Sindhudurg Fort
Sindhudurg Fort
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iamrawat
Pune, India661 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
This humongous fort stands tall amidst the Arabian Sea.. a true testament of its time though in ruins has a lot to offer still.. I would recommend you visit the fort either early morning or late evening.. the fort is accessible by boat only and the first boat to the fort leaves at 8 am and the last at 530 pm.. make sure you take a walk around the walls of the fort as they provide an excellent view of the green sea water... the fort is huge and one must be ready to walk and also carry brought water thought water is available inside the fort at the entrance.. when on-boarding the boat from the jetty there is ample safe parking available.. the lines are long and make sure you have atleast 4 hrs in hand to visit this fort.. unlike Murud jhanjhira fort this is well managed..
Written 25 January 2020
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Munna Prasad
Kolkata (Calcutta), India123 contributions
Jun 2021
It is great, to reach there by ferry and it's ticket in Rs. 90/- person
In fort there has many place to visit
Sindhudurg fortress lies on the shore of Malvan town of Sindhudurg district in the Konkan region of Maharashtra which is 450 kilometres south of Mumbai. The fort lies on a rocky island just off the coast of Malvan which is accessible by a boat from mainland. The district is named after the fort of Sindhudurg which means 'Fort in the Sea'. Sindhudurg has 37 forts, the highest number of forts in Maharashtra as well as all types of forts Jaldurg (fort on Sea), Bhuikot (fort on land) and Giri (fort on hilltop).
The hidden entrance! Unless you are a regular visitor, the entrance gate 'Dilli Darwaja' cannot be seen from anywhere. If an unfamiliar person tried to enter via boat which is the only option apart from air, it is sure that the boat would thwack on the rocks around the fort which again cannot be seen with naked eyes. Hence only people who are familiar with the fort premises would be able to enter the fort. A king with brains and guts! Along with the architectural brilliance and unique ranks, this fort also has temples inside it dedicated to Goddess Bhavani, Lord Hanuman and Jarimari. Along with these holy shrines, there is also a popular temple which is devoted to Shivaji, the only one of it's kind in the world. There are also hand-prints as well as footprints of Shivaji which have been embedded within the fort on a slab.
In fort there has many place to visit
Sindhudurg fortress lies on the shore of Malvan town of Sindhudurg district in the Konkan region of Maharashtra which is 450 kilometres south of Mumbai. The fort lies on a rocky island just off the coast of Malvan which is accessible by a boat from mainland. The district is named after the fort of Sindhudurg which means 'Fort in the Sea'. Sindhudurg has 37 forts, the highest number of forts in Maharashtra as well as all types of forts Jaldurg (fort on Sea), Bhuikot (fort on land) and Giri (fort on hilltop).
The hidden entrance! Unless you are a regular visitor, the entrance gate 'Dilli Darwaja' cannot be seen from anywhere. If an unfamiliar person tried to enter via boat which is the only option apart from air, it is sure that the boat would thwack on the rocks around the fort which again cannot be seen with naked eyes. Hence only people who are familiar with the fort premises would be able to enter the fort. A king with brains and guts! Along with the architectural brilliance and unique ranks, this fort also has temples inside it dedicated to Goddess Bhavani, Lord Hanuman and Jarimari. Along with these holy shrines, there is also a popular temple which is devoted to Shivaji, the only one of it's kind in the world. There are also hand-prints as well as footprints of Shivaji which have been embedded within the fort on a slab.
Written 2 May 2022
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Shishir Joshi
Pune, India22 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
We went with family. It is situated 15 min travel from malvan beach by ferry. The forte is historically very important as it shows construction talent of 16th century . 100 Rupees is entry ticket and 5 rupees tax . Overall from entrance to all area is very poorly maintained. No cleanliness. We hired one guide who charged 600 rupees . It is better that we should know all about it before as the knowledge of guide is very poor. Overall very disappointing experience .
Felt very bad about overall attitude of administration and the people staying inside .
Felt very bad about overall attitude of administration and the people staying inside .
Written 3 November 2021
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Ranjkul
Pune, India140 contributions
Jan 2021
To get to Sindhudurg Fort you have to take a 15 minute boat ride. There can be long queues for the boat ride depending on the season.
As such there is nothing to see inside the fort except a small temple and a 1 room museum.
It is good to walk on the ramparts and gaze out into the ocean.
Its fairly well preserved.
Note of caution... there is very little shade and one can get sunburned if you are not careful.
As such there is nothing to see inside the fort except a small temple and a 1 room museum.
It is good to walk on the ramparts and gaze out into the ocean.
Its fairly well preserved.
Note of caution... there is very little shade and one can get sunburned if you are not careful.
