🌊 A Walk Through the Sea to Colaba Fort — A Timeless Escape
By Juhi — Mentor, Learner, Explorer | Juhi the Explorer
Ever walked through the sea to reach a fort?
Yes — not beside, not around, but through the sea.
That’s exactly what I experienced on my trip to Kolaba Fort (often called Colaba Fort), near Alibaug, and trust me — it felt like stepping into history, with waves gently brushing against your feet.
🌊 The Walk Begins — Through the Shallow Sea
The fort isn’t always surrounded by water. During low tide, you can actually walk across the sea floor from the beach to reach it.
And that’s exactly what I did.
With rolled-up pants, salty breeze in my hair, and excitement in my steps, I walked through the soft, wet sand. Crabs scurried by, shells crunched underfoot, and the water sparkled like a mirror reflecting the sun.
🏰 Reaching the Fort — A Piece of Shivaji’s Legacy
As I approached, Kolaba Fort stood proudly in the sea — ancient, weathered, yet majestic.
Built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the 1600s, this sea fort still holds whispers of history in its broken walls and hidden corners. I could feel the stories — of warriors, sailors, and waves of time crashing through centuries.
There’s even a sweet water well inside the fort — surrounded by saltwater on all sides, but still fresh! A true mystery of nature.
📸 Exploring & Soaking It In
I roamed the fort, climbed the walls, peeped through stone windows that once guarded the kingdom, and imagined life when the fort was alive with voices and purpose.
The view from the fort was something else — sea in all directions, waves splashing against its base, and the coastline in the distance looking tiny and calm.
I clicked photos, sat in silence, and just… soaked it all in.
💙 Why This Trip Was Special
This wasn’t just a historical site visit.
It felt like traveling back in time, but with my modern feet walking through a sea path that has been used for hundreds of years.
Kolaba Fort isn’t crowded or flashy — but it has soul.
And when the tide starts to rise, you realize just how special it was to walk there instead of taking a boat.
If you ever crave a unique, peaceful escape — head to Alibaug and walk to Kolaba Fort during low tide.
It’s a memory you’ll carry, wave after wave.
—
More offbeat adventures and soulful journeys — only at Juhi the Explorer. 🌊🏰✨
No comments:
Post a Comment