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Harihar fort is somewhat rectangular in shape when viewed from its base village. It is built on a triangular prism of rock. Its three faces and two edges are absolutely vertical (90 degrees). The third edge towards the west is inclined at an angle of 75 degrees. A one metre wide rocky staircase with niches in it is carved out for ascending & descending the fort. There are around 110 steps in all.
After you climb the first rocky staircase (main entrance) we walk thru below a overhang with a sheer drop. Again one has to climb a set of steep stairs (with niches), then pass thru a staircase inside the rock and then reach the top of the fort. The view from the top is excellent. After climbing thesesteps, we get up to the entrance door. The fort has got a tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle. There is a small temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva on the plateau. A small pond is there in front of this temple. Water from this pond can be used for drinking.
Attractions: 75 deg climb on stairs
Itinerary:
1. Take the below Train from CST (2nd July 12.14 am)
12:14 am Kasara Train from CST
12.32 am Dadar
01.08 am Thane
01.41 am Kalyan
02.55 am Kasara
Note: If you miss this train, make sure you reach Kasara Station by 3am.
2. Meet our trek leaders at Kasara Station at 3 am
3. After a brief introduction session, start the journey towards our base village in private vehicle.
4. Reach base village by 6:00 am.
5. Post Tea and Biscuits/snacks, we are set to march for the trek.
Freshen up and leave by 7.00 am.
6. Reach top by 10.00am
7. Spend time in Photography; click as many pics as you want. You have to get down the same 75 deg patch, which you have just climbed.
8. Get ready for descend
9. Reach base village by 1 pm
Have lunch on the way to Mumbai near Kasara/Igatpuri by 1.30pm
Start journey to Kasara Station to catch 03.37pm CST train
Trek ends with lot of happy and thrilling memories
Things to carry –
1.Min 2 Litre of Water Bottle
2.Good Trekking Shoes, or Sandals with proper grip
3.Morning Refreshment Kit, sanitizer if needed, mosquito repellent cream like Odomos
4.Though its rainy season, try to have full trackpant/leg-ins to protect yourself from insects.
5.Have ready to eat snacks with you. Avoid Farsan, or Chiwda which requires heavy water intake
6.Keep extra pair of clothes in case one wishes to change. Changing rooms may be available at base village
7.Any medicines if required at individual level(Leaders will have basic medical kit)
8.A rucksack or travel bag to keep the things
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