Overview
Harishchandragad Trek & Camping Event Details :
- Harishchandragad Trek Difficulty Level: Easy
- Region: Igatpuri / Bhandardara
- Total time required : 1.5 hours one way
- Duration: 1 Night 1 Day
- Climbing Harishchandragad Trek Distance: 2.5 km one way
- Harishchandragad height in feet: 4650 ft.
How about a weekend trek to the stunning landscapes of Harishchandragad fort? A weekend to relax in the bask of nature, be a traveler & refresh with fresh air away from the hustle & bustle of the city.
About the destination: Harishchandragad is a hill fort which has a history with Yadava kingdom is in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. After trekking through the forest and uphills, people can visit Harishchandreshwar temple, Kedareshshwar cave and explore the few other caves in this fort.
Harishchandrgad Plateau includes Konkan Kada and Taramati peak. The cliffs at Konkan Kada offers a beautiful view and sunset can be watched from here.
Taramati peak in Harishchandragad stands as one of the tallest peaks in Maharashtra and also this is the topmost point on the fort (1429 meters).
Join us!
Date: 13-14 Jan 2024 (Leaving Saturday Morning)
Event Fees:
- Mumbai (Kasara): Rs 1999/- (Travel from Kasara to Kasara, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch)
1 Night 2 Days
Available on request
Harishchandragad, Maharashtra
Highlights
What makes this tour special
- Scenic View of Sunset-Sunrise from Kokankada is absolute divine
- Well built lake ‘Saptatirtha’ and Harishchandreshwar Temple
- Medieval era Kedareshwar Cave and interesting predictions of Local Legends!
- Whole plethora of Peaks :Taramati,Ajoba Fort, Kulang and many more..
- Night camping and bonfire
Itinerary
MUMBAI-
Saturday,
- Take 09:37 AM Kasara Fast Local
- 09:37 AM: CSMT
- 09:51 AM: Dadar
- 10:02 AM: Ghatkopar
- 10:20 AM: Thane
- 10:43 AM: Kalyan
- 11:54 AM: Kasara
- 12:00 PM: Report at Kasara
- 12:15 PM: We board privately booked vehicles and head Dhaba for Lunch Break after Quick we move to Pachnai, where we will be commencing our trek. It’ll take approximately 3 hours to reach the village.
- 04:00 PM: We reach Base Village, from where you can get a glimpse of Harishchandrgad Kokankada rest for a while & Get ready to start the trek.
- 04:30 PM: Gear up, pack your bags and get your Shoes lace-up! It’s gonna be a long and dark climb to the top. We will make a few halts on the way where you can grab your snack or a drink.
- 06:30 PM: Reach Campsite on the top of Kokankada & get Refresh.
- 09:00 PM: Prepare for a night under the sky have Delicious Local cuisine for Dinner, let the Arijit Singh in you come out, play a few games, share stories (especially ghost stories), make new friends & enjoy the Bonfire Nights.
- 11:30 PM: Off to the tents for sound sleep( for those who are very sleepy)
Sunday,
- 05:00 AM: Wake up and fresh up
- 05:15 AM: Start our trek to Taramati Shikar
- 06:30 AM: Reach Taramati and watch the sunrise
- 08:00 AM: Reach Kokankada and have breakfast
- 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM: Relax and explore the fort Kokankada and Harishchandragad
- 10:30 AM: Start descending via the same route
- 01:00 PM: Reach base village and have lunch
- 02:00 PM: Depart for Kasara Station
- 06:00 PM: Reach Kasara Station (Arrival Time Depends on Pace of Group and Traffic)
- 06:18 PM: Take CSMT Fast Local
Things to Carry :
- Some ready to eat food like- plum cakes, fruits, chocolates, biscuits, etc
- 2 Litres of water, Torch is must
- Good trekking shoes
- Power bank optional
- Extra pair of clothes, socks, Sandal
- Cap, Camera as Optional
- 1 packet of electrol, enerzal, glucon-D
- Medications if required for individual
- Avoid wearing precious ornaments on an event, if possible
- And a haversack or backpack to put all the above things to be carried, so hands are free to help each other while trekking. Sling bags / jholas / trolley bags etc not allowed on the event. Please pack accordingly.
Very Important
- Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
- Trek leader's decisions will be final and binding.
- Participants or Members are responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
- Team "SAHYADRI RANGERS" reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
- There is no freshen up / washroom facility at the campsite. There is only one toilet in the base village.
- Avoid carrying heavy-weight for the trek.
- Floaters and Sandals are not allowed; please wear sports shoes or trekking shoes of good
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't
What is included in the tour
- 1 Veg - Non veg Dinner (Day 01)
- 1 Veg Breakfast (Day 02).
- 1 Veg Lunch (Day 02)
- Travelling from Kasara to Kasara by Jeep (only if you book with Transportation ticket).
- Safety & first aid.
- Tent Stay on Sharing Basis
- Washroom & Changing Facilities at down
What is NOT included in the tour
- Train tickets
- Any personal expense
- Any other charges not mentioned above
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
Pickup point
Directions.
Harishchandragad, Maharashtra
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