Fort Janjira Murud
On an island off the coast of Maharashtra, India, stands the renowned fort of Murud Janjira Killa. The fort is often referred to as Murud Fort or Janjira Fort. The Siddi family, local Muslim lords of Abyssinian (Ethiopian) descent, constructed it in the 17th century.
Due to its strategic location, the fort was a hub of trade and commerce throughout the Maratha and British eras. It is believed to be one of India's strongest maritime forts, and despite numerous assaults by Maratha, Dutch, and British forces, it eluded capture.
To the fort, one must take a boat from Rajapuri jetty in Murud village. Visitors can explore the fort's ruins today and discover its history at this well-liked tourist destination.
It's vital to remember that the fort is a protected monument and that visitors are not allowed to harm the location or its surroundings in any way. While visiting the fort, it's crucial to appreciate its historical significance and abide by all the rules and regulations.
Padmadurg Killa Information
The seaside town of Murud is home to the medieval fort known as Padmadurg. The fort was in the 16th century as a part of the plan to bolster his naval presence along the Konkan coast.
The Arabian Sea's Padmadurg Fort is on a small island encircled by water on all sides. The Murud Janjira Fort, an important defense position for the Maratha empire, was protected by the fort, which was strategically constructed on this island.
Basalt boulders that were readily available nearby and lime mortar were used to build the fort. It contains a watchtower and several bastions offering a great view of the nearby sea. Moreover, the fort featured an underground tunnel leading to the nearby Janjira Fort and could be used to flee during an assault.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Padmadurg Fort was crucial in defending the Maratha empire from advancing Portuguese, Dutch, and British forces. Moreover, maritime attacks against the enemy forces were conducted from the fort.
The Padmadurg Fort is now a well-liked tourist attraction in Maharashtra's Konkan area. Travelers can board a boat to the island and visit the fort, which offers a look into the Maratha empire's rich history and culture. The fort is a great location for photographers because it has a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea.
Janjira and Padmadurg Fort Details
- Fort type: Jaldurg
- Region: Raigad
- Cost: Rs. 2399/- per person
Fort Janjira and Padmadurg Killa Tour Itinerary
Day 0
- 10:45 pm Meet at SGNP main gate, Borivali.
- 11:00 pm Leave for trek.
- 11:15 pm Pick up at WEH metro station bus stop, Andheri.
- 11:30 pm Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on the highway), Bandra.
- 11:40 pm Pick up at Sion station circle.
- 11:50 pm Pick up at Diamond Garden, Chembur.
- 12:10 am - Pick up at Vashi below the main bridge near Vashi Plaza.
- 12:30 am - Pick up at McDonald's, Kalamboli.
Day 1
04:30 am Reach at Murud.
06:00 am Breakfast.
06:30 am Introduction.
07:00 am Move towards ferry boat point.
07:30 am Move towards Padmadurg fort by boat.
08:00 am Reach at Padmadurg fort and explore the fort.
09:00 am Start return boat journey.
09:30 am Reach at Murud beach and move towards Janjira Ferry point.
10:00 am Reach at ferry point and start boat ride towards Janjira fort.
11:00 am Reach at Janjira fort and explore.
01:00 pm Start return boat ride.
02:00 pm Reach at Murud beach and have a lunch.
03:30 pm Start return journey towards Mumbai.
10:00 pm Approx. arrival at Mumbai. (Depend upon traffic)
What is included in the tour
- Mumbai to Mumbai travel by private non-Ac vehicle
- 1 veg breakfast and 1 veg lunch
- Boat ride to the sea forts
- Entry fees and expertise charges
- A basic first aid kit for emergencies
- Treks and Trails expertise
What is NOT included in the tour
- Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
- All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
- 2/3 liters of water.
- Proper face mask or shield / Sanitizer.
- Good torch with extra batteries
- Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek.
- One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters.
- Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars.
- Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets.
- Sun Cap and Sunscreen.
- Personal First aid and Personal Medicine.
- Identity Proof.
- Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.
