Forts in Konkan

For tourist who love to visit historical place especially forts; konkan is the right place to go. Here is a list of populer forts in Konkan region;

Forts in Sindhudurg District;
1. Sindhudurg fort
2. Vijaydurg fort
3. Terekhol fort
4. Nivti fort
5. Ramgarh fort
6. Rangan fort
7. Shivgarh fort

Forts in Ratnagiri District;
1. Ratnadurg fort
2. Suvarnadurg fort
3. Goa fort
4. Gopalgarh fort
5. Padmadurg fort
7. Purnagad fort
8. Kanakdurg fort
9. Mahimandangarh fort
10. Mahipatgarh fort
11. Sumargarh fort
12. Vijaygarh fort
13. Yashwantgarh fort
14. Himmatgarh fort

Forts in Raigad District
1. Raigad fort
2. Kulaba Fort
3. Knaderi fort
4. Murud-Janjira fort
5. Karnala fort

Welocome to Sindhudurg!

Sindhudurg (सिंधुदूर्ग in Marathi) is an administrative district in the state of Maharashtra in India, which was carved out of the erstwhile Ratnagiri district. The district headquarters are located at Oros (ओरोस). The district occupies an area of 5207 km² and has a population of 868,825 of which 9.47% were urban (as of 2001).

The Land of Culture and Natural beauty. Sindhudurg is famous for it's natural beauty like Beaches, Backwater, Waterfalls and Pilgrimage centers. The major attraction here is the long and narrow stretch of beaches. On a clear day, you can see the sea-bed through a depth of 20 ft. Then of course, there are the forts, Sindhudurg one of Maharashtra's more popular and important sea forts built in the 17th century and the famous Padmagarh fort. The name of the fort is given to the Sindhudurg district. Tourist from all over the world visit through out the year to see this Maratha glory.

Sindhudurg Fort

Constructed by Shivaji in 1664, at a site personally selected by him. The construction of a sea fort is a stupendous task, and at Sindhudurg no efforts were spared. Over 2000 khandis (4000 mounds) of iron were used for casting and the foundation stones were laid down firmly in lead.

Even today, as one approaches the fort past a rocky reef, navigable through a narrow channel, one marvels at the transportation of such heavy material through such choppy waters. Within its precincts are temples holding the shrines of Maruti, Bhavani, Mahadeo, Jarimai, Mahapurush and also of Shivaji -- the only such shrine in the country.