About Bankot Fort
The word Bankot means fifty-two forts. Bankot Fort or HimmatGad used to be under British control, until Shivaji Maharaj annexed it and added it to the Swarajya states. The fort stands on the bankot brook, where the famous river savitri meets the gigantic Arabian Sea. Bankot rivulet was a major sea trade route in ancient times. The prehistoric caves named Dasgaon and Mandangad speak out the same story. Bankot fort is also known as Himmatgad and Fort Victoria.
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Places to Visit near Bankot Fort
Imagicaa Amusement Theme Park, Maharashtra
0 km from Bankot 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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Harihareshwar, Maharashtra
22.2 km from Bankot Fort - See map
Harihareshwar, is a popular weekend getaway for Pune-ites and Mumbai-kars. It is a renowned tourist spot in the Konkan region, famous for its...
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Anjarle Beach, Maharashtra
33.5 km from Bankot Fort - See map
The beautiful green blue waters of the Anjarle Beach offer a splendid view to the tourists visiting this beach. It is situated at a distance of 26...
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Mandangad Fort, Maharashtra
35.8 km from Bankot Fort - See map
Mandangad Fort also is known as the Chitradurga Fort is situated at a distance of 2 KMs from the city of Mandangad. Adil shah ruled the fort...
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Khanderi Fort, Maharashtra
*52.7 km from Bankot 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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Panhalekaji Caves, Maharashtra
76.4 km from Bankot Fort - See map
Panhalekaji Caves are an eye-catching destination for tourists. It is located at a distance of 11 Kms from the heart of the city on the...
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Murud Janjira (Fort), Maharashtra
76.5 km from Bankot Fort - See map
Murud Janjira (Fort) - shares the reputation of being the Western coastline’s invincible island fort. believed to be one of Indias strongest...
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Murud Beach, Maharashtra
81.3 km from Bankot Fort - See map
The Murud beach is very beautiful and clean. There are a lot of good hotels and resorts nearby where tourists can stay. Also, the beach is safe...
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Korlai Fort, Maharashtra
88.4 km from Bankot Fort - See map
Korlai fort also called Castle Curlew is a Portugese fort in Korlai, a small village in Maharashtra. The ruins are maintained well and are...
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Kashid Beach, Maharashtra
96.7 km from Bankot Fort - See map
Kashid Beach is one of the best beaches along the Konkan belt on the west coast of India. It has overwhelming beaches boasting of clear deep blue...
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