Vijaydurg Fort

It was beautiful then the other konkan forts i visited so far.There were group of youngsters who were decorating the fort for deepotsav. There is also a beautiful view of the sea from the fort.

One of the beat forts in the konkan region. Most of its structure is intact. It is very wide and takes lot of time to cover. The views from top are scenic. It is must visit fort

Nice Fort. Although not in good condition but better than other forts. Needs more maintenance. Entry Fee 5 per person. Can cover entire fort in 45 mins. Can opt for Boat Ride to view exterior fort for Rs 100 per person.

This fort is a bit intact compared to the others and the diameter of it is vast. We've been around the fort and it took a lot of time to see everything. A must visit place in Konkan.

Vijaydurga Fort is rich in history and has most of the structure intact and must be visited with a guide. You must have a good amount of time to witness the history.

Splendid Fort! Most of the structures are intact. Best to visit in Winter and Monsoon, summers will tire you.
At least 1.5-2 hours required for guided tour. Rs.400 is the latest guide fees. Worth to visit for its nature and buildings.

Killé Vijaydúrga !

One of the most Magnificent Fort experiences!

This fort is really a must go, if you love historical monuments. The small small details, which are still intact, is mesmerising to look at. Also the ocean view from up above is stunning.

We went during Early monsoon in the month of June. Make sure you carry water because it takes a couple of hours to explore this wonderful place properly.

You have to visit this beautiful जलदुर्ग- विजयदुर्ग. You can make whole round walk around the fort by walking sideways of तटबंधी. Fort is also in good भक्कम structure.

Original fort was built by Raja Bhoj. Later it fell in to the hands of Adilshaha. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj concord Konkan region n it came in to Hindavi Swarajya.
Originally it was surrounded by water but now a days, one side is connected to land.
The walk way on the middle fortified wall is great. You can walk on this wall and take a complete round of the fort.
While walking on the wall, don't miss the grain godown, ammunition depot, underground tunnels and fortified locations (बुरुज).
View from watch tower is great. Their are couple of small cannons opposite main entrance. A bigger cannon is next to Jakhin Temple.
In the fort, visit Hanumaanji and Bhavani Mata Mandir.
Next to the Bhavani Mata Mandir, their is a huge water storage tank with rain harvesting system. Old building is also located their from where you can get a very picturesque view.
Another historical event happened on the fort, helium spectrum was discoved for the first time. Their is a very descriptive board about this event.
It takes about 3 hours to see the fort. Car goes up to the main entrance. Carry some water n snacks as nothing is available in the fort.
Entrance fee in nominal. Guide service is available.

Nice place and the one of the best fort to visit in west coast of Maharashtra.
First falls in Sindhudurg district.

Ancient structure has three security boundary walls and is must visit in month of December as there are lot of functions at that time.

Personally I liked the fort and the scenic beauty nearby.

One can also enjoy ⛵ as it's available near by fort. The place has port as well.

A history forgotten waiting to be recognised by our government. So many political parties have a war cry on Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. But not even one leader has tried to do any thing about this monuments. Just look at Karanataka not far away & you will understand how to preserve a history. I feel ashamed myself seeing such a history getting whipped away.

One of the best forts in Maharashtra.
Though not maintained much, fort still has a glorious history to attract the tourists and historians.
Buses of State transport are available from the neatest locations. Vijaydurg also has a port nearby.
This is a favourite place for film shoot, album shoot and for school picnics.

One of the important forts for Maratha empire. The fort is covered by ocean from 3 sides.

Helium was found from this fort. Hence, Helium day is celebrated every year. There are a few good structures to see here.

Well connected by road. Parking is open. Crowded on weekends, holidays.

There are a few open beaches in this area.

It is one of the biggest fort in konkan.

The fortification wall is the best here.

Ruins of wada, well and much more.

Easily can explore for more than 2-3 hrs

Great place to visit...
It's the Capital of the Navy of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Please contact local guide Yashpal Jatapkar. He is awesome in telling the information about this fort.

The oldest fort on the Sindhudurg coast. Fort was constructed by the Raja Bhoja 2 of the Shilahar Dynasty. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured this fort from Adil Shah of Bijapur and renamed it "Vijaydurg" from "Gheria". Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj reconstruct the fort and Developed and improve its importance. Kanhoji Angre made this fort as Coastal Capital. The here undersea tunnel has a length of about 200 metres. Lots of researchers reported that the underwater wall is also available to protect the fort. Fort 17 Acres of the area all are surrounded by the Arabian sea. Alongside the Fort having a 40km Creek which increases the importance of the Fort.

