Raigad district, District in Maharashtra, India
Raigad district is a prominent part of the Konkan division in Maharashtra, adorned with verdant mountains and enchanting forts.
Raigad was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Maratha Empire making it historically significant.
The district celebrates colorful festivals such as Ganpati festival and Gauri festival with great fervor.
It is accessible by rail, road and sea, making it an easy to reach tourist hub.
Raigad's historic hill fort, where Chhatrapati Shivaji was crowned, is identified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Location: Konkan division
Capital city: Alibag
Population: 2634200
Website: raigad.nic.in
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap