31 March 2017 
If you love peaceful, serene and beautiful places then these below mentioned forts will definitely lure you to visit. These historic forts will surely convince you to plan Mumbai tour, for best holiday packages visit EaseMyTrip.com. So, plan your tour soon and spend a perfect day in the breathtaking aura, explore the charm of history and enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding at these forts.
This fort is built at a height of 3,389 feet above the level of sea is one of the famous fort among the hikers. This Lohagad fort has been occupied by various dynasties like the Satavahanas, the Nizams, the Mughals, the Chalukyas and the Marathas.
Located at: 20km from Lonavala, Maharashtra
Nearest Airport is Pune & Nearest Railway Station is Malavali
This enticing sea fort was built in 1644 by Chhatrapati Shivaji. There is also a temple which is dedicated to Shivaji and his foot and hand marks have been preserved. Moreover, the foundation of the fort was built with lead on Kurate Island.
Located at: Malvan Town in Konkan Region, Maharashtra
Nearest Airport is Ratnagiri & Nearest Railway Station is Kankavli & Kudal.
This fort was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1674 when he was crowned as the King of the Maratha Kingdom. Shivaji’s coronation also took place in this fort only at June 6, 1674. People interested in avid trekking prefer to explore this fort.
Located at: Raigad, Maharashtra
Nearest Airport is Mumbai & Nearest Railway Station is Veer.
This fort is built 940m above the sea level and it is also known as Shanur Fort. It is believed that this fort is been built by the Gond Dynasty in 10 AD and has been under the rule of various dynasties.
Located at: 18km from Akot, Maharashtra
Nearest Airport is Nagpur & Nearest Railway Station is Akola.
It is one of the strongest marine forts in India and is situated on an oval shaped rock off the coast of the Arabian Sea. This fort was constructed by “Malik Akbar” an Abyssinian minister who was in the service of the Sultan of Ahmednagar of the Nizamshahi dynasty.
Located at: Raigad District, Maharashtra
Nearest Airport is Mumbai & Nearest Railway Station is Roha.
It is a strategically built fort between Khopoli and Khandala on the Mumbai-Pune route to control Boghat. This fort also played a major role in the First Anglo-Maratha War. Moreover, it is another popular hiking destination.
Located at: 15 minutes away from Lonavala & Khandala, Maharashtra
Nearest Airport is Pune & Nearest Railway Station is Lonavala.
Shivaji took over this hill fort as well along with the others including Visapur, Tikona and Lohagad. Korigad is located 3050 feet above the level of sea and it is one of the famous tourist destinations currently.
Located at: Aamby Valley, Maharashtra
Nearest Airport is Mumbai & Nearest Railway Station is Lonavala.
This fort is another astounding fort and is owned by one of Shivaji’s descendants, MP Udayanraje Bhosale. Moreover, it is still inhabited by the descendant families of the Maratha soldiers who were once under Shivaji.
Located at: Raigad, Maharashtra
Nearest Airport is Pune & Nearest Railway Station is Vir Dasgaon.
