Harihar Fort Trek (Every Weekend)

HARIHAR FORT TREK

Basic info about the trek-
Grade: Hard
Endurance: Moderate

Next Trek To Harihar Fort Trek -  May 23, 24, 30, 31 | June 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28

Fees-
Pune- Rs 1600/- | Mumbai- Rs 1400/- | Kasara- 1100/-

Including :

* Traveling 

* Breakfast

* Lunch

* Refreshments

Meeting point -

Pune:Fc Collage main gate, at 09.30 PM
Mumbai: Borivali National Park At 10 PM
Kasara: Kasara Railway Station11.00 PM

*Harhar Tort Trek Schedule*

Trek Information:
Location Address: Harihar Fort, Harshewadi, Maharashtra.
Trek Length: About 4 km from the base village.
Difficulty: Easy to Medium grade.
Suitability: Beginners to Professionals!

Detailed Itinerary (Tentative Timings):

Pune

08:00 PM: Report at FC Colleage Main Gate FC Road (https://goo.gl/maps/53XNsyDPwcSVReZW9 )
08:30 PM: Pickups from Nashik Phata (https://goo.gl/maps/3Fdnzh3YdLEimfHg7 )
10:00 PM: Take a Dinner Break at Sahyadri Hotel
Start the journey to the Base Village

Day 2,
03:30 AM: Reach Base Village and have rest for sometime
04:30 AM: Get freshen up and Have Breakfast
05:30 AM: Start trek to Harihar Fort Post Briefing and Instructions by trek leaders
07:30 AM: Reach the plateau. Start trek to the summit via 80-degree steps
08:30 AM: Reach the top and Enjoy the Sunrise and Click Photos
09:00 AM: Start descending via the same route
12:00 PM: Reach Base Village and Have Lunch
02:00 PM: Start Return Journey for Pune
10:00 PM: Reach Pune (Arrival Time Depends on Pace of Group and Traffic)   

MUMBAI- (From Kasara)

Day 1,

08:44 PM: CSMT
08:58 PM: Dadar
09:11 PM: Ghatkopar
09:26 PM: Thane
09:52 PM: Kalyan
11:04 PM: Kasara
11:15 PM: Report at Kasara Station ( Location )
11:45 PM: Report at Kasara Ghat ( Location )

Take a dinner break at Baba da Dhaba and head towards Base Village. 

Day 2,

02:30 AM: Reach Base Village and have rest for sometime
04:00 AM: Get freshen up and Have Breakfast
04:30 AM: Start trek to Harihar Fort Post Briefing and Instructions by trek leaders
06:00 AM: Reach the plateau. Start trek to the summit via 80-degree steps
06:30 AM: Reach the top and Enjoy the Sunrise watch beautiful cloud formation and Relax for sometime. Click Photos
08:00 AM: Start descending via the same route
12:00 PM: Reach Base Village and Have Lunch
01:30 PM: Start Return Journey for Kasara
04:30 PM: Reach Kasara Station (Arrival Time Depends on Pace of Group and Traffic)
Take CSMT Fast Local and Reach Mumbai DAY 1
09:30 PM: Reporting At Swargate/Borivali
10:00 PM: Start journey by private NON-AC bus.
04:00 AM: Reach at base village. Waking Up, get refresh and have breakfast

DAY 2

05:00 AM: Round of important instructions, brief intro session & commencement of the trek.
06:00 AM: Reach at the top, explore fort, enjoy beautiful views, Enjoy surroundings, clicking sessions and exploring nearby region.
08:00 AM: Start descending from the top.
09:00 AM: After having lunch,Visit Trambakeshwar we'll start our journey back to Pune!
08:30 PM: Reach Back Swargate/Borivali

THINGS TO BE CARRIED

• Water bottle 2-3 Lt.
• Carry Umbrella, caps, glares as the climate is very sunny out there.
• Dry snacks you can carry if u feel hungry during travel. (almonds,dates,plum cakes,biscuits,etc.)
• Cameras, DSLR etc. can be carried on your own risk.
• Extra footwear (optional) if u need to change.
• Personal Medication if necessary.
• Sweater / Rain Coat
• Extra Pair of clothes

Note: If any cancellation after registration NO amount will be refunded.

For Queries,

Contact-
Pratik Ubhe- 9856112727
Rohit Panhalkar- 9856122727
Akshay Kangude- 9856142727

If call not attend please leave message on whatsaap with mention Harihar fort Trek enquiry.

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Waterfall Treks

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Waterfall Rappelling July 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 | Aug 1, 2, 8,9,14,15,16,22,23 | Sep 12,13,19,20,26,27

Kalu Waterfall July 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 | Aug 1, 2, 8,9,14,15,16,22,23 | Sep 12,13,19,20,26,27

Nanemachi Waterfall July 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 | Aug 1, 2, 8,9,14,15,16,22,23 | Sep 12,13,19,20,26,27

Devkund Waterfall Trek July 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 | Aug 1, 2, 8,9,14,15,16,22,23 | Sep 12,13,19,20,26,27

Andharban Jungle Trek July 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 | Aug 1, 2, 8,9,14,15,16,22,23 | Sep 12,13,19,20,26,27

Kataldhar Waterfall Trek July 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 | Aug 1, 2, 8,9,14,15,16,22,23 | Sep 12,13,19,20,26,27

Instructions:

1) While walking from the base village to the valley we will make 3-4 small groups so that our volunteers can handle, count and track them easily.

