Rajgad Fort
राजगड
The 'King of Forts', where Shivaji made his capital for 26 years; three ridges and the steep, dramatic Balekilla citadel make it one of Maharashtra's most popular hill forts.
The fort sits at about 1,376 metres above sea level. It consists of three ridges, Padmavati, Suvela and Sanjivani, and the Balekilla citadel at the top. Its walls, gatehouses, water tanks and queens' memorial are well preserved. The climb from Gunjwani village takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, and some sections require chains to pull yourself up. You can camp overnight on the hill or stay at the temple. The fort is about 60 km from Pune, so set out early in the morning and carry your own drinking water.
Opening hours
Open all day (hiking required)
Nearby sights
- Torna Fort
- Sinhagad Fort
- Khadakwasla Dam
- Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park (Katraj Zoo)
- Pu La Deshpande Udyan (Pune–Okayama Friendship Garden)
- Parvati Hill
- Purandar Fort
- Saras Baug