Introduction
Harishchandragad is a gorgeous holiday spot within the Malshej region of the western ghats. It is a well-known fort that has stunning, mesmerising stunning views of the western ghats as well as dreamy clouds over. The fort is situated in Ahmednagar district, it’s an extremely popular destination for those who love adventure as it is an amazing place to hike and discover nature and the old-fashioned heritage. Explore this thrilling adventure this weekend and be amazed by the beauty of ancient forts and hills. In addition to forts and hills Harishchandragad is also an ideal location in which you can go to Saptarishi temple as well as Kedareshwar caves .
- How can I get in touch?
- Different methods of trekking and climbing to the hill.
- From Khireshwar
- Via panchai
- Via Nalichi vaat
- The best time to trek
- Summary
How can I get in touch?
Therefore, Harishchandragad is within easy reach of Thane, Ahmednagar and Pune. From Pune district, you can get Harishchandragad via a coach that goes to Khireshwar village. From Ahmednagar one must travel from Mumbai and Nasik up to Ghoti village and then Sangamner and finally to Rajur village. Then, from Rajur village, by using a private vehicle, and passing through villages, you can reach the top part of the fort. To reach the fort from Thane is via the bus to Kalyan and then on to Nagar and finally on to Khireshwar village.
Diverse routes for Trekking to reach the fort.
The climb to the top of Harishchandragad is possible through several ways based on the simple to moderate methods to accomplish it.
From Khireshwar
The route is fairly easy and can be accomplished in two ways, one from Rajmarg and the other via Tolar Khind. The route from Rajmarg is dangerous and not recommended for hiking. In addition, it is divided into three sections.
Khileshwar village to the forest Khynd
Distance to the trail: 1.3 km
Duration: 30 minutes
From Khileshwar village, you’ll first need to traverse pimpalgaon dam which takes approximately half an hour from the Khubi Phata. Then you’ll arrive at the point where you started. Once you’ve reached the point of departure, which may be evident by the boards you look to your left. The trail will take you to paddy fields. The trails will take you to the mighty mountains, which will add to the excitement.
Forest section from Kolar Khind
Distance to the trail: 1.8km
Duration of the trek: 1 hour 30 mins
When you are in the beginning section, you will be able to look around for streams that flow which will allow you to refresh. The soil during monsoons could be slippery therefore make sure you make sure you are taking the proper steps. After a short distance, you will find a tea stall, in which you can stop for a break and have a drink or sit down for a few minutes. Following this stop, you need to embark on your journey of hiking up to Harishchandragad through Kolar Kund .
Tolar Khind to top of Harishchandragad
Distance of the trek: 5km
Duration: 3 hours
From here, your adventure begins when you’ll have to climb a huge rock face that ranges from 60-70 degrees. You’ll need chains and poles to hold you up and be sure to arrive at the spot before noon since in the afternoon, particularly during summer these chains and poles can get hot to climb and hold. After an hour of ascending this rock, you will get to a plateau, where it is possible to see paths and paths you walked. Pimpalgaon dam as well as Khireshwar village can be seen from the top. When you go further, there are two paths to choose from towards the right, which will traverse seven hills until you reach the temple. The straight trail leads to dense forest.
Via Pachnai
Distance of the trek: 3km
Duration of the trek: 2 hours
This is a straightforward walk with a straightforward route marked that it is feasible to complete without the aid of an instructor or other group. Beginning at Pachani village, you’ll see the board that directs you to Harishchandragad that will take you to steps and railings, making it simpler to traverse. After a short but simple hike you’ll be on the top of a plateau, after you’ve crossed a large wall. Then, you’ll reach Harishchandragad Fort. Harishchandragad fort.
lichi vaat
Nalichi vaat is an extremely difficult trail for novices because you must climb up to 80 degrees on the cliffs. The trek is achievable in two days and includes walking over large chunks of man-sized rocks as well as patches of.
Belpada village to Konkan Kada
Trek Distance: 6 km
Duration: 9 hours
It’s about 9 hours and Belpada Village is considered to be the starting point on this route. It is recommended to begin trekking early in the morning. During the first hour, you’ll encounter streams close to villages, where you can get a breaks. Because sitting in the lush nature will give you a lot of peace while walking through the tracks to dense forests. At a distance of about a mile, you will be able to reach the main bed. Then, walk towards the upstream of the mainline through large rocks. You need to be aware since it’s a huge rock, and can be slippery.
If you follow this path for about 30 minutes or longer you’ll arrive at the main water source that is made up of patterns of rock laid out with tiny waterfalls flowing over them. The trail then goes upwards and you must walk carefully across stones. As you progress, you’ll never come across any kind of boards, hoardings, or signs that sing, or even a landmark that can guide you further. You’ll be by yourself for the next two and one-half hours.
Direction
Find Nali which appears just to the right of the mountain. It can be described as a gorge. for you to reach Nali you’ll need to travel the narrow channel that will be like an upward climb. After an hour of climb, you’ll be able to see a huge rock field ahead of you that may be difficult to conquer for novices due to its height of 25 feet in height. This is also the most difficult part because it takes nearly two hours to complete this trail. Once you cross the nali, you’ll be able to see a vast plain , from which it is easy to locate Konkan Kada. After 15 minutes, you’ll be on the mountain’s main peak Konkan Kand. This was your day one destination that you had been looking for, to set up your camp and unwind.
To begin with, Khireshwar
Distance to the trail: 8km
Time: 4 hours
Beginning your day early with the captivating sunrise view will give you an opportunity to get a new start and boost your energy levels for the next part of this hike. The trek will begin toward Taramati peak , while stopping at numerous caves and temples along your route. As you progress, there is a downhill route that will take you that will take you from Tolar Khind to Khilwahsaw village. From there, you can take the mentioned route that takes approximately 4 hours to get to Khileshwar.
Best time to go
The season runs from August through February when the weather is very hot in summer and it can be difficult to trek. In monsoons, the rocks become extremely slippery and unsafe due to the intense rains on the western ghats. Winter is a good time to trek at Harishchandragad.
Summary
Then Harishchandragad is a gorgeous place to hike, both for novices and experienced trekkers. Also, it will fill your heart with the stunning green lush views of the western Ghats. Ancient temples and caves to explore which will give you an with an all-encompassing experiences of visiting the western Ghats.