2) No participant should leave his/her group.

3) If anyone leaves their group and faces any problems, then only himself/herself will be responsible.

4) Route can be muddy due to the rain and the terrain can be rough so it is advised to follow instructions and to be in their groups.

5) We will have 3-4 checkpoints. We will take a rest only on those points. It is an important part of the trek to complete our journey in time.

6) Please report on time at the mentioned pick-up point. In the case of any late reporting, we may have a delay to start the journey.

7) Consumption of Alcohol and Smoking is strictly prohibited. If anyone is caught by villagers or by our volunteers then we will take serious action against them.

8) If any uncertain situation occurs due to climatical, travel or any other thing, organizer is not responsible for that and further arrangements are chargeable.

9) There will be a long gap between breakfast and lunch so you can carry dry snacks like plum cake, wafers, almonds, etc. with you.

10) Carry sufficient amounts of water with you as per daily need.

 Cancellation Policy

We understand the disappointment of cancelling a trek after months of preparation. That's why we have a traveller-friendly cancellation policy.

Pending Payment Policy:

 * Complete your pending payment 5 days before departure.

 * Failure to pay the second instalment may result in booking cancellation and loss of advance payment.

 * Boarding will be denied for non-payment, and the seat will be reassigned.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

For Backpacking Expeditions and Long Treks (More than 4 nights):

 * 30+ days before the trek: Full refund in a Gadvede Trekkers coupon or monetary refund with a 15% cancellation charge.

 * 20-30 days before the trek: 80% refund in a Gadvede Trekkers coupon or monetary refund with a 50% cancellation charge.

 * Less than 20 days before the trek: No monetary refund; 50% in a Gadvede Trekkers coupon.

 * Less than 15 days before departure: No refund.

 * If unwell: No refund; find a replacement if needed.

For Sahyadri Treks/Camping and Weekend Backpacking Trips:

 * 30+ days before the trek: Full refund in a Gadvede Trekkers coupon or monetary refund with a 15% cancellation charge.

 * 20-30 days before the trek: 80% refund in a Gadvede Trekkers coupon or monetary refund with a 50% cancellation charge.

 * Less than 20 days before the trek: No monetary refund; 20% in a Gadvede Trekkers coupon if fully paid.

 * Ticket transfer: 20% surcharge, subject to the organiser's decision.

 * No-show or illness: No refund; find a replacement if needed.

 * Advance Booking amount: Non-refundable.

Important Note: Trek Insurance, train cancellation, and agent charges are non-refundable if the trek is cancelled within 6 days before departure. No refund 15 days before NY and Christmas events.

If We Cancel a Trek:

 * Natural calamities or unrest: No refund if the trip has started.

* Before departure: Full refund except for train and bus cancellations.

 * Sahyadri treks: Opt for event shift or full refund if cancelled due to low participation.

 * Medical emergencies or COVID: Regular cancellation policy applies.

 * Transport issues: Alternate arrangements made; participants bear costs.

Trip Delays and Connecting Transport Failures:

Gadvede Trekkers will assist with alternate arrangements for delays but participants bear the costs.

FAQ

1- How to reach Kasara station:

Catch Kasara local from the below Station -

07:18 pm: CST-Kasara train as per the timings mentioned.

07:31 pm: Dadar

07:38 pm: Kurla

07:58 pm: Thane

08:21 pm: Kalyan

09:32 pm: Kasara

2- Are washrooms available during the trek?

No washrooms are only available at the base village.

3- Can we bring our vehicle to the base village and is parking available?

Parking is available near the village, Parking fee will be applicable, Car owner parks at their own risk.

4- Is Jain food available on this trek?

Yes, we can arrange Jain food for the trek.

5- What are the compulsory things to carry on the trek?

Please carry 3 liters of water, a torch, and rainwear, wear good trekking shoes, and wear a full T-shirt, and track pants.

6- Will we reach Mumbai Pune at the time mentioned?

The itinerary is the approx time during monsoon road conditions are bad there may be delays due to bus breakdowns or bad weather in case the bus reaches late Trekhievers will not pay for Uber Ola or taxi fare.

7- What is the location of Harihar?

It is located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra

8- What is the distance from Pune to Harihar?

It is approximately 180 km away from Pune.

9- What is the distance from Mumbai to Harihar?

It is approximately 155 km away from Mumbai.

10- What is the difficulty level of the Harihar trek?

It is a moderate-level trek.

11- What is the height of the Harihar Peak?

The height is approximately 1646 meters.

12- What is the temperature in Harihar during winter?

The temperature during winter is between 10 to 20 degrees.

13- What is the Harihar trek distance?

The trek distance is 6.6 km.

14- Is the Harihar night trek safe?

Yes, the night trek at Harihar is safe.

15- What is the best time to visit Harihar?

The best time to visit Harihar is from November to April.