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Mumbai to Raigad Fort Tour by Cab

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Mumbai to Raigad Fort Tour by Cab

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Start Point: Hotel in Mumbai/ Home
End Point: Hotel in Mumbai/ Home

Raigad Fort is among the most powerful and also the most beautiful forts in Maharashtra. The great Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built this fort during his reign. He built this fort with the help of his Chief Engineer Hiroji Indulkar. Raigad Fort used to be the capital of Shivaji’s Maratha kingdom. Raigad Fort is situated at a height of 2700 feet and there are around 2000 steps to reach the fort. Many of the buildings and monuments in Raigad Fort are in ruins, though you can make out some pillars, parts of a temple, and rooms. There is the Samadhi of Shivaji Maharaj and his dog Waghya in Raigad Fort. This fort was once regarded as the most powerful fort in the Deccan Plateau. The gates, bastions, ramparts, and palaces inside the fort are worth visiting to get an idea of the powerful Maratha empire which Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ruled during history.

Highlights

Duration: 12-15 hours
Mode of travel: Private Cab (Private, not shared with others)
Pickup & Drop: Hotel in Mumbai/ Home
Departs: 7.00 am
Ends: 9.00 pm

Places covered

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Smarak
Raigad Fort
Meghdambari
Jagdishwar Temple
Shirkai Temple
Takmak Point

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1Day Day 1 - Mumbai to Raigad Fort Tour by Cab

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Smarak

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Smarak is a big monument that is being built in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai. This statue is a very big project and has a library, food court, conference center besides many other attractions. There is also the building work to construct a museum, amphitheater, and viewing gallery, When the project will be completed you can visit it via boat or ferry services. You will view the building construction from a distance. The entire complex is being built on an island in the middle of the Arabian Sea near Chowpatty Beach in South Mumbai.

Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Raigad Fort

One of the most prominent and very famous forts in Maharashtra is the Raigad Fort. This fort is one of the strongest forts which Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj built during his lifetime. It is one of the very powerful; forts in the Deccan Plateau region of Maharashtra. The fort is built on a hill and is surrounded by a hilly region. It offers magnificent views of the valleys and the surrounding hills. Raigad Fort is built in the Sahyadri Mountain range that goes through Maharashtra. It is built at a height of 820 meters and is carved and chiseled out of solid rocks. Due to its incredible architecture and hilltop construction, this fort was fondly called Durgaraj or the King of Forts. Even the Britishers were impressed by the defenses of the fort and called it the Gibraltar of the East. You will have to trek up the hill and climb around 2000 steps to reach the top of the fort. If you want to reach the fort more quickly you can take the Raigad Ropeway to reach the fort. It will take only about 4 minutes to reach Raigad Fort through this ropeway.

Recommended duration of visit: 90 minutes

Meghdambari

One of the monuments which you can visit in Raigad Fort is called Meghdambari. You can see the ruins of a palace here and some pillars and rooms. These rooms had their restrooms and you can also see the ruins of a watchtower at the place. Meghdambari was the place where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used to sit with his courtiers and hold important meetings. You can also make out the ruins of a market here and the views of Ganga Sagar Lake. The coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was done here at Raigad Fort and this practice is still followed to this day.

Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Jagdishwar Temple

One of the temples which you can visit during this Mumbai to Raigad Fort Tour by Cab is Jagdishwar Temple. The temple is just beside the Raigad Fort. A short walk will take you to this temple. Jagdishwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a small Shiv linga inside the temple and a statue of Nandi. There is a small sculpture of a tortoise on the ground. You can make out the temple architecture by viewing its construction. You will get an idea about the history of this temple from the stone inscription in the temple.

Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Shirkai Temple

One of the famous temples that you shall visit during this Raigad Tour by Car from Mumbai is the Shirkai Temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Shirkai and is a temple that was built during the 5th century. Shirkai Temple is said to be the presiding deity of Raigad Fort. Devotees still worship Shirkai Devi before the start of an auspicious program and event. Doing this is believed to bring them good health, and wisdom and make them free of diseases.

Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Takmak Point

One of the best places which you will visit during your Mumbai to Raigad Fort Tour by Cab is Takmak Point. This point is a vantage point that offers you magnificent views of the 1200 feet deep valley and surrounding hills. It is said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used to come at this point early in the morning and rang the bell and greet his mother who used to live in the village situated below. Takmak Point is a big tourist attraction in Raigad Fort. The view of the Sahyadri Mountain ranges looks very scenic from this point. You can do rappelling from this point from a height of 2850 feet.

Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes

Inclusions

Comfortable Vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
Airport pick up & drop as per your flight timings
Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Last Day as per itinerary
Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
Experienced driver for the entire journey
Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature
Mentioned cost is not valid between 6 pm and 8 am
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Package price does not include Gala dinner charges applicable on Christmas and New Year's Eve

Confirmation Policy

Upon booking, the traveller will receive a confirmation voucher via email, within 24 hours.
In the special cases of slots not being available, feasible alternatives will be provided to the customer, in regards to the customer’s preference. In such cases, a new voucher would be sent via email, consisting of the new travel details.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation made before 20 days prior to the date of departure, would levy a 30% of total tour cost as cancellation charges.
Due to any restrictions such as sudden government policies or regulations, health hazards, medical emergencies, or unprecedented weather conditions, activities and tours may be nonoperational and be cancelled. In cases such as these, operators will attempt to cater to the traveller an alternate, which is feasible in nature. However, any refund would not be catered.