A famous ancient fort in the district of Ahmednagar is a perfect place for you to visit for a weekend getaway. Located at the Malshej ghat, Harishchandragad fort is around 166 km from Pune and 218 km from Mumbai. It is at an elevation of 1424 meters.
Harishchandragad is famous for its historic nature. Nature lovers visit this place to have a beautiful view of the fort and the surrounding natural beauty. It even offers a variety of adventures. It is said that Harishchandragad was built in the 6th century. It has various caves which were carved around the 11th century.
This palace has all the experiences that a perfect trip requires. If you love trekking, then you will love this place because the Harishchandragad trek has multiple routes. It has easy routes for beginner-level trekking, moderate routes for an exciting trekking experience, and difficult routes for a challenging trekking experience. Every trek route is surprising, exciting, and thrilling. And what else do you want?
Now let's talk about all the nature lovers. During the Harishchandragad trek, you can witness multiple majestic mountains, lush greenery everywhere, and several waterfalls. During monsoons, you can feel the fresh air and hear the soft sound of rustling leaves and chirping birds, which will soothe your mind and body.
The trek takes around 9 hours, and all the effort is worth it when you reach the final destination that is the Harishchandragad fort. The experience of scenic view beauty from the top is excellent and extraordinary. You can see multiple mountains and spectacular valleys from the top.
The temperature at the top is cool and calm. The best time to visit this place is in winter as you will witness fog everywhere in the surrounding, which makes this place look more incredible.
This place will surprise you, and you will cherish the memories for a lifetime. It is a very unexplored place. You should surely visit this place for an unforgettable experience and a great weekend.
Fort Elevation: Fort trail
Trek Difficulty: Moderate.
Trek Endurance: Medium to High
Trek Length: Approx. 2-3 km
Trek Duration: 2 hrs one way
Why Bhatakna for Harishchandragad Monsoon Trek ?
- 10+ years experience in organizing harishchandragad Monsoon Trek with all safety protocols.
- Served over 1000+ customers last year with amazing reviews.
- We provide delicious breakfast and lunch meals at a resort property.
- We provide one trek leader for every group of 10 people
- We will donate a partial amount of your fee to the forest department.
Who Should Attend?
Best suited for groups, solo trekkers, corporates, and couples.
Cost for Harishchandragad Monsoon Trek 2026
- Cost without transport: Rs. 699/- per person
- Cost with transport Mumbai: Rs. 1599/- per person
Embark on this fun trek to the Harishchandragad fort situated at an altitude of 4650 ft.
Visit the Konkankada cliff, the 'Saptatirtha' Lake & Harishchandreshwar Temple at the top
Witness & capture the sights of the mesmerizing sunrise from the Taramati sunrise point
Enjoy a warm bonfire session at the night while camping on the top of Konkankada
🏔️Harishchandragad Monsoon Trek 2026 – Event Itinerary (AC Bus Option)
Day 0 – Saturday Night | Departure from Mumbai
🕙 10:00 PM – Meet at Borivali National Park Main Gate
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🕙 10:10 PM – Bus departs from Borivali
🕥 10:30 PM – Pickup at Virwani Bus Stop, Goregaon
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🕥 10:45 PM – Pickup at Gundavali Bus Stop, Andheri East
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🕚 11:00 PM – Pickup at Kala Nagar Bus Stop, Bandra
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🕚 11:15 PM – Pickup at Everard Nagar Bus Stop, Sion
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🕦 11:30 PM – Pickup at Amar Mahal, Ghatkopar
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🕦 11:45 PM – Pickup at Teen Hath Naka, Thane
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🕛 12:15 AM – Pickup at Kalyan Bypass
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🚌 Overnight journey towards Pachnai Village.
🌄Day 1 – Sunday
🕔 05:00 AM – Reach Pachnai Village
☕ 05:30 AM – Freshen up, introduction, and enjoy tea with biscuits.
🥾 06:00 AM – Start the trek towards Harishchandragad Fort.
🏞️ 07:30 AM – Reach the fort and enjoy the panoramic views.
🍽️ 08:00 AM – Breakfast followed by exploration of:
- 📍 Kokankada
- 🛕 Harishchandreshwar Temple
- 🪨 Ancient Caves
📸 Enjoy the breathtaking monsoon scenery and capture memorable moments.
🥾 11:00 AM – Begin the descent.
🍛 12:30 PM – Reach the base village and enjoy a simple vegetarian lunch. (Jain meal available on request.)
🚌 02:30 PM – Start the return journey to Mumbai.
🏠 10:30 PM (Approx.) – Reach Mumbai.
⚠️ Note: Arrival time is approximate and may vary due to monsoon weather, traffic, and road conditions.
What is included in the tour
- Travel from Mumbai by AC BUS
- Breakfast & Tea
- Lunch ( Veg & Nonveg Thali )
- Guide Charges.
- Entry Charges.
- Expertise Charges.
- First Aid Charges.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel till pickup points
- 5% Gst on booking tickets
- Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that are not included in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of this package.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
- Any kind of Insurance
🌧️ Things To Carry for Monsoon Trek in Sahyadri ⛰️
🎒 Trek Essentials
- Original ID Proof
- Backpack with rain cover
- Comfortable trekking shoes with good grip
- Extra pair of clothes
- Quick-dry T-shirts & trek pants
- Poncho / Raincoat
- Waterproof mobile pouch
- Small towel / napkin
- Cap / Bandana
💧 Food & Hydration
- Minimum 2 Litres of water
- Energy bars / dry fruits / chocolates
- ORS / Electrolyte packets
🩹 Safety & Personal Care
- Personal medicines
- Mosquito repellent
- Sanitizer & wet wipes
- Torch / Headlamp
📱 Gadgets & Extras
- Fully charged phone
- Power bank
- Plastic / ziplock bags for electronics
- Extra socks
🚫 Avoid Carrying
- Heavy luggage
- Jeans or cotton clothes
- Expensive jewellery
- Speakers / loud music gadgets
- Alcohol or smoking items
🌿 Pro Tips for Sahyadri Monsoon Treks
- Wear anti-slip footwear
- Keep everything waterproof packed
- Start trek early to avoid heavy rain & fog
- Follow trek leader instructions
- Respect nature — don’t litter ♻️
📝 How to Book Your Trek
1️⃣ Click on the “Book Now” button on your preferred trek.
2️⃣ Select your departure date and click Pay & Book.
3️⃣ Choose your ticket type and quantity.
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4️⃣ Fill in your personal details carefully and review your booking.
5️⃣ Complete the payment using your preferred payment method:
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- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
6️⃣ Booking Confirmation
Once your booking is successful, you’ll receive an instant confirmation via email. Please enter a valid email address while booking.
7️⃣ Join the WhatsApp Group
A WhatsApp group invite will be sent to your registered WhatsApp number approximately 8 hours before departure.
8️⃣ Event Updates
Your trek itinerary, reporting instructions, live updates, and Tour Leader’s contact details will be shared exclusively in the WhatsApp group.
We look forward to trekking with you! 🌿🥾



