Rajgad 42 kms from Pune, Rajgad is aptly called the King of all forts is surrounded by Sinhagad, Torna, Mangalgad and Purandar. Shivaji Maharaj spent almost 30 years of his life here. The fort is 1400 mts above sea level and a difficult one to climb. Purandar, Sinhagad, Mahabaleshwar, Raireshwar, Torana, Raigad, Manmohangad, Makarandgad, Varanda Ghat, Lingana, Lohegad, Visapur, Tikona and Pratapgad could easily be observed from here. Bale Killa which is one of the most difficult forts to climb in Maharashtra is another nearby attraction. One can rest only at  Padmavati temple.

Where to Stay: at Padmavati Temple on the fort.