Lingana

Lingana Fort History: Northeast of Raigad, approx. 2,969 ft high, 4.5 miles to reach. Built by Shivaji with Raigad after defeating Chandrarao More. Retained by Shivaji Maharaj per the Treaty of Purandar. Remnants: storehouse and cisterns (ramparts ruined). Worshipped Goddesses: Shree Janani and Somjai. Maintained using Raigad's treasury until 1786. Captured and destroyed by the British in 1818. Today, it's a major rock-climbing destination.

Small fort, big adventure! Eroded soil makes the climb challenging—walk carefully! **Cave & Views:** At the pinnacle's base is a cave (fits 50 people), believed to be a grain store. It faces west, offering stunning views of **Raigad Fort** at dawn. **Memorial:** Nearby, find a small memorial for mountaineer **Santosh Gujar**, who passed away descending **Lingana** in 1979. **Water & Climb:** Past the cave, several cisterns hold potable water. Follow the slippery route along the periphery (rope recommended). Ascend vertical rock patches. **Summit Climb:** After a 150-meter ascent, find a broken fortification and the only high-altitude water cistern. Look for young vultures practicing flight\! Continue ascending another 200 meters to reach the summit. **Summit Views:** From the top, spot **Nagaarkhana** and **Jagdishwar temple of Raigad**, plus **Rajgad** and **Torna** to the east. Feel on top of the world\! (Note: Remnants above the cave are difficult to reach.)