Shivaji's impregnable capital, the place where has was crowned and where he died. Beside 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 Pratapagad 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 Rly. (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.

Rope-way 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.