Sarjekot Fort — Attraction in Maharashtra

Sarjekot is small village near Malvan which is approx 4 km from Malvan city center. It's on Malvan - kunkeshver - vijaydurg coastal road. This beautiful small village is located on sea shore in gardens of coconut trees where one small river meets arebian sea. You can do water sports like scuba , banana boat ride etc. By village name you can understand that it's a fort name. Great king Shivaji maharaj built small coastal fort named sarjekot in this village which served as outer defence of Sindhudurg which was capital of Maratha Navy. In golden period of great king Shivaji maratha Navy ships used to docked Creek near sarjekot in rainy season. Sarjekot was also used as protector of these ships.

Currently this small fort is in very bad conditions. Mejority of the fort is under private farm land. One can visit only inner fort (balekilla) which is covered by thick bushes and big...

Sarjekot Fort is an old military fortification in India. it is situated very close to the Alibaug.It is located in the Arabian Sea close to the Alibaug town in Raigad District of Maharashtra state.The history is similar to the Kolaba fort. This fort was built on the rocks to secure the strategic position.This fort is 26mtX27mt in dimension. There are five bastions and stone wall encircling the fort.. the entrance is facing the Kolaba fort. There is a well inside the for.Alibag is 95 km from Mumbai. The fort is situated near the Alibag beach. It is approachable during the low...

Fort is in very bad condition and counting last days of not renovated or preserved.

Most of the area is occupied. Don't know it is legally or encroachment.

Some of the bastions are intact from outside.

Were stayed at village only. Had great interaction with villagers and enjoyed home made food in typical malvan style.

Even though there is no staying facility, thanks to locals for...