Fort Raigad was the capital of the most illustrious Maratha sovereign, nurtured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is a monument of his prophetic vision of Hindavi Swarajya. It has been described by European historians as 'The Gibralter of East'. Various landmarks have lent it the credo of 'Shivtirth'. The holy shrine has become vibrant by the valour, courage and patriotism of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The sheer vertical rock face tearing into the sky above, appears defiant and insurmountable. It has stemmed many a foreign aggression and protected the Hindavi Swarajya during those historic times.

SEVEN REASONS TO TRAVEL TO INDIA

When travelling in India it is important to consider the culture in which you are travelling particularly if it is a culture susceptible to outside influence such as a developing nation. Parts of India are immersed in the 21st century and others are still well and truly and happily surviving in conditions last seen in the 1800’s in Europe. With this in mind you must remember just because you see couple in Delhi together holding hands doesn’t mean you should believe it is acceptable do this everywhere.

This post is a nice article written by Ms. Violet Dear from Canada who spent some months in India travelling all across the country. She wishes to help other travellers to be ready for the different tastes of sight, smell and taste that is India. Some of the below are very useful tips while travelling in India.