Rajgad Fort , Mahabaleshwar
About Rajgad Fort
Rajgad Fort, as name indicates is a royal fort which served as capital for Maratha Kingdom for several years. Perched atop of Sahyadri Ranges at an altitude of 1318 meters above sea level, Rajgad Fort has excellent architect strategy. As per historical facts, King Shivaji constructed this fort with the help of treasures found in nearby fort. The mountain on which the fort stands is termed as “Murumbadevi Dongar”. The base of Rajgad Fort extends to 40 km making it a well-protected fort. Rajgad fort still has remnants of palaces, citadels, water reservoirs etc within it. Rajgad Fort played a vital role in Maratha Empire and was silent spectator of many historical events which took place in that time period.
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Places to Visit near Rajgad Fort
Kolad, Maharashtra
52.2 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
Kolad is a small town, situated on the banks of Kundalika River and about 120 Kms from Mumbai. Thanks to its easy accessibility from Mumbai,...
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Khanderi Fort, Maharashtra
*52.8 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
Khanderi Fort and Undheri Forts are both island forts with access to them from the Thai beach, separated by a distance of 300 mtrs. One needs to...
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Mandangad Fort, Maharashtra
72.3 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
Mandangad Fort also is known as the Chitradurga Fort is situated at a distance of 2 KMs from the city of Mandangad. Adil shah ruled the fort...
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Pratapgad Fort, Maharashtra
73.4 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
A little off from Mahabaleshwar stands this magnificent fort - Pratapgad Fort, a reminiscent of the valiant Marathas and their golden reign. The...
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Lodwick Point, Maharashtra
87.3 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
Lodwick Point was previously known as Sidney Point and is clustered between two deep ravines, giving a much tapered view of valley. But it is said...
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Wilson Point, Maharashtra
88.3 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
Also called as Sunrise point, this is the highest and nearest point from city center at 1435m height. In this flat and expansive rocky surface...
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Venna Lake, Maharashtra
88.6 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
Venna Lake is located in the popular hill station Mahabaleshwar and is always teeming with tourists, particularly during holidays. The lake is...
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Connaught Peak, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
90 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
Connaught Peak, the second highest peak in Mahabaleshwar reserves some impressive vistas in its holds. The sunrise and sunset view is popular in...
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Mahabaleshwar Temple, Maharashtra
91.5 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
The main temple in Old Mahabaleshwar, located right next to the Panchganga Mandir is this beautiful temple for Lord Shiva after whom the city is...
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Lingamala Waterfalls, Maharashtra
92 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
Lingamala Falls is about 6 kilometers away from Mahabhaleshwar, close to Panchgani. The cascade plummets from a height of 600 feet and its stream...
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Kate’s Point, Maharashtra
93 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
At 1290m height, this is one of the greatest viewpoints in Mahabaleshwar which one should not miss. En route to Venna lake, in the duchess road...
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Mulshi Lake and Dam, Maharashtra
95.7 km from Rajgad Fort - See map
Located just a short distance from the city, the Mulshi Lake and Dam is a picturesque spot. The Mulshi Dam supplies most of the city’s water....
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