Khanderi-Underi Fort Maharashtra

Khanderi-Underi Fort
Maharashtra

This fort is in the form of Jaladurga type. This fort of Raigad district is considered to be easy to trekkers in the Konkan hill range.

Very well-known to the well-known trekkers of Sahyadri, but very few of these trekkers are seen as the pair of stairs actually seen in the fort, ie Khede Khanderi-Andheri. The specialty of the Khanderi-Underi, facing the waves of the sea, is the strong fortification, the 15-16 guns on the Undertaker, and the 3 guns in the caravan carrying very rare guns on Khanderi.

History

Khanderi (Official name Kanhoji Angre Island) is located 5 km off the coast of Maharashtra (off Thal, Kihim) and 20 km south of Mumbai. Khanderi, along with its sister fort Underi (Jaidurg) formed the major fortification along the Maharashtra coast, the former falling under Shivaji's control and the latter under his opponents, the Siddis.

The island consists of two high hills, one facing north and the other facing south. Initially, the islands of Underi and Khanderi were uninhabited. In 1679, Khanderi was occupied by the forces of Shivaji, who oversaw the building of the fortifying walls.Subsequently, Khanderi fort was built during the reign of the Maratha king Shivaji in 1660 to keep a check on the Siddis at Murud-Janjira fort and was the site of many battles between Shivaji's forces and the navy of Sidi.

The fort was subsequently ceded in 1818 to the forces of the British East India company at Bombay as part of the Peshwa territoryMost of the fort is still intact, with the most prominent structure being a lighthouse built by the British in June 1867 and the two storey building upon which the lighthouse is located.The lighthouse is 22 feet high and can be seen from up to 13 km away.

The fort is a restricted area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Indian navy. Additionally, the fort has a few old metal canons, the tomb of Daud Pir, a local saint and a musical stone that emits metallic musical notes when struck.There is a one secret way for going on the Kulaba fort of Alibag.

In 1998, Khanderi island was renamed Kanhoji Angre Island in honour of the Maratha General Kanhoji Angre. In September 2013, The Indian Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Shipping drew up plans to develop Khanderi island and its octagonal light house as a tourist destination.

GETTING THERE

Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses and trains are available all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly

1. Thal Marg: You have to go to Khanderi-Undheeri Junkyard. That is Alibaug. Thal is a village on the top. ST to come from Alibaug to this place. Buses are available.The Khanderi fort is immediately noticed due to the dining hall on it. To get to the market early in the morning market, the easiest to go to the sea in the morning, 6 am to 6.30, for fishing on the coast. If you arrive late you can get a fishing boat. The average mid-size 5 to 6 people who can sit in double-decker can be seen as double-decker. Just as there is a scramble for boats on the fort at Khanderi fort. That is not enough. So it can be done at the time of Ohita during the Ohti. Khanderi is run anytime, but it is necessary to follow the time of recruitment of ohatti. The simplest way to take the time of recruitment is to get the number of people who are going to see the fort on the day of the day, like the date of the Marathi pancha, which gives 3/4 marks for the full recruit. Eg If 4 is the fourth, then 4 to 3/4 gives a score of 3. That is, the time of complete recruitment of 3 or nights or in the afternoon, there is a full ohti time of 6 hours after the full recruitment period. If the above example It is 9 o'clock in the night and in the morning. Thunderbird is about 35 km from the sea. Is up Khanderi fort is three to three km from the coast.

ENTRY FEES

There is no entry fee to visit the fort, only ID is needed.

Places to visit on the Khanderi-Underi Fort

• ·       A strong wall of Khanderi
• ·       A elevated bastions and dunes on the 'Mumbai Port Trust' sculpture.
• ·       Temple of Vetala: On the right side of the shock, there is a wooden temple at Vetala.
• ·       The rock that comes with the sound of the pistachios
• ·       Cargo gun: Two such guns are on the bastion beside the small hill.
• ·       Lighthouse: 25 m in the diphas built in 1867. The height is hexagonal size. At the half-mast of the dining room, there is a terrace on both sides of the diner. From the summit of the dublin, we can see the panoramic view of the fort.
• ·       There is a helipad on the wall beside the diner.
• ·       There's a door below, the gates take us to the outer ocean of the fort.
• ·       The old temple of Lord Mahadeo on the fort
• ·       Recently built temples of Ganapati Maruti.
• ·       The water tank on the fort.
• ·       The temple of Attala.
• ·       Thaundari : There are two low-level hills on the entrance of the Khanderi fort. From there, the boats have to be run on the walls of the fort on collapsed stones. The look of the cannons on the fort on the fortresses of Giridurga like you are rarely seen, but the treasure of the cannons can be seen only on the lottery.

o   There is a total of 15 to 16 guns on the entire fort.

o   There are three water tanks on the fort and it is not useful for drinking water.

o   Here we can enter the fort by putting a boat here.

OPENING/ CLOSING TIMINGS AND DAYS

The fort is open 24 Hrs to general public for all days of the week. One has to show their ID to enter the fort and for foreign nationals, passport is mandatory. It comes under Maharashtra tourism and department also promotes the heritage site. This fort is a must visit place if you are going on a Maharashtra tour.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Any time you can visit Khanderi-Undheri Fort

Accomodation on Khanderi-Undheri Fort

Accommodation is not available on the fort. We have to make a living arrangement myself. It takes 2 hours via Alibaug to reach the fort.

Food Facility on Khanderi-Undheri Fort

Food arrangements can be made from the locals.

Water Facility on Khanderi-Undheri Fort

      There is no water on the shoulders of drinking water at all.

Note:
The Images which have been used here are from travelling freaks who have been wandering out there in nature sharing their experiences about how to do If images which are here are by them only, If you have any problem or query please do mail me and also suggestions are welcomed