subject: Places To Visit Near Mumbai- Murud Janjira [print this page] This is a part of the article series, where we give you ideas about 2-3 day weekend vacations from Mumbai. If you go further south from Alibaug, you reach Murud. The drive from Alibaug to Murud is extremely beautiful. You have to drive along the coast encountering small beaches on the way. The sea water touches the edge of the road at many places and it's an awesome scene. Make sure that you stop at Kashid beach, which is mid-way between Alibaug and Murud. Murud is around 150 kms from Mumbai. Kashid is the best beach in the entire driving stretch, so make sure to spend some time there.
Murud is a small, sleepy, coastal town. If you had fun in the sea at Kashid beach, you won't feel tempted to bathe again on Murud beach. Instead enjoy horse-back riding or get driven around in a horse carriage. The main place to visit near Murud is Janjira fort. This fort is over five hundred years old. And it has the unique history of never being captured by anyone. It is also called as the impregnable or invincible fort. It is situated in the middle of the sea and is accessible only via boat/ferry. The fort is a very imposing structure and you will be in awe of its greatness. Make sure that you get a guide before going aboard the boat owners will ensure that you get your guide. Janjira has an impressive history as you will learn from the guide. What's surprising is that till twenty years back, this fort was actually inhabited by the descendants of the Siddis the last owners of the fort. It has fresh water wells in the middle of sea water which is unbelievable. The island is also connected to the main coast via three underground secret tunnels which are kept closed for public. These were escape routes. Spend some time exploring Janjira and asking questions to your guide. Click lots of photos here.
Murud Janjira can be accessed easily when you visit Alibaug. Just add a day to your Alibaug itieranary. Reach there by 10 AM or so and leave by 4 PM. You will have fun guaranteed.
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