Situated a ways off of around 140 km from the fundamental city of Ratnagiri, Rasalgad Fort is settled on a three-sided level and is an ideal end-of-the-week objective for travelers. Encircled by wonderful vegetation and favored with a cool and charming climate, an excursion to Rasalgad is a relieving and never-ending experience.
According to verifiable records, the post was heavily influenced by the Marathas in the sixteenth century. Nonetheless, later on, it was caught by the Peshwas and afterward the British, who utilized it as a military post.
Today, the post is under the consideration of the Archeological Survey of India and has turned into a well-known vacation spot among nearby travelers and adventurers. There are likewise a couple of sanctuaries situated inside the fortress complex.
The fortification has been grown someplace in old occasions. The known history of the fortification beginnings from the hour of Shivaji when it was first in the region of More of Javli from whom Shivaji won this stronghold. A short time later the fortress changed hands from Peshawar to the British in 1818.
From the highest point of the fortress, you can see the powerful Sahyadri ranges spread over significant distances toward the east, Palgad toward the west, the Jagbudi River toward the south, and furthermore the Madhumakarand post. Sightseers can proceed to visit Sumargad and Mahipatgad from here.
The old primary passageway is taken over by the recently fabricated one. A symbol of Hanuman can be seen coming while at the same time getting the means through this northern entryway. The symbol has a blade appended to its abdomen which is the indication of boldness and infrequently seen mustache on the lips of the sculpture.
Behind the Jholai sanctuary, there are two British-made groups on the post. The space of the Jholai sanctuary is exceptionally wonderful. The symbols of Jholaidevi, Shiva-Parvati, Bhairav, and Navachandi are arranged in the sanctuary. The sanctuary is from the Peshwa time and a festival happens here once in like clockwork. There are wonderful light pinnacles for example’Dipmala’ before the sanctuary and in the event that you stroll towards the east, you will discover huge tank pitches there. There is a standard put close to the tanks and the picture of Shree Ganesha cut on the column. Taking a gander at the carvings on the column it is accepted that the tank was fabricated way before the stronghold.
The town Rasalwadi is situated at the lower region. It is very much associated by the street. It requires around 10 minutes to arrive at the stronghold from Rasalwadi. The sanctuary on the post is a top choice among the adventurers for night end. The excursion to the Suamargad-Mahipatgad journey starts from the Rasalgad.
Mumbai->mahad->khed->tale->rasalgadwadi->rasalgad fortification.
Via Air:
Mumbai is the closest air terminal.
By Rail:
Khed is the closest rail route station.
By Road:
Khed can be reached by direct ST transports from Mumbai, Pune and Kolhapur. While coming from Goa, one needs to get down at Chiplun or Bharane Naka on the parkway and afterward come to Khed. Khed is additionally associated via train to Mumbai and Goa. Catch ST transport from Khed to rasalgadwadi.