Raigad district

The Konkan coast across from Mumbai, featuring sea forts, caves, beaches, and a hill station, making it a popular weekend getaway.

Raigad district is located in the western part of Maharashtra, India, bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats to the east. The Elephanta Caves in Mumbai Harbour are a World Heritage site famous for Hindu rock-cut sculptures. The coast features Murud-Janjira sea fort, Kolaba Fort in Alibag, and beaches like Kashid and Nagaon. In the hills, Matheran is a vehicle-free hill station accessible by a toy train, offering walks to viewpoints like Louisa and Panorama, as well as Charlotte Lake. Imagicaa theme park is great for families. October to March is the most pleasant time to visit, while the monsoon season brings lush green mountain landscapes. The gateway is Mumbai, accessible by ferry, train, or road.

Destinations

• Matheran
• Alibag
• Lonavla & Khandala
• Mumbai
• Mahabaleshwar

Itineraries

• Mumbai to Goa Konkan Coast – Drive south along the Konkan Coast, connecting sea forts, ferries, fishing harbors, and quiet beaches, ending in Goa.
• Western Ghats Caves, Forts & Hill Stations – Climb up the Western Ghats from Mumbai to connect Buddhist caves, Maratha hill forts, Pune's heritage sites, and highla…
• Mumbai & Ajanta & Ellora Caves – See colonial architecture and Elephanta Caves in Mumbai, then take a train to Aurangabad to explore two world-heritage…