Prabalgad fort an easy trek in Khalapur Taluka.
Prabalgad (प्रबलगड)
Short Description about Prabalgad.
Prabalgad is a hill fort. Prabalgad fort situated in Raigad District of Khalapur Taluka. Height of Prabalgad is 2320 feet i.e. 707 meters above sea level. Prabalgad is an easy trek.
Prabalgad is a hill fort. Prabalgad fort situated in Raigad District of Khalapur Taluka. Height of Prabalgad is 2320 feet i.e. 707 meters above sea level. Prabalgad is an easy trek.
History of Prabalgad Fort
Prabalgad (प्रबळगड) is also known as Muranjan (मुरंजन) fort currently.
Prabalgad was built to keep the watch on the Panvel fort and the Kalyan
fort in the north side of the Konkan
by the Bahmani Sultanate. In 1458 AD during the capture of Konkan
region Malik Ahmed, the prime minister ofAhmednagar kingdom.
After the fall of Bahmani sultanates the fort
stayed with the Ahmednagar sultanate. During the end of the Ahmednagar
Sultanate, Shahaji Raje moved to Muranjan with his wife Jijabai
and son Shivaji Maharaj for long time, after unsuccessfully helping them
against the powerful forces that were Mughal Empire and the Adilshahi
family.
Shahaji Raje followed defeat and the
agreement of Mahuli, Mughals surrendered this fort with the north Konkan
and Prabalgad. Mughals gave authority of Prabalgad to Adilshah of Bijapur.
In 1657 Shivaji Maharaj captured Prabalgad from
the Mughals during the establishment of Kalyan - Bhivandi area. During the
attack of Shivaji Maharaj, Kesarsingh a Mughal sardar was the
governor of the fort he was the only Mughal sardar who gave a strong challenge to
Shivaji Maharaj.
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| Fort Prabalgad from the base village |
'Jauhar' (a tradition in which he /
she suicide to get a respectful death) was performed by the woman seeing the
defeat of Kesarsingh. Kesarsingh died in the battle in October 1657. During
this battle Kesarsingh's mother buried herself with her grandchild.
Shivaji Maharaj proved his kindness and let his mother and grandchild go. It is believed that Umaji Naik (a freedom fighter) and his friends made their shelter for a long time in the year 1826. We can see Prabalgad from the Mumbai-Pune express way.
From the top of the fort we can see Kalavanteendurg (कलावंतीनदुर्ग) which is at a height of 2263 feet above the sea level.
Shivaji Maharaj proved his kindness and let his mother and grandchild go. It is believed that Umaji Naik (a freedom fighter) and his friends made their shelter for a long time in the year 1826. We can see Prabalgad from the Mumbai-Pune express way.
From the top of the fort we can see Kalavanteendurg (कलावंतीनदुर्ग) which is at a height of 2263 feet above the sea level.
We can also see more
range of hills which are Matheran(2516 feet), Mhasmal
(म्हेसमाळ) (2339 feet), Malanggad (2595 feet), Nakhind
(नाखिंड) (2311 feet), Navra-Navri
(2011 feet), Tavli (2594 feet), Badlapur Hill (2420
feet), Peb fort (1554
feet). In May 1850 Matheran hill was developed into
Matheran hill station by the British collector of Thane, Mr. Hugh Poyntz
Malet.
As Prabalgad was a plateau and had enough forest they also thought
of making Prabalgad into a hill station but they cancelled this plan because
there was no water on the Prabalgad. Although there is a Dodhani Lake (गाडेश्वर
तलाव) near
the Chanderi fort.
Time to reach the top
It will take around 1 hrs from base Prabalmachi.
It will take around 1 hrs from base Prabalmachi.
Minimum Duration
1 day.
Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit Prabalgad fort.
Water Availability
Yes, water is available on Prabalgad fort in monsoon and winter season but in summer season carries your own water.
Yes, water is available on Prabalgad fort in monsoon and winter season but in summer season carries your own water.
Accommodation Availability
No, accommodation is not available on Prabalgad fort.
Places to visit on the Prabalgad Fort
Pinnacle, Plateau.
