Trek India Welcomes you for the Harischandragad Trek 2024
Event Details:
Event Grade: Easy
Endurance Level: Medium
Height of fort: 4665ft approx.
Location: Ahmednagar
Total time required for climbing: 3 hrs of normal climb
Duration: 1 Night
Cost: Rs.1200/-
About Harishchandragad:
The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agni Purana, and Skanda Purana include many references to Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century, during the rule of the Kalachuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. These caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate here in the 14th century.
The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing in the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar temple, and the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period since it is related to Mahadeva as a totem of tribes Koli Mahadev. they controlled the fort before the Moguls. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747.
Major Attractions:
Saptatirtha Pushkarni
Kedareshwar Temple
Temple of Harishchandreshwar
Konkan Kada
Caves on Harishchandragad
Taramati peak
Detailed Itinerary:
11:15 pm Meet-up, freshen up, move towards the base village in a taxi
02:00 am Reach Base village, freshen up, gear up for the trek
02:20 am Introduction round and brief on rules and regulations to be followed by everyone at the event
04:30 am Reach Kedareshwar temple, have some rest with refreshments
05:30 am Reach Konkan Kada, wait for the dawn, and enjoy a glimpse of the surrounding
06:00 am Enjoy unlimited breakfast and tea
07:30 am Start the descent from Konkan Kada
08.30 am Reach Kedareshwar temple and caves and explore the space
09:00 am Leave from Kedareshwar to reach the base village
12:00 pm Reach base village and take rest and have Lunch
03:30 pm Reach Kasara railway station
07:00 pm Reach Mumbai and bid adieu with a promise to meet soon
Event Fee: Rs.1200/- per person.
Contact – Trek India (Yash Tulsyan) - 9987562370
Includes:
The cost per head includes the following.
Local travel from Kasara to Kasara
Unlimited breakfast at Konkan kadaTea in the morning
Lunch
Local guidance
First aid and first responder assistance in case required
Payment Once done is non Refundable
Cost Excludes:
All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered
Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks, etc
Any kind of personal expenses. Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, and bad weather.
Things to carry:
Some ready-to-eat food like- plum cakes, fruits, chocolates, biscuits, etc
2 Litres of water must
Good trekking shoes
Extra pair of clothes, socks optional
Cap, Camera as Optional
1 packet of electrol, enerzal, glucon-D
Medications if required for individual
Avoid wearing precious ornaments at 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 at the event. Please pack accordingly.
Please Note:
We’ll be boarding the below train from our nearest local station. Train timings are shared below for convenience.
Kasara Semi Fast
08:52 pm CST
08:59 pm Byculla
09:06 pm Dadar
09:13 pm Kurla
09:17 pm Ghatkopar
09:29 pm Mulund
09:33 pm Thane
09:45 pm Dombivli
09:54 pm Kalyan
11:05 pm Kasara
Meeting Point : Kasara Railway Station at 11:05 pm
Disclaimer:-
Payment once done is non-refundable.
Trek Leader's Decision will be final. No argument will be entertained.
Trek India reserves the right to change/deviate/cancel the plan without prior notice.
Participants' Safety is our prime concern for us and will not compromise for the same.
Registration Forms should be filled up after registration, so we will have the emergency contact database.
Trek India is not Responsible for any baggage or personal belongings loss/damage and participant are responsible for the same.
The washroom Facility is not there near the during the trek & at Campsite.
The washroom is available only at the Base Village.
Do Read the Terms & Conditions.
Rules & Regulation - Click Here
Refund & Cancellation - Click Here
