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Harischandragad Trek by Khireshwar Route
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Harischandragad is one of the most visited forts in Western Ghats. If you are trekking in Sahyadri for several years and you haven't visited Harishchandragad then you haven't trekked enough. This enormous fort has 7 routes and during this trek we will be doing an exciting route ie Khireshwar Route.
Khireshwar route may not be the simplest route but its very scenic & exciting. Since sometimes it takes out your breath, you are more appreciative to your surroundings. While we climb, time appears to be standstill. For those who are photographers can get extremely beautiful landscapes on this trek route.
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| Date : |
22nd - 23rd Jun 2013 |
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| Duration : |
2 Days |
| Difficulty Level : |
3 (Medium) |
Endurance Level : |
4 (Medium to Hard) |
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| Fees : |
Rs 1700/- (Inclusive of service tax)
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Whats Included in Fees
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> Pune to Pune Private transport > Dinner on day 1 > Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea on Day 1 & 2 > Expertise > Safety Equipments
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Whats NOT included in Fees
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> Dinner on day 2 > Bottled water and soft drinks. Dry snacks like chips etc. > Anything not mentioned in the included list
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ABOUT FORT
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| Height of Fort |
1424m (4671ft) |
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| Base Village |
Pachnai - Direct route
Khireshwar - via tolar khind
Belpada - Nali chi waat
Kothale - Via Tolar khind
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District & Region |
Ahmednagar, Malshej Ghat region
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| Route from Pune |
Pune - Rajgurunagar - Manchar - Narayangaon - Ale phata - Kotul - Par phata - Khireshwar |
| Distance from Pune |
Pachnai : approx 210 Km
Khireshwar : approx 126 Km
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Route from Mumbai
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Mumbai - Kalyan - Murbad - Malshej Ghat - khubi phata - Khireshwar
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| Distance From Mumbai |
Pachnai: approx 218 Km
Khireshwar: approx 100 Km (from Kalyan)
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| Key Features of the Fort |
> Visit to famous Harishchandragad Konkan kada
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| Photographs of the place |
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SCHEDULE OF THE TREK
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| Meeting Time and Place |
Fergusson College Main Gate at 06:00 am Sharp ! |
| Itinerary |
Day 1: > Departure from Pune at 6.15am > Breakfast en route > Arrival at Khireshwar by 10.30am > Start climbing fort by 11am > Have Pack Lunch en route > Reach top by 4pm > Evening Tea > Free Time > Dinner > Halt in Ganesh Caves
Day 2: > Get up in the morning & have Breakfast > Visit Konkan Kada > Have Brunch > Start descending by 10.30am > Return to base by 2.30pm > Lunch at Base > Start return journey by 4.30pm > Back to Pune by 9pm
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| * TrekDi reserves right to modify schedule as per the situational requirement without any prior notification |
| What to bring |
1. Luggage packed in big good trekking sack, all luggage. 2. Complete spare set of clothes & socks 3. Water bottle (atleast 1.5 ltr) compulsory 4. Electral/ Glucon-d energizers and personal medication 5. A sweater/warmwear & Raincoat/Umbrella Or Poncho etc. 6. Good trekking shoes (sandles, chappals, floaters not permitted) 7. A sleeping bag / Thermocol mat and shawl / normal satranji and shawl 8. Torch with Extra pair of Batteries 9. Camera, Binocular (Optional) 10. Plate Spoon, Mug (Compulsory)
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TREKDI Office Address
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Flat No - 106, Saket apartments, Karve Nagar, Near Vitthal Mandir, Pune 411052 Timings: 10 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday) Click here to see map of the Trek'Di Office |
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Contact Details
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log on www.trekdi.com or Call Trek'Di Office on 25454205 or Pinakin on 9822444963
or Abhishek on 9423213153
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Address & Timings
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| TREKDI Head Office |
Trek'Di Office 020 25454205
Pinakin on 9822444963
Abhishek on 9423213153
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TREKDI
Flat No - 106, Saket apartments, Karve Nagar, Near Vitthal Mandir, Pune 411052 Timings: 10 am to 7 pm (Monday to Saturday)
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Paranjape Vision Care Off fergusson college road, Opposite to Venus stationers Timing: Tue to Sun (Monday off) Morning: 10am to 1pm Evening: 4pm to 9pm
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