Fort ht:- 4000Ft
Range:- Malshej
District- Ahmednagar
Grade:- Tough
Information about the fort:-
Harishchandra gad itself is brand! This gigantic fort is very well known and trekkers call this fort as the "TREKKER'S PARADISE!"
Range of Harishchandragad is known as 'Mighty Sahyandris' due to the hugeness of the mountains.
This fort has played an important role in guarding the surrounding region in the Maratha empire.
The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic “Tatvasaar”), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Shaiva, Shakta or Naath.
Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747. The last warrior named Joshi became a martyr in the fight against the English in 1818.
TREK FEES:-INR 700/-
Fees includes:-
*Travel from Kalyan- Kalyan.
*Expertise fees.
*Saturday Dinner
*Sunday Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and refreshments
etc
meeting point:- Kalyan west, DEEPAK HOTEL, Near Station.
Saturday 7:00 am sharp.
Itinerary of the trek:
Saturday:-
Kalyan to Khireshwar via pvt vehicle
Short break and then trek will begin
Lunch at Top
visiting Konkan kada, Shiv mandir
Sunday:-
breakfast
Visit to Taramati peak.
descent from the fort
Lunch and back to kalyan via pvt vehicle.
Things to be carried:
• Some ready to eat food and Lunch for Saturday.
• A bottle of water (atleast 3 Ltrs)
• Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
• Good trekking/sports shoes (having good grip) and windcheaters
• Medicines that you require usually
• Electral/Tang powder/Glucone-D
• Cap, sunglasses,camera(optional
INSTRUCTIONS:-
*EVERY PARTICIPANT SHOULD HAVE A PAIR SPORT SHOES FOR TREK.
*SMOKING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
(Only 30 seats available)
Please confirm your seat before Wednesday,3rd July by paying your fees.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
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Ganesh Rahate:9821925488 (Dadar)
Aditya Iyer: 09773989015 (Dombivli)
Pranav Date : 9773283523 (Thane)
Vinit Kunte : 07738818353 (Kalyan)
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Payment Details:
Either deposit the full payment in advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration or you can personally pay your fees to any of the organizer.
Name: Namita Prashant Chitnis
Bank Add :Bank of Maharashtra SSI Branch Thane West
A/c No.:68006243090
NOTE:
Please keep the Bank Challan copy with yourself
Call before you transfer the money
OR
Pay directly to any of the organizer by cash