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.
Your Itinerary
- Departure at saturday 08.00pm from pune
- Reach the Base Village at 3 AM sunday.
- Start the Trek by 5.00 am.
- Reach at the top 07:00 Am
- Breakfast- 7:30 am
- Explore Fort – 7.30 to 10.30 am
- Start decend at 11:00 am
- Reach base village at 1.00pm
- Lunch after trekking 01.00pm.
- Start the return Journey towards Pune 2.30 PM.
- Reach pune at 09:00 PM
Batches
Every weekend
Need to know
- 2/3 liters of water
- Proper face mask or shield
- Sanitizer
- Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on the trek
- Good Torch must with an extra battery
- Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
- Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
- One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
- Sun Cap and Sunscreen
- Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
- Identity Proof
- One dress extra
- Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
Transport Pune to pune
Breakfast & Tea
Lunch (veg)
Guide Charges
Forest Entry fee
Badge
first aid
- Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
- All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
- 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, bad weather.
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
Cancellation Policy & Payment Terms
Changes in plan / schedule can be happened due to the weather conditions and unavoidable reasons. Trek Leader decision will be last. Trekways team reserves all rights to cancel this trek at any time because of any reason.
1. Please do not expect any luxury during the trip.
2. No alcohol, no smoking or loud music.
3. Strictly no plastics to be thrown.