Posted: 27 May 2016 12:30 PM PDT

Nomad Hikers trek to harishchandragad (Fireflies special) on 28th & 29th May 2016(leaving Friday night)
Camping at Konkankada in tent, start gazing, 2 meals + 1brkfast,
28th & 29th MAY 2016 for Fireflies & IF possible Indravajra – a circular rainbow phenomena …
Brief Introduction about Harishchandragad:
Height: 1412 meters (4510 feet)
Grade:Easy
Time: ~ 2 hrs from Pachnai, Base Village
Location:Nagar region
Cost: 1300 (offers available)
PUNE people please contact yash for more details.
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Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the Medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate on Taramati/Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.
Konkan Kada: The most interesting point 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.
Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.
Indrawraj / Circular Rainbow phenomenon:
During the beginning of monsoon sometimes a circular rainbow (the Brocken spectre phenomenon) can be seen from Konkan Kada. It can be seen only when there is a bit of mist in the valley, and the sun is right behind the person facing the valley.
The other 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 and are thrown vertically into the sky reaching more than 50 feet (15 m), creating the impression of a wall that is rising straight from the edge of the cliff without entering the landmass area.
Journey Details:
Saturday 28th May 2016
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Meeting point : kALYAN Railway Stn at 11:30 Hrs (FRIDAY NIGHT)
LOCAL TIME
FRIDAY NIGHT
CST : 10:29 PM
Byculla : 10:36 PM.
Dadar : 10:42 PM
Kurla : 10:49 PM
Ghatkopar : 10:53 PM
Mulund : 11:05 PM
Thane : 11:09 PM
Dombivali :- 11:22 PM
Kalyan :- 11:32 PM.
02:30 Hrs : KHUBI PHATA (START WALK)
04:30 Hrs : KIRESHWAR VILLAGE STAY N SLEEP
07:00 Hrs: BREAKFAST
08:00 Hrs: hike towards H’gad
10:30 Hrs : Tolarkhind
01:30 Hrs : Top H’gad
Launch & Exploration
04:00 Hrs : Towards konkankada
05:00 Hrs : @kokankada Sunset View with Tea
21:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)
Photography – Star – Gazing , Fireflies as well, tent setup, bonfire, wood gathering
Sunday 29th May 2016
06:00 Hrs : Good Morning
Hope for a Indra-Wajra – Depends on weather conditions
Post Breakfast – Tea
07:30 @ top of for (TARAMATI PEAK)
11:00 Hrs: @ BASE VILLAGE (WALK TILL PACHNAI BASE VILLAGE)
12:00 Hrs: PACHNAI
15:00 Hrs: kasara
From Kasara by local train to Mumbai
We will reach to Mumbai 17:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)
cost for Trek is about Rs.1300 per head
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tht includes transportation from Kalyan to Khubiphata & pachnai to kasara, 2 veg meals & 2 refreshments breakfast & TENTED ACCOMODATION
Things To Carry: –
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)
Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),
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A haversack to put all these things
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