ध्यास सह्याद्री presents "Post monsoon trek to Harishchandragad"⛰
This mighty Fort never fails to amuse wanderers with its abundance of, mythological, historical importance and most picturesque it’s mountainous ranges. Yeah Harishchandragad it is!
Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar District of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat kothale village and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region.
The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic 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 the 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty.
This cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan. It provides a scenic view of the surrounding region and the setting sun. The cliff has an overhang, but has been climbed many times. Sometimes a circular rainbow (Brocken Spectre phenomenon) can be seen from this point. It can be seen only when there is a bit of mist in the valley, and the sun is right behind the person facing the valley.
Trekking till Harischandragad and camping at this historical location is indeed an experience worth remembering.
Attractions:
Saptatirth Pushkarni-
Kedareshwar Temple - This temple is marvelous example of the fine art of carving sculptures out of stones that prevailed in ancient India. The river Mangal Ganga is said to originate from one of the tanks located close to the temple.
Kokankada - A huge cliff at Harishchandragad which offers spectacular view of Konkan and also the sunset.
Kedareshwar Cave - In this cave there is a Shivlinga which is surrounded by ice cold water. During rainy season this cave is not accessible as there's lot of water in the surrounding area.
Taramati Peak - This is the topmost point on the fort. From here we can have a glimpse of the whole range of Naneghat and the forts near Murbad.
~Trek Information: Elevation: 4665 ft Difficulty: Moderate Endurance: Medium Length: 14 km (approx) Time required: 3 hours one way
Hello सह्याद्री lovers!! ध्यास सह्याद्री presents "Post monsoon special trek to Harishchandragad"⛰
This mighty Fort never fails to amuse wanderers with its abundance of, mythological, historical importance and most picturesque it’s mountainous ranges. Yeah Harishchandragad it is!
Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar District of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat kothale village and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region.
The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic 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 the 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty.
This cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan. It provides a scenic view of the surrounding region and the setting sun. The cliff has an overhang, but has been climbed many times. Sometimes a circular rainbow (Brocken Spectre phenomenon) can be seen from this point. It can be seen only when there is a bit of mist in the valley, and the sun is right behind the person facing the valley.
Trekking till Harischandragad and camping at this historical location is indeed an experience worth remembering.
Attractions:
Saptatirth Pushkarni-
Kedareshwar Temple - This temple is marvelous example of the fine art of carving sculptures out of stones that prevailed in ancient India. The river Mangal Ganga is said to originate from one of the tanks located close to the temple.
Kokankada - A huge cliff at Harishchandragad which offers spectacular view of Konkan and also the sunset.
Kedareshwar Cave - In this cave there is a Shivlinga which is surrounded by ice cold water. During rainy season this cave is not accessible as there's lot of water in the surrounding area.
Taramati Peak - This is the topmost point on the fort. From here we can have a glimpse of the whole range of Naneghat and the forts near Murbad.
~Trek Information: Elevation: 4665 ft Difficulty: Moderate Endurance: Medium Length: 14 km (approx) Time required: 3 hours one way ___________________________________________
~Event fees: ₹ 999/- only (per person) From Pune & Mumbai ___________________________________________
~*Itinerary:* ~freshen up ~start trek by 03:45 am after group introduction & briefing about the trek ~reach Harishchandreshwar temple by 05:30 am ~we'll be heading directly towards Kokankada ~enjoy mesmerizing sunrise view from Kokankada ~we will have garma garam breakfast and tea ~start heading towards Harishchandreshwar temple ~explore Pushkarni, Kedareshwar caves (~if time permits we'll visit Taramati Peak) ~start descending by 11:00 am ~reach base village by 01:30 pm ~have delicious local food ~wrap up by 04:00 pm & start return journey ~disperse to our respective locations with sweet memories ~reach Pune by 10:00 pm & Mumbai by 10:00 pm (timings may vary)
