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Availability : Sun, 08 Jan’23

Min Age : 13+

Max People : 20

Highlights

Explore the iconic structure of the fortCarved 70° gradient steps climbing
360° panoramic view of the huge Sahyadri mountains of Trimbak rangeBhaskargad fort, Utwad, Nagfani, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri hills and many more
Must do trek nearby Trimbak, NashikGreat adventurous experience
Trek for allRecommended for beginners with good fitness

Key Info.

Trimbak

Nashik District

Nirgudpada

Base Village

Winter, Summer

Best Season

3,250

Max. Altitude (Ft.)

7 hrs., 10 km.

Walking (approx.)

Moderate

Activity Grade

EnduranceMedium: 6.5/10

Outdoor Grading

Harihar is a unique fort in the Sahyadri, built on a triangular prism of rock. Its three faces and two edges are vertical.

The third edge is inclined at an angle of about 75 degrees. It brings to you a different type of stone staircase that has been cut for providing trekkers with a pocket-like grip to climb easily.

Harihar Fort trek is one of the must-try treks in the Western Ghats and makes for a great weekend getaway near Trimbakeshwar as well as Nashik.

Extra Info.History

The British Officer, Capt. Briggs described it as a wonderful route and wrote:

“Words can give no idea of its dreadful steepness. It is perfectly straight for, I suppose 200 feet and can only be compared to a ladder over a height of this nature.”

One of the fort’s vertical sides facing the Nirgudpada Village got the name ‘Scottish Kada’ because it was first climbed by “Doug Scott” in 1986. He was a popular Himalayan mountaineer, who took about two days to ascend to the top of the cliff, which stands at 170 m.

This was one of the forts surrendered by Shahaji from Bijapur to the Moghul general Khan Zaman of the forces of Shahjahan. It surrendered to the British in 1818 after the fall of Trimbak.

Day Wise

Itinerary

Day 0Night Travelling

23:30
Please reach your pickup point and mark your attendance. We will travel by private bus to base camp or the starting point of the trek.

Day 1Harihar Fort Trek

05:00
We arrive at the base of the Harihar fort.

05:00 – 06:15
Refresh yourself. (Toilets are available there.)
Have breakfast & tea.

06:15
Our field experts will provide pre-trek information and instructions to all participants.

06:30 – 09:00
Now we start the trek to the Harihar fort. We need to ascend approximately 1,150 ft. It takes about two hours to reach the top from the base.

While climbing the fort, we come across a rock-sheet, which has got a one-meter-wide rocky staircase carved in it. Also, many grooves have been carved here for additional support. After climbing these steps, we get up to the entrance door. There is a cavern ahead of this door. Again we come across a few steps after a short distance walk from this cavern. On climbing these steps we reach the main entrance door of this fort.

The fort has got a tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle.

09:00 – 11:00
Explore Harihar fort

Once you make it to the top, enthral in the beauty of the elongated plateau which holds a small beautiful temple of Lord Hanuman & Lord Shiva. A small pond is there in front of this temple.

Making headway from here we come across a palace having two rooms in it. 10 to 12 persons can be accommodated in this palace. There are five cisterns along one side of the palace, one of which has water suitable for drinking.

11:00 – 13:00
Now we start descending to the base village via the same route. Reach Nirgudpada village & Refresh yourself.

13:00 – 15:00
Let’s have a meal together. Served hot and tasty vegetarian food.

15:00 – 21:00
Start the journey back to Pune with very pleasant memories and non-biodegradable garbage.
We are going to take a short break for tea.

21:00
Reach Pune and now it’s time to say goodbye to your travel companion. Let’s keep in touch via phone / social media and meet again on another memorable trip.

SEE YOU SOON! 😊

Day 1: Highlights

• Altitude Gain / Loss (ft.): ⇑ 1,970 ft.; ⇓ 1,970 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 7 hrs., 10 km.
• Accommodation: N/A
• Meals: Breakfast, Meal after the Trek, Evening Tea

Ex. Pune

Travel Details

Departure

Sat, 07 Jan’23 - 23:00 Hrs.

Travel by

Private Bus

Non AC, Highback Seats

Bus Starting From

McDonald's, J.M. Road

Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-04

Bus Route

Pick-up Points

Deccan > Aundh > Nashik Phata > Nashik > Trimbak > Nirgudpada (Base)

23:00 – Deccan
23:20 – Aundh
23:45 – Nashik Phata

Important Note

Please arrive at your pickup point 15 minutes early so as not to be late.

Arrival

Sun, 08 Jan’23 - 22:00 Hrs.

Bus Ends At

Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-04

Important Note

We can arrive 1 hour early / late; According to traffic conditions.
Your drop point will be the same as the pick-up point.

Inclusion

Transport from/to PuneBy Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size.
Forest Entry PermitForest Department, Trimbak (Nashik)
A Breakfast, Meal after the TrekServed veg. meals only.
Common First Aid KitWell stocked medicines
An Experienced Trek LeadsCertified Mountaineers

Exclusion

Any kind of personal expenses.Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column

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Sachin Walunj

Solo Traveller

It was very nice one day Trek.We have nice view surrounding nature and Hatihar Fort.Local Food is very delicious 😋. Overall arrangements was very good. Thanks to SG for Memorable Trek.🥰

20-Jun-2022

Rahul Gurude

Solo Traveller

Always a great and thrilling experience with SG-Trekkers, love to do adventure with SG-Trekkers.

04-Mar-2022

Sachin Walunj

Solo Traveller

Lovely Trek due to weekdays less crowded fort.Thanks, Vishal for the nice arrangements. 🥰

03-Mar-2022

Harihar Fort – One Day Trek

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Key Info.

Trimbak

Nirgudpada

Winter, Summer

3,250

7 hrs., 10 km.