Murud-Janjira Fort
मुरुड-जंजिरा
A Siddi sea fort built on an island reef, which was never captured in centuries. You can take a sailing boat out to see its giant cannons and walls.
Murud-Janjira Fort was built between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries and was ruled by the Siddis, who came from East Africa. With its tall elliptical stone walls and dozens of cannons, it withstood attacks from the Portuguese, the Marathas and the British, and it is known as the “Invincible Fort.” Inside are the giant bronze cannon “Kalalbangdi,” a freshwater pool, a mosque and the ruins of a palace. Visitors reach the island by sailing boat from Rajapuri jetty, a trip of about 15 minutes each way. Allow 1–2 hours to explore the fort. It is about 50 km from Alibag and is often combined with a trip to Kashid Beach. Boats do not run during the monsoon season.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:30 (depends on ferry schedule)
Nearby sights
- Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kashid Beach
- Birla Vikram Vinayak Temple
- Korlai Fort
- Revdanda Fort
- Nagaon Beach
- Akshi Beach
- Kolaba Fort