Pratapgad Fort Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Landmark

Ideal visit duration: 3-4 hours

Closed in: Open all year

Pratapgad Fort is a mountain fortress located approximately 24 kilometers away from the hill station of Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, India. It was built by the Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in 1656. The fort stands at an impressive height of 1,080 meters above sea level and offers a panoramic view of the coastal Konkan region. Pratapgad is historically significant for the Battle of Pratapgad that took place between Shivaji and Afzal Khan, the general of the Bijapur Sultanate. The fort boasts two parts - the lower fort and the upper fort. The upper fort consists of various buildings, including a temple dedicated to the goddess Bhavani. On the other hand, the lower fort comprises longer and slightly broader walls around the perimeter. Today, Pratapgad is a popular tourist destination, blending historical intrigue with natural beauty, attracting history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Monday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Pratapgad Fort

Adult	No entry fee
Child	No entry fee

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Pratapgad Fort

Tip 1

Wear comfortable shoes as there's a lot of walking and climbing involved.

Tip 2

Carry water and snacks, as there are limited options available inside.

Tip 3

Hire a guide to understand the historical significance of the place better.

Tip 4

Be prepared for a potential crowd during weekends and public holidays.

Top 5 Reviews on Pratapgad Fort

Harshshah1212

Wrote on 11th Jun, 2023

Incredible

Incredible fort built by Shivaji maharaj which thankfully never witnessed war within its premises. All battle was fought outside it. Guide must to understand it fully. Nice food on the way out. So..

VinayB430

Wrote on 22nd Mar, 2023

A must visit historical place.

This is a Historical fort , where Shivaji Maharaj killed the tryant Afzal Khan. His grave is near the foot of this fort. You need to walk to this fort from its base. There are almost 200-300 stairs. O..

Prajapati100

Wrote on 30th Sep, 2022

Historical place

Historic place with very pleasant natural view. You have to trek around 400 stairs but not difficult. Visit it with a guide, They tell you history and importance which require to visit such place. Fee..

GS268

Wrote on 27th Jul, 2022

A historical monument built strategically and the view from the fort into the mountains is outstanding

We visited the Pratapgarh fort from Mahableshwar. It is about 50 minutes drive from Mahableshwar. We hired a guide who gave us the history of the fort, it is highly recommended and very reasonably pri..

Amruta23

Wrote on 21st Mar, 2022

Easy Fort to climb

We visited Pratapgarh fort in month of March 2022. We went at evening time. There are approximately 450-500 steps to climb from the parking. Things I liked about the fort are - 1.Beautiful view from t..