Raigad Fort  :- Shivaji's impregnable capital, the place where he was crowned and where he died. Besides the fort, you'll find his Samadhi and the remains of his palace. Other attractions include Gangasagar Lake and the Jijamata Palace at Pachad.

For its immense beauty, Raigad remains a hiker's paradise. The formidable Pratapgad Fort with its equestrian statue of Shivaji makes for an interesting excursion.

Getting There - By Air :Nearest airport is Pune, 126 kms.

By Rail : Nearest railhead is Veer on Konkan Railway, 40 kms. By Road :Mumbai - Raigad, 210 kms, via Mahad. Pune Raigad, 126 kms. Mahad - Raigad, 27 kms.

State Transport buses ply from Mumbai, Mahad and Pune to Raigad.

Ropeway is available from foot hills to the top of the fort (seasonal), on foot, about 1450 steps from foot hill to top of the fort.

For your comments and suggestions and  if you wish to add  your trek photos and other information ,Please Contact :-    S.G.Vashta ,Durga  Society  , Saraswat  Colony ,Near Panchayat Well ,  Dombivli (E) , Maharashta , India , 421201 , Tel .091- 251- 2476401 , Mobile. 08976368609,09022525618, Email :- vashtas@rediffmail.com or shrirang46@yahoo.com