Raigad Fort

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Raigad Fort

Raigad Fort arranges in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It lies around 128 km far from Pune. The Fort once accepted as the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the Great Maratha prince, in 1674. It was about this time just that Shivaji delegated the King of a Marathi kingdom. Sat at an elevation of around 1360 m (4540 ft) above ocean level, Raigarh Fort falls under the Sahyadri Mountain range of India.

The principle structures inside the Raigad Fort, includes Queen’s Quarters, Watch Towers, Public Durbar, Darwaza (portals), and so forth.The Queen’s Quarters comprise of six chambers in all, implied for the queen and her governesses. The first spot arranged inside the fort was to a great extent developed out of wood. Be that as it may, aside from its base, made up of columns, scarcely whatever else remains. One can likewise be an observer to the remains of the three Watch Towers, which were once used to recognize any risk from a separation.

The central portion of the Raigarh Fort contains the Maha Darwaja, which is huge and gave insurance from the adversaries. In any case, the Lord and his partner used to travel through the Palkhi Darwaja. The three dull and profound chambers, arranged to the right of the Palkhi Darwaja, are accepted to have served as the storage facilities of the stronghold. One of the primary attractions of the Raigad Fort is a superb statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji, sited inverse the remains of the principle market Boulevard. The Samadhi of Shivaji and his dog Waghya is arranged close to the boulevard as it were.

Best Time to Visit Raigad Fort

October to March is the best time to visit here.

How to Reach Raigad Fort

By Air: Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (approx 145 km) is the closest air terminal. All the real flights have administration from Mumbai to every single major citie in India and various urban communities abroad. Get a taxi from here to Raigad. The other closest airplane terminal is at Pune, around 128 km.

By Train: Vir Dasgaon railroad station (around 45 km) is the nearest railhead which associates with Mumbai & Pune with general trains. Therefore, Taxis are available from Vir Dasgaon to Raigad.

By Transport: State transport offers transports from Mumbai & Pune to Raigad. Raigad very much associates with every neighboring city by the general population transport transports. Including Pune (154 km), Kolhapur (255 km), Mumbai (142 km), and Mahabaleshwar (78 km).

Where to Stay in Raigad Fort

There are many perfect areas to visit in and around this beautiful city, with nearby remarkable milestones and great eateries being only a couple of samples, Nearest Value for Money Hotels, Nearest Luxury Hotels, Nearest Budget Hotels.

Where to Eat in Raigad Fort

Raigad stronghold offers limited eating choices. While you will find cabins offering run of the mill Maharashtrian sustenance, it is reasonable to convey your food and water.

Attraction in Raigad Fort

Raigad Travel Guide to find about spots to visit in Raigad. Scan through photographs and pictures, investigate Raigad utilizing a guide and read touring surveys. As of late assessed vacation destinations in Raigad, which are excellent spots to visit. The spots are Birla Ganesh Temple, Jijamata Palace, Takmok Tok, Hari-Hareshwar beach, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Raigad Museum, Queen’s Palace, Raigad Fort, Jagadishwar Temple, Varad Vinayak Ganpati(Mahad Ganpati), Mandwa and Kihim Beach, Gangasagar Lake.