Murud Janjira fort is one of its kind in the history of Maharashtra. This fort is situated right in the middle of the Arabian Sea. This fort has made its name in the history of Maharashtra due to its protective structure built in the middle of the sea. The fort remained unconquered till the time it came under the reign of Maharashtra from the time of the Britishers.

Location and Historic Significance

The Murud Janjira fort is located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. And is surrounded by the beautiful Sahyadri mountain range. It’s the only fort distrusted in the western ghats of Maharashtra. Also, the Murud fort beach is clean and sandy and the beautiful sunsets are not to be missed here.

The fort has historic significance as it’s proved to be the strongest fort standing tall right in the middle of the Arabian Sea. Despite the Dutch and English company’s attack, the Murud fort beach remained undefeated.

The Murud fort beach is located about 180 km from Pune and 150 km from Mumbai. The lush greens of Sahyadri and Murud town at the east. Hence, the serene fresh atmosphere and the sun and sand are the perfect tourist location.

Activities to do around.

Water sports
Parasailing
Banana boat ride
Ferry
Jet skiing
Surfing
Fishing
Camping
Horses and camel rides
Buggy ride

The activities are ample to do around the Murud fort beach. The nearby places to visit are also fun and interesting. Since the fort is located in the coastal belt of Konkan Maharashtra. Therefore, the fort is a must-visit and tourists can view the nearby Phansad bird sanctuary, the Veranda beach fort, the Korlai beach, Varsoli beach the Kolaba fort.

Reasons why you must- visit the Murud Janjira Fort

Remarkably stunning views

The Murud Janjira fort is an island fort surrounded by water and since the fort has been in a good shape, you can take in the beauty of the sea from the top of the fort. An architectural Marvel, the fort has a lot of unique architectural elements that are still standing strong.

Sun and Sand and all things Grand

The beach getaways and popular destinations like Alibaug, Kashid, and Diveagar are in proximity to the Murud Janjira fort. You can explore the mighty fort and can also stay back at these amazing Water lovers’ haven to enjoy local delicacies like fresh seafood.

Your Ideal Weekend Getaway

Since Murud is just a short distance of 158km from Mumbai, travelers can plan a spontaneous road trip and reach it within 3-4 hours. So if you are looking forward to exploring a new region, Murud Janjira is the perfect getaway close to the cities of Maharashtra.

The Rich History of the undefeated Janjira Fort

The Fort is the Pride of Maharashtra which stands tall even as strong water currents constantly hit and erode the sturdy walls of the fortress. That is exactly why the Murud Janjira fort is also known as the strongest Marine Fort in India. The Fort remained unconquered because of the challenging geographic terrain that it is built on and also because of the architectural wit of the architects back in the day.

A fort that protects its walls itself

The mighty Cannons namely the Kalbandgi, Chavri, and Landa Kasam were solely capable of scaring the enemies about the casualties they could cause and the wrath these mighty cannons could rain on them before even entering or getting close to the boundaries of the Fort. It is believed that back in the day the fort housed about 572 cannons that could be fired together. Now that’s what we call a fort that can fight for itself.

The Murud Janjira Fort is the crowning glory of the Maratha Empire and even today is the pride of Maharashtra. Whenever one visits the fort, it seems as if the fort stands strong with its head held high, even now protecting the waters and the land of the Great Marathas never once looking tired or defeated. Forts like these often do not require flags that soar up in the sky because they stand tall as symbols of strength, power and sheer dedication to protect their motherland. Witness the stories of the battles that this fort withstands- and hopefully relive them.

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