Harishchandragad Monsoon Trek

Price

From ₹1399

Max People

Meeting Point

Kasara Railway Stn.

Overview

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.
Diffiulty: Moderate

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 of 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

Group discounts also available

Included/Excluded

Kasara to Kasara travel by local vehicle
Breakfast (Veg/Jain)
Lunch (Veg/Jain/Non-Veg)
Entry Fees if any
Expertise and Guide charges
Wash Rooms & Changing rooms facilities
First Aid Certified Trek Leads

Anything other than the above-mentioned things
Any Personal Expenses

Tour Plan

Day 1

Catch the Kasara Local starting from CSMT at 8:44PM from your respective stations
11:15 pm - Meet the team at Kasara Railway Station leave for the base village. We will halt at a dhaba, you can have something to eat here if you are hungry.

Day 2

04:30 am - Reach Base village freshen up
05:00 am - We will start the trek after a brief introduction round.
7:30 am - Reach Harishchandragad and explore Kedareshwar Temple, Caves & konkankada and bask in the beauty of the surrounding.
10:00 am - We will start our trek back to the base village.
12:30 pm - Reach base and have and lunch and get ready to leave for Kasara station
1:30 pm - Leave for Kasara Station
4:30 pm - Reach Kasara Station. This brings us to the end of an amazing weekend or rather beginning of your adventures with Wandering Souls

Calendar & Prices

Things to Carry

Identity Proof (Mandatory)
Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
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
Put essentials like money, spare clothes in a polythene bag inside the bag
Haversack to put all the things in, please do not carry sling bags or jholas

FAQs

Train timings are as follows?

08:44 pm - CSMT
08:51 pm - Byculla
08:58 pm - Dadar
09:07 pm - Kurla
09:11 pm - Ghatkopar
09:26 pm - Thane
09:42 pm - Dombivli
09:52 pm - Kalyan
11:04 pm - Kasara

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 a day before the trek.

What is the difficulty level of this trek?
This trek is of moderate difficulty with around 3 hours of hike each side.

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

Are washrooms available during the trek?
You will not get washrooms during the trek. Washrooms are 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?
We will be having breakfast (Veg/Jain) & Lunch (Veg/Jain/Non-Veg) at a local restaurant.

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 coordinators will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, 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 Raincoat/ wind cheater for the rains. Umbrellas are a strict NO.

Do I need special shoes?
We recommend trekking shoes or good quality sports shoes with firm sole

Disclaimer

Basic Washroom facility available at the village, it is trekking activity and not a leisure trip so one needs to prepare themselves accordingly
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery
A planned activity or programs may be cancelled or revised depending on the weather or any other unavoidable circumstances

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charge of 15% would be deducted from the booking if cancelled 2 days before the event
No refund would be granted if cancelled within 2 days of the event.
No refund (Partial or otherwise) will be made if you voluntarily leave or drop out of a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized

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