Harishchandragad Nalichivaat Makadnaal Range Trek

Nalichivaat is one of the challenging treks to reach Harishchandragad, the trail is through narrow depression with many rock patches, boulders till the plateau. Known for the longest elevation trail to reach Harishchanragad. We will be fixing a rope at the steep climbs as an additional support. The trail adjoins Kokankada, from here our campsite will be 20 min away near Harihareshwar temple.

On the second day we will be descending towards Junnar Darwaja to Makadnaal where we rappel at the famous Makadnaal vertical rock patch, descend towards Walhivale Maharashtra village where the trail converges the Nalichi Vaat at the end of the trek.

Harishchandragad has a history way back from the 6th Century. There are few trails to reach the top from different places. It has prominent caves, Concave shaped mighty konkan kada, Kedareshwar cave, Harishchandreshwar temple and the highest elevation is taramati at a height of 1429 metres. It won’t be a surprise to hear from regular Sahyadri trekkers that they have been to Harishchandragad a couple of times through different trails.

Trek facts:

Grade: Hard
Endurance: High
Highest Elevation: 1250M
Total trek Distance: 25KM approx
Base Village: Walhivale
Note: This trek is suitable for only those who have trekked moderate or High Endurance treks with RamblersIndia or other outdoor organisations else those who are physically fit.

Highlights:

• Nalichivaat Ascent

• Sunset from the Konkan kakada

• Camping in tents at Harishchandragad

• Rappelling at Makadnaal

• Junnar Darwaja

Itinerary:

Day 1:

• Reporting time at Badlapur – 12:00 AM (Board into CSMT – Badlapur Fast local train in Central line scheduled at 10:29 PM from CSMT on Friday)

•Travel by hired vehicle from Badlapur railway station to Walhivale village – 3 hours approx.

• Rest till morning hours at the villagers house.

• Wake up call – 05:00 AM

• Fresh up and breakfast – 1 hour.

• Ascend trek to Harishchandragad via Naalichivaat from the base village – 7 hours approx.

• Reach Harishchandragad campsite.

• Lunch break – 1 hour

• Explore Harishchandragad ( 90 minutes approx).

• Visit Konkan kada to enjoy the sunset laid in the backdrop of beautiful landscapes. ( the main attraction of Harishchandragad) – 5:30 pm.

• Dinner break – 1 hour.

• Bed time in tents.

Day 2:

• Wake up call – 5:00AM.

• Freshup & Breakfast at Harishchandragad – 1 hour

• Descent trek to Walhivale village via Makadnaal – 8 hours approx.

• Lunch break – 1 hour.

• Return journey to Badlapur railway station by hired vehicle – 4 hours approx.

Price: ₹2500

Inclusive of transport from Badlapur – base village – Badlapur by a hired jeep, Breakfast , Veg Lunch, Veg Dinner, evening tea, sharing tented accommodation on DAY1 & breakfast, Veg lunch on DAY2, Certified Climbing gear during climbing/ Rappelling & our technical expertise

Excluded: snacks break during travel or any personal expenses.

How to Register:

Step -1: Book your seat through online payment on our website at https://www.ramblersindia.com/event-info/hcgnmt or UPI/ NEFT to RamblersIndia Current Account.

Step-2: Fill up the Mandatory participation disclaimer form which will be sent after payment confirmation and select the preferable pickup location.

Step -3: We will create a WhatsApp group of the registered participants in the evening on the day of the event departure for coordination.

Checklist

What to Wear:

• Trekking/ Hiking shoes with a sturdy grip.

• Comfortable quick-dry full sleeve clothes (avoid jeans or cotton wear).

Things to Carry:

Carry a single rucksack with the following things:

• Minimum 3 litres of water.

• Sleeping bag/ blanket for bedding.

• Cap/ Hat & Buff/ Bandana.

• Winter clothing (windcheater/ fleece jacket/ sweater & beanie cap).

• Cutlery (Glass, Tiffin box, and Spoon for packed lunch).

• Food items like fruits, dry fruits, energy bars, healthy snacks.

• Toiletry kit, sunscreen lotion, mosquito repellent.

• Extra set of quick-dry clothes, an extra pair of socks, flip flops.

• Head Torch/ Torch with spare batteries.

• Compact foldable backpack (Optional).

• Hiking pole.

• Litter bag for non-biodegradable (plastic) litter.

• Spare face masks, Hand Sanitizer.

• Personal medicines.

• Identity Proof.

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