Harischandragad, situated in the Malshej region of the Western Ghats is one of the most famous hill forts in the region. It is located at an altitude of 1,426 meters above sea level and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Embark on a fun-filled trek to Harishchandragad fort and come across Saptatirtha Pushkarni Temple and the Kedareshwar Cave where resides a big Shiva Linga, which is surrounded by water. Book your tickets to the Harishchandragad Trek and visit the Temple of Harishchandreshwar and Konkan Kada which provides a scenic view of the surrounding region.
Activity Duration: 1 Day & 1 Night
Harishchandragad Trek Height: 4,650 ft.
Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Trek Distance: 2-3 KM
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Hike through one of the most popular treks of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra - The Harishchandragad Trek
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Visit the Kedareshwar Cave and explore its naturally formed structure featuring several smaller shrines, carvings & sculptures
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Take part in this trek with an experienced & friendly guide who will be helping you throughout the trek
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Enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape from the top of the Harishchandragad fort
MUMBAI Via Kasara:
Saturday,
- (Take 08:44 PM Kasara Fast Local Train)
- 08:44 PM: CSMT
- 08:58 PM: Dadar
- 09:07 PM: Ghatkopar
- 09:26 PM: Thane
- 09:52 PM: Kalyan
- 11:04 PM: Kasara
- 11:20 PM: Report to the Trekleaders at Kasara Station Ticket Counter( https://goo.gl/maps/mcqSN6qsjjaUHskE8 )
- 11:30 PM: Start journey towards base village (Paachnai) post briefing by Trek Leaders
Sunday,
- 03:30 AM: Reach base village, Get freshen up and have breakfast
- 04:00 AM: Get Assemble, Instructions, and briefing session by Trek Leaders
- 04:10 AM: Start trek to Harishchandragad
- 06:00 AM: Reach the Temple and Relax. Continue trek towards Taramati Peak to see sunrise
- 06:30 AM: Reach taramati Enjoy the view, do photography, and Relax
- 07:30 AM: Start descending towards Temple.
- 08:00 AM: Reach back to the temple, Have breakfast
- 09:00 AM: Start hike to Harihareshwar Temple, explore temple, caves, pushkarini etc.
- 09:30 AM: Start hike towards Konkankada.Enjoy the view, do photography, and Relax
- 10:30 AM: Start descending to the base village.
- 01:30 PM: Reach Base Village and Have Lunch
- 02:30 PM: Depart for Kasara
- 06:00 PM: Reach Kasara Station (Arrival Time Depends on Pace of Group and Traffic)
- (Take the next available local train to Mumbai)
PUNE-
Saturday,
- 08:00 PM: Report at FC road ( https://goo.gl/maps/53XNsyDPwcSVReZW9 )
- 08:30 PM: Pickups from Kasarwadi ( https://goo.gl/maps/fpMtVDhNwiFyVdBm6 )
Sunday,
- 02:00 AM: Reach base village and rest for an hour
- 03:00 AM: Start our trek to Taramati Shikar
- 06:30 AM: Reach Taramati and watch the sunrise
- 07:30 AM: 08:30 AM: Relax and explore the fort Kokankada and Harishchandragad
- 09:00 AM: Have breakfast, explore temple, caves, shivlinga, pushkarni etc
- 11:00 AM: Start descending
- 01:00 PM: Reach base village
- 02:00 PM: Have lunch (Veg thali)
- 03:00 PM: Start return journey to Pune
- 09:00 PM: Reach Pune (Arrival Time Depends on Pace of Group and Traffic)
What is included in the tour
- Travel From Kasara Railway Station
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Trek Leader
- Forest Entry Charges
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel till pickup points
- 5% Gst on booking tickets
- Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that are not included in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of this package.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
- Any kind of Insurance
(Highly Required and Mandatory Things)
- ID proof
- backpack (waterproof or covered with waterproof cover)
- trekking shoes or any sports shoes with a Good grip
- Trekking pants (compulsory), 2 T-Shirts (Preferably full sleeves or Half T-shirt with sleeves), Raincoat/ waterproof jacket/ windcheater, Handnapkin/Towel, etc
- Water 2-3 liters.
- Ready-to-eat food like plum cakes, Dry fruits, dry snacks and biscuits, Chikki, chocolate bars, etc.
- Torch
- Personal Medicines and Personal First aid
(Required but Optional Things)
- To change after trekking - Facewash, Extra pants/ shorts, Extra T-shirt, sleeper/ floaters, an extra bag to carry your trekking shoes, innerwear, etc
- Sweater For bus journey
- Electoral or Glucose D powder.
- Portable Phone Charger, Earphones, etc.
- Sun protection cap, sunglasses, Sunscreen lotion, toothbrush-toothpaste, etc
- Proper face mask or shield
- Sanitizer
- Extra Pair of clothes.
(Note: Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant, this will protect your body and skin from Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles, etc)
1) What is the distance of Harishchandragad from Mumbai?
Harishchandragad is around 218 km from Mumbai.
2) What is the distance of Harishchandragad from Pune?
Harishchandragad is around 166 km from Pune.
3) Where is Harishchandragad located?
Harishchandragad is located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.
4) What is the Harishchandragad trek difficulty level?
It is an easy to moderate level of trek.
5) What is the height of Harishchandragad trek?
The height is around 1424 metres.
6) What is the best time to Visit Harishchandragad trek?
The best time to visit is from October to February.
- 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
- 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
- No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to the event date
- No show No Refund.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
- Event Tickets can be transferred to another person against cancellation.
