Just off the coast of a village named Murud is an island where the Murud-Janjira fort stands. With an interesting history behind it, this tourist destination is also appealing for its architecture and construction.
Sightseeing in Murud
Mahalaxmi Mandir Dahanu, Dahanu Fort, Asavli Dam, Kalpataru Botanical Gardens, Mallinath Jain Tirth Kosbad Temple, Zoroastrian Atash Behram, Zoroastrian Heritage Museum
Type of Destination: Historic, beach, family and kid friendly.
Distance from major places
Mumbai: 165 kms
Pune: 230 Kms
Alibag: 52 Kms
Panavel : 122 Kms
Dahanu has a brisk air. The best time to visit Dahanu Bordi is during the winter (November to February).
How to Reach Murud Fort ?
The fort can be accessble from Rajpuri (4km from Murud), by sail boats and the Murud beach is about 1 Km from Murud State Transport Bus Stand.
How to reach Murud ?
Air - The nearest airport is Mumbai (165 km) which is well connected to all main and international cities.
Rail - The nearest railhead is at Panvel (122 km). From here, take bus to Alibagh. Locate State Transport Bus Stand and catch the bus to Murud.
Road - The road distance from from Pune via Mahad is 230 km. The Maharashtra State Transport buses starts from Mumbai and Pune to Murud.
Best time to Visit
October to March
Two day trips from Mumbai: (Between 150 – 300 Kms):