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This enormous fort has 7 routes and during this trek we will be doing an exciting route ie Khireshwar Route. Khireshwar route may not be the simplest route but its very scenic & exciting. Since sometimes it takes out your breath, you are more appreciative to your surroundings. While we climb, time appears to be standstill. For those who are photographers can get extremely beautiful landscapes on this trek route.
Height of Fort : 1424m (4671ft)
Key Features of the Fort > Visit to famous Harishchandragad Konkan kada
Meeting Time and Place : Fergusson College Main Gate at 06:00 am Sharp !
Itinerary
Day 1:
> Departure from Pune at 6.15am
> Breakfast en route
> Arrival at Khireshwar by 10.30am
> Start climbing fort by 11am
> Have Pack Lunch en route
> Reach top by 4pm
> Evening Tea
> Free Time
> Dinner
> Halt in Ganesh Caves
Day 2:
> Get up in the morning & have Breakfast
> Visit Konkan Kada
> Have Brunch
> Start descending by 10.30am
> Return to base by 2.30pm
> Lunch at Base
> Start return journey by 4.30pm
> Back to Pune by 9pm
What to Bring
1. Luggage packed in big good trekking sack, all luggage.
2. Complete spare set of clothes & socks
3. Water bottle (atleast 1.5 ltr) compulsory
4. Electral/ Glucon-d energizers and personal medication
5. A sweater/warmwear & Raincoat/Umbrella Or Poncho etc.
6. Good trekking shoes (sandles, chappals, floaters not permitted)
7. A sleeping bag / Thermocol mat and shawl / normal satranji and shawl
8. Torch with Extra pair of Batteries
9. Camera, Binocular (Optional)
10. Plate Spoon, Mug (Compulsory)