Raigad Fort, also called as 'The Gibralter of the east' was the invincible capital of the legendary king Sivaji. Placed at an altitude of 2700 feet on an irregular wedge-shaped mass of rock, Raigad fort is inaccessible from three sides. A massive fort, nested on a steep vertical rock face, appears defiant and insurmountable.

Raigad is a hill fortress situated in the modern day Raigad District of Maharashtra, India. The great Maratha king Shivaji made the fort his capital in 1674 when he was crowned king of a Marathi kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire.

The fort, which rises 820 m (2700 ft) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. There are approximately 1400–1450 steps leading to the fort, though today a rope-way exists to reach the top of the fort.

Main Attractions :-

Raigad makes one of the perfect destinations in Maharashtra for weekend trips. You will find structures galore on the fort worth seeing. The main among them include Queen's Quarters, Watch Towers, Gateways and the Public Durbar.

How to Reach :-

Regular bus service to the Raigad fort is available from Pune.