Harishchandragad Trek Route- Harishchandragad Fort Trek - Trekking in Harishchandragad

Harishchandragad Trek Routes

The most popular trek route to Harishchandragad is via Khireshwar village although the simplest route is via Pachnai. The Harishchandra Trek route via Khireshwar passes through seven hills each gaining elevation and offering magnificent views of the hills and the valleys. The trek up at an average pace with intermitten stops will take about 7 hours however the the trek can be completed in less than four hours.

There about seven trek routes to Harishchandragad. The main routes are Khireshwar via Tolar Khind, Rajmarga via Kalshya dongar, and Belpada route which is the most difficult route via Nalichi wat. The trek route to Harishchandragad via Sadhle ghat route is a steep climb via Kelewadi. Pachnai route is the simplest route to Harishchandragad. From Pachnai village, a comparatively simpler trek leads to the top of the Harishchandragad fort.

Harishchandragad Trek Routes..

Kedareshwar Caves - Harishchandragad

At the end of a track towards the right of Harishchandreshwar temple is the Kedareshwar cave. Within the huge cave sorrounded by waist deep water is a shivling. During monsoons its difficult to reach the cave due to the gushing stream from the cave. There are a few rock cut pillars and carvings made from rock within the cave.

Nageshwar Caves and Temple..

The Nageshwar temple and caves are near the Khireshwar village beleived to be from the 11th century. Earlier the temple was called Khindeshwar which was later changed to Nageshwar. The Nageshwar temple is about 1 kilometer from Khireshwar on the Harishchandragad trek route. There are a few caves around the temple, the Kedareshwar cave is further ahead near the Harishchandreshwar temple.

Taramati peak at a height of 4695ft is the highest point on the Harishchandragad fort. In fact Yaramati is the second higest point in Maharashra second only to Kalsubai in the same range. Located atop the Harishchandragad Plateau, Tarmati peak offers one of the most beaitiful view of the Malshej and harishchandragad range of hills provided the visibility is good.

Harishchandreshwar Temple - Harishchandragad..

Believed to be from the same period as the Nageshwar temple near Khireshwar Harishchandreshwar temple is an exquisitely carved shiva temple. Near the Harishchandreshwar temple is the Sptatirtha Pushkarni a rectangular tank. Please dont litter this tank any further.

Taramati Peak..