TREK TO HARISHCHANDRAGAD VIA NALICHI VAAT

OVERVIEW:

Harishchandragad can be approached from multiple routes. One such route via Nalichi Vaat (which translates to ‘passage through a gorge’) is a channel that lies to the extreme right of the mountain. It is the most difficult path to the top. Popular among climbers and experienced trekkers, Nalichi Vaat involves a near 80 degree climb, involving steep rock patches. The trail begins on a stream bed filled with large man-sized rocks and eventually leads to the foot of the gorge.

In spite of carved-out niches and chiseled slits in the rock, certain sections are very challenging and it is advisable to carry climbing gear. Although one can make a halt at the base village and choose to start early at the dawn, the uphill climb is exhausting and takes away the best part of the day’s light, making it essentially a two-day trek. The overnight camp can be made in the form of pitched-tents on the grassy plains or a shelter in the ancient caves situated all over the fort.

Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, kothale village and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region. The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about 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. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate here in the 14th century. The caves are from the same period. 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 mahadeva as a totem of tribes Mahadev Koli. They were controlling the fort before Moguls. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747.

DATE:

13th-14th-15th October 2023 (Leaving By Friday Night)

COST:

2499/- (Per person)
GROUP DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE

REPORTING POINT:

Outside of Shivajinagar railway station, Pune on 13th October at 08.30pm (For Pune People).

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Kedareshwar Cave
• Kokan Kada
• Caves on Harishchandragad
• Temples of harishchandragad
• Saptatirtha Pushkarni

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TREK :

•  Breakfast and Lunch at base village
• Tea in the morning
• Local guidance
• First aid and first responder assistance in case required
• Forest Entry if any.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TREK :

• Any personal expense.
• Any other charges not mentioned above.
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.

CONTACT US:

• Gautam Patil
  +91 9960757124
• Nilesh  Jagtap
  +91 8308287715
• Sanket Jagtap
  +91 8975031198

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