Pune to Raigad is one of the most enjoyable tours and a popular excursion from Pune City. Raigad is located just 126 Km from Pune, is a well known Historic location that reflects the old glory and magnificence of Maharashtra State. Raigad was also known as the Capital City of Shivaji Maharajas regime, this is the very place were Shivaji built his capital city and crowned himself Chatrapati on June 6, 1674. It was here that he died on April 3, 1680.

Raigad city is situated 869 meters above sea level, is spread over a distance of 12 kms. There fort was also known as Durgadeshwar which was originally named Raigiri and finally it was given the name of Raigad by Shivaji. Parts of Raigad are in ruins, yet they inspire an atmosphere of magnificence. Among the other things one can enjoy seeing the weapons and swords of those times. A film is also shown to the visitors which entice one to explore more of the fort. There are numerous attractions inside the Raigad Fort which even today being just the ruins tells the story of the past history of the great Maratha Regime and speaks stories of incredible valour and heroic deeds of Shivaji Maharaj that are etched on every pebble at Raigad. Raigad Fort Attractions: Chit Darwaja (Jit Darwaja) Khoob Ladha Buruj, Maha Darwaja Queen's Stambh, Ministers' Wadas (bungalows) Palkhi Darwaja Trekking: For its immense beauty Raigad in actual fact remains a hiker’s paradise. There are admirable trekking places all around Fort Raigad. How to Reach: Raigad is located at a height of 3000 feet above the sea level. Raigad is easily accessible by road, railways and air. The nearest airport of Raigad is the Pune airport and the Veer airport. The nearest railway station is the Veer railway station which is located at a distance of 40 kilometers. Several State Transport buses run from Pune to Raigad.