Marathi (Marāṭhī)Shirgoan Fort
Overview
Shirgaon Fort
Shirgaon Fort is located at one side of Shirgaon beach in Palghar taluka. The fort was used by great
Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji as a place to keep a watch on enemies coming through Arabian Sea.
The ancient fort is in ruins now. The Portuguese had dominance over this fort before Marathas. In 1818,
the British captured this fort from the Marathas. The fort stands about 200 feet tall spans more than 150
feet. The Portuguese renovated this fort and increased its area while keeping the original brick and red
stone construction intact. The five feet cannon on the northwest of citadel marks the history of the
battles that took place over here.
The picturesque environs of the fort and cleanliness attract many historians apart from the regular
tourists. The most exciting bit is the palm tree with six to seven branches, a rarity. Shirgaon fort is well
fortified and the walls are in good condition. There are many hidden caves in the walls of the fort.
How To Reach?
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Relway
The nearest station to Shirgaon fort is Palghar. You have to catch a rickshaw from Palghar station. Shirgaon fort is at a distance of 6.7 km from Palghar. The journey takes at least 14.15 minutes. And you have to catch Satpati rickshaw from Palghar. And for Palghar there are many trains running from Dahanu, Virar and Mumbai.
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Road
Shirgaon fort is at a distance of 5 km from Palghar. And there is a 10, 15 minute walk. You can reach Palghar by Dahanu, Chinchani, Boisar Road. From Palghar, take a Satpati rickshaw, get off at Shirgaon stop and walk 10 minutes to meet Shirgaon fort garden.