Immersive Design
The Unconquered Seas: Tales of Murud
Created a VR experience of Murud-Janjira Fort to enable immersive, accessible cultural exploration through storytelling, interaction, and multilingual narration.
Year :
2025
Industry :
Immersive Tourism
Client :
XR Creator Hackathon
Project Duration :
3 weeks
Overview:
Murud-Janjira Fort, one of India’s most iconic maritime forts, remains physically inaccessible to many due to its location and terrain. We set out to create an immersive, inclusive, and historically faithful VR experience that would open this cultural gem to a global audience—especially the elderly, distant travelers, and users with special abilities.
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
Despite India’s rich heritage, monuments like Murud-Janjira Fort are difficult to access due to physical barriers, lack of guided engagement, and limited infrastructure for differently-abled tourists. This inaccessibility limits exploration, cultural education, and tourism revenue.
OUR SOLUTION:
YatriVR reimagines the fort as a virtual, explorable environment that combines historical storytelling, interactive artifacts, and multi-language support.
🔵 High-Fidelity 3D Reconstruction
Pre-ruin visual fidelity to showcase the fort in its architectural prime.🧭 Interactive Boat Ride Entry
Users arrive by navigating a virtual boat—an homage to real-life access routes.🪵 Engraving & Artifact Exploration
Examine carvings and structures up close with historical insights.🔊 Narrated History (Multilingual)
Rich storytelling in regional and international languages.♿ Inclusive UX Design
Accessibility-focused navigation and UI for elderly and differently-abled users.
TECH STACK:
Engine: Unreal Engine 5.3
3D Modelling: Autodesk Maya
Design: Adobe Suite, Figma
Scripting: Blueprints, C++
XR Integration: Meta XR SDK
Hardware: Meta Quest 2, 3, Pro
IMPACT GOALS:
Pillar | Outcome |
|---|---|
Cultural Preservation | Digitally restore pre-ruin architectural glory |
Tourism Accessibility | Enable virtual access for all demographics |
Education Integration | Immersive learning through guided narration and interaction |
Economic Upliftment | Revenue for local bodies through virtual tourism & merchandise |
Global Cultural Exchange | Multilingual engagement across user geographies |
User Journey Flow:
1. Virtual Boat Entry → 2. Guided Fort Tour → 3. Artefact Exploration → 4. Historical Narratives → 5. Quizzes/Interactions → 6. Exit & Share
Collaboration
Formed a cross-disciplinary team of XR designers, developers, and 3D artists.Research & Historical Mapping
Studied blueprints, archives, and photos to digitally reconstruct the fort authentically.Design & Development
UI/UX wireframes (Figma)
3D assets (Maya)
Scene building & logic (UE5, Blueprints)
Accessibility testing
Prototyping & Demoing
Delivered a working VR prototype within hackathon timelines with multisensory interactions and narration.
Future Scope:
Expand to other heritage sites across India
Integrate school curriculum modules
Add gamified missions to drive engagement
Monetise via museum partnerships, merch, and virtual ticketing
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Immersive Design
The Unconquered Seas: Tales of Murud
Created a VR experience of Murud-Janjira Fort to enable immersive, accessible cultural exploration through storytelling, interaction, and multilingual narration.
Year :
2025
Industry :
Immersive Tourism
Client :
XR Creator Hackathon
Project Duration :
3 weeks
Overview:
Murud-Janjira Fort, one of India’s most iconic maritime forts, remains physically inaccessible to many due to its location and terrain. We set out to create an immersive, inclusive, and historically faithful VR experience that would open this cultural gem to a global audience—especially the elderly, distant travelers, and users with special abilities.
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
Despite India’s rich heritage, monuments like Murud-Janjira Fort are difficult to access due to physical barriers, lack of guided engagement, and limited infrastructure for differently-abled tourists. This inaccessibility limits exploration, cultural education, and tourism revenue.
OUR SOLUTION:
YatriVR reimagines the fort as a virtual, explorable environment that combines historical storytelling, interactive artifacts, and multi-language support.
🔵 High-Fidelity 3D Reconstruction
Pre-ruin visual fidelity to showcase the fort in its architectural prime.🧭 Interactive Boat Ride Entry
Users arrive by navigating a virtual boat—an homage to real-life access routes.🪵 Engraving & Artifact Exploration
Examine carvings and structures up close with historical insights.🔊 Narrated History (Multilingual)
Rich storytelling in regional and international languages.♿ Inclusive UX Design
Accessibility-focused navigation and UI for elderly and differently-abled users.
