Murud-Janjiraमुरुड जंजिरा
The island fort no one ever conquered, 22 bastions rising straight out of the Arabian Sea.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRaigad, Maharashtra
Konkan Coast
Konkan Coast
Best time to visit1 November to 15 May
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyRajapuri jetty, Murud
EntryBoat ₹100 · fort free
ClosuresUsually closed 1 June to 30 September. Boat service to the island suspended during the monsoon, rough seas.
About Murud-Janjira
An island fortress in the Arabian Sea that was never taken, not by the Marathas, the Portuguese, the Dutch or the British, despite repeated sieges. Twenty-two bastions rise straight out of the water, and the entrance is angled so it stays invisible until you are almost on it. Reached by sail boat from Rajapuri.
What to see and do
- 22 bastions rising from the sea
- The hidden, angled main gate
- Kalal Bangdi and the other giant cannons
- Freshwater tanks inside a sea fort
- Sail-boat crossing from Rajapuri
- Murud beach and Ahmedganj palace ruins
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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