Written 25 January 2021
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Mandar D
Pune, India108 contributions
Apr 2023
This is unique historic place to visit. Please ensure to ready to walk and take sunglasses / hats and plenty of water. Overall it is good place however considering cost (boat ride is 100 per person and 5 per person in fort. and parking is 100 per car) it is little costly and does not make it worth it. There is guide available which can be additional cost (500 /- and onwards). Without guide it is just structures. It is not as informative to go by yourself. Getting into boat and out can be little challenging for senior citizens and with small kids. This closed at 5 PM. You need good 3-4 hours to complete.
Written 18 April 2023
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shouches
Pune, India180 contributions
Oct 2022
I visited the fort a second time in October 2022 and was very disappointed. The place was over-crowded to say the least. Worse, it was dirty.
During the 10 minute boat ride to the fort, I saw tourists merrily throwing plastic and other litter in the water. Far from warning them, the boat men made their own contribution to the filth by spitting into the water continuously.
I saw indulgent parents encouraging their child to pee and do potty right next to the jetty. All this, within a few metres of the spot where tourists were scuba diving to see corals and marine life.
The fort itself was a mountain of garbage. Stalls selling juice, bottled water either did not have dustbins or the dustbins were never used by tourists who simply tossed their litter wherever they wanted.
It was such a sorry state that we were fed up and left the place within minutes.
If you are going to this place, please, please - do not litter!
During the 10 minute boat ride to the fort, I saw tourists merrily throwing plastic and other litter in the water. Far from warning them, the boat men made their own contribution to the filth by spitting into the water continuously.
I saw indulgent parents encouraging their child to pee and do potty right next to the jetty. All this, within a few metres of the spot where tourists were scuba diving to see corals and marine life.
The fort itself was a mountain of garbage. Stalls selling juice, bottled water either did not have dustbins or the dustbins were never used by tourists who simply tossed their litter wherever they wanted.
It was such a sorry state that we were fed up and left the place within minutes.
If you are going to this place, please, please - do not litter!
Written 4 November 2022
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Naveen Gowda
Bengaluru, India46 contributions
Dec 2019
Its a beautiful fort built by Shivaji Maharaj that can be seen from the malvan beach. There are ferries that carries tourists from Malvan beach to fort and return after sometime. Its a beautifully constructed and strong fort with a great design. Many sweet water tanks and other structures are still intact and pretty well maintained. One can spend around an hour inside the fort roaming and enjoying the beautiful sea water from the fort. There are many stalls inside the fort for refreshment and temples inside fort.
Written 10 January 2020
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ArvindTca
Mumbai, India69 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
SINDHUDURG FORT is famous historically as the center from which Shivaji and the Marathas began to co trol the seas around Marashtra and challenged the Portuguese who were the dominant and piratical sea power - they even looted the Mughal Jodha begum's personal trading ships. We took a local guide ( 600) and he told us a lot of history thats not so well known. A hand print and foot print of Shivaji are preserved here with a temple to Shivaji himself. Hindu and Muslim families dating from shivaji's times still stay there.
Written 11 November 2021
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Akash S
Pune, India26 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
Good place to visit. Offers panoramic view of the ocean. There is a good enough walking path over the peripheral wall. On negetive side, place is not very well maintained. The fort has a rich history but you won't fine a single board informing about it, as they have in other ASI monuments.
Written 27 February 2021
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vaishu009
Mumbai, India62 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
We hired guide for this visit and it turned out a good decision. It's a 48 acre island converted into fort and it is interesting to listen to it's whole process.Few families are still living in the fort and they are using the sanitation, water supply facility available since last 350 years. Even the main door of fort is still in use. Ferry service is available which allow tourist one and half hour to visit fort.
Written 20 December 2021
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Thanks for the update, I will make the change
Written 17 August 2022
Basavaraj Patil
Belgaum, India
Ideal time to visit fort, mornings or evening ?
Written 12 December 2019
Early morning. The entry tickets of ships to take tourists to the fort have to be booked before 9 am....ticket counter opens at around 8.30 am
Written 12 December 2019
We are planning to visit konkan and sindhudurg fort, vijaydurg, guhagar from June 10th through June 15th...I know there will be start of rain however is it bad idea to visit during time or should be ok? Thanks in advance for the response
Written 12 April 2019
if you are going with kids and old people avoid.
Written 13 April 2019
Hi, I'm visiting sawantwadi on the 2nd weekend of oct with my in-laws and my 1 year old. I would like to know what would be the best means of transport/route for us from sawantwadi to sindhdurg fort/tarkarli beach? Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Written 22 September 2015
Hi,
There are various public transport options. Most common is bus (MSRTC buses): you need to catch a bus to Malvan depot, Malvan Depot forms the central hub and hence there are buses from every nook and corner. Once you reach Malvan depot you can walk to the Malvan Jetty. Locals would call it "Dhakka". From jetty a boat will take you to fort.
You can hire a Rick or there would be local taxi's too for Malvan Depot or Malvan market.
Written 23 September 2015
How do I get there using public transportation?
Written 22 September 2015
Buses, and taxis, both are good options, reach Malvan town ( a taluka level place), Sindhudurg is situated there.
Written 23 September 2015
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