Harishchandragad Sunrise Trek

Escape the city, embrace the mountains! 🏞️ Trek to Harishchandragad, explore historic forts & caves, and watch the sunrise from Taramati Peak. ✨ Adventure, nature, memories – all in one trip!

Harishchandragad Sunrise Trek

Escape the city, embrace the mountains! 🏞️ Trek to Harishchandragad, explore historic forts & caves, and watch the sunrise from Taramati Peak. ✨ Adventure, nature, memories – all in one trip!

Duration

1N / 1D

Difficulty

Moderate

Age

Open

Max Altitude

4665

Tour Includes

  • Transport
  • Forest Entry Fees

  • Meals

  • Trek Leader

  • First Aid

Overview

Harishchandragad trek is one of the most challenging beautiful treks in the western ghats of Maharashtra. A popular trek which offers a variety of adventures to all kinds of trekkers. It is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district situated in the Malshej Ghat. It climbs up to an altitude of 4,665 ft. Harishchandragad is an ancient fort. Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century . The various constructions on the fort and those in the surrounding region indicate the existence of diverse cultures. Saptatheertha Pushkarni, Kedareshwar cave, Harishchandra temple and other caves are the examples for that. Harishchandragad is an ancient fort from the medieval period where the great sage changdev. (Writer of the epic Tatvasaar), used to mediate in the 14th century

Your Itinerary

Day 1

Departure from Pune

  • 08:00 PM: Depart Pune to Samrad village
  • Pick up Points
  • 08:00 Pm – SWARGATE
  • 08:30 PM – Ch.Shivaji nagar
  • 09:00 pm – Nashik Phata
  • Distance: ~200 km (approx. 6 hours by road)


Day 2

Arrival at Base Village

03:00 – 03:30 PM: Arrive at Samrad village

  • Freshen up and get ready for the trek

Early Morning Trek – Sunrise at Taramati Peak

  • 04:00 AM: Start trek from Samrad village

    • Trail: Steep climb via ridge; carry flashlight/headlamp

    • Duration: 2–3 hours to reach Taramati Peak

  • Activities at Peak:

    • Watch sunrise

    • Take photos

    • Explore Taramati Peak


Exploration & Breakfast

  • 06:30 – 11:00 AM: Explore the fort and surrounding areas:

    • Harishchandreshwar Temple

    • Kedareshwar Caves & Trek Caves

    • Kokankada

    • Taramati Peak

  • 08:00 AM: Breakfast at Near Kokankada


Descent

  • 11:00 AM: Begin descent to base village

    • Watch your steps on steep rocks

    • Stay hydrated and enjoy forest trail


Return to Pune

  • 12:30 PM: Reach base village, freshen up

  • 01:00 PM: Lunch

  • 01:30 PM: Depart back to Pune

  • 09:00 – 10:00 PM: Arrive in Pune


BatChes

Every Sat and Sunday

Need to know

✅ Transport Pune → Pune by non‑AC bus
🌞 Morning breakfast
🍛 Lunch (Veg)
🎟 Entry fees (to places you visit)
🧑‍🏫 Guide charges
🩹 First aid
🎖 Special badge  

❌ Not Included in the Tour

  1. Mineral water / lime water / beverages for personal use

    • Anything you buy yourself for drinking is not included.

  2. Extra meals or soft drinks ordered beyond the planned meals

    • Only the included breakfast and lunch are covered.

  3. Personal expenses

    • Shopping, souvenirs, tips, personal items — all on you.

  4. Any cost not explicitly mentioned in the “cost includes” list

    • Only the items listed in the package are included; everything else is extra.

  5. Expenses due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances

    • Roadblocks, bad weather, traffic delays, etc., may cause extra costs — not covered.

  6. Medical / emergency evacuations

    • Any medical treatment or emergency transport is your responsibility.

Water & Hydration

  • 2–3 liters of water

  • Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets

Clothing & Protection

  • Full-sleeve T-shirt / Shirt

  • Full track pants (protects from sun, thorns, insects)

  • Sun cap / hat

  • Sunscreen

  • One extra set of clothes

Footwear

  • Trekking shoes (good grip & comfort)

Gear

  • Good torch / headlamp + extra batteries

  • One-day backpack (20–30 liters)

Health & Safety

  • Proper face mask or shield

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Personal first aid kit & medicines

Food & Energy

  • Dry fruits / dry snacks / energy bars

Personal Care

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

  • Face wash

Miscellaneous

  • Identity proof

Cancellation Policy & Payment Terms

  • Cancellations made 15 days or more prior to the departure date: 70% refund of the total trip cost.
  • If cancelled more than 7-14 days prior to departure, 50% of the total fees will be refunded.

  • If cancelled within 7 days of departure or during the event30 % refunds will be provided.

  • Cancellation made within 3 days of the departure date: no Refund
  • No shows and early deapartures during the trip: No Refunds

Important Notes:

  • Timings and schedules are theoretical; actual conditions may vary due to natural or man-made factors. This may result in cancellation or changes to sightseeing spots.

  • 🔴 Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • 🔴 No seat changes will be entertained during the trip. Any changes require mutual agreement among travelers.

  • We require a minimum of 15 travelers to run the trip. Trekways reserves the right to cancel the trip if the minimum batch size is not met.

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Rules & Guidelines

  1. Please do not expect luxury during the trip; this is a nature-based adventure.

  2. Alcohol, smoking, and loud music are strictly prohibited.

  3. Do not litter. Plastic waste must not be thrown anywhere.

Important Note

Changes in the plan or schedule may occur due to weather conditions or unavoidable circumstances.
The Trek Leader’s decision will be final in all such situations.
Trekways Team reserves the right to cancel the trek at any time due to unforeseen reasons.

Harishchandragad Sunrise Trek

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