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Bankot is a town that is located in the coastal regions of the state of Maharashtra. The town is one of the first places that the British set up residency in the southern areas of the Konkan coast. Bankot is famous for its old fort and this is the primary attraction in the town. The fort was ruled by Emperor Adil Shah before it was captured by the Portuguese. There is well that is located in the fort and it is supposed to be extremely deep. The entrance of the fort is decorated with many designs and there is a front porch that is situated near the gate where musicians used to perform. The cellar of the fort is located near the entrance of the fort. The fort is primarily in ruins due to lack of use and maintenance. However it is still an interesting place to visit. One can visit the nearby places of Harihareshwar while visiting the area as well. The beach located nearby is called the Olive Ridley Beach and one can see turtles in certain seasons. A quaint little village called Velas is also located nearby and this is also an interesting place to visit. There is a small historical museum located in the village as well. The climatic condition in the town of Bankot is mostly a tropical monsoon type climate. Conditions are hot and humid during the summer season and the place gets substantial rainfall during the monsoon months. The winter season is mild and this is the best time to visit the place.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 415208

STD Code: 235020

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Best Time to Visit:  October or November

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Bankot is a town in India. It was made part of the Bombay Presidency in 1756.Its most famous structure is Bankot Fort (pictured). This was the first residency of the British Raj in Southern Konkan.The name Bankot is derived from “Bavanna Kot” a Marathi phrase meaning fifty-two forts. Shivaji Maharaj captured this tiny fort and added it to Swarajya, which was the fifty second fort and hence the name “Ban Kot”. It is a coastal area on the Arabian Sea with attractive beaches.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The nearest airport is located at Mumbai and since the airport is well connected to many parts of the country, this is the best option for those who are arriving by air. Taxis are available from Mumbai and they can be hired from stands that are located outside the airport. They charge around Rs 3500 for the trip.

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By BUS : The city of Harihareshwar is located around 4 km from Bankot and there are frequent buses from Mumbai to the city. They charge around Rs 120 for the trip. Government buses are generally old and not in good condition and they are not the most comfortable mode of transport. Private buses are also available from Mumbai and Pune to Harihareshwar and these are a comfortable option. They charge around Rs 3 per km and many of the private operators have A/C Volvo buses as well. Auto rickshaws can be hired from Harihareshwar to reach the town of Bankot as it is located close by.

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• Greengate Harihareshwar Resort ; Near MTDC, Opp: MTDC Beach. Harihareshwsar, Tal. Shreewardhan, Dist. Raigad, MH 402110 ‎ ; Ph – 02147 226 477 ; Facilities – Travel Desk,24-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Parking,24-Hour Security,Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.
• Hotel Gurugeeta ; Temple Rd, Near Harihareshwar Beach Resort, Harihareshwar, Maharashtra 402110 ‎ ; Ph – 02147 226 301 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Parking,24-Hour Security,Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

• Om Shree Hotel ; Harhareshwar Temple Road, Harihareshwar, Raigad, MH 402110 ; Ph – 02147 226 013 ‎ ; Facilities – 24-Hour Security,Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

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• Greengate Harihareshwar Resort ;  Near MTDC, Opp: MTDC Beach. Harihareshwsar, Tal. Shreewardhan, Dist. Raigad, MH 402110 ; M –  02147 226 477 ‎ · ; Food Serve :  N.A

• Harihareshwar Gokul Home Stay ;  Near Katal Talav, Tal: Shrivardhan, Harihareshwar, Maharashtra 402110 ‎ ; M –  02147 226 439 ; Food Serve :  N.A

• Harihafreshwar_Greengate ;  In front of MTDC beach, Harihareshwar, Shriwardhan, Maharashtra 402110 ‎ ; M –  096 57 933957 ; Food Serve :  N.A

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not touch the artifacts on display.
• Do not touch the artifacts displayed in crystal gallery.
• Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
• Keep daily cash in separate pockets.

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

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