Covid Safety Guidelines
- Before planning for any adventure activity, please improve your minimum physical fitness. Most of us have been at home for a lockdown period.
- Please convey your real medical conditions to Treks and Trails India while enrolling for the event.
- Kindly wear three-layered masks, N95. Carry an extra disposable mask with you. Please ensure all participants, leaders, staff, and general persons wear masks before interacting with them.
- Carry with your hand wash, sanitizer bottle, and clean your hands before touching food and objects.
- Cover-up wear full sleeves shirts and full pants, hiking shoes, caps, and face bandana over your mask. Covering up will help reduce exposure to the Covid19 virus.
- Bring your food and water with necessary cutlery like utility mug, fork, and spoon. Your mug can be used for cooking, eating, and drinking water. Carry your reusable water bottles; please don’t share with others.
- Cooperate for temperature checks, questions reading any symptoms, and oxygen level checks; these are done to help you limit the spread of the virus. All these checks will be conducted multiple times during the activities.
- Kindly do not register for the event or travel if you have come in contact with someone who has Covid19 in the last 14 days.
- If you have any symptoms like fever, dry cough, weakness, body aches, etc., at the time of screening. You won't be able to participate in the event. You will have to be evacuated on the medical condition and should report to the nearest healthcare center.
- Maintain a distance of six feet or more while sleeping at night. Incase distance is not possible, try sleeping in a criss-cross manner to avoid face proximity.
- Please bring your garbage back to the city and dispose of it in your bin.
- Consuming any alcohol, cigarettes, pan masala, tobacco, drugs should be avoided; they induce a lot of spitting, urinating, and passive smoke, which can be harmful for the general population.
- Avoid touching new surfaces and touching your mask and face continuously.
- If your adventure destination is overcrowded, be prepared to change your location or wait for the crowd to reduce.
- If any participant, trek leader test positive after returning from the event within 14 days of the Activity. They should maintain transparency and inform Treks and Trails India. It will help all others isolate themselves and get tested. Participants and Treks and Trails will cooperate to help manage the situation.
- Carry your own personal gear.
- Keep the conversation with unknown people to a minimum and maintain a distance of more than 6 feet while talking.
- Avoid speaking with the general population and maintain distance to keep yourself safe in these difficult times.
- Participant need to install the Arogya Setu app
Cancellation Policy
- 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
- 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
- No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to event date
- No show No Refund.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
- If Trek get cancelled, we will refund "Trek Amount" only.
- If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.
Treks and Trails Event Rules
- Kindly carry one Identity proof, at least for the trek with your address.
- We all are going for an adventurous and exciting trekking expedition; please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR.
- The leader's decision will be final, and all the members should abide by it.
- We do not destroy or dirty the archaeological, historical monuments, natural habitat on the trek.
- Swimming is not allowed in the lake or water tank on the forts. Locals use that water for drinking.
- Putting your feet in water tanks or on the canon is not allowed on our treks.
- Any addiction is strictly prohibited, e.g. drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco anyone caught doing it will have to exit the trek without a refund and travel back on own expense.
- People caught smoking or drinking alcohol will be asked to exit the event on an immediate basis.
- Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
- Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking, or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events, you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner.
- We should strictly follow the code of conduct to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside.
- Listening to music on earphones or Bluetooth speakers is not allowed while trekking.
- Bluetooth speaker not allowed inside the homestay or camping tents.
- Drinking/smoking,/eating is not allowed inside the tents.
- If you damage the tent, break the tent poles, you will have to pay us for the whole new tent on MRP.
- If you are late for the bus pickup and are not reachable on the phone during your bus pickup, the trek leader will leave without you, and we will provide no refund.
- Please check things to carry and wear trekking shoes on our treks.
Janjira Fort and Padmadurg Fort Tour Highlights
The tour of Janjira and Padmadurg Killa in Murud offers the following features:
- A boat excursion to the sea fort
- Breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Arabian Sea
- The stunning Janjira fort is a sight to behold
- The notable Khokari Tomb adds to the historical significance of the trip.
- We will be covering two forts in one day.