Harihar Fort Trek - Maharashtra

Harihar Fort Trek 

Harihar Fort is located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. It is at an altitude of 3,676 feet above sea level. The hill on which Fort was built looks like a rectangle from the base village. However, it was built on a triangular prism of rock during the Yadava dynasty. The edges of the Harihar Fortress are almost vertical. 

The main attraction of Fort Harihar is the iconic staircase to the top of the fortress. It is tilted about 80 degrees in the vertical direction. There are idols of Lord Hanuman, Shiva and Nandi, and the fort has a small pond. The view from the fortress is beautiful. Many forts and mountain peaks such as Bhaskargad, Basgad, Anjaneri Fort, Brahmagiri and Utwad Fort can be seen from above. 

 

What to protect 

The most exciting part of Harihar Fort Trek is climbing the nearly vertical stairs leading to the top of the fort. These narrow stairs are carved into the rock. It has a built-in notch to help hold your fingers when climbing. If you're afraid of height, don't look back while climbing. It's scary to see the stairs you just climbed. But looking behind you is not shocking!  

Fort Harihar offers 360-degree views of the Sahyadri Mountains. Hike during the monsoon to see the lush forts and mountain peaks. Bhaskargad / Basgad, Utwad Fort, Anjaneri Fort, Brahma Parvat, NavraNavri Summit, Brahmagiri and many other forts can be seen from there. 

 

Route information 

Harihar Fort Trek can be divided into two sections depending on the difficulty level. 

1. From Nirgad Pada Village (Kotamwadi) to the Plateau: 1 hour 15 minutes 

2. Climb the plateau in iconic steps: 1 hour 30 minutes 

 

 

Harihar Fort Trek begins at Ko Tham Wadi Village, 300 meters from Nirgad Pada Village. The exact location you need to enter the village is opposite Harihardaba. It is very close to the Nirgupada bus stop.   

The trail is very easy when you start hiking from the village to the Trimbak area. Pass many fields and a small stream. The trail continues the same road for another 20 minutes As you drive through the village, see the Harihar Fortress on your right. 

As soon as you pass through these fields, the path will begin to rise gradually. From here, you need to drive through the forests and settlements where you can see the fort. If you hike during the monsoon season, you will arrive at a small stream in the village shortly after crossing these fields.

An arrow is drawn on the rock. However, it can be difficult to find during the monsoon season. Trekking the same trail for another 45 minutes will reach the plateau. The route from Hashiwadi also joins here. From here you can see the most challenging part of the iconic step, hiking. Observe how beautifully the stairs are carved into a vertical rock of nearly 80 degrees. There is a small stand on the edge of the plateau. Take a break here. Get ready for a very exciting and challenging hike waiting for you. 

These rock stairs look scary, but once you start climbing, you'll get plenty of support for your safety. So it's not scary when viewed from a distance. An iconic step that takes you to the top of the fortress.

A notch is built in for support. Make sure you get the most out of it. Place your feet carefully. During the monsoon season, moss formation makes it slippery There are about 90 steps to Mahadarvaja. They are well cared for compared to other forts in the area. After Mahadarvaja, the trail leads to the intersection on the left. Here, the left is open towards the valley and the right is the wall of the fort. You can see the village of Hashiwadi on the left. This is the traverse you go to Mahadal Baja. Harshewadi is displayed on the left side. Crossing the traverse, you will come across another steep staircase. You need to climb about 100 steps to reach the top.  

After climbing these steep stairs, you will pass a small cave. After an exhilarating climb of about an hour, you will arrive at the fort. It is a cave-like structure that crosses before arriving at Fort. The fort has a small pond, Lord Hanuman and the temple of Lord Shiva. You can also see Barekira, which means the highest point of the fortress. The idols of Shiva and Nandy in the fortress. There is also a pond in front of the idol. 

After a short exploration of the fort, head to the highest point of Fort Barrekira. The highest point of the fortress seen from the temple. An additional 1015 minute hike will bring you to the highest point of the fortress. The top is very small. Few people can stand.

Harihar Fort is a historic site in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. Hari Hart Trek is known to many travel enthusiasts looking for a quick retreat in nature. Blessed with a lush, soothing atmosphere and breathtaking panoramic views, this activity is a stress relief for trekkers. 

As soon as you reach the top of the hills of Fort Harihar, you will be amazed by the breathtaking views of the beautiful elongated plateau. On sunny days, the view from Fort Harihar can be breathtaking. Here you will find the best places to see fortresses such as Baskargad, Basgad, Anjaneri Fortress, Bandardurgu, Lake Vaitalna and Utwad Fortress. Hari Heart trekking time is from 3 am to 2 pm. 

The Hari Heart Trek Package is available for transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai. Please pick up from the above pickup points. You will be taken to the starting point of your hike in a shared car. 

Those who choose a variant without transportation must arrive at the base village of Nirgupada by 3 am. When embarking on a Harihar Fort trek, you can trek through the dense wilderness and enjoy views of the hills surrounding Igatpuri.  This Hari Heart trekking takes one night a day.