Very beautiful fort in cosal fort, it was constructed by Raja Bhoj II, and it's reconstruction by chatrapati shivaji maharaj. Do visit this fort to know coastal fort architecture

A place to visit for those who love to see forts or do treks 😍

The Vijaydurg Fort is absolutely magnificent , exquisite and most impregnable sea fort in Konkan coastlines.

Most of the fort walls and bastions are still intact .
The beauty of this fort is that it is locked by sea from 3 sides and connected to land from 1 side only.
The fort provides great views of the sea, the creek, the greenery around and a small beach alongside it .

There is a small entry fee of vijaydurg grampanchayat Rs.5/- per person at the entry gate . It is important to take a guided tour to see lots of places inside the fort and to understand the history of this fort . The guide cost us Rs 300/- and it took about 2 to 3 hours to see the fort from inside .

This is about a 800 yrs old fort and one of the strongest sea forts on the west coast of India.
The small entrance is intact and you can see massive fortifications. Upon entry, there is a temple and a doorway which takes you to the wharf. Once you entered , you can see lots of cannon balls and some broken cannons in an open area ......
You can take walk on the outer fort walls as it is connected properly without any damage . You can get a feel of the massive structures of this beautiful fort.
Beautiful views of the Arabian sea and cool breeze ......

You can view 3 layers of fort wall very clearly ..... also can view bastions, Queen palace, Sadar, arm storage rooms -unfortunately, they are all broken, a big sweet water tank inside the fort etc. .....
The fort is kept clean and routes are connected properly to explore the fort .

A brief history of the fort :

Initially known as Gheria, it was enlarged by the Bijapur rulers and then strengthened and enlarged in the mid - 17th century by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , gave its new name ,Vijaydurg - Victory Fort .
The fort is also known as the 'Gibraltar of the East' since it was so impregnable, surrounded by the Arabian Sea from three sides.
It is the oldest fort on the coast of Sindhudurg. The fort was very difficult to capture due to the 40 km shallow creek that acted as a natural barrier to ships and protected the fort. Maratha warships used to be anchored in this creek. So that enemy could not see them from the deep sea.
It's now a protected monument under ASI .

Some important aspects of this fort :

* Construction: This fort is a fine example of strong ancient architecture. The fort was constructed by Raja Bhoj of Shilahar Dynasty. The construction of the fort took place between 1193 to 1205.
* Walls: It is a huge fort with three level of walls & has 27 bastions. The area of the fort is about 17 acres; it takes around 2 - 3 hours to see all the things. The walls are made of huge black rocks (Laterites). The walls of the fort are about 8 to 10-meter high.
* Caves: Few caves like structures are also present inside the Vijaydurg fort. The fort is covered by sea on 3 sides and offers magnificent views of the Arabian sea.
* Water tank : There is also a big water tank, which was the main source of sweet water for people staying on the fort.
* Cannon Balls: Some old cannon balls have also been kept inside the fort. Even today, you can see blow spots of cannon balls on walls of the fort.
* Escape Tunnel: There was also a 200 m long tunnel for evacuation during an emergency. Another end of this tunnel was in the Dhulap’s palatial house in the near village.
* Underwater Wall inside the sea :
A few years back, Oceanographic experts have discovered a submerged wall of length 100 meters east of the fort. This under-sea wall is 3 meters high, 7 meters wide and 122 meters long. The wall is composed of Laterite rock and has a depth of 8-10 meter under the sea. So when enemy ships tried to attack the fort, they collided with this underwater wall and shattered into pieces! Portuguese had lost their 2 ships in an attempt to capture Vijaydurg fort.

* Timings: You can visit this fort anytime during sunrise and sunset.
* Time Required: 2-3 hours are enough to explore the fort properly.
* Entry Fees / Ticket Charges: Rs.5/- per person as entry fee to see the fort.

Fort is from the times of Raja Bhoj, the fort was rebuilt and expanded by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort was considered as Capital for coastal region as it was the naval base during Swarajya. It is a big fort with 3 distinct borders. Some remains still look beautiful. Boat fairy remains closed during Monsoon season.