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Sight Address : Kolaba Fort is situated at 2 Km from Shores Of Alibag, Raigad, India. Edit

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Kolaba Fort, also known as Kulaba Fort was a former military fortification which is situated in the district of Raigad in Maharashtra state. It is located in the sea around 2 km from the shores of Alibag (Alibaug) and 35 km towards the south of Mumbai. The geographical coordinates of Kolaba Fort are latitude 18.6344°N and longitude 72.8642°E. Kolaba Fort consists of strong fortified walls that are 25 feet high. There are 2 main gateways into the fortress; one entrance is situated on the sea side and the second entrance is towards Alibag. There are several wells inside the premise that supplied fresh water to the residents. There is also Siddhivinayak Temple located inside the structure. The shrine was established in 1759 by Raghoji Angre. At present, the ancient fortress lies in a ruined and dilapidated state. The site is currently maintained by the Government of India and has been declared as a protected monument. Kolaba Fort is now open to all tourists and visitors throughout the year.

Kolaba Fort, Alibag

HistoryEdit

During the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Kolaba Fort was fortified after the forces of Maratha Empire conquered the entire south Konkan. The structure was renovated and strengthened in 1662 and it served as one of the main naval posts of Shivaji`s army. Manik Bhandari and Darya Sagar were entrusted with the command of Kolaba Fort. During this period, the fortress was used to attack the ships of the British East India Company. Kolaba Fort, Monuments of MaharashtraLater in 1713, Kolaba Fort along with various other fortresses was handed over to Kanhoji Angre, a chief of the Maratha Navy, under the treaty with Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath. The military post was utilized as the chief base for the army of Kanhoji Angre. They launched attacks on British ships from the fortification.

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October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 Hours.

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Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 5/-

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 100/-

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Video Camera Rs. : Rs 25/-

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Dattaraj ; Towards Alibaug Beach, Alibaug, India ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are another way to get around town. They can be hired from nearby cities and used for local transport as well. Taxis charge around Rs 1500 per day. A/C taxis and SUV’s such as Toyota Qualis are also available.

BUS : By bus : MSRTC buses should be available from various parts of Maharashtra. If you are leaving from Mumbai, then you have an option of boarding MSRTC buses, leaving every 30 mins – 1 hr from the Mumbai Central Bus Station. Though they might be uncomfortable, they top in terms of punctuality. Remember to grab a window seat!
Private buses can be chartered – a good option if you are going in a large group.

Train : The nearest station is at Gholvad Station (2 km) from which one can take bus, taxi or rickshaw to Alibaug. Train services between Mumbai and Surat stop at this station. Panvel is another nearest station which is at a distance of 49 kms from Alibaug.

Air : The nearest airport is Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, which is 179 km away.

Others : By boat : There are ferries and catamarans available from the Gateway of India, Mumbai. The journey takes 2 hours. However, service is suspended during the rains, i.e. May-October. The ferry takes you to Rewas and you are taken on a bus to Alibag. The cost of the bus trip is usually included in the ferry fare. This is the recommended way of getting to Alibag.