Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of India. It is known for its scenic beauty and charm. The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of microlithic man have also been discovered here. Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty.

Altitude: 4650 ft. Approx.

Major Attractions:

Kedareshwar Cave – There is the huge cave of Kedareshwar in which there is a big Shiva Linga, which is completely surrounded by water. Its height from the base is five feet, and the water is waist-deep. here are sculptures carved out in the cave. In the monsoon it is not possible to reach this cave, as a huge stream flows across the way.

Kokankada – This cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan. It provides views of the surrounding region.

Caves on Harishchandragad – These caves are spread out all over the fort. Many of these are situated at the foot of Taramati peak and are the place of accommodation. A few are near the temple, whereas some are near the citadel and some far away in the forests

Itinerary:

Day 0:

• 22:00 hrs – Pick up from Borivali
• 22:30 hrs – Pick up from Andheri
• 23:00 hrs – Pick up from Sion
• 23:15 hrs – Pick up from Ghatkopar
• 23:45 hrs – Pick up from Thane

Day 1:

• 05:00 hrs – Reach base village, and start preparing for the trek ahead
• 06:00 hrs – Start the trek towards Harishchandragad.
• 09:00 hrs – Reach Kedareshwar caves and continue your journey towards Konkankada 
• 12:30 hrs – After exploring the area we will start our trek back to the base village.
• 14:30 hrs – Reach base village and have lunch an start preparing for the journey home.
• 16:30 hrs – Leave for Mumbai in our private vehicle
• 20:00 hrs – Reach Mumbai and bid good byes to your trek buddies with a promise to meet again.

Inclusions -

• Travel from Mumbai in Private Bus
• Breakfast & Lunch
• Expertise and Guide charges
• Wash Rooms & Changing rooms facilities
• Local Guidance
• First Aid Certified Trek Leads

Exclusions -

• Anything other than the above-mentioned things
• Any Personal Expenses

Things to Carry -

• Identity Proof (Mandatory)
• Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
• Face mask & Sanitizer
• Ready to eat food like plum cakes, dry fruits etc.
• Cap, Camera
• Good Trekking shoes
• Rain coat/ Poncho / Wind cheater please avoid umbrellas
• Personal care stuff, ORS, medicines which you require usually
• Haversack to put all the things in, please do not carry sling bags or jholas

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation charge of 15% would be deducted from the booking if cancelled 7 days before the event
• No refund would be granted if cancelled within 7 days of the event

FAQs

What are the pickup locations?

22:00 hrs – Pick up from Borivali

22:30 hrs – Pick up from Andheri

23:00 hrs – Pick up from Sion

23:15 hrs – Pick up from Ghatkopar

23:45 hrs – Pick up from Thane

How will you contact me once I register?

We will be mailing you the details about the trek a day or two before the trek. We will also create a WhatsApp group on the day of the trek.

What is the difficulty level of this trek?

This trek is of medium difficulty with around 3-4 hours of hiking. It involves

Will I be able to do this trek? I have not trekked before.

We encourage you to come and experience the trek with us. Trekking is not about speed and our representatives will be there to encourage you to complete the trek

What is the age limit for this trek?

The age limit for the trek is 18 years with no upper limit. Participants below the age of 18yrs need to be accompanied by a guardian

Can I come alone?

Yes, many of our participants are solo travellers.

Is it safe for a female solo traveller?

It is completely safe for a female solo traveller as our representatives will be there with you all the time. Moreover, most of our event have 60% female participation.

Can I Bring my Car?

Yes you can bring your car, there is parking facility available at the base village.

Are washrooms available during the trek?

Basic washroom facility available at the base village

Can we smoke or drink alcohol?

Smoking or drinking alcohol is prohibited.

Would I get cellular connectivity?

You will get limited connectivity during the trek.

What type of food will I get?

Local home cooked meal for breakfast & Lunch

Will I get water during the trek?

You won’t get water during the trek; you need to carry at least 2 litres of water with you

What if I have a medical emergency?

We will carry first aid kit with us. The trek leaders will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, with the help of local villagers we will quickly get you to closest medical attention possible.

What kind of clothing we need to wear?

We recommend you wear full sleeve t-shirt and full pants. Also carry a jacket/wind cheater for the cold

Do I need special shoes?

We recommend trekking shoes or good quality sports shoes.

COVID Safety Guidelines

• Each member of the group (participants/trek leads) will need to wear protective masks while interacting with others.
• It is strongly recommended to wear caps, full sleeves shirts and full trousers and shoes for adventure activities. It reduces exposure of your body parts to Covid virus.
• It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not travelled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested Covid positive in last 14 days.
• Ascertain whether any participant has any symptoms of Influenza like illness (ILI) like fever, dry cough, weakness, severe body ache etc. at the time of beginning of activity. If it is so then he/she should be asked not to participate and be evacuated on medical grounds and should be asked to report to local health authority
• Strictly avoid eating gutkha, pan masala or sniffing tapkir which induces spitting, coughing or sneezing.
• Follow safe health practices in case you want to cough, sneeze in public space or during activity.
• Trek Lead would be carrying sanitizer, spare masks, few pairs of disposable gloves (in sufficient quantity) as a Covid Protection Kit.
• Avoid touching external surfaces and touching your face when in outdoors.
• If the location of your adventure activity is too crowded then be prepared to leave or wait for the crowd to disperse/for your turn.
• It is mandatory that a participant informs the organisers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organisers to inform and alert all other persons in the group and concerned health authorities of Government, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organisers/group leaders about his Covid test results. Organisers should actively pursue this matter with participants as this is a mutual responsibility.