Padmagad (Malvan)
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About Padmagad (Malvan)
Shivaji Maharaj built Padmagad, Rajkot, and Sarjekot to defend Sindhudurga. Padmagad stands on a rock between Malvan sea shore and Sindhudurga, protecting the route. This rock was carved into a dock for ship construction/repair. Access: Before the Tsunami, you could walk to Padmagad at low tide!
Best time to visit
All year round / Check local forecast
Places to See
Fort Highlights: Main entrance intact, faces Sindhudurga. Ramparts/bastions destroyed. Features a dry well and a Vetal temple (local flags on the front bastion). Maratha architects cleverly modified the surrounding rock to build a dock here.
Journey & Transport
How to Reach
To reach the fort, find boatmen near Dandgeshwar temple in Malvan! Alternatively, view it from afar: either on the way to Sindhudurga, or from the Sindhudurga bastion where Shivaji Maharaj's hand and foot prints are preserved.
Facilities
- StayStay in Malvan
- FoodFood nearby, in Malvan!
- WaterDrinking Water: In Malvan