We are glad to invite you for Night trek to Harishchandragad via Nalichi vaat and Descend via Sadhale ghat on 18-19th May,2013.
General Information:
Harishchandragad-The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic “Tatvasaar”), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Shaiva, Shakta or Naath. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747.
Grade: Technial
Trek Itinerary:
18th May, Saturday:
Expenses:- 03:00 pm : Meeting at Kalyan bus stand (Please be on time)
- 03.30 pm : Move towards Murbad.
- 05:00 pm : Reach Murbad.
- 05.30 pm : catch bus to Belpada
- 07.00 pm : start the trek via nalichi vaat
- 01.00 am : Reach the fort and rest
- 07.00 am : Breakfast & tea.
- 08.00 am : Explore fort.
- 10.00 am : Lunch.
- 11.00 am : Descend to belpada via sadhale ghat.
- 03.00 pm : Reach base.
- 05.00 pm : Catch return bus to kalyan.
Rs 900/- per head which includes
- Traveling from Kalyan to Kalyan
- breakfast and tea, lunch for the next day.
(Please carry packed food for the 1st day.)
Registration:
- For registration, kindly transfer Rs. 900 per head in the following A/c:
In the Name of : Aberrant wanderers
ICICI BANK Account No : 098405000917
IFSC Code : ICIC0000984
Branch : Bhandup(west) - For registration or queries, please contact:
Sanket - 8425076272
(After transaction kindly inform us through e-mail or a sms, Your Name, transaction ID and mobile no.)
- Please carry packed food for the day.
- Please leave a message with subject "trek inquiry" if call not received, we will call you back.
- Please carry proper bedding (sleeping bag/shawl) and live torch(compulsory) as we will be taking some rest after reaching base.
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Aberrant Wanderers Team.