Shonil_B
★★★★4.0Wrote on 22 Dec 2023
Average Place
This is one more sea fort in ratnagiri district. there is nothing specific to see inside the Fort but a walk over the walls of the Fort can be a go to visit. Total time spent here can be up around one hour. A good place for photography. Water and toilets are not available. In case you found my review helpful, kindly click on the helpful button and follow me for more reviews of attractions all over India.
Santosh-N-Thorat
★★★3.0Wrote on 21 Dec 2023
Devastated Jaigad Killa
Jaigad fort is 20Km away from Ganpatipule Temple. You need a vehicle to go there. We arranged a vehicle from Sandhya Tours and Travels which is only travels available near Ganpatipule. We hardly find any details about this fort. But as an unknown all the tourist go there and found themselves broken hearted. Fort is ruined but mesmerizing views of the sea and boats will feel somewhat good. I have added some photos of the sea visuals. The fort was built and completed by Bijapur sultans that's what we got to know. Tourism department and the Archaeological department of India should do something for this place to feel good after visiting this place. Some person were Encroaching the outer premises there making some dargah/kabra. Very Very broken hearted after visiting this, but people should keep visiting this to stay it alive.
PMV_13
★★★3.0Wrote on 7 Mar 2023
Can be made much better,
Jaigad Fort. Jai means victory and gad means fort; therefore, one would believe that it was named after a victory in some notable war. However, as per legends and common folklore, it is said that while constructing the fort unforeseen and unexpected obstacles prevented completion of the fort. Despite every possible effort the fort could not be completed. Eventually after the advice of soothsayers and astrologers, it was decided to perform a human sacrifice. A young lad by the name of Jaiba Malhar Volunteered to be sacrificed. After he was sacrificed, the fort construction was completed quite soon. To honour the memory of that valiant lad Jaiba, the fort was named Jai Gad. The fort was built and completed by Bijapur sultans. After being ruled by Naiks who had successfully defended against the Portuguese and the Bijapur forces, the fort eventually Balaji Vishwanath Peshwa, passed on Jaigad along with some other forts to Kanhoji Angre who was the chief of Maratha Navy. As with the rest of India, eventually, Jaigad fort also came under the control of the British. Over the ages due to neglect and the ravages of time all the palaces and buildings within the fort are in ruins. The only place still in good repair and maintained is the Ganapati Mandir close to which stand the ruins of a palace of Kanhoji Angre. The ramparts and the walls are also in fairly good shape testifying to the solid foundation and construction. Going around the fort and its ruins is quite interesting. There are three main ruins. There is no authentic information available about those ruins. There is a two-storied ruin, our guide informed us that it was repaired and used by the PWD department. White ceramic tiles in bathrooms and the presence of water pipes and other modern construction materials bear testimony that this ruin must have been made usable by the said PWD department. Why did they want to occupy it or why did they leave it, to fall again into ruins is not known. Even in this dismal condition, the fort attracts a lot of tourists. It is high time that the tourism department and the Archaeological department of India did something to improve the condition of the fort and make it more tourist-friendly. The least they would do is lay out a path in a manner that the tourist does not have to worry about falling due to the bad condition of the tracks. Also, erect information boards near the major ruins giving information about that ruin. Make a garden with shade trees, and benches where tourists can rest and relax for some time before resuming their tour of the fort. Nine photos and a video were taken at Jaigad fort. All are given here. To see all zoomable photos given here with captions go to the trip album already opened in a new window / tab.
travelonrepeat
★★★3.0Wrote on 28 Dec 2021
Ruins with mesmerizing views
Jaigad Fort is one of the attractions people visit when they are staying around Ganpatipule and Malgund. The fort is in ruins, nobody is around to tell anything about the fort. The only amazing thing about this fort is the mesmerizing views of the endless sea. The color blue has its own charm. You can find a spot and just sit for hours in peace as there is hardly any soul visiting. If a big group, plan a picnic day out there, I am sure it would be fun.
AaqarshAiyyar
★★★★4.0Wrote on 8 Apr 2020
Dilapilated
It is an old dilapilated fort that reminds us of the history of Jaigad. The sea views from the fort are stunning and are feast to the eyes.
