The fort where Shivaji Maharaj was born in 1627 is very difficult to climb hence safe from enemies. ‘Shivaji’, named after the goddess `Devi Shivai` on the fort, spent his childhood here and acquired all the skills and training, in fact the lessons to establish ‘Swaraj’. Shivai Temple, `Badami Talav`, Ganga-Jamna Tank, and the statues Jijabai and child Shivaji , Dongarmatha, Kaman Take and Kadeloot Tok are places to visit.
Nane ghat with great view of Konkan Plateau, and Jivdhan fort famous for trekking is nearby. Other places to see on this fort are.