Raigad Fort: Ropeway, Entry Fees & Timings
Ropeway runs 6am–6pm daily. Trek is 1,400 steps. Entry ₹50 for adults. Everything you need to plan your visit — before you leave home.
Where Shivaji Was Crowned King
Raigad Fort served as the capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His coronation in June 1674 took place here at 1,356 metres above sea level — one of the most politically consequential moments in Deccan history.
The fort complex holds the Jagdishwar temple, the royal market street Peth, and Shivaji's samadhi. Arrive before 8am on weekdays to walk the plateau without the weekend crowd.
Raigad Ropeway Ticket & Entry Prices
Ropeway
Fort Entry
Trek Alternative
Hours: 6:00am – 6:00pm daily. Return ticket ₹150 adults, ₹100 children. First car at 6am — book that slot to beat the 9am rush.
ASI entry: ₹50 adults, ₹25 children, free under 15. Fort open 8:00am – 5:30pm. Photography permitted; no separate camera fee.
1,400 stone steps from Pachad village. Ascent 45–60 min. No separate fee. Carry water; no vendors on the path above the halfway mark.
How to Reach Raigad Fort
By road: Mahad is the nearest town, 25km south. From Mumbai, take NH66 to Mahad (approx. 165km, 3.5 hrs). Shared jeeps run from Mahad ST stand to Pachad base.
By train: Mangaon station on the Konkan Railway is 30km away. Auto-rickshaws and shared cabs connect to Pachad. Last return jeep from base at 5:30pm.
Where to Stay Near Raigad Fort
Mahad has the widest range of hotels — 25km from the base, 40 minutes by road. Pachad village has a handful of guesthouses if you want an early 6am ropeway slot without a long drive.
Hotels in Mahad
Guesthouses Near Pachad
25km from Pachad base. Budget to mid-range options along the NH66 corridor. Best for travelers combining Raigad Fort with a Konkan coastal drive.
Walking distance from the ropeway base. Limited rooms — book directly by phone a week ahead. Ideal if the 6am first car is your target slot.