HarishchandraGad is one of the challenging hill fort. The fort is very ancient. Harishchandragad lies where the boundaries of Thane, Pune & Ahmednagar districts converge. It is situated just before the Malshej-ghat.
There are two ways to Harishchandragad from Pune. First one is via Pune-Alephata-otur and another one is via Pune-Narayangaon-Junnar. Both of these roads reach Khireshwar village.
On Kalyan highway there is Khubi Phata from where you can reach to Khireshwar village.
Temple of Harishchandreshwar is situated on a platue. This temple is about 15-17m high. Temple was build in 16th century. The temple is of HEMAD style temple. There are caves around the temple. These caves are one of the best spots for halt. Among all caves there is one cave with water which is a ancient water tanks. The stones which are used for constructing the temple are well
Konkan kada is a visual feast and is the heart of the Harishchandragad which has always challenged many rock climbers from many years. This cliff is not straight, but concave in its topmost approach. The length of it is near about k.m. with the height of 4000ft. You can see the high-class beauty of nature from here. It is one of the best spot for rappelling. It has been accessed successfully by rock-climbers only twice in its history.
This is the topmost point on the fort. It is also known by Balekilla. From here we can have a glimpse of the whole range of Naneghat and the forts near Murbad. Leopards are seen in the forests beyond this peak
FAQs
Food Facility: In summer & winter, arrangement for food is available on the fort. However, in monsoon, one should make the arrangement himself.
Drinking Water Facility: The water tanks near the caves.
Precaution: Proper care should be taken while trekking certain points; especially in monsoon period.