N Pachnai village school Harishchandragad Harishchandragad (19.41337N, 73.78164E) Plateau (shaded region) 2841 feet (866 m) and Malshej Ghat 270 90 Main Temple and Caves Rock Face Harishchandragad is a large plateau to the north of (19.39151N, 73.77956E) climb of 600 feet (180 m) the Malshej Ghat that comprises of three peaks. These peaks, together with the plateau, form a very 3963 feet (1208 m) impressive sight for travellers along the Malshej Ghat. 180 The western edge of the plateau (the ‘Konkan Kada’) is a sheer drop into the Konkan plains and is a sight 4 km Tolar unlike anything else in the Sahyadris. Several Khind ancient monuments are also present on the plateau. (19.39537N Data on Harishchandragad was collected during hike 73.80334E) of December 28-31, 2003, by Dr. Navin Verma, Dr. Yuvaraj Chavan (Y.B.) and Vitthal Awari (member of 3 km 3281 feet Konkan (1000 m) YZ Trekkers). The Balekilla route was aided by Kada cliff Dattu Damu Bharmal (of village Pachnai). Map created by Mahesh Chengalva using Global edge trail Positioning System (GPS) data. All roads, tracks (midpoint Balekilla (Citadel) and land-marks are accurate to within 15 feet (5 m). 2 km at 4005 feet (19.39146N, 73.79377E) Some hiking trails are not shown on this map. or 1221 m) 4560 feet (1390 m) This is the first of a set of two maps. The second Rohidas Summit Taramati Summit map is a detailed map of the Harishchandragad (19.38646N, 73.77667E) (19.38685N, 73.77917E) plateau. This and maps of other Sahyadri hiking 1 km 4634 feet (1412 m) 4695 feet (1431 m) areas are available for free download at: http://www.geocities.com/drchengalva Starting point of hike trail For any feedback, e-mail [email protected] Khireshwar Tar road Hike Trail Approximate (19.37364N, 73.80903E) 2311 feet (704 m) 2300 feet Dirt track (off-road vehicles only) 0 Elevation (701 m) height in feet above mean sea level indicated Contours Nageshwar Temple Location format: (19.38685N,73.77917E) (19.36494N, 73.80563E) indicates latitude and longitude in degrees in 2267 feet (691 m) decimal format to within 15 feet (5 m) accuracy D E C C A N 1000 m Savarne LAKE A route to Konkan (19.34539N, 73.74929E) P L A T E A U Kada base 881 feet (269 m) Flamingo Hotel Point ‘A’ (19.33857N, 73.79142E) (refer to photo) 2122 feet (647 m) Harishchandragad from Map Point ‘A’ This map is humbly dedicated to the faith, devotion Restaurant Tunnel, 1894 feet (577 m) and efforts of the unknown individuals who built the (19.34251N, ancient monuments on Harishchandragad. 73.72941E) Khubi Junction This document can be freely distributed (including 766 feet (233 m) (19.33172N, 73.80750E), 2291 feet (698 m) website display) only in an unaltered form.