HARISHCHANDRAGAD TREK 20 JULY 2024

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HARISHCHANDRAGAD TREK 20 JULY 2024

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Info:

Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, kothale village and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region.
The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who wrote the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.
Route From Walhiware – A very remote village 10km inside from main Malshej ghat road which is called Nalichi vaat. This route is both technical and enduring with no water spots in between which makes this route even challenging, and needs precise management of time and water.
The name nalichi vaat is given because, nal means tap in Marathi and this route is nothing but a river which brings down all the water on Harishchandragad in monsoon season and dries up in winter. So the same route we climb up to reach Harishchandragad, which takes anywhere from 6 hrs to 10 hrs depending on one’s speed.

Route

Pune > Bhosari > Junnar > Khireshwar

Pick up Saturday 20 July 2024

Eon Kharadi – 4: 00 PM
Viman Nagar – 4: 15 PM
Vishrantwadi – 4: 30 PM
Bhosari – 4: 40 PM

Reach base village Khireshwar
Breakfast, start our Trek

Start our Trek to Kokankada Harishchandragad Fort

Explore Harishchandragad

Lunch @ Kokankada

Start descending via Pachnai Route, Reach Pachnai by 4 PM

Lunch @ Pachnai Village

Start Return journey to Pune

Reach Pune by 10 PM
(Please note that all the timings mentioned above are based on the
previous experience from the treks. The timings may differ
RnT Trekkers not be responsible, if the timings differ from the
Schedule given above)

Things to Carry

1. Water Bottle: A savior in many ways
2. Munching Items: Trail Mix, Dry Fruits, Chocolates or Energy Bars
3. Daypack or Backpack – Travel Light & Organized
4. Trekking Shoes or Hiking Boots – Walk the talk on your Hike or Trek
5. Swiss Knife – A multi-purpose toolset
6. Torchlight or Flashlight – Find the way in dark
7. Hand Sanitizer – Kills the unwanted germs
8. Trek Pants or Trousers – Feel the comfort
9. Cap or Hat – Get in the shade
10. Sunscreen, Sunblock’s, and Lip balms – Prevent the sunburns
11. Plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag
12. Medical Kit – Personal Medicines if any
13. Extra Clothes – A Pair of Extra Clothes

Do’s & Don’ts during Treks

1) Do not throw Garbage & Plastic.
2) Use Call sign “Aayo” ‘Oyee” incase if you are not in visible distance to the group
3) Alert group against any falling object / rock – Recommended
call sign “Watch Out”
4) Avoid wandering alone or click Selfie’s near the edge of an exposed valley.
5) Do not eat or pluck any fruits from the forest without the permission of your trek leader. The same could be poisonous.
6) Do not provoke or harm any animals, birds or honey bees.
7) Do not jump into a water body without the permission of your trek leader.
8) Do not Litter Around or near a water source.
9) Smoking & Alcohol consumption is strictly not allowed in any event of RnT Trekkers.

Other Details:
Charges – INR. 1500/- per person

Charges Includes –
Transportation – Private Bus
from Pune to Pune
Saturday Breakfast
Saturday Lunch
Evening Tea
Guide Charges

Booking:
Prior Confirmation with payment is required by 10 July, till 7.30 pm, since we are arranging private vehicle for this event.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancel before 10 July full refund after 10 no refund

Awesomess
Rnt Trekkers

Pradeep – 08882164333
Ram – 09822746117
Bank Details
RNT TREKKERS
ICICI Bank Dhanori Pune Branch
A/C No. 397705500059
IFSC – ICIC0003977
UPI ID – rnttrekkers@icici

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