The Fort is located on a prominent and commanding point for guarding the trade route along the Vashishti River, which runs till Govalkot near Chiplun and the Dabhol port which was a busy route in medieval times.

It is believed to be built by King ramaraya(a lingayat vani) and later captured by Adil Shah in 1424.

[1] This fort was again captured by the King Shivaji from Mohammed Adil Shah of Bijapur in 1660 during his conquest of Dhabol creek.

The trekking path starts from the hillock west of the Anjanvel village.

It takes about half an hour to reach the entrance gate of the fort.

There is a lighthouse about 2 km from the fort which can be visited by paying a nominal fee.