Prabalgad

Trailleo

Prabalgad

Thakurwadi, Maharashtra

Moderate

For those who exercise regularly

Description :

The Prabalgad Fort was built by the Bahmani Sultanate to keep an eye on the Panvel Fort and the Kalyan Fort in the North Konkan area. Around 1458 A.D, "Malik Ahmad" the prime minister of the kingdom of Ahmednagar, took over the fort during his conque...read more

Distance

12 kms

Max. Altitude

2,300 ft

Time

3 hrs

Approx Cost

INR 700

Best Months

Sep-Jan

Route Type

In & Out

What to Expect:

Forest

Panoramic Views

Camping

Facilities

Water at start

Food at start

Getting there :

Closest City: Panvel

By private transport: • Follow google directions to the start point using the button above. By public transport: Option 1: Mumbai local train combined with State Transport Bus • Get down at Panvel railway station on the Harbour Line and go to the State transport bus station (5 mins away from the station) • Board a State Transport Bus till base village Thakurwadi (1 hour journey) • After reaching Thakurwadi, follow the marked trail Option 2: Mumbai local train combined with auto rickshaw • Get down at Panvel railway station on the Harbour Line. • Walk till the highway and hire a shared auto Rickshaw and get down at shedung phata • From Shedung Phata, hire Rickshaw till Thakurwadi Village and follow the marked trail.

Aditional information :

• No trekker will be allowed to enter the area before 6 AM and after 5 PM. • No trekker or group will be allowed to enter the fort without local guides and they will have to pay them Rs 50 for Prabalgad, and Rs 50 for Kalavantin Durg. • Plastic bags or bottles are not allowed inside the fort.

Entry Fee: • Entry Fee – Rs.20 • Mandatory Local Guide charges – Rs.50

Food,Water and Stay on the trek: Food and Water is available at the base village. Carry personal food.

Curated by

Trailleo Team