Apex Adventures : Trek to Harishchandragad Fort - Sat : October 19, 2019 (Leaving Fri Night - October 18, 2019)

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Trek to Harishchandragad Fort via Pachnai

Saturday : October 19, 2019

(Leaving Friday Night – October 18, 2019)

Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar region of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, and it has played a major role in guarding the surrounding region. The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Micro lithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In 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 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing 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 in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Shaiva, Shakta or Naath. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747.

Grade : EASY

Itinerary

Friday – October 18^th, 2019

2300 hours : Assembly at Kalewadi Phata/Jagtap Dairy/Aundh/Balgandharav

2330 hours : Departure to base village

Saturday – October 19^th, 2019

0500 hours : Reach Base village and freshen up

0700 hours : Breakfast & Start trek via Pachnai

1000 hours : Reach atop fort & Sightseeing – Temple, Caves

1200 hours : Reach Konkankada & Lunch

1300 hours : Rest sightseeing and rest for a while

1400 hours : Start return journey to base village

1700 hours : Start return journey to Pune

2200 hours : Reach Pune(Approx. Time, may vary depending upon traffic)

Cost : INR 1100/- (Inclusive of complete travel by non-ac private vehicle & Food - 1 Lunch, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, 1 evening tea, First Aid)