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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 – his cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan. It provides 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.
Taramati Peak – It is the highest point inside the hill fort. From here, you can get a spectacular view of Naneghat Range, Jivdhan, Malshej Ghat, and Kalsubai.
09:37 hrs – Board the Kasara Local starting from CSMT at 9.37 am from your respective stations
12:00 hrs – Meet the team at Kasara station ticket counter, we will leave for the base village in our private vehicle, we will stop for lunch at a Dhaba(Own Expense)
16:00 hrs – Reach base village, freshen up and start the trek for Konkankada campsite, soaking in the beautiful colors of Sunset
19:00 hrs – Reach Prepare to spend the night under a billion stars. Play a few games, share travel stories & make new friends
21:00 hrs – Have Dinner
22:30 hrs – Off to the tents for a sound sleep (For those who are very sleepy ). Day Ends
Day 2
05:00 hrs – Wake Up early and climb the Taramati Peak – the highest point of harishchandragad
06:00 hrs – Reach the top and bask in the amazing view and a mesmerizing sunset
07:00 hrs – Start descending towards konkankada
08:00 hrs – have breakfast at konkankada and prepare for the downhill hike towards base village
11:00 hrs – Reach Pachnai and leave for Kasara Station. We will have lunch on our way to Kasara(Own Expense)
16:00 hrs – Reach Kasara and leave for Mumbai. This brings us to the end of our trip, Or rather just the beginning of your adventures with Wandering Souls
Price Includes
Kasara to Kasara Transport
Evening Snacks & Dinner on Day 1
Breakfast on Day 2
Tented accommodation at Konkankada
Expertise and Guide charges
Wash Rooms & Changing rooms facilities
Local Guidance
First Aid Certified Trek Leads
Price Excludes
Anything other than the above-mentioned things
Any Personal Expenses
Things to Carry
Identity Proof (Mandatory)
Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
Torch with extra batteries (Mandatory)
Sleeping Bag/Bedding
Ready to eat food like plum cakes, dry fruits etc.
Cap, Camera
Good Trekking shoes
Jacket/ Wind cheater
Personal care stuff, ORS, medicines which you require usually
Haversack to put all the things in, please do not carry sling bags or jholas
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FAQs
What is the Train Schedule?
Train Schedule:
09:37 am – CST
09:45 am – Byculla
09:51 am – Dadar
09:58 am – Kurla
10:02 am- Ghatkopar
10:20 am – Thane
10:35 am – Dombivali
10:43 am – Kalyan
11:54 am – 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 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
What is the accommodation like?
We would be staying in tents on double/triple sharing basis
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 jackets & woolens as wit would be cold at night. 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 available at the village, it is trekking 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
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.
