Harihar Fort Night Trek

About

Details about the Destination

There are two base villages of the fort, Harshewadi and Nirgudpada. The Harshewadi is 13 km from Trymbakeshwar. The climb from Harshewadi is more easier than from the Nirgudpada. A wide, safe trekking path starts from the hillock north of the Nirgudpada. It passes through scrub forest till it reaches an open ridge which is connected to the fort. It takes about an hour to reach the scarp of the hill on which the fort is situated.The ascend through the 60 mtr rock cut steps is wonderful. It is like a stone ladder placed at 60 degree along the scarp.The steps are worn out at many places yet the holes on either side of the steps are conveniently cut for holding onto.After reaching the main entrance, the paths takes a left traverse and again a helical rock cut steps are to be climbed, which are more steep than the earlier. the steps finally end with a narrow entrance.At many places the steps are very narrow that, only a single person can climb at a time.Accommodation is possible on the fort as well as in the local villages.

Attraction

• Night Trek full of adventure
• Steep steps which are safe and easy to climb
• Amazing view from the top of the fort
• Thrilling trek to feed your adventurous soul on each and every step

• 12:30 am : Meet the Team at Kasara station and move towards Nirgudpada by local transport
• 02:30 am : Reach base village
• 02:45 am : Introduction round and brief on rules and regulations to be followed by everyone on the event
• 03:00 am : Start the trek with a small warm up walk
• 04:30 am : Reach Machi and take some rest
• 06:00 am : Reach top, Explore the fort, Enjoy the view of the surrounding
• 09:30 am : Reach Base Village and Have Breakfast
• 10:30 am : Start the return Journey towards Kasara Railway Station
• 12:01 pm : Reach Kasara Railway Station
• 02:00 pm : Reach Mumbai

Train Timings:

We will be boarding the below train from nearest local station. Train timings are shared below for convenience:
Kasara Semi Fast Local(Leaving Saturday Night)

• 09:32 pm CSMT
• 09:40 pm Byculla
• 09:50 pm Dadar
• 10:00 pm Kurla
• 10:06 pm Ghatkopar
• 10:27 pm Thane
• 10:50 pm Dombivli
• 11:01 pm Kalyan
• 12:11 am Kasara

Meeting Point : Kasara Railway Station at 12:15 am

Mandatory:

• Identity proof
• 2 Ltrs of water
• Electoral powder, 2 lemons, ready to eat items (Protein bars, chikki etc.)
• Torch with extra batteries, pocket knife
• Personal medicines
• Good trekking shoes preferably ‘Action’ brand - Trekking Shoes
• Haversack/backpack to carry all things.

Optional

• Cap, Camera
• Spare floaters, slippers, or light canvas shoes
• Extra pair of socks and clothes
• Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery

Includes

• Travel from Kasara to Kasara
• Breakfast & Tea
• Forest Entry Fee
• Local guidance
• First aid
• WE Experties Charges

Excludes

• All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered
• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
• Any personal expenses
• Any expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather

• Transfer Rs.1200/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.
• Kindly SMS or whatsapp on 9004294910, after you transfer the amount.
• With Transport = 1200/-
• Without Transport = 700/-
• Carry enough water with you and do not resort to any other water source without any assistance

• Floaters and sandals are not allowed
• Do not carry purse, side sling bags not allowed
• Eco-Tourism etiquettes to be followed. Trek is in the Eco / culturally -sensitive area
• Do not litter the place as it is in great need of being maintained and adopted
• Leader/ Organizer will not be responsible for any accident, mishap or compensation in whatsoever manner
• We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or even locals
• Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
• Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding
• Team "Wanderlust Express’ reserves all the right to change / deviate / cancel the plans without prior notice.