Harishchandragad trek via Paachnai

Trek to Harishchandragad via Paachnai, Ahmednagar District. The best and safest trail during monsoon season, this trail offers breathtaking views of the mountains

Harishchandragad has a history way back from the 6th Century. There are few trails to reach the top from different places. It has prominent caves, Concave-shaped mighty Konkan Kada, Kedareshwar cave, Harishchandreshwar temple, and the highest peak taramati at an elevation of 1429 meters. It won't be a surprise to hear from regular trekkers that they have been to Harishchandragad a few times through different trails.

During Monsoon the waterfalls at many parts of the trail offer the most beautiful sight at Harishchandragad.

We will be leaving overnight from Mumbai by a hired vehicle to the base village, Have breakfast in the morning at the villager's place, start the trek through to Harishchandragad, have lunch at Harishchandragad, descend to the base village, and then return to Mumbai.

Highlights of the event:

• Attractions of HCG like Kedareshwar cave, pushkarini talav, Ganesh Mandir.
• the mighty Konkan kada.
• Waterfalls.

Trek facts:

Grade: Easy, Endurance: Moderate, Total trek Distance: 9k.m. approx., Highest Elevation:1118M.

Expenses:

₹1400 per head, Inclusive of transport from Mumbai by hired vehicle, Breakfast, and Veg Lunch.

Excluded: personnel expenses like cold drinks, snacks, packaged water bottle

How to Register:

Step -1: Book your seat through online payment or NEFT to RamblersIndia Current Account.

Step-2: After seat confirmation, you will be requested to fill up the Mandatory participation disclaimer form.

Step -3: Now your participation is confirmed & we will create a WhatsApp group on the day of the event for coordination. We will coordinate through SMS/ Call if the participant is not available on WhatsApp.

Checklist

What to Wear:

• Trekking shoes/ hiking boots.
• Full sleeve synthetic/ polyester t-shirt/ shirt.
• Full-length hiking trousers/ track-pant.

Things to Carry:

Pack the following things in a hiking daypack:

• Minimum 2 liters of water.
• Food items like fruits, dry fruits, energy bars, healthy snacks.
• Cap.
• Raincoat/ Poncho.
• Dry fruits, ready-to-eat food, and healthy snacks.
• Spare set of clothes, extra pair of socks (pack them separately in a waterproof polythene bag).
• Toiletry kit, sunscreen lotion & mosquito repellent.
• flip flops during travel.
• A litter bag for non-biodegradable (plastic) litter.
• Spare face masks, Hand Sanitizer.
• Personal medicines.
• Identity Proof.

Instructions:

• Participants should bring an ID Card for their safety.
• Participants are requested to wear the mask at all times during the travel and follow the Covid-19 travel protocols issued by MOHFW.
• Participants to fill up the mandatory disclaimer online form with accurate details after payment confirmation.
• Inaccurate details in the disclaimer form won’t be accepted and our team may request to refill the disclaimer.
• Please do not cause delay and cause inconvenience for others and impact the schedule if you are not able to reach the pickup point at the said time.
• Below 16 must take the consent of the parents to participate.
• Participants will be notified in advance when the itinerary is modified/ the event gets canceled due to any unforeseen circumstances.
• If there is an unexpected change in weather during the event, the organizer has the right to withdraw/ retreat.
• Do not play loud music or tease animals during the trek.
• Avoid deodorant or perfume.
• Participants should pay for the expenses that are not mentioned in the expenses.
• The event schedule may delay or advance due to unforeseen conditions so timings aren't mentioned except the event start and end time.
• Alcohol consumption/ smoking/ any kind of intoxication is strictly prohibited. Will be expelled from the event If found with consumption.
• Please do not litter any plastic; we strictly adhere to Leave No Trace principles.
• A washroom facility is available at Paachnai village.
• Participants should coordinate, maintain discipline, and align together as a team during the event.
• Avoid wearing expensive accessories/ Jewellery in the outdoor event.
• Please do not expect luxury facilities and appreciate being cooperative with fellow ramblers.
• Though we assure safety as a top priority, the RamblersIndia team is not responsible for any severe injuries or fatal events.