Collection · Konkan coast
Sea Forts of Maharashtra
Maharashtra's sea forts are the surviving fleet bases of the Maratha navy: island citadels reached only by boat, built to hold the Konkan coast against the Siddis, Portuguese and British. None of them involve a hill trek — the effort is the crossing, the tide and the ferry timings.
5 forts in this collection
Murud-Janjira Fort Trek Guide
Raigad- Trek distance
- 0 km trek
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1.5 hrs
Sindhudurg Fort Trek Guide
Sindhudurg- Trek distance
- 0 km trek
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1.5 hrs
Suvarnadurg Fort Trek Guide
Ratnagiri- Trek distance
- 0 km trek
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hrs
Khanderi Fort Trek Guide
Raigad- Trek distance
- 0 km trek
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hrs
Arnala Fort Trek Guide
Palghar- Trek distance
- 0 km trek
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hrs
Frequently asked questions
- How many sea forts can you visit in Maharashtra?
- Five island and coastal sea forts are documented in this guide — Murud-Janjira, Sindhudurg, Suvarnadurg, Khanderi and Arnala. All are reached by ferry or fishing boat from the mainland shore.
- Which is the best sea fort in Maharashtra?
- Murud-Janjira is the most impressive — an undefeated island fortress with 19 bastions and 40-foot walls. Sindhudurg is the most historic, built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1664 and home to the only temple with his likeness.
- Do sea forts require trekking?
- No. Every sea fort here is boat access with flat walking inside the walls, which makes them ideal for families, elderly visitors and anyone who does not want a Sahyadri climb.
- What is the best season to visit Maharashtra's sea forts?
- October to March. Boats are suspended during the monsoon (June to September) when the Arabian Sea is rough, and summer afternoons on open ramparts are punishing.