A tour from Pune to Raigad is one of the enjoyable tours offered by the travel agents of the city. Located at a distance of 126 kilometers from Pune, Raigad is an important historical place of Maharashtra that reflects the old glory and grandeur of the state.
How To Reach Raigad
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 drive from Pune to Raigad offers the tourists with a wonderful opportunity to explore the natural scenic beauty of the place. 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.
A Short Trip to Raigad
The major attraction of the place is the Raigad fort. During the 14th century, Raigad was transformed to
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capital city of Shivaji Maharaj and the fort served as the official residence of the great warrior. This place is also historically important as Shivaji got the title of Chattrapati while reigning from Raigad. The fort was constructed in such a way so that it can protect itself from the hands of enemy. For about 6 years, the fort of Raigad had been the capital of the kingdom of Maratha.
A huge number of monuments can be found inside the fort premises. Jagadishwar Temple, Hirkani Buruj (Shivaji constructed it in the honor of Hirkani, who sold milk on the fort), Shirkai Temple, Takmak Tok, Kolimb Talav and Bhavani Tok and Gangasagar and Koli Lake can also be visited while exploring this area. The historians of Europe call it 'The Gibraltar of the East'. There is also a rope way that takes visitors on the top of the Raigad fort. A statue of Shivaji is installed inside the fort.
Besides the above mentioned attractions, some other nearby tourist destinations include Lingana, Torna and Rajgad in the east, whereas, Makarandgad, Vasota and Pratapgad are in the southern part of Raigad.
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