When you book with an account, you will be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation and you can also rate the tour after you finished the tour.
When you book with an account, you will be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation and you can also rate the tour after you finished the tour.
Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of India. It is known for its scenic beauty and charm. The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have also been discovered here. Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty.
Altitude: 4650 ft. Approx.
Major Attractions:
Kedareshwar Cave – There is the huge cave of Kedareshwar in which there is a big Shiva Linga, which is completely surrounded by water. Its height from the base is five feet, and the water is waist-deep. here are sculptures carved out in the cave. In the monsoon it is not possible to reach this cave, as a huge stream flows across the way.
KokanKada – This cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan. It provides outstanding views of the surrounding region.
Caves on Harishchandragad – These caves are spread out all over the fort. Many of these are situated at the foot of Taramati peak and are the place of accommodation. A few are near the temple, whereas some are near the citadel and some far away in the forests.
Meeting Point
Kasara Railway Station
Reporting Time
11:10 pm
Base Village
Pacchnai
Itinerary
Day 0
Catch the Kasara Local starting from CSMT at 8:44PM from your respective stations
Day 1
Meet the team at Kasara Railway Station at 11:10pm and leave for the base village, its a 4 hour journey to the base village. We will halt at a dhaba, you can have something to eat here if you are hungry.
Reach Base village freshen up
We will start the trek after a brief introduction round.
Reach Harishchandragad by around 5.30-6
Explore konkan kada and bask in the beauty of the surrounding.
We will start our trek bac to the base village by around 8 am. Reach base and have and early lunch and get ready to leave for Kasara station
Catch a train for Mumbai once you reach the station. This brings us to the end of an amazing weekend or rather beginning of your adventures with Wandering Souls
Price Includes
Kasara to Kasara Private Transport
Breakfast & Lunch
Entry Fees
Expertise and Guide charges
Wash Rooms & Changing rooms facilities
First Aid Certified Trek Leads
Local Guidance
Price Excludes
Anything other than the above-mentioned things
Any Private Expenses
Things to Carry
Identity Proof (Mandatory)
Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
Ready to eat food like plum cakes, dry fruits etc.
Cap, Camera
Good Trekking shoes
Jacket/Windcheater
Personal care stuff, ORS, medicines which you require usually
Haversack to put all the things in, please do not carry sling bags or jholas
Photos
FAQs
What is the Train Schedule?
Train Time Table –
8:44 pm: CSMT
8:51 pm: Byculla
8:58 pm: Dadar
9:07 pm: Kurla
9:11 pm: Ghatkopar
9:22 pm: Mulund
9:26 pm: Thane
9:42 pm: Dombivali
9:52 pm: Kalyan
11:04 pm: Kasara
You can catch the train from your respective stations. *If you miss the train you miss the trek!
How will you contact me once I register?
We will be mailing you the details about the trek a day or two before the trek. We will also create a WhatsApp group a day before the trek.
What is the difficulty level of this trek?
This trek is of low difficulty with around 2-3 hours of hike each side.
Will I be able to do this trek? I have not trekked before.
We encourage you to come and experience the trek with us. Trekking is not about speed and our representatives will be there to encourage you to complete the trek
What is the age limit for this trek?
The age limit for the trek is 18 years with no upper limit. Participants below the age of 18yrs need to be accompanied by a guardian
Can I come alone?
Yes, many of our participants are solo travellers.
Is it safe for a female solo traveller?
It is completely safe for a female solo traveller as our representatives will be there with you all the time. Moreover, most of our event have 60% female participation.
Can I Bring my Car?
Yes, you can bring your car
Are washrooms available during the trek?
You will not get washrooms during the trek. Washrooms are available at the base village.
Can we smoke or drink alcohol?
Smoking or drinking alcohol is prohibited.
Would I get cellular connectivity?
You will get limited connectivity during the trek.
What type of food will I get?
We will be having locally cooked meals
Will I get water during the trek?
You won’t get water during the trek, you need to carry at least 2 litres of water with you
What if I have a medical emergency?
We will carry first aid kit with us. The coordinators will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, we will quickly get you to closest medical attention possible.
What kind of clothing we need to wear?
We recommend you wear full sleeve t-shirt and full pants. Also carry a Raincoat/ wind cheater for the rains. Umbrellas are a strict NO.
Do I need special shoes?
We recommend trekking shoes or good quality sports shoes with firm sole
Disclaimer
Basic Washroom facility (Indian Toilets) available at the campsite, it is a camping activity and not a leisure trip so one needs to prepare themselves accordingly.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery.
A planned activity or programs may be cancelled or revised depending on the weather or any other unavoidable circumstances
We require atleast 8 participants to conduct the event. In a unlikely case where we don’t get the requisite number of participants, you have an option for FULL Refund or shifting to any other event.
COVID Safety Guidelines
Each member of the group (participants/trek leads) will need to wear protective masks while interacting with others.
It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not travelled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested Covid positive in last 14 days.
The accommodation will be thoroughly sanitised
Follow safe health practices in case you want to cough, sneeze in public space or during activity.
Trek Lead would be carrying sanitizer, spare masks, few pairs of disposable gloves (in sufficient quantity) as a Covid Protection Kit.
It is mandatory that a participant informs the organisers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organisers to inform and alert all other persons in the group and concerned health authorities of Government, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organisers/group leaders about his Covid test results. Organisers should actively pursue this matter with participants as this is a mutual responsibility.
