Activities: Hike up to the fort and get a panoramic view of the terrain below. View the historic structures within the fort that was once the home of the famous Shivaji. Type of destination: Historic, trekking, family & kid friendly Distance from Mumbai: 103 kms Best time to Visit: September to November Fort Raigad was the capital of the most illustrious Maratha sovereign, nurtured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is a monument of his prophetic vision of Hindavi Swarajya. This is a preamble prior to your electrifying excursion around Fort Raigad. It has been described by European historians as 'The Gibralter of East' . At the foothills near village Pachad, is Chit Darwaja , also known as Jit Darwaja . After gruelling foot-slogging, you reach Khoob Ladha Buruj . It is a strategically located turret, from where an aggressor attacking from either flank could be repelled. Nearly a mile ahead, after a diffic...