TECH STACK:
Engine: Unreal Engine 5.3
3D Modelling: Autodesk Maya
Design: Adobe Suite, Figma
Scripting: Blueprints, C++
XR Integration: Meta XR SDK
Hardware: Meta Quest 2, 3, Pro
IMPACT GOALS:
Pillar | Outcome |
|---|---|
Cultural Preservation | Digitally restore pre-ruin architectural glory |
Tourism Accessibility | Enable virtual access for all demographics |
Education Integration | Immersive learning through guided narration and interaction |
Economic Upliftment | Revenue for local bodies through virtual tourism & merchandise |
Global Cultural Exchange | Multilingual engagement across user geographies |
User Journey Flow:
1. Virtual Boat Entry → 2. Guided Fort Tour → 3. Artefact Exploration → 4. Historical Narratives → 5. Quizzes/Interactions → 6. Exit & Share
Collaboration
Formed a cross-disciplinary team of XR designers, developers, and 3D artists.Research & Historical Mapping
Studied blueprints, archives, and photos to digitally reconstruct the fort authentically.Design & Development
UI/UX wireframes (Figma)
3D assets (Maya)
Scene building & logic (UE5, Blueprints)
Accessibility testing
Prototyping & Demoing
Delivered a working VR prototype within hackathon timelines with multisensory interactions and narration.
Future Scope:
Expand to other heritage sites across India
Integrate school curriculum modules
Add gamified missions to drive engagement
Monetise via museum partnerships, merch, and virtual ticketing
More Projects
Immersive Design
The Unconquered Seas: Tales of Murud
Created a VR experience of Murud-Janjira Fort to enable immersive, accessible cultural exploration through storytelling, interaction, and multilingual narration.
Year :
2025
Industry :
Immersive Tourism
Client :
XR Creator Hackathon
Project Duration :
3 weeks
Overview:
Murud-Janjira Fort, one of India’s most iconic maritime forts, remains physically inaccessible to many due to its location and terrain. We set out to create an immersive, inclusive, and historically faithful VR experience that would open this cultural gem to a global audience—especially the elderly, distant travelers, and users with special abilities.
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
Despite India’s rich heritage, monuments like Murud-Janjira Fort are difficult to access due to physical barriers, lack of guided engagement, and limited infrastructure for differently-abled tourists. This inaccessibility limits exploration, cultural education, and tourism revenue.
OUR SOLUTION:
YatriVR reimagines the fort as a virtual, explorable environment that combines historical storytelling, interactive artifacts, and multi-language support.
🔵 High-Fidelity 3D Reconstruction
Pre-ruin visual fidelity to showcase the fort in its architectural prime.🧭 Interactive Boat Ride Entry
Users arrive by navigating a virtual boat—an homage to real-life access routes.🪵 Engraving & Artifact Exploration
Examine carvings and structures up close with historical insights.🔊 Narrated History (Multilingual)
Rich storytelling in regional and international languages.♿ Inclusive UX Design
Accessibility-focused navigation and UI for elderly and differently-abled users.
TECH STACK:
Engine: Unreal Engine 5.3
3D Modelling: Autodesk Maya
Design: Adobe Suite, Figma
Scripting: Blueprints, C++
XR Integration: Meta XR SDK
Hardware: Meta Quest 2, 3, Pro
IMPACT GOALS:
Pillar | Outcome |
|---|---|
Cultural Preservation | Digitally restore pre-ruin architectural glory |
Tourism Accessibility | Enable virtual access for all demographics |
Education Integration | Immersive learning through guided narration and interaction |
Economic Upliftment | Revenue for local bodies through virtual tourism & merchandise |
Global Cultural Exchange | Multilingual engagement across user geographies |
User Journey Flow:
1. Virtual Boat Entry → 2. Guided Fort Tour → 3. Artefact Exploration → 4. Historical Narratives → 5. Quizzes/Interactions → 6. Exit & Share
Collaboration
Formed a cross-disciplinary team of XR designers, developers, and 3D artists.Research & Historical Mapping
Studied blueprints, archives, and photos to digitally reconstruct the fort authentically.Design & Development
UI/UX wireframes (Figma)
3D assets (Maya)
Scene building & logic (UE5, Blueprints)
Accessibility testing
Prototyping & Demoing
Delivered a working VR prototype within hackathon timelines with multisensory interactions and narration.
Future Scope:
Expand to other heritage sites across India
Integrate school curriculum modules
Add gamified missions to drive engagement
Monetise via museum partnerships, merch, and virtual ticketing