Mask Adventure: One day trek to Harishchandragad

One day trek to Harishchandragad

GRADE: Medium

ENDURANCE: High

Date: 25th June 2017 (Sunday)

Event PIc PC: Dushyant

About Harishchandra gad:

The fort is quite ancient. Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. 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.

Places to Explore:

Saptatirtha Pushkarni

Kedareshwar Cave

Konkan Kada (Konkan cliff)

Taramati peak

Caves on Harishchandragad

Temple of Harishchandreshwar

Brief itinerary:

24th June, Saturday

Take 22:50hrs train from CST and meet at 01:18hrs at Kasara Railway station

25th June, Sunday

01:30 – Leave for Base village by Local vehicle

04:30 - Reach Pachnai village and rest for a while.

05:00 - Breakfast will be served.

06:30 - After an introduction round and briefing session, the trek begins. The trek passes through waterfalls, streams and lush green forests.

09:00 - Reach Harishchandragad and explore the fort.

10:30 - Reach Konkankada and explore the place.

12:00 - Begin the descent.

14:00 - Reach base village and have delicious home-made lunch.

15:00 – Leave for Kasara.

18:00: Reach Kasara and take train for Mumbai.

EVENT COST - 900 per person (Non Refundable)

Registration will be confirmed after payment.

* Bank details will be shared with confirm participants only.

Inclusions:

• Travel from Kasara to Pachnai village and back

• 1 Breakfast – 1 Lunch and evening tea

• Mask Adventures administrative charges

Exclusions:

• Anything which is not mentioned above.

• Any kind of expenses of personal nature.

Things to carry:

• Identity Card

• Spare set of clothes

• Towel

• Shoes and torch are mandatory

• Raincoat or Windcheater or Umbrella

• Personal Medicine

• Camera at (Optional).

• Avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

Things strictly Prohibited

- Plastic plates or use and throw plastic things

- Smoking and Drinking Alcohol

- Littering

Train time table:

CST : 22:50

Dadar: 23:05

Thane: 23:34

Dombivali: 23:57

Kalyan: 00:07

Kasara: 01:18

Take this train from your nearest railway station.

Do let us know for further assistance.

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