Ratnagiri Tourism

Purngad
Ratnagiri
Fort, Heritage

Description

Purnagad is a small fort situated at the confluence of the Muchkundi river and the Arabian sea. It was one of the important forts from Kanhoji Angres Navy. Purnagad fort is constructed by Kanhoji Angre in 1724. The fort is of moderate

Size of  2 acres, with fortification consisting  seven bastions and two gateways. Fort has the remains of the Killedar’s residence, Shiva Temple and other two buildings. There was no water facility inside the fort. There are very few small forts of this type built by Marathas and this fort is a good surviving specimen of this type. Fortification and bastions of Purnagad are well-maintained. A Maruti Idol can be seen near the main entrance. Sculptures of the Sun, the Moon, and Lord Ganesha are crafted on the door frame. Well-placed windows in the fortification offer a grand panoramic view of the Arabian Sea, Muchkundi River, and Gavkhadi Beach. A set of stairs and doors leads to the Purnagad beach. This fort was one of the trading centers on the western shore. This fort is situated at a distance of 7kms from Pawas

Speciality

Strategically built fort by Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre. A small fort, offering grand view of the Arabian Sea and Muchkundi River, overseeing trade route through the creek

Facilities Nearby

Nearest Village : Peth Purnagad
Nearby Restaurant facility : Pawas
Nearby Lodging facility : Pawas

Approach

One can reach the fort with the help of local vehicles or their own. There is a road through the village, where one can climb the fort in 20 minutes

Network

Yes

Public Toilet

No

Parking facility

Medium

Ratnagiri

25 Kilometers

Mumbai

350 Kilometers

Pune

315 Kilometers

Panjim

206 Kilometers

Nearest Bus Depot

Ratnagiri

Nearest Railway Station

Ratnagiri

Nearest Airport

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Images by Visitors

Gavkhadi Beach
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People's opinion

" Very good restaurant. Great destinations. Beautiful beaches and greenery "
Review Submitted by : Sarang Oak 8
Posted on : 2022-08-09 09:50:09
" Very good restaurant. Great destinations. Beautiful beaches and greenery "
Review Submitted by : Sharvari Oak review 3
Posted on : 2022-08-09 08:46:40
" Very good restaurant. Great destinations. Beautiful beaches and greenery "
Review Submitted by : Sharvari Oak review
Posted on : 2022-08-09 08:42:26
" Very good restaurant. Great destinations. Beautiful beaches and greenery "
Review Submitted by : Sarang Oak
Posted on : 2022-08-08 23:39:55

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Ratnagiri
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Hotel Maratha Residency
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Aare Ware Beach
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