Kolaba Fort , Alibaug
About Kolaba Fort
Kolaba fort is a 300 yrs old marine fort , a star attraction at Alibaug was built by Maharaja Chhatrapati Shivaji and is tucked 2 kms into the sea. Massive fortification efforts were undertaken by the guerrilla warfare master and the fort shared the reputation of being one of his main naval stations. The fort allows access for a visit by wading thru the sea water during a low tide, however one needs to take a boat during the high tide. With the waters rising during a high tide it seems to have been located on an island.
Kolaba fort has several temples inside and the gate has the shrines of the fort deity and several other Gods like Mahishasur and Padmavati. The fort also has another natural marvel which is a well with sweet water. The well has a Ganpathi temple called the Sidhdhivanayak temple located in front of it. The entrance to the fort is adorned with beautiful carvings of animals and birds like the tiger, elephant and peacocks.
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Imagicaa Amusement Theme Park, Maharashtra
0 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Imagicaa, located near Khopoli in Maharashtra, is one of India’s premier entertainment destinations. This theme park, water park, and snow park...
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Alibaug Beach, Maharashtra
*0.6 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Alibaug beach has the blackest sand and has bustling local crowd in the evenings thronging the food stalls lining the sea side. Kolaba Fort is...
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Magnetic Observatory, Maharashtra
0.8 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Magnetic Observatory is an interesting place to visit. It shares the reputation of being one of the primary observatories around the world and...
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Kanhoji Angre Samadhi, Maharashtra
0.9 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Kanhoji Angre was a notable Navy Chief of the Maratha Navy in the 18th century. He fought against the British, Dutch and Portugese. Despite the...
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Pushkarna Kund, Maharashtra
1.3 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Pushkarna Kund might not be a tourists delight for the larger lot but the eerie desolate deserted water tank does not share a very favorable...
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Kanakeshwar Devasthan, Maharashtra
1.3 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Kanakeshwar Devasthan (13 kms) is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses a towering majestic 54 Ft Idol. The temple is very...
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Nagoba Mandir, Maharashtra
1.4 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Nagoba Mandir (16 kms) also called the snake temple resonates the popular belief across several temples in Uttrakhand, that of revisiting the...
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Vrindavan Farm, Maharashtra
2 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Vrindavan Farm is a retreat for fruit lovers and flora enthusiasts near Kanakeshwar. It has a farm spread over a sprawling area of 28 acres with...
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Varsoli Beach, Maharashtra
3.2 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Varsoli Beach is a prominent base of the Indian Navy. A relatively quiet place not much frequented, lined with coconut trees .The beach has clear...
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Khanderi Fort, Maharashtra
*5.9 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Khanderi Fort and Undheri Forts are both island forts with access to them from the Thai beach, separated by a distance of 300 mtrs. One needs to...
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Akshi Beach, Maharashtra
7.5 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
Akshi beach is a perfect weekend getaway for people looking for a quality time away from crowds. There are several resorts nearby which offer a...
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Nagaon Beach, Maharashtra
9.2 km from Kolaba Fort - See map
On the shores of the Arabian Sea in the region of Maharashtra lays an Immensely romantic and friendly Nagaon Beach. The beach is popularly known...
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