Pratapgad Fort , Mahabaleshwar
About Pratapgad Fort
A little off from Mahabaleshwar stands this magnificent fort - Pratapgad Fort, a reminiscent of the valiant Marathas and their golden reign. The lower ramparts surrounding the inner dome like structure, makes it look like a giant pearl set in a jewel. The fort complete with a ruined collection of courtyards, gardens, ponds, mazes of dark tunneling pathways some even leading to mysteries ends and trap doors, this is a must see for any history enthusiast. The tomb of Afzalkhan is found at the foot of the fort.
Bhavani Mata temple situated close by, houses the idol that was once worshipped by King Shivaji Raje Bhosle.
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Places to Visit near Pratapgad Fort
Lodwick Point, Maharashtra
21.4 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
Lodwick Point was previously known as Sidney Point and is clustered between two deep ravines, giving a much tapered view of valley. But it is said...
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Wilson Point, Maharashtra
22.3 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
Also called as Sunrise point, this is the highest and nearest point from city center at 1435m height. In this flat and expansive rocky surface...
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Venna Lake, Maharashtra
22.6 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
Venna Lake is located in the popular hill station Mahabaleshwar and is always teeming with tourists, particularly during holidays. The lake is...
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Connaught Peak, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
24 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
Connaught Peak, the second highest peak in Mahabaleshwar reserves some impressive vistas in its holds. The sunrise and sunset view is popular in...
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Mahabaleshwar Temple, Maharashtra
25.5 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
The main temple in Old Mahabaleshwar, located right next to the Panchganga Mandir is this beautiful temple for Lord Shiva after whom the city is...
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Lingamala Waterfalls, Maharashtra
26.1 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
Lingamala Falls is about 6 kilometers away from Mahabhaleshwar, close to Panchgani. The cascade plummets from a height of 600 feet and its stream...
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Kate’s Point, Maharashtra
26.9 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
At 1290m height, this is one of the greatest viewpoints in Mahabaleshwar which one should not miss. En route to Venna lake, in the duchess road...
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Mapro Gardens, Maharashtra
31.1 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
Panchgani and Mapro gardens play host to the ‘annual strawberry festival’ which is held in the month of March/April. 85% of the strawberries...
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Arthur’s Seat, Maharashtra
32.1 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
The queen of all points, this is even compared with the Grand canyon of USA by some people, as the layering of rocks here has the slight...
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Parsi Point, Maharashtra
36.6 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
Parsi Point is close to Sydney point. Parsi Point resides high above the Krishna river valley below. From here it is possible to view Krishna...
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Devil's Kitchen, Maharashtra
38.8 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
Devil's Kitchen is located on the Table Land plateau behind the main town of Panchgani. Said to have been the preparation spot for the Pandavas...
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Table Land, Maharashtra
39.1 km from Pratapgad Fort - See map
Table Land is a wide expanse of flat, volcanic rock covering 99 acres of land just on the outskirts of Panchgani. It is Asia’s second largest...
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