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When you book with an account, you will be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation and you can also rate the tour after you finished the tour.
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.
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 on 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
Pickup Points
Borivali, Andheri, Sion, Ghatkopar, Thane
Reporting Time
10:00 pm
Base Village
Paachnai
Itinerary
Day 0
22:00 hrs – Pick up from Borivali
22:30 hrs – Pick up from Andheri
23:00 hrs – Pick up from Sion
23:15 hrs – Pick up from Ghatkopar
23:45 hrs – Pick up from Thane
Day 1
05:00 hrs – Reach base village, and start preparing for the trek ahead
06:00 hrs – Start the trek towards Harishchandragad.
09:00 hrs – Reach Kedareshwar caves and continue your journey towards Konkankada
11:30 hrs – After exploring the area we will start our trek back to the base village.
13:30 hrs – Reach base village and have lunch an start preparing for the journey home.
14:30 hrs – Leave for Mumbai in our private vehicle
20:00 hrs – Reach Mumbai and bid good byes to your trek buddies with a promise to meet again.
Price Includes
Travel from Mumbai in Private Bus
Breakfast & Lunch
Expertise and Guide charges
Wash Rooms & Changing rooms facilities
Local Guidance
First Aid Certified Trek Leads
Price Excludes
Anything other than the above-mentioned things
Any Private Expenses
Things to Carry
Identity Proof (Mandatory)
Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
Ready to eat food like plum cakes, dry fruits etc.
Motion sickness medicine as we would be travelling through ghats
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
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FAQs
What are the pickup locations?
21:00 hrs – Pick up from Borivali
21:30 hrs – Pick up from Andheri
22:00 hrs – Pick up from Sion
22:15 hrs – Pickup from Ghatkopar
22:45 hrs – Pick up from Thane
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 low difficulty with around 2-3 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 locally cooked meals
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
It is trekking activity and not a leisure trip so one needs to prepare themselves accordingly
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
COVID Safety Guidelines
Each member of the group (participants/trek leads) will need to wear protective masks while interacting with others.
It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not travelled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested Covid positive in last 14 days.
The accommodation will be thoroughly sanitised
Follow safe health practices in case you want to cough, sneeze in public space or during activity.
Trek Lead would be carrying sanitizer, spare masks, few pairs of disposable gloves (in sufficient quantity) as a Covid Protection Kit.
It is mandatory that a participant informs the organisers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organisers to inform and alert all other persons in the group and concerned health authorities of Government, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organisers/group leaders about his Covid test results. Organisers should actively pursue this matter with participants as this is a mutual responsibility.
