Every Saturday Night Departure
Harihar fort appears to be rectangular from its base village. It is built on a triangular prism of rock. Its three faces and two edges are vertical at 90 degrees. The third edge towards the west is inclined at an angle of 75 degrees. A one-meter wide rocky staircase with niches in it is carved out for ascending and descending the Hari Har Gad Fort.
There are 117 steps in all. After you climb the first rocky staircase to the main entrance, we walk below an overhang with a sheer drop. The view from the top is excellent. After climbing these steps, we get up to the entrance door. The Fort Harihar Nashik has got a tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle. There is a small temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva on the plateau. A small pond is there in front of this temple. Water from this pond can be used for drinking.
Cost for Harihar Trek
Option 1 - By Train: Rs. 1000/- per person (Kasara to Kasara)
Option 2- By bus Rs.1400/- per person Mumbai to Mumbai .
Day 0 - Saturday Night Catch CSMT – Kasara slow local .
09:32 pm - CSMT
09:40 pm - Byculla
09:50 pm - Dadar
10:00 pm - Kurla
10:06 pm - Ghatkopar
10:27 pm - Thane
10:51 pm - Dombivali
11:03 pm - Kalyan
12:13 am - Kasara
Day 1 - Sunday
12:15 am - Meeting at Kasara railway station ticket counter.
12:30 am - Start journey towards base village by local jeep.
03:30 am - Reach at base village.
04:00 am - Breakfast.
04:30 am - Start ascending.
07:30 am - Reach at top and explore the fort.
08:30 am - Start descending.
11:30 am - Reach at base village.
12:00 pm - Lunch. veg and non-veg unlimited .
01:00 pm - Start return journey towards Kasara.
03:30 pm - Approx. arrival at Kasara railway station and disperse.
Option 2 - By Bus
Day Zero - / Saturday night
08:45 pm - Meet at Borivali National Park main gate. (https://goo.gl/maps/65qVB7H4swdFjjWs6)
09:00 pm - Leave for the trek.
09:10 pm – Pick up at Virwani Bus Stop, Goregaon. (https://goo.gl/maps/youofNYahBSwqsms8)
09:30 pm - Pick up at Gundavali Bus Stop, Andheri East. (https://goo.gl/maps/gorbeX9fencdiqfh8)
09:45 pm - Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop, Bandra. (https://goo.gl/maps/CAsqYFeK8aTRBk9B7)
10:00 pm - Pick up at Everard Nagar bus stop, Sion. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/nLw5e7K6QTbwywa99)
10:10 pm - Pick up at Amar Mahal, Ghatkopar. (https://goo.gl/maps/WMNcKa6s1oGqXH3M9)
10:30 pm - Pick up at Teen Hath Naka, Thane. (https://goo.gl/maps/roD3hTiZMLgvFJSH9)
11:00 am - Pick up at Kalyan Bypass. (https://goo.gl/maps/QNV2eeJYNKEXGi9Z6)
01:30 pm - Start return journey towards Mumbai.
06:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Mumbai, Please note roads are in bad condition delays will be there.
Please note
People may board the same train from their respective stations of convenience.
Train Ticket is not included in the cost
Missing the train is missing Harihar Night Trek, no refund will be provided.
Bus participant, please arrive 10-15 mins prior to your pick-up location .
You are going in Nature in Mountains and Village so please do not expect luxury all will be Natural. All arrangements like Food, Washroom, changing room will be taken care by Village people.
How to book?
Payment type (UPI ,QR CODE , Paytm , Google Pay) and proceed.
UPI ID : JANGALATREKS@ICICI
50% Half amount online and rest of the balance at the meeting point.
Once your treks are booked, please send screen shot to this number 8879691305 .
A WhatsApp group link will be sent to your WhatsApp number friday night prior to the departure. (Please provide WhatsApp number while booking)
Event Details and Trek Leaders details will be shared on that WhatsApp group only.
Cancellation Policy and Charges
Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable to another person for the same event.
Refund will only given if organiser cancel the event .
If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.
Refunds won't be issued if you cannot attend the event due to heavy rains, floods, traffic jams, car breakdowns or a personal medical emergency.
Management won't be held responsible if you are stuck due to heavy rains, traffic jams, personal emergencies or floods during the event.
If you are bringing kids, please understand the possibility of getting stuck or delayed. You might have to stay back due to heavy rains, floods, bus breakdowns, and rush at the trekking destination. You will have to wait it out till the weather clears..
If you have questions regarding the trek booking, kindly WhatsApp us we will reply as soon as possible.
Trek regarding complaint & Emergency contact no: 8879691305
What is included in the tour
Mumbai to Mumbai travel by private vehicle
Kasara to Kasara travel by local jeep (train option)
1 veg breakfast and 1 lunch veg or non-veg unlimited
Forest fees
What is NOT included in the tour
Any kind of personal expenses
Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
2/3 liters of water
Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek
Good Torch must with extra battery
Jacket
Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
Sun Cap and Sunscreen
Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
Identity Proof
Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are trekking shoes compulsory for Harihar Fort in Nashik?
Yes, trekking shoes provide waterproofing and excellent grip and help you confidently hike. Nashik Harihar fort's difficulty level is high; the steps can be slippery at Harihar fort trek near Nashik during monsoon and post-rainy season. It would be best if you wore hiking shoes for this trek.
Sahyadri forts and mountains differ from the Himalayas, and the rocks on these mountains are highly slippery during rainy seasons. Famous trekking shoes won't work. We have tried all shoe brands, from Indian to Overseas hiking shoe companies, but all fail to provide proper grip. Campus or Action trekking is the first choice for Nashik fort trekkers. You will be seen all of them wearing the same shoes during trekking in the Sahyadris.
2.Best time to visit Harihar fort, Nashik?
During the rainy season and winter, June to February would be the best time to visit Harihar Trek Nashik. During the rainy season, the trekking in Nashik forts are usually banned due to weekend overcrowding, except thousands of tourists along with trekkers on the fort.
In the past, trekkers have been stuck at the Harihar Sahyadri fort for six hours as there were too many tourists on the rock-cut steps path, and it took six hours for thousands of visitors to descend the fort.
We have already listed the Maharashtra Fort treks in our blogs to be avoided during the rainy season due to overcrowding. Local authorities are planning to introduce permits for some Sahyadri Fort treks.
3. What is Nashik to Harihar fort Trimbakeshwar distance?
Nashik to Harihar fort distance by road is 42 kilometers. Harihar Gad Nashik or Harsha gad is a popular and overcrowded trek near Nashik. It will take one hour and fifteen minutes to cover this distance. Harihar Nashik Killa to Trimbakeshwar is 13 kilometers. Brahmagiri Parvat can be combined with Harihar gad Harsha gad trekking.
4. Why is Harihar fort Nashik banned in the rainy season?
Many Harihar fort accidents have taken place during the monsoon season due to overcrowding. To avoid more Harihar fort accidents and keep trekkers safe, the forest department and collector office ban the trek during the monsoon season. Harihar fort Nashik images have been made available in the photo gallery.
The climb up the nearly vertical staircase that leads to the top of the Harihar Sahyadri gad is the most exciting part of the Harihar Sahyadri Killa trek. These tiny stairs were chiselled out of the rocks. As you climb up, the carved-in notches keep your fingers in place.
If you're afraid of heights, keep your gaze forward while climbing. Looking back at the stairs you just climbed is terrifying. The panorama behind you, though, is stunning!
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