This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Nature Attractions In Raigad District

x
Raigad District is a district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Formerly called the Kolaba district, the district was renamed after Raigad, the fort that was the former capital of the Maratha Empire founder and leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and is located in the interior regions of the district, in dense forests on a west-facing spur of the Western Ghats of Sahyadri Range. In 2011 the district had a population of 2,635,394, compared to 2,207,929 in 2001. The name was changed in the regime of Chief Minister Antule on 1st Jan 1981. In 2011 urban dwellers had increased to 36.91% from 24.22% in 2001.The district is bounded by Mumbai Harbour to the ...
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filter Attractions:

Nature Attractions In Raigad District

  • 2. Kihim Beach Raigad
    Kihim is a small village located to the north of Alibag. Commonly known to people in Mumbai as a weekend getaway, it is accessible via Road and Water.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 6. Alibag Beach Alibaug
    Alibag is a coastal town and a municipal council in Raigad District of Maharashtra. It is the headquarters of the Raigad district and is south of the city of Mumbai
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 7. Kondana Caves Raigad
    Sinhagad is a hill fortress located at around 36 km southwest of the city of Pune, India. Some of the information available at this fort suggests that the fort could have been built 2000 years ago. The caves and the carvings in the Kaundinyeshwar temple stand as proofs for the same. Previously known as Kondhana, the fort had been the site of many battles, most notably the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670. Perched on an isolated cliff of the Bhuleswar range in the Sahyadri Mountains, the fort is situated on a hill about 760 metres above ground and 1,312 metres above mean sea level.The Sinhagad was strategically built to provide natural protection due to its very steep slopes. The walls and bastions were constructed only at key places. There are two gates to enter the fort, the Kalyan Darwaza and ...
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 12. Mandwa Beach Alibaug
    Mandwa is a village in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. It is popular as a weekend beach destination from Mumbai city, mainly because of the direct Ferry services available near Mandwa Beach to and from Mumbai.In movies, Mandwa has been popularized by Amitabh and Hrithik's Agneepath series respectively.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 15. Alibag Beach, Alibag Alibaug
    Alibag is a coastal town and a municipal council in Raigad District of Maharashtra. It is the headquarters of the Raigad district and is south of the city of Mumbai
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Raigad District Videos

Shares

x

Places in Raigad District

x
x

Near By Places

Menu