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Konkankada Trekking & Camping
January 26, 2018 @ 10:30 pm - January 28, 2018 @ 8:00 pm
Rs1700The Kokankada cliff is the major attraction of Harishchandragad. This nature architecture is beyond description. And you can experience the chilling weather and cool breeze in the night while camping at Konkankada. Camping is always fun seating besides campfire in Chilling weather and enjoying the peace of nature. Trekking till Harischandragad and camping at this historical location is indeed an experience worth remembering. This time we will going to witness beautiful sunset from the cliff itself, so be prepared for one of the best adventure trek ever.
About Harischandragad – Kokankada
Harischandragad, situated in the Malsej region of the Western Ghats is one of the most famous hill forts. Located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, this quaint sleepy region is known for its scenic beauty and alluring charm. It is an an ancient fort from the Medieval period where the Great sage Changdev used to meditate in the 14th century.
Konkan Kada: One of the biggest cliffs of the sahyadris, fascinating many people from years together. Facing towards the konkan side, the cliff looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region. Not only vertical, but it has an overhang, almost like a cobra’s hood.
Short Information
Category: Trekking
Level: Easy
Duration: 2 Night/2 Day
Major Attractions
1. Saptatirtha Pushkarni
2. Kedareshwar Cave
3. Konkan Kada
4. Taramati peak
5. Caves on Harishchandragad
6. Nageshwar temple near Khireshwar
7. Temple of Harishchandreshwar
8. Sunset & Camping at Konkan Kada
Brief Itinerary
Day 0 –
22:50 – Catch Kasara fast local starting from CSTM@22:50
(Pune participants can meet us at Kalyan Railway Station @24.00)
Day 1 –
01.20 – Reach Kasara and meet trek leader and transfer to Pachnai, the base village of Harishchandragad
05.00 – Reach Paachnai and rest for some time
06.00 – Freshen up and get ready
06.30 – After introduction and briefing, start trekking to Harishchandragarh
09.00 – Reach HCG and have breakfast. Explore and move towards Konkankada
11.00 – Reach Konkankada, Rest and Relax
12.30 – Lunch time
13.00 – Nap for a while
17.30 – Enjoy Sunset from Konkankada
19.00 – Pich our tent
20.30 – Dinner
Camping Time! Bring on the ideas of Fun, We have planned ours too!
Enjoy the night with Campfire, lots of storires and games
Day 2 –
05:00 – Wake up to climb Taramati peak, second highest peak of Maharashtra
06:30 – Reach top
07:00 – Start descend to witness hypnotizing Konkankada
08:30 – Breakfast in the open arena of Kokankada
10:00 – Start descend
12:00 – Reach Pachnai & have lunch
13.30 – Leave for Kasara
17.00 – Reach Kasara, start travel for Mumbai
20.00 – Reach Mumbai
Fees Rs.1700
Inclusions
– Travel till base village from Kasara and back in Jeep
– Food: Day 1 – Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea and Dinner;
Day 2 – Breakfast and Lunch
– Tented Accommodations on Triple or Quadruple basis
– Expertise and guide charges
Exclusions
– Train tickets to Kasara
– Bottled water or soft drinks
– Anything not mentioned in Inclusion
Krishna Mourya
backpack traveler, nature lover, still learning..
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