1 Day📍 Pickup from Mumbai, Pune, Kasara station or Reach directly to Pansai base villageAncient caves, the Konkan Kada cliff, and a fort older than memory
Harishchandragad is one of the great forts of the Sahyadris — and one of its oldest. The ruins trace back to the 6th century, through Shaiva cave-temples carved in the medieval period, a Shiva Linga standing waist-deep in ice-cold water inside the Kedareshwar Cave, and the Harishchandreshwar Temple whose stone-work has weathered a thousand monsoons. But the reason people keep coming back is the Konkan Kada — a sheer, concave cliff that drops into the Konkan valley with a view so vast it bends the horizon. In the monsoon, mist rises from the valley floor and swirls around the overhang; on clear mornings, you might catch an Indravajra — a full circular rainbow around your own shadow. The trek from Pachnai village is a well-marked 3 km climb through forest, moderate enough for fit beginners but rewarding enough to draw regulars back season after season.
Day-wise itinerary
Join us from
Catch the CSMT–Kasara slow local on Friday night. Board from any station along the route:
Day 0 – Saturday Night:
9:32 pmMumbai CSMT
9:40 pmByculla
9:50 pmDadar
10:00 pmKurla
10:06 pmGhatkopar
10:27 pmThane
10:51 pmDombivli
11:03 pmKalyan
12:13 amKasara
12:20 am - Meet Trek Leader at Kasara Railway Station.
12:30 am - Move towards the base village in by private local vehicle.
Day 1 – Sunday:
04:30 am - Reach at base village - Paachnai.
05:00 am - Start ascending.
07:30 am - Reach on top and explore. Visit Harishchandreshwar temple, Kedareshwar temple, Pushkarani, and Caves.
08:30 am - Start trek towards Kokankada.
09:00 am - Reach Kokankada and have breakfast.
10:00 am - Start descending.
12:30 pm - Reach at base village and have lunch.
01:30 pm - Start return journey towards Kasara station.
04:30 pm - Arrival at Kasara railway station and disperse.
Note: All timings are approximate and may vary slightly due to weather, traffic, or the group's pace.
Day 0 – Saturday Night:
10:00 pm - Meet at Borivali National Park main gate. - https://goo.gl/maps/65qVB7H4swdFjjWs6
10:10 pm - Leave for the trek.
10:30 pm – Pick up at Virwani Bus Stop, Goregaon. - https://goo.gl/maps/youofNYahBSwqsms8
10:45 pm - Pick up at Gundavali Bus Stop, Andheri East. - https://goo.gl/maps/gorbeX9fencdiqfh8
11:00 pm - Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop, Bandra. - https://goo.gl/maps/CAsqYFeK8aTRBk9B7
11:15 pm - Pick up at Everard Nagar bus stop, Sion. - https://maps.app.goo.gl/nLw5e7K6QTbwywa99
11:30 pm - Pick up at Amar Mahal, Ghatkopar. - https://goo.gl/maps/WMNcKa6s1oGqXH3M9
11:45 pm - Pick up at Teen Hath Naka, Thane. - https://goo.gl/maps/roD3hTiZMLgvFJSH9
12:15 pm - Pick up at Kalyan Bypass. - https://goo.gl/maps/QNV2eeJYNKEXGi9Z6
Day 1 – Sunday:
05:00 am - Reach Pachnai village.
05:30 am - Introduction and have tea and biscuits at base village.
12:30 pm - Reach at base village and have a lunch.
01:30 pm - start return journey towards Pune.
10:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Pune.
Note: All timings are approximate and may vary slightly due to weather, traffic, or the group's pace.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
The complete Harishchandragad trek with an experienced GoRaahi trek leader.
1 veg breakfast and 1 veg lunch.
Forest entry fees.
Transport as per your chosen option: Mumbai AC bus (round-trip with multiple pickups), Pune AC bus (round-trip), or Kasara–Pachnai local vehicle (round-trip). Not applicable for the 'without transport' option.
What's not included
Any transport in the 'without transport' option — you reach Pachnai village on your own.
Train ticket to and from Kasara (in the train option) — only the Kasara-to-base vehicle transfer is included.
Mineral water, lime water, energy drinks, and anything purchased for personal consumption.
All extra meals, soft drinks, and snacks beyond the included breakfast and lunch.
Entry fee for foreign nationals.
Any personal expenses, medical emergencies, or evacuation costs.
Expenses from unforeseen circumstances — roadblocks, bad weather, landslides.
