Region : Nashik - Trimbak Range
Height : 3600 feet (Approx)
Grade : Medium (Thrilling)
Brief Information of Fort Harihar :.
Harihar Fort is built on a triangular prism of rock. Its three faces and two edges are absolutely vertical (90 degrees). The third edge towards the west is inclined at an angle of 75 degrees. A one metre wide rocky staircase with niches in it is carved out for ascending & descending the fort.
There is a temple with Shivling & a large cave with no idol in it. The view from top is very exciting. One can see Vaghera in the north, Tringalwadi, Kanvai and Upper Vaitarna lake in the south, Brahma, Kapda and Brahmagiri in the east, and Fani, Basgad and Utwad in the west. The actual top of the fort can be accessed with a bit of easy rock-climbing without equipment.
There are 117 steps in all. After you climb the first rocky staircase (main entrance) we walk through below a overhang with a sheer drop on the other side facing Brahma hill.. Simply superb. Again one has to climb a set of steep stairs (with niches), then pass thru a staircase inside the rock (like Peth-kothligad fort) and then reach the top of the fort. The view from the top is excellent.
Outing Schedule
On Saturday night i.e. 28th June 2014 Catch 22.50 Kasara fast local from Mumbai CST (4th Boggy from Kalyan end )
Dadar : 23.04
Kurla : 23.12
Ghatkopar : 23.17
Thane : 23.31
Dombivali : 23.54
Kalyan : 00.03
Kasara : 01.18
01.30 : Start for Nirgudpada (base village) by private Jeep. 2 hrs drive.
03.30 : Reach Base village (Rest for 3 hrs)
06.30 : Round of Introduction, instruction.... start ascending
09.30 : Reach atop, exploration, lunch, photo session for 3 hrs.
13.00 : Start descending
15.30 : base village
17.30 : Kasara Railway Station
20.30 : Reach Dadar (Time is subjective)
The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 500/- per head.
The above cost includes
§ Travel from Kasara to Kasara by Private jeep.
§ Morning & Evening Breakfast & Tea.
Payment details:
One needs to transfer / NEFT Rs 500/- as advance at the time of booking.
Account Details
Name: Kumar Suresh Gaudse
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account No: 33855096614
Account Type: Savings Bank Account
Branch: Dombivali (West)
IFSC code: SBIN0005165
Branch: Dombivali (West)
IFSC code: SBIN0005165
(Once payment is done, please send an email to kumar.gaudse@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number)
Things to carry:
Return ticket up to Kasara
Packed Lunch
Photo ID proof.
Water – 2 liters
Torch (with spare set of batteries)
Extra pair of clothes Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Water – 2 liters
Torch (with spare set of batteries)
Extra pair of clothes Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those require usually.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Pack your bags to save them from getting wet.
Note:
1) Please register well in advance. (for arranging jeeps at Kasara)
2) Please avoid wearing gold ornaments and carrying valuables.
For Registration & queries contact:
Kumar Gaudse 9870577761 / 9930252241
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