control of the Indian Air Force (this Air Force station became my first home, my entry into the AFWWA fraternity) and permission is needed for accessing it. Madh Island fort is surrounded by local fishermen's communities and sea food is best available here. Many movies and TV serials were/are shot in and around this fort.
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