subject: Murud Janjira: A Tourist Attraction [print this page] The city got the name Murud Janjira after its famous fort Janjira. The word Janjira is derived from the Arabic word Jazeera that means an island. It is situated in the district of Raigad in Maharashtra. The fort is situated in the deep sea waters of The Arabian Sea and is approximately 3 kilometers from the city. It is built on a single, oval-shaped rock and is considered to be the strongest Indian fort. This 40-feet high fort was built by the Siddis in the 12th century. History says that the fort due to its special construction was never taken over by the enemies. Even Marathas failed to conquer it after many attempts.
Being only 165 kilometers from the financial capital of India i.e. Mumbai, you can easily reach Murud. You first have to reach Mumbai taking any suitable mode of transport. From there, The Maharashtra State Transport runs buses at regular intervals to Murud. You can also take a private cab or a ferry to reach Murud at the earliest.
Murud has become a tourist attraction mainly because of its fort. Moreover, pleasant climatic conditions are an added advantage. Summers are moderately hot with the maximum temperature of 35 degrees. Winters are cooler and not chilly with the overall season temperature not going beyond 15 degrees. It is a common weekend getaway for Mumbai people. Many other national and international tourists visit the place through a travel agency.
Murud has a beautiful beach that stretches up to 1.75 kilometers. It has white sand and crystal-clear water. It remains busy throughout the day as the locals of the place offer all types of facilities to make people enjoy their time on beach. For instance, there are restaurants, local food stalls, animal rides, photographers, etc. at peoples service. The place is a paradise for fruit gorgers as it has mangoes, jackfruits, and kokum in abundance.
There are a number of accommodation facilities like hotels, guest houses, and resorts suiting different pockets. You can choose an accommodation depending upon the duration of your stay and the travel budget. However, all the facilities provide basic services to all its guests for their comfortable stay.
Some of the other tourist spots at Murud Janjira are Nawabs palace, Janjira caves, Dattatreya temple, and the Padmadurg fort. To inform you about the historical significance of these places, there are guides standing out each tourist spot to give you a walkthrough the place.
