Ramsejरामशेज
Held out against Aurangzeb for six straight years, the longest siege in Maratha history.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNashik, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Kind of placeForts
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height1000 m above sea level
Time needed2-3 hrs
Base and nearbyAshewadi, Nashik
EntryFree
About Ramsej
Ramsej held out against Aurangzeb's army for six years, the longest single siege in Maratha history, defended by a garrison that never numbered more than a few hundred. The climb is short and the fort modest, which makes the story all the more striking.
What to see and do
- The six-year siege history
- Rock-cut water tanks
- Cave shelters near the summit
- Ram temple that gives the fort its name
- Sunset views over the Nashik plains
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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