Cabo de Rama Fort is one of the oldest forts in Goa, built much before the arrival of the Portuguese. Besides its historical significance it has a mythological legend also attached to it. It is said that Lord Rama accompanied by his wife Sita took refuge here during their exile period. This ancient fortress is located in the Canacona district of Goa, India just 25 km south of Margao.
A slice of history
The original fort structure was Hindu constructed around 1763 by Hindu warriors; subsequently it was captured by Portuguese after defeating the Raja (King) of Soonda and renovated subsequently. The present unsteady structure with towers and rusty cannons is a leftover of the Portuguese addition to the fort. They equipped it with 21 guns and military barracks, as well as commandant quarters and a chapel which was abandoned when the Portuguese left this place.
Church inside Cabo De Rama Fort, South Goa (Photo: Sankara Subramanian)
Later, this fort was converted into a government prison till 1955 and was abandoned again. Today, the fort stands in ruins but is a popular destination among the tourists both local as well as foreigners.
Nature at its best
View from Cabo De Rama Fort, South Goa (Photo: about-goa-blog)
The views from the fort are just and so is the walk through coconut groves leading up to the fort. So if love a little solitude and peace from the city life this spot offers just that and much more!
Reaching here
Way to Cabo De Rama Fort, South Goa (Photo: about-goa-blog)
Cabo De Rama fort can be easily reached by hiring a taxi or a cab from any nearby place in south Goa. There is regular bus service from Margao to Cabo De Rama fort daily.
Cabo De Rama Fort, South Goa (Photo: about-goa-blog)
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