Hello Mates,
We are glad to arrange a one day trek to Harihar Fort 11th of April 2010. (Starting on 10th night)
We are glad to arrange a one day trek to Harihar Fort 11th of April 2010. (Starting on 10th night)
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Trimbakeshwar
District : Nashik
Grade : Medium
FortHeight : 3500 feet
FortHeight : 3500 feet
Harihar Fort is, located in Igatpuri region of WesternGhats.Situated at an altitude of about 3, 676 ft above sea level,this unique fort isbuilt on a triangular prism of rock.
The three faces and two edges of the fort are completely vertical. Rocky steps with one meter wide at an angle of about 75 degrees are also found here.
A small temple and a cave with water, situated
on the top, are worth visiting.
Thrilling spot : Rock cut steps at an angle of almost 80 degrees vertical.
While climbing the fort, we come across a rock-sheet, which has got steps carved in it. Also many grooves have been carved here for additional support. After climbing these steps, we get upto the entrance door.
There is a cavern ahead of this door.
Again we come across few steps after a short distance walk from this cavern.
On climbing these steps we reach to the main entrance door of this fort. The fort has got a tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle.
One secret – door is located at the edge of this fort, but the way to this door has now got blocked. There is a small temple of Lord Hanumana and Lord Shiva on the plateau. A small pond is there in front of this temple. Water from this pond can be used for drinking. Making headway from here we come across a palace having two rooms in it. 10 to 12 persons can be accommodated in this palace. There are five cisterns along one side of the palace, one of which has water suitable for drinking.
There is a cavern ahead of this door. Again we come across few steps after a short distance walk from this cavern.
On climbing these steps we reach to the main entrance door of this fort. The fort has got a tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle.
One secret – door is located at the edge of this fort, but the way to this door has now got blocked. There is a small temple of Lord Hanumana and Lord Shiva on the plateau. A small pond is there in front of this temple. Water from this pond can be used for drinking. Making headway from here we come across a palace having two rooms in it. 10 to 12 persons can be accommodated in this palace. There are five cisterns along one side of the palace, one of which has water suitable for drinking.
The approx Itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
Latch the last kasara local from Mumbai.
Get down at Kasara by 3 am and proceed towards the base village of Harihar Fort by private vehicle.
Start the trek early Moring and reach by 10pm atop.
Explore the fort.
Lunch.
Start descending by 1pm.
Reach base villege by 3pm
Reach Igatpuri.
Evening refreshment at Igatpuri.
Reach Kasara by 7 pm.
Reach Mumbai by 9.0-10pm tentatively.
Things to be carried
Identity Proof. (must)
Lunch for Sunday. (must)
A Bottle of Water A Must.
Few Old Newspapers.
Camera
Cap.
Goggles,
Torch,
Sun block,
Some ready to eat food items.
Medicine those if you require usually.
Good trekking shoes, (must)
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. ( No sling bags/ jholas please) (must)
Avoid wearing gold ornaments.
The charges of the trek will be Rs 350/- per head, which includes
travelling from Kasara till Kasara,
travelling from Kasara till Kasara,
Breakfast,
Evening Refreshments.
For further enquiries and Registrations, please contact
Evening Refreshments.
For further enquiries and Registrations, please contact
Priti : 9869524260
Vikram : 9987560722
Train Time Table
Train Number :- N1 S 12 coach to Kasara
Mumbai(CST) : 00:15
Byculla : 00:24
Dadar : 00:33
Kurla : 00:44
Ghatkopar : 00:50
Thane : 01:10
Dombivili : 01:32
Kalyan : 01:40
Kasara(N) : 02:56
Mumbai(CST) : 00:15
Byculla : 00:24
Dadar : 00:33
Kurla : 00:44
Ghatkopar : 00:50
Thane : 01:10
Dombivili : 01:32
Kalyan : 01:40
Kasara(N) : 02:56
Get into second compartment from CST side from the station of your convenience.
Everyone will be boarding the same compartment from their respective stations so that we will meet in the train only.
Team, Trek Mates India.
