Taluka : Mandangad
District : Ratnagiri
Category : Heritage and History
Bankot Fort
Standing at the confluence point of the Savitri river and the Arabian sea, this fort is a must-visit for adventurous souls. The Savitri river, the vast Arabian Sea, and the greens around are breathtaking views. The fort has a very interesting History. The remnants of the fort with intricate stone...

The trekking path starts from the hillock west of the Bankot village. Now there is very safe and wide road up to the fort. It takes about half an hour to reach the entrance gate of the fort.

November to February for trekking and sightseeing. Post-monsoon (September–October) is also scenic but may involve slippery trails

About the place ...

Standing at the confluence point of the Savitri river and the Arabian sea, this fort is a must-visit for adventurous souls. The Savitri river, the vast Arabian Sea, and the greens around are breathtaking views. The fort has a very interesting History. The remnants of the fort with intricate stone carvings are a sight to watch. There’s a small Ganesh temple at the base of the fort. The north-facing entrance of the fort is followed by the Nagarkhana. The entrance of Nagarkhana is marked by beautifully carved stone stairs. We find a splendid view of the Savitri river from here.

The history of this fort is very interesting. The Portuguese captured this fort from Mohommad Ali Shah in 1548 and later Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre won this fort in 1700. Due to the conflict between Peshwas and Angres, Peshwas took help from the British and captured this fort in 1755. This fort was named Fort Victoria by the British. Later the British said that it was not economically viable to maintain this fort and thus the fort was handed over to Peshwas

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