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Raigad is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. The Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj made the fort his capital in 1674 when he was crowned King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire eventually covering majority of modern day India. The fort, which rises 820 metres (2,700 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. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege. You will get the goosebumps and feel the proud while listening to the awesome history that Maratha warriors and King Shivaji has created !! One can also expect numerous photographic angels on this trek.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FORTRESS
1. Chit and Jit Darwaja
2. Khoob Ladha Buruj
3. Maha Darwaja
4. Mena Darwaja
5. Ranivasa
6. Hirkani Buruj
7. Market Place
8. Jagdishwar Temple
9. Waghya Samadhi
10. Chatrapati Shivaji’s Samadhi
12. Holicha Mal
13. Throne of Shivaji Maharaj
ITINERARY
Day 0:
Pick Up From Dadar by 10:30 pm
Day 1:
Reaching Base by 5.00 am. Tea and freshen up with some snacks. Start Hike by 7:00 am through Mahadarwaja Route (One can also opt for Rope way facility to reach at top directly).
Reaching at the top by 9:30 am. Explore the Raigad fort and its important monuments like Gangasagar Lake, Rajwada, Raj-darbar, Holi cha Mal, Ambarkhana.
Have a delicious lunch around 1.30 pm. Post lunch explore the ancient market place, Jagadishwar temple and Takmaktok (the death point). Get yourself energized by a cup of Lemon / Konkam juice and start descending the fort.
Reach base by 6 pm and enjoy some snacks. Reach Mumbai by 11 pm.
Things to Carry : Id Proof Compulsory
1. Electrol powder / Glucon D (compulsory)
2. Dry Food (snacks) and 2 lemon
3. Water Bottle (2 Litre) Must
4. Personal first aid kit
5. Cap, goggle, sunscreen (compulsory)
6. Good Quality Trekking shoes-compulsory
7. Camera (Optional)
8. Rugsack to carry all this thing.
