Marathi (Marāṭhī)Arnala Fort
Overview
Arnala Fort
Arnala is one of the best forts from coastal forts. It is located in Arnala village, of Vasai taluka. Arnala
Fort is also known as ‘Jaldurg’ or ‘Janjire Arnala ‘. The Aranala was captured by many empires such as
Mughals, Marathas, Portuguese, and lastly Peshwas. The Sultan Mahmud Begda originally constructed
the fort in 1516. There is no source of food but water is available in the well on the fort. This fort is
rectangular in shape and almost surrounded by water. There are many temples such as
Tryambakeshwar, Bhavani Mata, Kalika Mata, and also of Mahadev. There are three entrances out of
which one entrance has two big bastions on both sides which are at north side of fort.
How To Reach?
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Relway
It is 15 km from Virar station. You can go there by rickshaw. There is a 10 minute walk. And trains are running from Mumbai and Dahanu.
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Road
Virar is at a distance of 99 km from Dahanu. 2, 2.5 is the same way. From Dahanu, take Charoti Road and take Ahmedabad-Mumbai Highway. You can go from Vasai. It is 20 km from Vasai, 20.25 minutes away.
