Raigad Fort

So where is the fort? A quarter mile up there? and we get there how?

Wow, now that's a trip up. 1/4 mile straight up, 1/2 mile "rope way" ride up. That makes the sail boat ride seem very safe in comparison. Kinda gives you a warm feeling knowing that they were able to build this at a third of the previously quoted price. The alternative was a 2 hour walk each way up to the fort in the 100 deg. heat. OK so now we can see what we risked our lives for.

OK, so it was l lot better being there. A lot of the internal buildings must have been wood and all that can be made out are the footings. The view was incredible on top of this mountain. Thinking about anyone attacking this fort is hard to imagine. Well we have enjoyed the forts and caves we visited and have found them fascinating but threes other things to see and do, there only farther away. Monsoon season will start soon and it will cool down and green up. As they say "Stay tuned for more".

Janjira Fort

                         Murud-Janjira fort, the unconquered This Fort has some great history to it. Built right in front of the enemy and then it was never taken by enemy forces. We got an extra bonus as we got to sail out to it. This boat had all the makings of the classic disasters you read about in this part of the world. "30 die on 17 foot boat". We sat where ever there was room to squat, its amazing how much more room there is without those pesky life jackets. They pole us out to deeper water then unfurl the sail, by hand. The fort boasts a fresh water tank so there was always fresh (non salty) water at the fort. It looked a bit green when we visited, i cant say it was drinkable.One thing for sure is the Indians didn't mess around with small caliber cannons. We have seen some tremendous bores on the cannon here. Alas it was time for the down wind run back to the pier.

 

Daulatabad Fort

Daulatabad Fort was easily accessible only it was a very long climb. We were told, afterword that there are 3500 steps. In the 100 deg. temps it was very draining. We set out early to take advantage of the cooler morning temps but it heats up fast. We had not planed to visit here but we had the morning free so why not, another interesting historic site.