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Harishchandragad Night Trek Via Pachnai Route
June 22 @ 9:00 pm – June 23 @ 8:00 pm
Harishchandra Gad Night Trek: 22nd-23rd June 2024.
Summary:
Type: Hill Peak (Western Ghats)
Height from Sea Level: 1422 m
Grade: Easy to Medium
Endurance: Moderate
Range- Malshej Ghat
About Harishchandragad:
Harishchandragad boasts a profound antiquity, with remnants of Microlithic civilization unearthed within its bounds. Revered in ancient scriptures like the Matsyapurana, Agnipurana, and Skandapurana, its genesis dates back to the 6th century during the Kalachuri dynasty’s reign, marked by the construction of its citadel. The intricate caves, likely hewn around the 11th century, enshrine statues of Lord Vishnu. Despite bearing names like Taramati and Rohidas, the cliffs hold no connection to Ayodhya.
In the 14th century, the eminent sage Changdev, renowned for composing the epic Tatvasaar, found solace in meditation here, alongside the creation of the caves. The fort and its environs exhibit a tapestry of diverse cultures through various constructions. Noteworthy are the carvings adorning Nageshwar temple in Khireshwar village, the Harishchandreshwar temple, and the Kedareshwar cave, indicating the fort’s medieval heritage. Associated with Mahadev, a totem of the Mahadev Koli tribe, who held sway over the fort preceding the Mughals, Harishchandragad later fell under Mughal dominion until its capture by the Marathas in 1747.
Itinerary:
Saturday 22th June:
9.00 pm: Start from Pune
2.00 am: Reach Base Village Pachnai
Sunday 23rd June:
Freshen Up and get ready for Trek
2.30 am: Start trek to Harishchandra Gad
5.30 am: Reach Kokankada Top
6.15 am: Reach Taramati Peak to Enjoy Beautiful Sunrise
8.00 am: Breakfast & tea on fort
Explore Kokankada and surrounding and Photography
11:00 am: Start Descent
01:00 pm: Reach Base, Lunch
02:30 pm: Starts return journey and
08.00 pm: Reach Pune
Fees: Rs.1499/- Only
Includes:
1. Pune to Pune Travel by Non AC Private Vehicle,
2. 1 Veg Breakfast & Tea,
3. 1 Veg / Non Veg Lunch,
4. Evening Tea & Snacks ,
5. Guide, Expertise , First Aid Kit
6. Forest Charges, Toll, Parking
Exclusion: Anything not included in cost.
For Details and Registrations Contact:
Nilesh- 7057600905
Bunny – 9975999977
Drop Message or WhatsApp if in case calls are not received.
Sahyadri Adventure Club
For the Trekkers! By the Trekkers!!
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