Travel Information from Murud and Korlai Fort

Murud Dining: Patil Khanaval

The video starts with information about a special Khanaval (local restaurant) in Murud called Patil Khanaval.

• Location & Ambiance: The restaurant is set in a coconut grove, offering natural shade and a pleasant outdoor seating arrangement with chairs.
• Food: They offer two types of Thalis (a complete meal):
  • Normal Thali: Includes plain rice, chapati (Indian flatbread), papad (thin, crisp disc-shaped food), gulab jamun (Indian sweet), varan (Lentil preparation), chana bhaji (chickpea vegetable), a vegetable side dish, solkadhi (kokum and coconut milk drink), and taak (buttermilk).
  • Special Thali: Includes chapati, chana bhaji (common with the normal thali), matar paneer (peas and cheese), a bean vegetable, varan, butter, solkadhi, and modak (sweet dumpling), and other items.
• Price: The special thali costs 180 Rupees.
• Overall Impression: The food is described as delicious and plentiful.

Korlai Fort Travel Guide

The next destination is Korlai Fort, followed by Revdanda Fort.

About Korlai Fort

Korlai Fort is located on a small hill.

Accessing Korlai Fort

There are two ways to access the fort:

• Footpath: A footpath starts from where the road ends (where you park your vehicle).
• Lighthouse Road: A road goes via the lighthouse, but you might need to request access.

The video recommends taking the footpath from the base to see the fortifications and structures along the way. Taking the lighthouse road might lead you to the middle of the fort, making it necessary to backtrack to explore the lower sections.

Historical Significance

Korlai Fort holds strategic importance due to its location.

• Portuguese Influence: The Portuguese recognized its value in controlling trade through the adjacent creek. They sought permission from the Nizamshahi to build the fort.
• Nizamshahi Involvement: The Nizamshahi initially granted permission but later tried to reclaim the area, realizing its potential.
• Mixed Architecture: The fort's construction reflects both Portuguese and Nizamshahi influences. You'll notice this blend in the architecture.

Key Features Inside the Fort

The narrator highlights specific architectural features within the fort:

• Cruzochi Bateri/Santa Cruz: A unique arrow-shaped structure built by the Portuguese.
• Gateways: The narrator entered through the "chor darwaza" (secret entrance).
• Bastions: The fort features both hexagonal/square bastions (characteristic of Portuguese architecture) and round bastions (associated with Nizamshahi/Mughal styles).
• Water Tank: A water tank collected rainwater through a basic form of rainwater harvesting. The rainwater would flow into the tank through the constructed lines.
• Portuguese Royal Symbol: A stone slab displays the royal symbol of Portugal. A partially legible inscription is also present.
• Eastern Gate: The fort has an eastern gate, accessible via a different path.

The fort's end point overlooks a fishing village (Koliwada) and its agricultural land.