Is Harishchandragad easy?

Difficulty level is Moderate. On a scale of 1 to 10, We’d say 8 with 1 being very easy. Height above sea level: 4710 feet. It takes approximately 6 hours to reach to the top of Harischandragad where you’d find the Harishchandrareshwar temple.

Can we stay on Harishchandragad?

Stay can be done in the caves atop the mountain. But it can be damp. All in all, it is not a great idea to go H-gad in monsoons.

Is Harishchandragad difficult to climb?

Harishchandragad trek via Nalichi vaat is considered as the most difficult path. There are many Caves on Harishchandragad where you can spend a night.

Where is Harishchandragad located?

Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra
At a distance of 8 km from Khireshwar, 50 km from Bhandardara, 166 km from Pune & 218 km from Mumbai, Harishchandragad is a historical hill fort situated in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.

Is Harishchandragad Trek safe?

So trekking to the Harishchandragad top is not recommended. The trail to the top has many rocky sections. They become slippery during the monsoon season. Hence, Harishchandragad trek is not advisable in the peak monsoon season.

How long is Harishchandragad Trek?

2-3 km
Trek Length: Approx. 2-3 km. Trek Duration: 2 hrs one way. Location Address: Paachnai village,Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra.

Is camping allowed on Harishchandragad?

The activities that you can enjoy during your camping at Harishchandragad are trekking, Bonfire and Light games. The trekking starts at 3:45 PM on the first day of your camping activity. Later, at 8 PM you can enjoy the bonfire and at 9 PM you can enjoy old school games & activity.

Which is toughest fort in Maharashtra?

In the Western Ghats near Mumbai, at a hefty altitude of 701 metres (2,300 feet) above sea level lies the world’s most dangerous fortress: Kalavantin Durg, which (according to legend) was constructed in honour of a Queen Kalavantin.

Who built Harishchandragad?

Locals say that the fort was built by the Kalachuri dynasty in the 6th century and the caves of Harishchandragad Fort are believed to be carved out in the 11th century. All of them have idols of Lord Vishnu and the Harishchandragad Temple was also built along the same time.

What is the history of Harishchandragad?

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

How is the road from Mumbai to Harishchandragad?

By Car: It is about 201 kilometres away from Mumbai and it takes 4hours and 30 minutes to reach this place on a day with normal traffic. Follow NH 3 to Ghoti-Shukl Tirth Road/Nagpur-Aurnagabad-Mumbai Highway in Khambale. Continue on Ghoti-Shukl Tirth Rd/Nagpur-Aurnagabad-Mumbai Highway to your destination.