Peak Season
Raigad Fort in October
Maharashtra, India
Best — green, cool, clear. Ropeway running.
Why October scores 5/5
Weather
Best — green, cool, clear. Ropeway running.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine to base.. road condition: Good highway to Mahad. Last 25km winding.. public transport: Buses to Mahad, then shared jeep to base.. from nearest city: Pune 130km. Mumbai 180km. Mahad 25km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Mahad hospital (25km). Pune (130km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio at top. Patchy on climb.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Ropeway is exciting, Shivaji history educational, Dramatic setting
Elevation
820m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool. Fort exploration comfortable. |
| February | 4/5 | Good. Shivaji Jayanti (Feb 19). |
| March | 3/5 | March at Raigad: 17-33C. Ropeway or stairs both workable; pre-summer haze dulls the valley views and the summit plateau heats up by noon. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. Climb tiring. |
| May | 1/5 | Very hot. Skip. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon. Ropeway may close. Green but wet. |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon. Fort dramatic in clouds. Ropeway may close. |
| August | 3/5 | Monsoon. Green. Steps slippery. |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Green fort. Excellent. |
| Octoberviewing | 5/5 | Best — green, cool, clear. Ropeway running. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Raigad Fort: 16–28°C at 820m, Sahyadri air clean post-monsoon. Ropeway and trek both viable, UNESCO coronation site at its clearest. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Raigad Fort: 12–24°C at 820m. Sahyadri air cold at dawn — ropeway the easiest start, clear views from the coronation plateau all day. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Pune 130km. Mumbai 180km. Mahad 25km.. Roads: Good highway to Mahad. Last 25km winding.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine to base.. Public transport: Buses to Mahad, then shared jeep to base.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
820m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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