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.
