RAIGAD FORT

42 kms from Pune Rajgad is truly the King of all forts. It is famous for its structure. Rajgad is surrounded by Sinhagad, Torna, Mangalgad and Purandar. Shivaji Maharaj spent most of his life on this fort. He was here for nearly 30 years. This fort is historically very much important. The fort is 1400 mts above sea level and a difficult one to climb.

The Padmavati temple which is very old is the only place where one can rest. Sanjivani Machi, Padmavati Machi and Suvela Machi are places one can see over here. One can also see 'Chor Darawaja' and 'Pali Darwaja' on the machi. It takes takes about 6 hrs to reach Torana from Sanjivani Machi. Suvela Machi can be considered as the strongest place on the fort.
Just by being on Rajgad one can have a view of various places like Purandar, Sinhagad, Mahabaleshwar, Raireshwar, Torana, Raigad, Manmohangad, Makarandgad, Varanda Ghat, Lingana, Lohegad, Visapur, Tikona and Pratapgad. Bale Killa which is one of the most difficult forts to climb in Maharashtra is another attraction over here. Rajgad gives you a true trekking experience.
To reach Rajgad get down to Vinzhar, Pabe village on the Pune-Velhe road. Other ways to reach Rajgad are by - From Shivthar Ghal via Gopya Ghat, From Torana to Rajgad, By Gunjawane Darwaja, By Chor Darwaja and By Pali Darwaja.