Situated on a small hill about 10 km away from Chiplun is the old structure of Gowalkot Fort which covers an area of about two acres.
The fort was built about 1690 by the Habshi of Janjira. Shivaji Maharaja renewed the fort in 1670 but the position of the Redjaji image seems to show that it was part of the original fort and that the builder or the person who renewed the temple was a Hindu King, probably Shivaji in 1670.
The fort currently is almost ruined and is in a dilapidated form, however, within the fort is trees, buildings and dwellings and a dry well which is approximately 22 feet deep.
Located opposite the Vashishti River, the fort offers the most beautiful and stunning glimpse of the undulating valley and the smoothly flowing River. Nature enthusiasts can indulge themselves by setting out on a trek around the areas near the fort and soak in the atmosphere at the fort. Enjoy a short walk of about 30 to 45 minutes, as you walk through the track with the fort providing a gorgeous backdrop for your stroll.
The fort was built about 1690 by the Habshi of Janjira. Shivaji Maharaja renewed the fort in 1670 but the position of the Redjaji image seems to show that it was part of the original fort and that the builder or the person who renewed the temple was a Hindu King, probably Shivaji in 1670.
The fort currently is almost ruined and is in a dilapidated form, however, within the fort is trees, buildings and dwellings and a dry well which is approximately 22 feet deep.
Located opposite the Vashishti River, the fort offers the most beautiful and stunning glimpse of the undulating valley and the smoothly flowing River. Nature enthusiasts can indulge themselves by setting out on a trek around the areas near the fort and soak in the atmosphere at the fort. Enjoy a short walk of about 30 to 45 minutes, as you walk through the track with the fort providing a gorgeous backdrop for your stroll.
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