A famous ancient fort in the district of Ahmednagar is a perfect place for you to visit for a weekend getaway. Located at the Malshej ghat, Harishchandragad fort is around 166 km from Pune and 218 km from Mumbai. It is at an elevation of 1424 meters.

Harishchandragad is famous for its historic nature. Nature lovers visit this place to have a beautiful view of the fort and the surrounding natural beauty. It even offers a variety of adventures. It is said that Harishchandragad was built in the 6th century. It has various caves which were carved around the 11th century.

This palace has all the experiences that a perfect trip requires. If you love trekking, then you will love this place because the Harishchandragad trek has multiple routes. It has easy routes for beginner-level trekking, moderate routes for an exciting trekking experience, and difficult routes for a challenging trekking experience. Every trek route is surprising, exciting, and thrilling. And what else do you want?

Now let's talk about all the nature lovers. During the Harishchandragad trek, you can witness multiple majestic mountains, lush greenery everywhere, and several waterfalls. During monsoons, you can feel the fresh air and hear the soft sound of rustling leaves and chirping birds, which will soothe your mind and body.

The trek takes around 9 hours, and all the effort is worth it when you reach the final destination that is the Harishchandragad fort. The experience of scenic view beauty from the top is excellent and extraordinary. You can see multiple mountains and spectacular valleys from the top.

The temperature at the top is cool and calm. The best time to visit this place is in winter as you will witness fog everywhere in the surrounding, which makes this place look more incredible.

This place will surprise you, and you will cherish the memories for a lifetime. It is a very unexplored place. You should surely visit this place for an unforgettable experience and a great weekend.   

Fort Elevation: Fort trail

Trek Difficulty: Moderate.

Trek Endurance: Medium to High

Trek Length: Approx. 2-3 km 

Trek Duration: 2 hrs one way

Why Bhatakna for Harishchandragad Monsoon Trek ?

• 10+ years experience in organizing harishchandragad Monsoon Trek with all safety protocols.
• Served over 1000+ customers last year with amazing reviews.
• We provide delicious breakfast and lunch meals at a resort property.
• We provide one trek leader for every group of 10 people
• We will donate a partial amount of your fee to the forest department.

Who Should Attend?

Best suited for groups, solo trekkers, corporates, and couples.

Cost for Harishchandragad Monsoon Trek 2025

• Cost without transport: Rs. 699/- per person
• Cost with transport Kasara: Rs. 1199/- per person