About Pratapbag Fort :
The impressive Pratapgad fort is situated at adistance of 24 kms from mahabaleshwar. It is this fort where Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj defeated Afzal Khan and established the Maratha empire. This fort provides some exquisite views of the Konkan valley below and the Raigad fort in the west. Visitors can also visit the tomb of Afzal Khan.
General Information about Pratapbag Fort :
Location: 24 km from Mahabaleshwar
State: Maharashtra
Capital: Mumbai
Language: Marathi, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Pratapbag Fort :
By Air:
The nearest airport to Mahabaleshwar is Pune (120 km). It takes a minimum taxi fare of Rs 300 to reach the airport. The next nearest airport is the Mumbai airport (245 km).
By Rail:
The nearest railhead to Mahabaleshwar is at Wathar (60 km). The railhead at Pune is the most convenient to reach Mahabaleshwar which is located at a distance of 120 km.
By Road:
Maharashtra State Road Transport service plies buses to the cities of Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Satara, Panchgani and Kolhapur. The tariff per seat ranges from Rs 75 to Rs 250 and the buses have a frequency of every two hours.