Prabalgad is a fort located in between Matheran and Panvel at 770 m. The fort lacks water source. This fort was conquered by Shivaji from Mughals in 1658.

Panvel to Thakurvadi by six-seater auto-rickshaw(14 km) near Apollo Nusi Research Centre. Trek to the fort following cart track. One hour trek takes one to forested higher plateau called Prabalmachi inhabited by tribals. Trek to the fort takes 4 hour. Descending takes 2 hour.

Kalavantin view from Prabalgad