Jaigad Fortजयगड
A well-kept sea fort where the Shastri river meets the sea, near Ganpatipule.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRatnagiri, Maharashtra
Konkan Coast
Konkan Coast
Best time to visit1 November to 15 May
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyJaigad, Ganpatipule
EntryFree
About Jaigad Fort
A well-preserved sea fort on the headland where the Shastri river meets the Arabian Sea, with a lighthouse alongside. Ganpatipule beach is twenty minutes away, which makes it an easy pairing.
What to see and do
- Headland position over the Shastri creek
- Lighthouse next to the fort
- Intact walls and bastions
- Ganpatipule beach and temple nearby
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