Lets find How to reach to Prabalgad Fort
Way from Pune to Prabalgad Fort
Pune to Prabalgad By Bus
From the Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transports are available Panvel, Distance between Pune to Panvel is 115 kilometers, from Panvel there are ST (State Transport) available to base village of Prabalgad (Thakurwadi).
From Panvel to Thakurwadi (Base village) is around 15 kilometers.
From Panvel to Thakurwadi (Base village) is around 15 kilometers.
Pune to Prabalgad By Train
From Pune there are trains available to Panvel, Distance Pune to Panvel 93 kilometers, from Panvel there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transports are available Panvel, Distance between Pune to Panvel is 115 kilometers.
From Panvel there are ST (State Transport) available to base village of Prabalgad (Thakurwadi), from Panvel to Thakurwadi (Base village) is around 15 kilometers.
Pune to Prabalgad By Road
Route of Pune to Prabalgad Fort
From Pune via Mumbai - Pune express highway NH 4 reach Lonavala, then go to Lonavala - Khopoli - Khalapur - Shedung Phata via Thakurwadi (base village of Prabalgad)
Shivajinagar - Chinchwad - Dehu Road - Lonavala - Khopoli - Khalapur - Thakurwadi - Prabalgad.
Way from Mumbai to Prabalgad Fort
Mumbai to Prabalgad By Bus
From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport available to Panvel, from Mumbai to Panvel is around 36 kilometers, from Panvel there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transports are available Panvel.
Distance between Pune to Panvel is 115 kilometers, from Panvel there are ST (State Transport) available to base village of Prabalgad (Thakurwadi), from Panvel to Thakurwadi (Base village) is around 15 kilometers.
Distance between Pune to Panvel is 115 kilometers, from Panvel there are ST (State Transport) available to base village of Prabalgad (Thakurwadi), from Panvel to Thakurwadi (Base village) is around 15 kilometers.
Mumbai to Prabalgad By Train
From Mumbai there are trains available to Panvel, from Mumbai to Panvel is around 36 kilometers, from Panvel there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transports are available Panvel, Distance between Pune to Panvel is 115 kilometers.
From Panvel there are ST (State Transport) available to base village of Prabalgad (Thakurwadi), from Panvel to Thakurwadi (Base village) is around 15 kilometers.View Train Time Table
Mumbai to Prabalgad By Road
Route of Mumbai to Prabalgad fort
From Mumbai via Pune-Mumbai express highway NH 4 reach Shedung Phata, then go to Thakurwadi (base village of Prabalgad)
Places to visit nearby the Prabalgad Fort
Irshalgad
Irshalgad is not actually a fort but it is a
pinnacle standing 3700 feet above the sea level and a very hard trek. Hence
it does not have an
exact
history.
An incident on this pinnacle which is a climber named Kumar Prakash
Durve lost his life falling while climbing the pinnacle which is dated January
23, 1972.
On 26 January many trekkers from Mumbai and thane come to give a
tribute to him on this day.
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| Irshalgad Pinnacle |
Fort area is very less and there is not much to see on the fort. An important care should be taken will climbing this pinnacle use of proper trekking equipment's should be used in which a rope is compulsory.
Karnala fort
It is an easy trek which is 1538 feet above the sea level this fort has long history but in short Shivaji Maharaj captured this fort from the Portuguese in 1670. When Shivaji Maharaj died in the year 1680 it was taken by the Aurangzeb.
After the rise of Peshwas in Pune Karnala fort went in the hands of Peshwas. In 1818 colonel brother won the fort and established their rule.
Manikgad
Manikgad is a medium grade trek which is around 1900 feet above the sea level. Manikgad is made of large black stone we can see remnants of the old buildings and store houses. The bastion on the south has been collapsed with its supporting walls.
A canon can be seen in the valley which can proved that was mounted on this bastion. This canon actually is made of several iron belts welded together. Manikgad has its entrance gateway unbroken.
A canon can be seen in the valley which can proved that was mounted on this bastion. This canon actually is made of several iron belts welded together. Manikgad has its entrance gateway unbroken.
Many other places nearby the Prabalgad are Gadeshwara Dam, Zenith Falls, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Bhavani Temple.
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