TMI Makadnaal Trek

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TMI Harishchandragad Via Makadnal Trek

8th January 2023 (7th January 11.05pm meeting at Titwala Railway Station )

Ascend via Makadnal
Descend via Junnar Darwaza (Khireshwar)

The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century.These caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate here in the 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to mahadeva as a totem of tribes koli mahadev. they was control the fort before the Moguls. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747.

*Makdnal Route*
Makdnal will test your morale, stamina and endurance to the core. With rocky patches and technical climbing, you’ll reach the top. Our leads of trek buddies and technically sound experts will make your climb a memorable and safe one.
This trek is *not for beginners.* Those who have trekked before and have taken the challenge of the mountain, only those can attend this event. It takes approx. 10-12 hours Appx just to reach Kokankada top from the base. We climb by MakadNaal route and descend via Khireshwar route.

Cahrges 2400/-
Trek Grade: Hard
Endurance: Very High
*For experienced Trekkers*

Things to carry
-Mask / Sanitizer
-Electoral / Glucose D
-Identity proof (must)
-Lunch for the day
-Head light / Torch with extra batteries
-Extra pair of clothes
-Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes /Fruits Biscuits etc.
-A bottle of water (Minimum 3 Ltrs) Compulsory
-Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
-A good trekking shoes, extra pair of flotters.
-A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
-Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

Note:-
-Smoking and drinking is strictly prohibited during trek
-Pack your bags to save them from getting wet.
-Don’t take selfie during the trek

Trek Tip: –
1. The One and only, the biggest and the greatest companion on the trek is your own shoes! Please wear nice pair of trekkingshoes not the sports running shoes, avoid old shoes as the they can be give up at point of time…Imagine yourself on the trek with shoes failure…carry extra shoelace. Also carry floaters but use it before and after the trek.

2. Please avoid Jeans and Tight clothes. Use loose clothes for trek.

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