Vijaydurg Fort
Vijaydurg, Sindhudurg district
If you are looking for the oldest and strongest of the Maratha sea forts, Vijaydurg is a great choice. Shivaji Maharaj expanded it into a 17-acre stronghold in Sindhudurg district, ringed by three defensive walls and 20 bastions with the sea on three sides. It served as a base for Maratha warships, and the Waghotan creek setting is beautiful. Exploring takes 1 to 2 hours, with Vaibhavwadi as the nearest station. October to February is the best window for this stretch of coast.
Why go
- Three defensive walls and 20 bastions
- Historic base for Maratha warships
- Arabian Sea and Waghotan creek setting
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Drive via NH-66 and the Talere junction to Vijaydurg village. Vaibhavwadi is the nearest Konkan Railway station, about 67 km away.
Nearest railway station
Vaibhavwadi
Things to carry
Coastal walls are exposed and ruined sections can be unstable. Stay back from unguarded edges, avoid climbing masonry, and visit in daylight.
FAQs
What was Vijaydurg formerly called?
It was formerly called Gheria before Shivaji Maharaj renamed it Vijaydurg.
Why was it important?
Its protected creek and coastal defenses made it a major base for Maratha warships.
Which is the nearest railway station?
Vaibhavwadi, about 67 km away.