Murud janjira fort

MURUD JANJIRA FORT INFORMATION

The fort is an island fort located near Murud in Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is situated on the oval shaped rock in the Arabain Sea. The fort’s main gate faces toward the Rajapuri jetty and it can only see when one will get close to the fort. The other gate of the fort is called "Darya Darwaza'' which opens into the sea and was used in an emergency situation to escape from the fort. The fort's main attractions are the three colossal cannons called Kalal Bangadi, Chavri and Landa Kasam. There is also a small lake in the middle of the fort.

JANJIRA FORT HISTORY

Janjira fort was a small wooden structure built by a koli chief in the late 15th century. Further the fort was captured by Phir Khan, a general of Nizamshash of Ahmednagar. Later the fort was captured and strengthened by the Siddhi’s under the leadership of Malik Ambar. Maratha’s, British and Portuguese tried to conquer the fort but failed to capture due to the highly powerful security of siddhis on the fort. Later Chhatrapati of Maratha empire, Chhtrapati Sambhaji Maharaj built a new island fort called Padmadurg which was just 9 miles north to the Murud janjira fort. This fort was unconquered until the end and in 1947 when India got independence the fort was taken under the Government of India.

BEST TIME TO VISIT FORT

Janjira fort is one of the major tourist attractions for the people near Mumbai and Pune. Best time to visit Murud Janjira fort is from October to March. To reach the fort one has to catch a jetty from the Rajapuri seashore which costs around approx. 60Rs per person which will take you near the gate of the fort. If anyone wants to explore and know in detail Janjira fort history one can hire a guide on the fort. The guide will make you explore all the points explaining each information about the point and they will also tell you the history of Janjira fort. Murud janjira beach is the nearby beach to the fort from where the fort is visible and after visiting the fort one can enjoy with their family and friends in the evening on the (Read More)

• Location : Murud

• Height : 3400 ft.

• Entry Fees : Free

• Trek : Easy

• Fort Timings : 8am To 5pm

• Ferry Timings : 8:30am To 5pm

• Ferry Charges : 60 Rs.

BY ROAD

Mumbai To Murud is approx. 146 kms Via Alibag Road.

Mumbai? 95 kms? Alibag? 49 kms? Murud? 5 kms (Ferry)? Fort.

Pune To Murud is approx. 164 kms Via Tamhini Ghat-Indapur Road.

Pune? 47 kms? Mulshi? 81 kms? Roha? 33 kms? Murud? 5 kms (Ferry)? Fort.

BY RAIL

The Nearest Railway Station is Roha Railway Station is approx. 37 kms from Murud.

Roha Railway Station ——> Murud

Mumbai ——> Roha Railway Station ——> Murud

NEAREST PLACES :

MURUD BEACH

BIRLA MANDIR

AHMEDGANJ PALACE

SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE

GARAMBI DAM

PHANSAD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

KOKKARI TOMB

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