Vijaydurg Fort

Vijaydurg Fort, Girye, Devgad, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra 416806

Vijaydurg, the oldest fort on the Sindhudurg coast, was constructed during the regime of Raja Bhoja II of the Shilahar dynasty and was restructured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Earlier, the fort encompassed an area of 5 acres and was surrounded by sea on all four sides. 

History

Vijaydurg Fort in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India has a history of more than 800 years. It was built between 1193 and 1205 during the reign of Raja Bhoja II of the Shilahar dynasty, and was originally called "Gheria" because it's located near the village of "Girye". In 1653, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured the fort from Adil Shah of Bijapur and renamed it "Vijay Durg" in honor of the Hindu solar year's name "Vijay" (Victory).

How to reach

To reach Vijaydurg Fort nearest railway station is Rajapur Road which is 63km away from Vijaydurg Fort. Also, Kankavli is the alternative railway station to the fort. It lies on the Konkan Railway Route and is 77 km away from the fort. You can take a private vehicle from the station to the fort. State transport buses also regularly ply to Vijaydurg from important cities in Maharashtra.