Trek to Harishchandra Fort

Trek to Harishchandra Fort

This is one of the best treks I have done. The Harishchandra fort is located in borders of 3 districts Ahmednagar, Pune and Thane.

We enjoyed the trek on 30 -31^st   Dec 2012 from Pune. We start the trek at 2 pm from base village Khireshwar. We reach on fort (Mahadev temple) at 7 pm.

Duration: Minimum 2 days.

Trek level: Medium

Way to Reach: there are 2/3 ways to reach at fort.

1)      From Khireshwar Village

2)      From Rajur  village

Accommodation: Ganesh Caves near mahadev temple are good to stay.

Water availability: On fort, water is available in the tanks near the caves and mahadev mandir but while trekking you need to carry water (2 ltr. each).

Food: tea and food is available on fort. (pithal-bhakari,maggi ,phoha etc.)

Time to reach : min 4 hours.

Places to visit on Fort :  

Ø  Mahadev Temple:

Ø  Kokan Kada:

Ø  Taramati summit.

Mandatory things to carry:

Ø  Shows with good grip

Ø  Torch (With extra batters )

All the Best...