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Once-upon-a-tine naval
bases, Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg were a mark of martial supremacy,
under the great Chattrapati Shivaji. In the 17th century Shivaji
strengthened Vijaydurg (Fort of Victory) by adding impressive features
to it like, the triple row of huge walls, the umpteen towers and
the spacious inner buildings. The Sindhudurg or Ocean fort spans
over 48 acres. It was once seized by the British and renamed Augustus.
This fort set at the Malvan port is a significant monument of the
historic times. Within its premises are temples dedicated to Bhavani,
Mahadeo, Jarimai, Mahapurush and Shivaji, the last being the only
shrine of its kind in India. Both these places also boast of picturesque
beaches. Both these places house splendid beaches displaying panoramic
beauty. |
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The nearest railhead
is Kankavli. Sindhudurg by road is 510 kms, and Vijaydurg is 425
kms from Mumbai via the Goa highway. |
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