Rachol Fort

Fort · Madgaon, Goa

Rachol Fort is a fort near Madgaon, Goa. It is listed in the Heritage of Portuguese Influence inventory.

Rachol Fort is a fort near Madgaon, Goa. 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 Rachol Fort 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 6 km from Madgaon. Ask locally for the last part of the road.

Places nearby

Church of Our Lady of the Snows
Church of the Saviour of the World
Holy Spirit Church, Margao
Excavated site in Chandor