Hi all Rangers we are inviting you to explore harishchandra gad ascend by Khireshwar-Nagar & Decend by Pachnai-Rajuri routes with camping at Kokan Kada on 27th Ngt -28th – Feb - 1st Mar 2015.
Short Info:
Trek: Harishchandra Gad Via Khireshwar & Pachnai.
Date: 27th Ngt -28th – Feb 1st Mar 2015.
Region: Malshej
Grade: Medium.
Fort Height: 4500 ft.
Last Date of Reg: 25th Feb 2015.
Registered member Fees: 1600/- Per Person
Non-Registered member Fees: 1700/- Per Person.
Fees Included:
Includes Travelling from Kalyan to Khireshwar by via public transport like Jeep / ST
2 Breakfasts, 1 dinner (VEG) Sat, 1 lunch Sun.
Camping @ kokan kada
Travelling By Pachnai To Kasara by jeep & expertise charges etc…..
Fee Not Included: Insurance, medical Coverage or anything other than mention above.
History:
Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the medieval period.
The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. The Great sage Changdev (creator of the epic Tatvasaar) used to meditate on Taramati /Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandra gad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.
Konkan Kada (Konkan cliff): The most fascinating spot on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset. This cliff is not just vertical; it is an overhang, almost like a cobra's hood. One amazing phenomenon that can be observed at this place is the vertical cloud burst, in which the clouds nearing the cliff get sucked into the pit fall area below are thrown vertically into the sky reaching more than 50 feet (15 m).
Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water. It is quite difficult to reach the Shivlinga because the water is ice-cold. There are sculptures carved out here. Local legend holds that when the forth piller breaks, the world will come to an end.
Trek Schedule:
27th Feb 2015:
Get in the train from your respective stations & meet in kalyan(W) ST Bus depo near inquiry counter (just outside the railway station) sharp by 9.50pm.
10.00 pm: will catch the bus for khireshwar – Khubi phata.
12.30 am: Will get down at Khireshwar.
28th Feb 2015:
01.30 am: Will reach to Khireshwar School by 3.00 am and will rest till 6.30 am
07.50 am: with breakfast & Intro will start the trek towards rohidas (approx 3.30 hr. from base)
11.30 am: With Breathtaking view and scenes from rohidas will reach to the Ganesh cave.(approx 1 hr.)
01.00 pm: Lunch in caves & take rest.
03.30 pm: will move towards Kokan kada the amazing location like heaven.
05.00 pm: Sunset & Camping @ Kokan Kada.
08.00 pm: Will have Village food (Veg) made by local villager.
11.30 pm: Good night All.
1st Mar 2015:
05.30 am: Good Morning Rangers.
06.30 am: Sunrise
08.30 am: with Breakfast & visit kedareshwar Temple.
10.00 am: Will start descending towards Pachnai.
01.00 pm: Will have Lunch @ Pachnai.
02.00 pm: Move to Kasara by Jeep.
04.20 pm: Will catch CST Local.
06.30 pm: Back to dadar.
Check List:
Compulsory items:
A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 4 ltr water, Lunch for Saturday, Plate, Bowl, Spoon, Bedding like shawl & mat Or Sleeping bag. Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths.
Non-compulsory items but helpful:
Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution. (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of things.)
If you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.
It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.
For Reg. & more details, contact our "Rangers”,
Dipendra 99674 35673.
Ananda 98922 19155.
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Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail.