Khanderi fort an excellent sea fort in Alibaug
Khanderi Fort
Khanderi fort a is an excellent sea fort in Alibaug taluka. You can read the following History mentioned in the details below, with the Detailed Transport.
Type Khanderi fort is a Sea fort.
Difficulty level Khanderi fort is medium trek.
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Base village / District / Taluka Thal / Raigad / Alibaug, Maharashtra, India.
History of Khanderi Fort
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| Khanderi fort view from top |
In the year 1660, Khanderi fort was built by the King of Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The island of Khanderi consists of two high hills, one at the North and other at the south. The islands of Underi and Khanderi were occupied.
Khanderi fort was captured by Shivaji Maharaj with his forces and also oversaw the building of fort walls.
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Time to reach the top
It will take around 2 hrs from Alibaug.
Minimum Duration
1 day.
Best time to visit the fort
One can visit the fort till end of monsoon season to the starting of summer. This is October to March.
Water Availability
Yes, water is available on Khanderi fort, but this water is not used for drinking. So carry your own water.
Accommodation Availability
No, shelter is available on Khanderi fort, but one can stay in base village (Thal), there are many Hotels, Lodges available
Places to visit on the Khanderi Fort
The temple of Vetala (Spirits), Light House, The 'Metallic' rock, The Ramparts and the canons with Cart Wheels.
Lets find How to reach to Khanderi Fort
Way from Pune to Khanderi Fort
There are buses available from Pune to Alibaug, Thal is located at about 8 kilometers north of Alibaug, ST (State Transport) buses ply between Alibaug to Thal, and from Thal beach you can hire boat which will take you at the Khanderi fort.
Pune to Khanderi By Train
From Pune Local Trains are available to Lonavala, from Lonavala there are local trains available to Khopoli, from there reach Pen and then Alibaug, from Pen you can take a Bus, Taxi or Auto rickshaw for Alibaug.
Thal is located at about 8 kilometers north of Alibaug, ST (State Transport) buses ply between Alibaug to Thal, from Thal beach you can hire boat which will take you at the Khanderi fort.
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Pune to Khanderi By Road
Route of Pune to Khanderi Fort
From Pune via Mumbai Pune Express Way reach Lonavala, from Lonavala Reach Khopoli, from there reach Pen and then Alibaug. From Pune Alibaug is around 120 kilometers.
From Alibaug Thal is around 8 kilometers, from Thal beach you can hire boat which will take you at the Khanderi fort.
Pune - Lonavala - Khopoli - Pen - Alibaug - Thal - Khanderi.
Way from Mumbai to Khanderi Fort
Mumbai to Khanderi By Bus
From the Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses available to Pen, from there reach Pen and then Alibaug which is around 28 kilometers from Pen. From Pen you can take a Bus, Taxi or Autorikshaw for Alibaug.
Thal is located at about 8 kilometers north of Alibaug, ST (State Transport) buses ply between Alibaug to Thal, and from Thal beach you can hire boat which will take you at the Khanderi fort.
Mumbai to Khanderi By Train
There are trains available to Alibaug from Mumbai. The Timings Train time table from Alibaug Thal is around 8 kilometers. From Thal beach you can hire boat which will take you at the Khanderi fort.
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Mumbai to Khanderi By Road
Route of Mumbai to Khanderi fort
To reach Alibaug catch Goa Highway to reach Panvel. From Panvel go up towards Alibaug. From Alibaug Reach Thal which is 8 kilometers from Alibaug. From Thal beach you can take boat which will take you at the Khanderi fort.
Mumbai to Panvel by Goa highway towards Goa up to Alibaug - Thal - Khanderi.
