Type                     Goa (Aguada) fort is a coastal fort     

Difficulty level     Goa (Aguada) fort is easy trek. 

Base village / District / Taluka -   Harne / Ratnagiri / Bardez, Maharashtra, India.

The fort was developed in 1613 to prepare for the Dutch and the Marathas. This Old Portuguese fort remains on the shoreline, at the shore of the Mandovi River. It was at first tasked with the resistance of transportation and the adjacent Bardez sub-locale.

A freshwater spring inside the fort gave water supply to the ships that used to stop by. This is the way the fortress got its name: Aguada, significance of Water. Teams of passing ships would frequently visit to renew their crisp water stores.

On the fortress stand a four-put away Portuguese beacon, raised in 1864 and the most seasoned of its kind in Asia. Inherent 1612, it was previously the show-off of 79 guns.

It has the limit of putting away 2,376,000 gallons of water, one of the greatest freshwater stockpiles of the time in entire of Asia. This fortress is separated into two portions: the upper part went about as a fortification and watering station, while the lower part served as a safe billet for Portuguese ships.

Though the upper part has a canal, underground water stockpiling load, black powder room, beacon and bastions, it likewise has a mystery escape entry to use amid time of war and crisis.
The beacon at the starting stage is utilized to radiate light once in 7 minutes. In 1834 it was changed to transmit light making overshadowing like clockwork; in any case, it was surrendered in 1976.

Post Goa (Aguada) was the most prized and vital fort of the Portuguese. The fort is large to the point that it wraps the whole promontory at the south western tip of Bardez.

Based on the mouth of waterway Mandovi, it was deliberately spotted and was the boss safeguard of the Portuguese against the Dutch and Marathas.Amid the Salazar Administration, Fort Goa (Aguada) was repurposed for utilization as penitentiaries basically, some case, for Salazar's political adversary.
A considerable lot of its detainees are Western travelers serving time for medication-related unlawful acts.

Time to reach the top.

Not much because it is stuck to the ground.

Minimum Duration 

1 day.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit the Goa (Aguada) fort.

Water Availability 

Available in the Harne base village.

Accommodation Availability

Available in the Harne base village.

Mythological Carvings on the Walls and doors related to the HIndu mythological stories, Ramparts and a water tank, remnants of the Collectors house.

Way from Pune to Goa (Aguada) Fort

Pune to Goa (Aguada) By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses and Volvo buses available to Dapoli, which is around 190 kms from Pune, from Dapoli there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport is available to Harne village.

Pune to Goa (Aguada) By Train

From Pune junction to Chiplun there is a train available, from Chiplun there is transport available to Dapoli, and then follow the same route from Dapoli mentioned above. 

Pune to Goa (Aguada) By Road

Route of Pune to Goa (Aguada) Fort 

Pune – Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal – Bhor – Mahad - Dapoli - Harne - Gaofort.

Way from Mumbai to Goa (Aguada) Fort

Mumbai to Goa (Aguada) By Bus

From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses and Volvo buses available to Dapoli, the distance between Mumbai to Dapoli is 225 kms, from Dapoli there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport is available to Harne village.

Mumbai to Goa (Aguada) By Train

From Mumbai to Khed there are trains available, Mumbai to Khed is around 221 kms, and from Khed there is transport available to Dapoli, and then follow the same route from Dapoli mentioned above. 

Mumbai to Goa (Aguada) By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Goa (Aguada) fort 

Mumbai - Panvel - Khopoli - Pali - Kolad - Indapur - Mangaon - Goregaon - Madangad - Dapoli - Harne - Gaofort.

Goa 

Goa is around 16 kms from the Goa (Aguada) fort which is among the best states for enjoying vacations and lives to the fullest. Tourism is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland. In 2010, there were more than two million tourists reported to have visited Goa,about 1.2 million of who were from abroad.

As of 2013, Goa was the destination of choice for Indian and foreign tourists, particularly Britons, with limited means who wanted to party. The state was hopeful that changes could be made which would attract a more upscale demographic.

Over 450 years of Portuguese rule and the influence of the Portuguese culture present to visitors to Goa a different environment than what is to be found elsewhere in India. The state of Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, churches, and temples.

The Bom Jesus Cathedral, Fort Aguada, and a new wax museum on Indian history, culture, and heritage in Old Goa are other tourist destinations.

Goa is famous for its beaches which are Calangute (North Goa), Baga Beach (North Goa), Vagator beach (North Goa), Anjuna beach (North Goa), Sinquerim beach (North Goa), Aguada beach (North Goa), Candolim beach (North Goa), Morjim beach (North Goa), Miramar beach (North Goa), Arambol (Harmal) beach (North Goa), Miramar beach (North Goa), Palolem beach (North Goa), Agonda beach (South Goa), Varca, Cavelossim and Mobor (South Goa), BetalBati beach (South Goa), Colva beach (South Goa), Majorda beach(South Goa), Bogmalo beach(South Goa), Benalium beach(South Goa), Betul beach(South Goa).