Chapora Fort.

* * * * Stars for the natural beauty and the 360-degree all-around view from the fort.

* * * Stars for management and public convenience.

The coastal defence planning, particularly at an estuary (a place where a river enters the sea)  from the 14th to 15th century onwards, called for the construction of a fort.
Such a fort not only offered protection to the coastal areas, but more importantly, it also insulated inland areas from enemy attacks by denying the enemy inland entry through the river. Based on the same doctrine, Chapora Fort is strategically located on a high hill feature on the southern bank of the Chapora estuary.
 Fort has an all-around clear view from its commanding height.
The complete hillside and the fort are surrounded by lush greenery and look beautiful. The view from the fort is simply amazing. 

For the fort, full marks for its scenic beauty and the amazing 360-degree view it offers of the surroundings.
What is wrong is the neglect by the civic authorities.
Signage giving directions to the fort and to the parking areas is woefully inadequate. Parking areas need better management. At the fort itself, the Signage, the information boards are totally faded and can not be read. Fort also needs to be provided with strategically located small gazebo-like shelters where visitors can relax in the shade or be protected from the rain. Will they also think of the Washrooms?

For the fort, full marks for its scenic beauty and the amazing 360-degree view it offers of the surroundings.

What is wrong is the neglect by the civic authorities.

Signage giving directions to the fort and to the parking areas is woefully inadequate. Parking areas need better management. At the fort itself, the Signage and the information boards are totally faded and can not be read. Fort also needs to be provided with strategically located small gazebo-like shelters where visitors can relax in the shade or be protected from the rain. Will they also think of the washrooms?