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Located just about 15 kilometers from the twin hill stations of Lonavala and Khandala, historically, Rajmachi Fort was a strategic point to control Borghat, the winding pathway between Khopoli and Khandala on the Mumbai-Pune route, used as a trade passage then. The peak of Rajmachi has two fortified structures, Shrivardhan and Manaranjan, and can be reached either by the tough route which is from Kondivade village near Karjat that involves a climb of about 2,000 feet or from Lonavala, which is almost a plain walk. It is during the monsoon that the true beauty of Rajmachi emerges with silvery waterfalls, streams, lush green forests and meadows making up the verdant landscape. In 1657 C.E, Shivaji Maharaj captured this fort along with other neighbouring forts from the Adilshahi ruler of Bijapur. In 1704 C.E, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb captured the fort from the Marathas. However, the Marathas regained its control in 1705 C.E. In 1713 C.E, Shahu Maharaj handed over Rajmachi fort to Kanhoji Angre. Eventually in 1818 C.E. with the downfall of the Marathas, the British took over the Rajmachi Fort.

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