Shivaji's Ladder

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Sight Address : Matheran Hills, Raigad, India Edit

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Shivaji’s Ladder is among the chief attractions of the destination, which is a pavement featuring steps like a ladder. The pavement from One Tree Hill Point to the Matheran valley is known as Shivaji’s Ladder. As per historians, the great Maratha Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji often used this.

Shivaji’s Ladder

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A historical place where legendary Chatrapati Shivaji Mahraaj is considered to have climb the Matheran. Authentication of information is not available. But today its the very important link between matheran and the villagers from the places like Varose located at the western foothills of matheran. It has to wooden Ladders today and are in good shape and condition..

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October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 Hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Swarnim ; Anand Hill View Resorts, Matheran, In Anand Hill View Resorts, Mumbai Pune Road ; Ph/M – 91-2148-230001 ; Food Serve – Multi-cuisine

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are another way to get around town. They can be hired from nearby cities and used for local transport as well. Taxis charge around Rs 1500 per day. A/C taxis and SUV’s such as Toyota Qualis are also available.

BUS : State transport offer bus regular and frequent services from Mumbai and Pune to Raigad. Raigad is well connected to all neighboring cities by the public transport buses, including Kolhapur (250 km), Pune (102 km), Mumbai (187 km) and Mahabaleshwar (75 km). Public bus charge is less than Rs 4 per km.

Train : Vir Dasgaon railway station is the nearest railhead to Raigad. This station is connected to Mumbai and Pune with regular trains. Taxi services are available from Vir Dasgaon to Raigad.

Air : Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport, which is 187 km away from Raigad, is the nearest airport. All the major airlines have service from Mumbai to all major cities in India and many cities abroad including Singapore, Hong Kong, Colombo and gulf countries. Taxis are available from Mumbai to Raigad and costs about Rs 3,000.

Others : Auto Rickshaw : Autos are available extensively and these are a good option. They are quick and cheaper than taxis. Prices have to be negotiated as they may not be metered and there are no night fares.