Thursday 1 May 2014

Sidhudurg / Malvan Fort(Sea Fort)



A sea fort. This impressive Sindhudurg (meaning Ocean Fort), was built in 1664 by the great 17th century Maratha King, Shivaji on "Kurte" island to the glory of the Maratha Empire.

The construction of a sea fort was a stupendous task which is said to be completed in mere two and a half years.


Over 2000 khandis (4000 mounds) of iron were used for casting and the foundation stones were laid down firmly in lead.



It is said that the rocks of the same island were used to built the fort.Three sweet water wells are present on Sindhudurg Fort.



Today also we can See His foot & Palm print in fort. 















Fort Entrance Narrow Lane
Fort Entrance


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Places of Interest  :-
Handprint of Shivaji maharaj.
The only temple of Shivaji maharaj constructed in 17th century.
constructed by Shivaji's daughter in law Tara Rani.
3 wells "Doodh, Dahi & Sakhar" named by first 3 elements of Panchamrut.

Location:- Malvan Fort is situated Near Malvan City.

Where To Stay:- List of some of the Hotel Near by Malvan.


Name of the Hotel Address Contact Details
Hotel Sagar Kinara Malvan 5, Somwar Peth, Malvan 416606 cst@panoramicworld.biz/
Tarkali Niwas Nyahari Tarkarli Beach | Wayri Bandha, Tarkarli 416606, info@tarkarlitourism.com
MTDC Resort Tarkarli Malvan Sindhudurg District, Tarkarli, India http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in
Saagar Sangam 15, Pednekar Wadi | Tarkarli Deobag Road, Malvan 416606, India Mob:- 09403946969 / 09423044040/ saagarsangam@yahoo.com
Kothewada Near Hindlekar Typing Institute, Malvan 416606, India 91-2365-251650 / 9404749650
e-mail: info@zantyehotels.com



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