Mumbai to Murud Janjira
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Overview
Murud Janjira is home to the Janjira Fort — one of the few sea forts in India that was never captured, repelling attacks from the Maratha navy of Shivaji, the Mughals, the Portuguese, and the British over three centuries. 'Janjira' derives from the Arabic 'Jazira' meaning 'island', and the fort sits on a 22-acre tidal island 400 metres offshore from Murud town, accessible only by boat. Built in the 16th century by the Siddis of Janjira — African-origin naval commanders who controlled this coastal territory — the fort retains 19 bastions, massive cannon emplacements, and a freshwater lake inside its walls. The road from Mumbai to Murud Janjira stretches 165 km via NH 48, a comfortable 3-4-hour drive that many travellers find enjoyable. Whether visiting for the first time or returning, a Mumbai to Murud Janjira taxi with Miles Tours ensures a safe, comfortable, and affordable road trip.
NH 48 / National Highway MaharashtraHistory & Significance
The Siddis, descendants of East African Habshi soldiers brought as slaves and mercenaries, rose to become the autonomous rulers of Janjira and proved militarily superior to every surrounding power. Shivaji himself launched multiple naval attacks on Janjira including an attempt to construct a causeway from the shore, all of which failed; the fort remained unconquered throughout the Maratha, Mughal, and British periods and the Nawab of Janjira retained nominal autonomy until Indian independence in 1947.
Distance & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Mumbai to Murud Janjira
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (15% off) | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | ₹4,250 Flat 15% OFF | ₹4,950 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹4,800 Flat 15% OFF | ₹5,650 |
| Innova | 7 | ₹4,800 Flat 15% OFF | ₹5,650 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹5,650 Flat 15% OFF | ₹6,600 |
| Innova Hycross | 7 | ₹7,900 Flat 15% OFF | ₹9,250 |
Estimated for 165 km. Toll, parking & driver allowance extra. Call for exact quote.
Additional Charges (Indicative)
⚠️ Toll & permit figures are indicative. Actual charges depend on route, vehicle type, and government rates at time of travel. Paid directly at toll plazas / checkposts.
Route Highlights
- Janjira Fort — unconquered 16th-century island sea fort with 19 bastions, accessible by boat
- Siddi Nawab Palace, Murud — the Nawab of Janjira's elegant coastal palace still maintained by the family
- Murud Beach — a quiet, uncrowded Arabian Sea beach flanked by the fort in the distance
- Boat ride to Janjira — 10-minute ferry from Rajpuri jetty, with views of all 19 intact bastions
- Padmadurg Fort (Kasa Fort) — Shivaji's unfinished fort 5 km from Murud, visible from the beach
Places to Visit in Murud Janjira
Janjira Fort (Murud)
A 22-acre sea fort on a tidal island with 12-metre walls, three main gateways, 19 towers, and freshwater wells still functional inside; the fort's three large brass cannons — Kalalbangdi, Chavri, and Landa Kasam — are amongst the finest medieval cannon in the Konkan.
Siddi Nawab Palace
The coastal palace of the Nawabs of Janjira in Murud town, an Indo-Saracenic structure with carved wooden interiors and a private beach; the current Nawab family still occupies parts of the palace.
Murud Beach
A long crescent of dark sand stretching 3 km south of Murud town; quieter than Alibaug or Diveagar, with the distinctive silhouette of Janjira Fort in the water and Padmadurg Fort on a nearby island.
Rajpuri Jetty & Cashew Orchards
The departure point for Janjira boats, in a village 3 km from Murud town surrounded by coconut and cashew farms; local fishermen ferry visitors to the fort in traditional wooden boats.
Padmadurg (Kasa) Fort
Shivaji's attempted counter-fort built on a nearby island to blockade Janjira, left unfinished when the project failed; visible from Murud beach and accessible by boat with advance arrangement.
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