Mostly derived from Jazeera, an Arabic word that means an island, Janjira Fort is surrounded by water on all four side and is, therefore, also called the island fort. Once you manage to trek to the top of this fort, there’s a lot of history that the fort reflects. One of the best forts in Maharashtra, Janijra is famous for its invincibility, the one monument that even King Shivaji could not lay his hands on. History buffs, here's your jewel.
How To Reach: Drive down to Panvel, which is about 35 kilometres from Mumbai, and from there, take the Pen-Roha road to reach Murud. From Murud, boats are available to drop you to Janjira and that takes around 30 minutes.
Best Time To Visit: November to February