Vijaydurg Fort
विजयदुर्ग
A Maratha naval fort surrounded by the sea on three sides, known as the 'Gibraltar of the Konkan'; its triple walls are well preserved, and it repelled European fleets several times.
Vijaydurg Fort sits on a headland at the mouth of the Vaghotan River, surrounded by the sea on three sides. Originally built in the 12th century, it was seized by Shivaji in 1653 and expanded with triple walls. It became the base of Maratha naval commander Kanhoji Angre, who repeatedly repelled Portuguese, Dutch and English fleets, earning it the nickname 'the Gibraltar of the Konkan'. Visitors can walk the ramparts, which have 27 bastions, gun emplacements and ancient water tanks. Its state of preservation ranks among the best of the Konkan forts. Entry costs about ₹20, and a visit takes around 1.5 hours. The fort is about 70 km north of Malvan, roughly 2 hours by car, and can be paired with Kunkeshwar for a one-day northern route.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kunkeshwar Temple & Beach
- Chivla Beach
- Rock Garden Malvan
- Sindhudurg Fort
- Snorkeling & Scuba Diving off Sindhudurg
- Tarkarli Beach
- Dhamapur Lake
- Tsunami Island