Korlai Fort
कोर्लई किल्ला
A long, narrow Portuguese fort built along a headland ridge, overlooking the river mouth and the Arabian Sea. The villagers below still speak a Portuguese-based creole.
Korlai Fort was built around 1521 and stretches about 800 meters along the ridge of a headland, facing Revdanda Fort across the river. From the walls you can look down over the Kundalika River mouth, the fishing harbor and the Arabian Sea. Inside are the remains of a small chapel, water tanks and gun emplacements. The Catholic villagers of Korlai village below still speak a Portuguese creole, a unique linguistic legacy in India. The walk up from the village takes about 20 minutes. The steps are steep and there is no shade, so bring plenty of water. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Revdanda Fort
- Birla Vikram Vinayak Temple
- Nagaon Beach
- Akshi Beach
- Kashid Beach
- Kolaba Fort
- Alibag Beach
- Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary