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About Murud Tourism
A picturesque town dotted with groves of casuarina plantations and wooden cottages, Murud was the erstwhile capital of Janjira in Raigad district. This quaint fishing village was once inhabited by the Africans called Siddis who were brought to India by the slave traders. The most famous landmark here is the Janjira Fort that stands 3km out in the Arabian Sea. Built by the Siddi rulers, it is famous for never being conquered by the British, Portuguese or Marathas.
Sightseeing Highlights:
Start
by visiting the famous Janjira Fort, said to have been the pride of the
island. This 950 year old sea fort sea is home to many tombs, towers,
water tanks and two sweet water lakes.To
Overview of the destination Murud-Harnai (not to be confused with Murud-Janjira) is an excellent location for Mumbaikars and particularly Punekars, to spend a weekend with family. In fact, the
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Although there are many place recommend for tourists, we were choosy about our visits. The very first morning we took the boat ride for Dolphin-spotting
Activities & things to do Except for visiting some of the place I have mentioned, there is really nothing much to do except lazing on the beutiful beaches. It can
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. We went from Pune via Tamhini Ghat and returned via Mahabaleshwar. It takes about six hours to reach and eight hours to return through this
Maharashtra Government - Maharashtra Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Maharashtra Tourism - Maharashtra Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Maharashtra Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Maharashtra, List of Tourist Guides in Maharashtra and Transportation in Maharashtra.
