Bankot Fort, Medieval fort in Ratnagiri district, India
The fortification rises 300 feet above sea level at the meeting point of the Savitri River and Arabian Sea, featuring stone carved stairs and gates.
The Portuguese captured the fort from Mohammed Adil Shah in 1548, followed by Kanhoji Angre's control in 1700 who renamed it Himmatgad.
A Ganesh temple stands at the base of the fort, while the Nagarkhana section contains decorative stone steps leading to panoramic river views.
Visitors reach the fort through a 30-minute trek from Bankot village, with the nearest accommodations available in the town of Velas.
The fort includes six water tanks near the entrance vestibule and contains a secret passage constructed by the Siddis for defensive purposes.
Location: Ratnagiri district
GPS coordinates: 17.97322,73.04253
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:31
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