The base village for Raigad fort is Pachad village about 40 kms off the NH 17. The trek is more to do with climbing the steps in Raigad and for the record there are about 1500 steps to reach the top of the fort! The base of the fort is also the lower station of the Raigad ropeway. There is a small museum with historic artefacts and also a restaurant at the lower station. If you are on a one day trip and not keen on trekking up, you could take the ropeway. Tickets - Rs170.
Pune to Raigad140
Mumbai to Raigad 180
Kolhapur to Raigad265
Nagpur to Raigad 675
Ahm'bad to Raigad 650
B'lore to Raigad875