Pratapgarh fort is located at a distance of 24 km from Mahabaleshwar. The large hill-fort lies at an altitude of 1080 m and is built on a spur. Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj had commissioned the construction of this fort which was completed in 1656. It is still fairly in good condition and much of the fortifications are still intact.
There are four lakes within the fort, a watchtower just beside the main entrance (Mahadarwaza), a Bhavani goddess temple at the top of the fort, and a cultural library showcasing the heritage of the fort.There is also a statue here of Shivaji Maharaj in his full glory, installed about 60 years ago. The handicrafts center on the way to Pratapgarh from the base village draws in many visitors too.
