Suvarnadurgसुवर्णदुर्ग
The "golden fort" island off Harnai, go early and catch the beach fish auction after.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRatnagiri, 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 nearbyHarnai jetty, Dapoli
EntryBoat ₹150
ClosuresUsually closed 1 June to 30 September. Boats do not run to the island during the monsoon.
About Suvarnadurg
The 'golden fort', an island fort off Harnai, reached by a short boat ride. Time it right and you can watch the Harnai beach fish auction afterwards, which is a spectacle in itself.
What to see and do
- Island fort with intact walls
- Boat crossing from Harnai
- Harnai beach fish auction
- Kanakdurg and Fattegad on the mainland side
- Dapoli and Murud-Harnai beaches
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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