Raigad renowned worldwide for its rich legacy, aged landmarks and rough landscape is the past capital of Chathrapati Sivaji. The strict importance of the term Raigad is "The King's Fort".
Spotted at an elevation of 2851 feet over the ocean level, Raigad is talented with regular wonder. It is settled in the Sahyadri mountain range which shows the radiant bumpy territory. Raigad is recognized from the adjacent mountains by flawless and significant gulleys and the profound crevasse with 1.5 kilometers width houses rich and shiny vegetation. Waterways Gandhar and Kal courses through this verdant valley providing for it a lofty look which makes the surroundings picturesque and peaceful.
Lingana Mountain in Raigad is an alternate most loved problem area of visitors. It is spotted at a stature of 4,514 feet and is one among the fascinating trekking focuses in Raigad. Adjoining a core of brave tourism, this mountain reach holds the surrounding perspective of the Borhatyachi Naal which is a valley lying between the Lingana and Raylingi mountains. An old post assembled by Sivaji is spotted here. It is implicit request to worship Sivaji's triumph over Chandrarao. This courageous fortress was a key figure under the Maratha administration. Despite of the fact that in a destroyed state, this fortification charms the observers with its rich legacy. Raigad is likewise well known for its fluctuated and rich social legacy, folkarts like Keertan, Koli Dance, Bhajan, and Bharud.
Raigad's is honored with mountainous territory and characteristic foliage and this great magnificence picked up it an unmistakable place in the tourism area. Raigad's quiet, cool geography is positively a comfort to keep one far from the hustle clamor of the city life.
Summers in Raigad are sultry and sweating and wins from March to May. The winters predominate from December to February. Rainstorms are sticky with medium to substantial precipitation and predominate from June to September.
The most ideal time to visit Raigad is from October to March, having great charming atmosphere and likewise corresponding with terrific celebration festivals. If you are coming from outside of Maharashtra book your flight tickets at least 2 months prior to journey.
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