For Trekkers, A Trek to Harishchandragad will always play on mind every time while trekking other forts. Its unarguably once in a life time experience that certainly comprises with physically draining climb but gives a satiating feel for every inch of climb after reaching the hill top.
Harishchandragad is located in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra in Malshej ghats and has a powerful history behind. It was built in 6th century by Kalachuri dynasty. It was controlled by Moghuls as well and the mighty Marathas conquered it in 1747.
There are 4-5 routes to reach Harishchandragad fort; way from Khireshwar, way from Belpada, way from Kothale and also Nalichi vaat.
Harishchandragad has some of the best ancient places that includes 4-5 rock patches, steep mountains which lies at 80 degrees. Huge Ganesh Idol in the caves, Sapthatirtha Pushkarni, Kedareshwar Cave, Konkan kada (cliff), Taramati peak, caves of Harishchandragad and Harishchandreshwar Temple.
Trekking to Harishchandragad is like connecting directly to the Hindu mythology as it has been mentioned about in various puranas such as Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana. We would be scrambling to Harishchandragad on 4 Dec 2022 and you are invited.
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Trek Type: One Day Difficulty Level: Easy Endurance Level: Medium
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Route: Pune – Nashik Phata– Rajur - Paachnai Distance From Pune: 185 kms Regions: Bhandardara - Kalsubai
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| 3 Dec 2022 | 2300 Reporting & Departure thereafter
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| 4 Dec 2022
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| 04:30 | Arrival at Pachnai, rest in the bus.
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| 06:00 | Tea, Breakfast & Briefing
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| 06:30 | Trek Starts
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| 09:30 | Summit
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| 10:00 | Visit to Kokankada, Caves, Temples, Taramati Shikhar
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| 13:00 | Lunch
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| 14:30 | Start the descend.
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| 16:30 | Reach Base & Depart from Pune, Evening Tea & Snacks en route |
| 21:00 | Expected Time of Arrival
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Step 2: Payment You have following options to pay us: (a) Account Transfer, (b) Online Transfer (c) UPI, (d) GooglePay or Phonepe (e) Cheque.
Step 3: Fill the Enorllment Form Once transaction is complete, please fill the Enrollment form
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1) Waterbottle (2 of one litre each) (Non Disposable only) 2) Good Rucksack 3) Personal Medicines if any 4) Everything packed in a good rucksack 5) ID Proof 6) Mask 6) non disposable Plate, spoon & bowl
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1) Dry foods like: Chikki, Chocolates and cakes etc. 2) Extra Pair of clothes & sleepers/ floaters 3) Rain protection / wind cheater/ cap / scarf as per the weather. 4) Hand Towel 5) Sunscreen lotion / face wash 6) Camera or Binoculars
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Rs. 1399 per person
Online Transfer:Bank Name : HDFC Bank
Branch : Hingne Khurd
IFSC / RTGS : HDFC0000825
A/C Name : Zenith Odysseys
A/C Type : Current Account
A/c Number : 50200005722253
UPI Address: ZenithOdysseys@HDFCBank
Phonepe or GooglePay +91 97643 84221
Cheque: can be drawn in favor of Zenith Odysseys
** Participation to activity is subject to realization of cheque.
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1) Travel by a private non AC bus.
2) Breakfast & Snacks after trek 3) Adventure Experts & Leaders 4) First aid kit. 5) Safety & Tested Equipments 6) Government Service Tax 7) Personal Entry, Toll & Parking etc
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1) Personal orders of Tea, coffee, Cold Drinks, Mineral Water, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, etc. 2) Personal expenditure of any kind. 3) Insurance Coverage. 4) Medical expenses other than “First aid”. 5) Any other charges not specifically mentioned in "Fee Includes"
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