Tarapur Fort — Attraction in Maharashtra

A Hidden Gem Full of Childhood Memories

Tarapur Fort holds a special place in my heart. I used to roam around this fort during my school holidays as a kid, The fort might not be as grand or well-known as others in Maharashtra, but it has a unique charm of its own—peaceful, historic, and surrounded by a calm, small-town vibe.

Walking through the old walls, I could almost hear the echoes of my childhood laughter and footsteps. It’s a perfect spot for anyone who enjoys history, solitude, and a bit of nostalgia. If you’re ever in the area, take a moment to visit. It may not be on every tourist map, but it’s definitely worth it for the...

This beautiful and strong Tarapur Fort built by Portuguese and conquered by and under control of different regimes like Moghals, Marathas,British, etc.is though maintained properly inside with trees like coconuts, bananas, jackfruits and such other fruit bearing trees has no proper boards displayed at the entrance as to its history by either Govt.of India or Govt. of Maharashtra ASI dept. This fort which played a big role before the conquest of Vasai Fort by Peshawe Chimaji Appa and subsequent rule of Marathas over the area has been not given its due importance. Just behind the Fort there is Arabian Sea known as...

Beautiful Tarapur fort with the great great History .This fort is considered to be a strongest fort and very hard to capture or win those days ..Unfortunately even after actual fort is present in front of your eyes it is declared that it's not a fort ....strangely it's somebody's private property now with restaurant in it for celebration and general public is not allowed to see the whole fort .. I Felt very bad to see that fort which is hard to capture by swords and shields, Now got captured with papers ,files...