Raigad Tourism

Raigad Tourism Raigad, is a historically rich district is situated in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Located at 2,851mts, it is surrounded by Mumbai Harbour, Thane, Pune, Ratnagiri and the Arabian Sea. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, renowned Maratha ruler, won this place in 1656 and his Maratha kingdom thus shifted base to Raigad. His prized win, theRaigad Fortis one of the main attractions of this place. The fort is built on an irregular mould of rock at a considerable height from the sea level. The Samadhi(tomb) of Shivaji is placed in this fort. Raigad is also known for it's other forts all once under the reign of Shivaji, it is primarily preferred by tourists because it has, as yet managed to preserve the culture of it's ancestors through it's historical sites, art and cuisine. Download Raigad PDF Guide > What's Great? Rich history. Amazing architecture. What's not so Great? Not much to explore apart from the Raigad Fort. For Whom Raigad is a great place for history buffs and pilgrims alike. Also an ideal getaway for people living in different parts of Maharashtra and people who love trekking.

One Day Itinerary Raigad is one of those tourist destinations that makes for a quick one day getaway. The Raigad fort will take a better part of the day to explore the entire place and understand its historical importance. If you opt to visit it first, you can visit the Jagadishwar Temple post lunch and spend the evening at the Diveagar beach before heading back. In case you decide to stay back, Divegar village has some decent lodges near the beach. Take an early morning stroll at the beach, watching the fishermen come back with the day's catch before heading back.

Restaurants and Local Food in Raigad The local cuisine here is dominated by Maharashtrian food with a blend of South and North Indian cuisine. This place is known for it's spicy food of curries and fries.Misal - a spicy gravy of potatoes, peas and other sprouts, makes for a mouth-watering meal. View 2 Restaurants in Raigad >>

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Nov-Maris the best time to visit Raigad Summers are extremely hot and thus winters, from November to March, are the ideal time to visit Raigad. Also, winters happen to be the time of many festivals in Raigad. Weather in Raigad Loading... Raigad in Summer (March - June) The summers in Raigad are hot and generally avoided by the tourists. Temperatures range between 29 to 49 degrees Celsius during these months. Raigad in Monsoon (July - September) Moderate to heavy rainfall characterises Raigad in monsoons. Raigad in Winter (November - February) Temperature ranges between 8 to 25 degrees Celsius. This is one of the best seasons to visit Raigad as the temperature remains ideal to enjoy nature. Monthly Weather in Raigad Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 17 31 February 19 33 March 21 33 April 24 34 May 27 34 June 26 33 July 24 29 August 25 29 September 24 29 October 23 32 November 18 34 December 18 33