Raigad famed for its rich heritage, ancient monuments and rocky terrain is the erstwhile capital of Chathrapati Sivaji. The literal meaning of the term Raigad is “The King’s Fort”.
Located at an altitude of 2851 feet above the sea level, Raigad is gifted with natural splendor. It is nestled in the Sahyadri mountain range which displays the magnificent mountainous terrain. Raigad is distinguished from the nearby mountains by lovely and profound canyons and the deep gorge with 1.5 kilometers width houses lush and lustrous vegetation. Rivers Gandhar and Kal flows through this verdant valley giving it a majestic look which makes the surroundings scenic and tranquil.
Lingana Mountain in Raigad is another favorite hot spot of tourists. It is located at a height of 4,514 feet and is one among the interesting trekking points in Raigad. Beside a center of adventurous tourism, this mountain range holds the panoramic view of the Borhatyachi Naal which is a valley lying between the Lingana and Raylingi mountains. An ancient fort built by Sivaji is located here. It is built in order to venerate Sivaji’s victory over Chandrarao. This gallant fort was a key figure under the Maratha regime. Though in a ruined state, this fort allures the spectators with its rich heritage. Raigad is also famed for its varied and rich cultural heritage, folkarts like Keertan, Koli Dance, Bhajan, and Bharud.
Raigad’s is blessed with hilly terrain and natural foliage and this awesome beauty gained it a prominent place in the tourism sector. Raigad’s serene, calm topography is certainly a solace to keep one away from the hustle bustle of the city life.
Summers in Raigad are sultry and sweating and prevails from March to May. The winter prevails from December to February. Monsoons are humid with medium to heavy rainfall and prevail from June to September.
The most favorable period to visit Raigad is from October to March, having good pleasant climate and also coinciding with grand festival celebrations.
Places to Visit:
- Shri Varad Vinayak Temple
- Purandar
- Vichitragad
- Rayreshwar
- Lohgad
- Visapur
- Tikona
- Sinhagad
- Memorial of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
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