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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 |
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| Reviews on Murud travel(What people have to say) |
 Ashutosh, Pune | 29th March 2007
Sun Sea and Sand
| Overview of the destinationThis is a place to be if you want to go away from crowds and find some time to be with yourself and your family. Food, sight-seeing and shopping There are not many good places to eat. Though you may find few stalls at the choupati. For good food, you may want to try Activities & things to do This being a small town there is nothing much to do here if you get bored of the sea and the beaches. But if you Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. It is advisable to travel to this place in your own car. There is not much of a public transport system available here. This place | Reality, Bangalore | 28th April 2006
Kashid beach
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