Places to visit in Raigad
5 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
World Heritage 3
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Elephanta Caves (Gharapuri) Official source
Seven caves, 6th-7th century; 9 AM-5 PM, closed Mondays; foreigners Rs 600 (ASI); UNESCO 1987.
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Raigad Fort Official source
One of 11 Maharashtra forts in the Maratha Military Landscapes, UNESCO 2025 (UNESCO; News on AIR).
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Khanderi island fort Official source
Part of the Maratha Military Landscapes (News on AIR); access to confirm.
Coast and hills 2
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Harihareshwar Official source
Coastal temple town; MTDC resort (MTDC).
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Matheran Official source
Hill station; MTDC resort at Dasturi Naka (MTDC).
In depth: Raigad Fort
Raigad Fort is one of the twelve forts inscribed in July 2025 as the Maratha Military Landscapes of India; eleven are in Maharashtra and one, Gingee, in Tamil Nadu (News on AIR). The district also holds Elephanta, which ASI places on an island in Uran taluka.
At a glance
- Type
- Hill fort Official source
- World Heritage
- Maratha Military Landscapes of India, 2025 (UNESCO) Official source
- Timings and fees
- Not on the pages read Not yet verified
History and significance
- Maratha Military Landscapes
- Inscribed 2025; India's 44th World Heritage property (News on AIR). Official source
What to see
- Raigad
- Hill fort.
- Elephanta
- Shiva caves.
- Matheran
- Hill station.
- Harihareshwar
- Coast.
Visiting
- Elephanta
- 9 AM-5 PM, closed Mondays (ASI). Official source
- Raigad
- Timings and ropeway to confirm. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Festivals
- To document. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Check ferry operations in rough weather.
- Steep climbs at forts; carry water.
How to reach Raigad Fort
- By ferry
- Elephanta from Apollo Bunder, Mumbai (ASI). Official source
- By air
- Mumbai (BOM). Official source
- By road
- Routes to confirm. Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 07:11 | 18:19 | Best: cool, clear |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 07:04 | 18:37 | Good |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:46 | 18:46 | Good |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 06:20 | 18:53 | Warm; summer crowds |
| May | IMD normals to add | 06:03 | 19:02 | Warm; summer crowds |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 06:00 | 19:13 | Very heavy monsoon |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 06:08 | 19:16 | Very heavy monsoon; mist |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 06:18 | 19:04 | Very heavy monsoon |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:24 | 18:40 | Monsoon easing; flowers |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:29 | 18:15 | Good: green |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:42 | 18:00 | Best: cool |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 07:00 | 18:03 | Best: cool |
Suggested plans
- Day trip
- Elephanta from Mumbai (not Monday).
- Two days
- Raigad Fort; Harihareshwar coast.
How to reach Raigad
- By train
- Konkan line and Mumbai suburban stations (to confirm).
- By air
- Mumbai (BOM).
- By road
- Mumbai-Goa highway (to confirm).
- Headquarters
- Alibag
- Coast
- Coastal
Best time to visit Raigad
- Best time
- October to February (Incredible India, for Mumbai; seasonal pattern elsewhere).
- Climate
- Hot summers (March-May), south-west monsoon June-September, mild winters.
Dates to plan around in Maharashtra
- Simhastha Kumbh flag hoisting — Ramkund, Nashik and Kushavarta, Trimbakeshwar: 31 Oct 2026, 12:02 PM; President expected (FPJ; PTI)
- Ramkund access restrictions — Nashik: For 15-20 days from mid-October 2026 while works finish (FPJ)
- Simhastha Amrut Snans — Nashik and Trimbakeshwar: 2 Aug, 31 Aug, 11-12 Sep 2027 (PTI)
- Kartiki Ekadashi — Pandharpur, Solapur: Kartika month (November); 2026 date to confirm
- Ajanta weekly closure — Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Mondays (Incredible India)
- Elephanta weekly closure — Raigad: Mondays (ASI)
- Tadoba weekly closure — Chandrapur: Tuesdays (Incredible India)
Where to stay in Raigad
Quick answers about Raigad
What is Raigad known for?
Raigad Fort and Khanderi in the Maratha Military Landscapes (2025), Elephanta Caves, Matheran and Harihareshwar.
What is the one place not to miss in Raigad?
Raigad Fort. One of 11 Maharashtra forts in the Maratha Military Landscapes, UNESCO 2025 (UNESCO; News on AIR).
Which is the nearest railway station to Raigad?
Konkan line and Mumbai suburban stations (to confirm).
Which is the nearest airport to Raigad?
Mumbai (BOM).
When is the best time to visit Raigad?
October to February (Incredible India, for Mumbai; seasonal pattern elsewhere).
How many places are there to visit in Raigad?
Our guide lists 5 places in Raigad district, Maharashtra, across world heritage, coast and hills.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Gateway of India, Mumbai City — Listed by Incredible India; ferries to Elephanta leave from Apollo Bunder (ASI gives Elephanta as 11 km from Apollo Bunder).
- Shaniwar Wada, Pune — Listed by Incredible India.