Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim

Fort · Karmali, Goa

Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim is a fort near Karmali, Goa. It dates from 1635.

Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim is a fort near Karmali, Goa. It dates from 1635. It is listed in the Heritage of Portuguese Influence inventory.

Paths on old forts are often uneven and have no railings. Wear good shoes, carry water and a cap, and keep away from the edges of the walls, especially in the monsoon when the stones are wet. Leave the place as clean as you found it.

On Konkan Connect you can see Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim on the map, with places to stay, food and transport nearby. Its history is on Wikipedia (link below).

Best time to visit

October to March. In the monsoon the paths are wet and slippery.

How to reach

About 3 km from Karmali. Ask locally for the last part of the road.

Places nearby

Chapel of our Lady of the Mount
Mangueshi Temple
Church of St. Cajetan
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa