Top 5 Amazing Sea Forts In Maharashtra

There are number of forts dot the landscape of Maharashtra and know for its marvel Architecture and design. The sea forts helped them to stay alert and keep an eye on the enemies, it also contains long under water tunnels. Apart from the other grand and best forts here is the list of amazing and best sea forts in India.

Sindhudurg

Sindhudurg is situated in the Arabian Sea coast of Maharashtra in western India, near the Malvan town of Sindhudurg District in the Konkan region. The protected monument also has hidden passage,sweet water reservoirs and the only temple of Shivaji Maharaj in the world.

Murud-Janjira

The grand sea fort situated on an island of the Murud coastal village in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Janjira is considered one of the strongest marine forts in India located in the Arabian Sea.

Vijaydurg

Vijaydurg or Viziadrug is the oldest fort in the coast of Sindhudurg District and surrounded by sea on all four sides,it also has undersea/under land tunnel. Vijaydurg and its surroundings are famous all over the world for the delicious Alphonso mangoes.

Underi Fort

Underi or the Jaidurg is located near the Mumbai harbour and lies in Raigad district. The Island Sea forts of Khanderi and Underi are major tourist attraction of the area along with the nearby place Alibaug.

Kolaba Fort

The old military fortification is situated in the sea at a distance from the shores of Alibag,a coastal town in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Alibag is one of the most popular tourist destination for its beach and a the fort is a protected monument.

Suvarnadurg Fort

Suvarnadurg Fort of the Golden Fort,located on a small island in the Arabian Sea, near Harnai in Konkan is also one of the sea fort of Maharashtra and feather in the golden cap of Marathas.