Hi Mates, We at Trek Mates are organizing a Trek to Harishchandragad from Khireshwar side on 4th and 5th September, (starting on 3rd night.)
Some Information about the fort:
Harishchandragad:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 4500 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium (5.5 hrs trek)
Region: Malshej
Base Village: Khireshwar
Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the Medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate on Taramati/Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period.
Taramati: This is the topmost point on the fort. From here we can have a glimpse of the whole range of Naneghat and the forts near Murbad (This will be visited only if time permits.)
Konkan Kada: The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset. This cliff is not just vertical; it is an overhang, almost like a cobra's hood.
Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting Point: We will meet at Kalyan station at 10.00 pm sharp on 3rd August at Pf No.1,below the indicator.(The late comers won’t be entertained, as we will starting by a bus at 10.30 pm)
Further, we reach Khubi Phata by 1.30 am (Pune ppl can join us directly at Khubi Phata) Here onwards, we walk to Khireshwar (around 6 km) till 3.00 am.We'll rest here till 6 am in the morning, have breakfast, & start our trek by 7.00 am sharp.
It takes around 4-5 hrs to reach the top. We will reach the top by 1.00pm & rest in d caves after lunch. Visit Konkan Kada, and the surroundings in the evening. Have dinner, songs, etc & go to sleep in the caves.
Sunday early morning visit Taramati peak for a sunrise view (if the rain permits), Visit Kokan Kada again, and try our luck for IndraVajra(a round rainbow behind ur head in the shadow, on the clouds; a bit confusing is that to understand... Have a look at the picture), back to the Cave, have breakfast. Leave for Khireshwar by 11 am. Reach Khireshwar by 3.00 pm, have lunch. Start back to Mumbai/Pune. Returning back by 10 pm on Sunday.
(The itinerary is tentative and there might be circumstantial changes in the schedule)
The charges of the trek are Rs 600/-per head, which includes
Travel expenditure from Kalyan to Kalyan.
Food expenses. (Except Lunch for Saturday)
Expertise.
Things To Be carried:
An identity proof,
Lunch for Saturday, A bottle of water.
Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, napkin, Extra Pair of clothes2-3 bunch of papers
Good Bedding,
A plate, mug, and spoon (compulsory),
Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Its raining heavy these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
More information related to the fort at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harishchandragad
Pics of Harishchandragad:
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/nilesh9967436211/HarishchandragadPics
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/nileshlove84/Harishchandragad#
For more details and registartion, please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Nilesh Patil: 9967436211
VikramSingh: 9987560772
Priti Patel: 9869524260
Prasad Tandale: 8976149285
Pune Coordinators :
Zeenat : 9881736231/ 9272182577
Ravindra Sarwad: 9923100958
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first basisLast
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Few rules we would like our participants to follow
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
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