Harishchandragad Night Trek with Camping

Night trekking to Harishchandragad via Paachnai in Ahmednagar District is a popular route for reaching the fort. This trail is considered the shortest and easiest, making it suitable for trekkers of all ages, including beginners.

To reach the top of Harishchandragad, there are multiple trails from different starting points. The fort is known for its prominent caves, including the Kedareshwar cave, which is famous for its Shiva lingam. Another notable feature is the Harishchandreshwar temple, built on a basalt rock. The highest peak on the fort is Taramati, standing at an elevation of 1429 meters.

During the pre-monsoon season, particularly towards the end of May, there is a high probability of witnessing a cloud cover in front of Kokankada. Kokankada is a concave-shaped cliff that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. Seeing the cloud cover at Kokankada during this time is considered one of the rarest and most scenic experiences for trekkers.

Highlights:

Attractions of HCG like Kedareshwar cave, pushkarini talav, Ganesh Mandir.
The mighty Konkan kada.
Sunrise from Taramati Peak.
Delicious local cuisine.
Trek facts:

Grade: Easy
Endurance: Low
Total trek Distance: 9KM. Approx
Highest Elevation:1118M
Base Village: Paachnai
Itinerary:

Day 1

Reporting time at Kasara – 03:00PM (Board the 12:30PM CSMT – Kasara Fast local train in Central line).
Snacks Break on the highway
Road journey from Kasara to Paachnai village by hired vehicle – 2 ½ hours.
Ascent trek to Harishchandragad – 2 ½ hours approx.
Dinner Break at Ascent trek to Harishchandragad – 1 hour.
Rest for the day at villager’s hut.
Day 2:

Wake-up call – 04:30 AM.
Ascent trek to Taramati Peak-1 hour approx.
Visit Harishchandragad Kokankada – 1 hour.
Fresh up and breakfast – 1 hour.
Explore the Harishchandragad attractions – 90 minutes approx.
Descend trek to Base village – 2 hours.
Return journey by hired vehicle from Paachnai village.
Lunch Break at Bari Village.
Resume the road journey to Kasara Railway Station.
Price:₹1600

Included

✔ Travel from Kasara by a private hired jeep.

✔ Veg Dinner on Day 1, Breakfast & Veg Lunch on Day 2.

✔ Camping tent on sharing basis

✔ Forest entry fee/ permits.

✔ Our Expertise

Excluded

✘ Snacks break during travel or any personal expenses

How to Register:

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

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

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 2 liters of water.
Cap/ Hat & Buff/ Bandana.
Sleeping bag/ blanket.
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.
Sunglasses.
Hiking pole.
Personal medicines.
Identity Proof.

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