page_title: Tourism in Mumbai
section_title: Forts and caves
hierarchical_section_title: Tourism in Mumbai / Forts and caves
caption_attribution_description: English: Mahim Fort, a 17th century British fort in Mahim, Mumbai
context_page_description: Tourism in Mumbai is an industry that attracts almost 6 million tourists per year, making it the 30th-most visited location worldwide. According to United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai was the second most populous city in India after Delhi and the seventh most populous city in the world with a population of 19.98 million.
  Mumbai offers natural heritage and modern entertainment including leisure spots, beaches, cinemas, studios, holy places, amusement parks and historical monuments. Transport options include air, road, train and ship.
context_section_description: Mumbai’s most significant historical locations include more than 14 forts and 5 naturally-formed caves. A few examples include:
  Elephanta Caves
  Kanheri Caves
  Mahim Fort
  Belapur Fort
  Bombay Castle
  Castella de Aguada
caption: British fort in Mahim, Mumbai
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