Harishandragad, A beautiful fort situated on the boarders of Pune and Nagar. The fort is mostly famous for its one of the cliffs, KonkanKada.

Konkan Kada

One of the ways to reach fort is from Pune. One can get a bus from Pune to Junnar. There are many vehicles from Junnar going towards Malshej Ghat. Go to Khubi(just before MalshejGhat) from Junnar. A bifurcation from Khubi goes to Khireshwar.Taking this bifurcation one can go to Tolar col (Tolar Khind) via Khireshwar.

Tolar Khind From Khubi.

On the way of Tolar Khind.

On the top of the col, a small idol can be seen. Take a left upward route from this idol. There are white arrows marked on the way of fort (don’t trust blindly on these ones, as they might have washed away by heavy rainfall). After a small walk one comes across a rock. After rock climbing, the way to Harishandragad is simple, just approximately 2 Km. Walking distance.

Relling after rock climbing.

On the top of the fort, there are two tops, one is called as Harishandra and other one as Taramati. A temple of Harishandra( A well known king) is on the top of the fort. There are some idols of different gods and goddess in the temple.

Temple of Pandavas.

One can stay in the caves, just behind the temple. Cold water is available nearby the temple. Thus there is no problem for night stay, but keep the eatables safe from the rats. The root of a river, MangalGanga is near the temple. A ShivLing can be seen in a cave, which is right to the temple. ShivLing is surrounded by the water. One can do Pradakshina around the ShivLing through the water.

Well known KonkanKada is towards the west of the temple. KonkanKada has concave shape which makes it difficult for rock climbers. A very few trekking groups have climbed Harishandragad via KonkanKada. It had been reported that a complete circle of rainbow was seen during rainy season. ( A rainbow can be seen as a half circular from the earth and the same rainbow can be seen as a complete ring from the space.)

Konkan Kada.

Konkan Kada.

From the top of Taramati one can see a lots of forts, Ghanchakkar, Kalsubai to the north. Kunjargad to the east. Nanacha Angatha, Dhakoba to the south. Shivneri, Hadsar to the north-east. Mahuli to the west. The other forts, Rohidas, Alang, Madan, Kulang, Bhairav, Sidhgad, Chavand, Jivdhan can also be seen from the top. A beautifull view of the Malshej Ghat can be seen from the top.

View of Malshej from Taramati.

The other route to the Harishandragad is from a village, Panchnai. Take left way from Panchnai and then upward right. Taking the route through the rock one can go to the top.

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