As soon as the weekend comes, people feel like spending time away from daily routine work at such a place which will make that time memorable. There is no dearth of such sights in India where you can spend your weekend, but the best option for this are some of the magnificent historical forts of the country. Today in this episode, we have brought for you information about some such forts of the country where one can see a spectacular and beautiful view of the sea. The peace of the sea can be felt while visiting these forts. Not only local but also foreign tourists come to see the beauty of this place. So let us know about these forts...
Suvarnadurg Fort, Maharashtra
Suvarnadurg Fort, also known as the Golden Fort, was a great pride of the ancient Maratha Empire. It is one of the many sea forts built by the Marathas to protect their territories from seaborne invaders. Located along the Konkan coastline on the small island of Harnai, the Suvarnadurg Sea Fort was also a shipbuilding island. Due to lack of maintenance, it is now completely covered with trees and plants, but it offers a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea.
Bekal Fort, Kerala
Sea forts are rarely seen in South India and among those forts, the beautiful Bekal Fort, hidden from public view, also comes. The beauty of the Indian Ocean from the fort is mesmerizing. Standing on the top of this sea fort, you can see every corner of Kerala. If you are visiting Kerala, Bekal Fort should be at the top of your list.
Diu Fort, Diu
Diu of Daman and Diu is one of the most attractive coastal regions of India. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions for foreign travelers in India. Diu was initially a Portuguese territory, whose Portuguese style and architecture can still be seen. The same glimpse can be seen in Diu Fort. Diu Fort, built on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, offers you a beautiful sea view from one of the several hundred windows of the fort.
Aguada Fort, Goa
Who doesn't know the Aguada Fort, which became famous after it was featured in the Bollywood mega-blockbuster film Dil Chahta Hai? The fort and its adjacent lighthouse overlook Sinquerim Beach and the Arabian Sea. The magnificent Aguada Fort on the Candolim beach of South Goa represents a fine example of Portuguese architecture and design. If you are going to visit Goa, then definitely see this fort.
Vijaydurg Fort, Maharashtra
Vijay Durg Fort is one of the oldest sea forts in India. It is situated on the Giray coast of Maharashtra. Surrounded by the Arabian Sea, Vijaydurg Fort looks very beautiful. Its high stone walls are now covered with vegetation of all kinds. The fort has now become an attractive tourist destination as the beauty of the view it offers is unmatched.
Murud Janjira, Maharashtra
It is an oval-shaped island located in the coastal village Murud of Maharashtra. Overlooking the Arabian Sea, Murud Janjira Fort has a vast but fascinating history. If you have come to visit Maharashtra then definitely visit this sea fort.
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