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A beautiful travellingpoint in Maharashtra, Murud Janjira is located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It was employed by the Siddis and is most popular for being the only fort besides India’s western coast. A small fishing village, Murud Janjira is extremely famous for it’s fantastic beaches, age-old antique forts and swaying palm trees. The hills, situated in closeness to Murud-Janjira, bear a picturesque shrine devoteed to Lord Dattatreya. This temple directionsscenic views of the intregrated beach. With awesome mountains, antique old-age monuments, a charming fishing village and coconut & palm groves, Murud Janjira is a must visiting points for nature lovers.
How to Reach Murud Janjira
By Air
Roha Railway Station, on the Konkan line, is the nearest railhead connected to Mumbai via regular trains. The journey from Roha to Murud Janjira takes around an hour by regular taxi cabs.
By Road
The Edapally-Panvel Highway is highly assigned Mumbai to Murud Janjira. For them who is travelling by car/taxi, the journey will take approx. around 03 hrs. State government owned transport buses also assigned to Murud Janjira to neighbourhood cities like Pune, Thane, Borivli, Dadar and Mumbai Central.
Attractions in Murud Janjira
Ahmedganj Palace
Traversedapproximately around an area of 45 acres, Ahmedganj Palace is a Luxury mansion and the private property of the beneficiary of the erstwhile Nawabs. This palace holds an amazing mosque and the tombs of the historical rulers. This dedicated mansion is a mashup of Mughal and Gothic style of structure. Travel to this palace will give you an awesome opportunity to read the palace documents that were written in a dead language by the name ‘Mori’.
Janjira Fort
Constructed in the 16th century, enclosed by the majestic Arabian Sea from all borders, Janjira Fort is situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. The former fortress of Siddy Dynasty, the fort has achieved reputation as an invincible fort as it had tolerate so many attacks from the British and Maratha warriors.
Nature Trails
Traverseapprox. an area of 9 acres, Kasa Fort is casted encompassed by the great sea ports of India. The fort is situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra and has great historical importance. The fort was constructed by the Maratha rulers to over through the Janjira Fort which is also situated nearby. During the ravages of time, Kasa Fort is divided into three parts which is not accessible to public.
Garambi Dam
Constructed by Nawab Sir Siddi Ahmed Khan, the last ruler of the Siddi region, Garambi Dam is dedicated to Queen Victoria’s remembrance and has gained the famous appeal of Victoria Jubilee Water Works. The brain child of Late Ahmed Khan, Garambi Dam is the only one base of water supply to the town. The dam is located on the backdrop of verdant foliage.