It was constructed to look upon the trade route through Gonda Ghat. Destination Harihar fort is an important one in the history of the region, being on the route connecting the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Harish Fort was one of the forts in the possession of the Ahmadnagar Sultans. … Harihar Fort Trek is filled with adventure, thrill and beauty that make it must to trek for every trekker. It receives many visitors because of its peculiar rock-cut steps which offers a thrilling trek. The base village for Harihar Fort trek is Nirgudpada village located on Trimbak-Igatpuri road. Also, known as Harihar Fort trek, Harihar fort lies in the Trimbakeshwar mountain standing at the height of approx. Irshalgad fort is situated between Matheran and Panvel in Maharashtra, India. It receives many visitors because of its peculiar rock-cut steps. The city of Nasik houses an architectural marvel, the Harihar Fort. Harihar Fort, also known as Harshgad, is a historic fort located in Maharashtra’s Nashik district. Harihar fort / Harshagad is a fort located 40km from Nashik City, 48 km from Igatpuri, 40 km from Ghoti in Nashik district, of Maharashtra.It is an important fort in Nashik district, and was constructed to look upon the trade route through Gonda Ghat. History. The trek to Harihar fort takes you to an elevation of over 3,500 feet and offers spectacular views of the landscape around, and the sheer drop below. Enjoy the pleasing beauty of this land with a trek to Harihar Fort, Igatpuri. Harihar Fort. The last 200 feet of the hike is a nerve-racking climb through steep rock cut stairs inclined at 80 degrees. One has to trek less than 5 KM to reach the top from the base village, Nirgudpada, and will take less than 2 hours. Harihar Fort Trek is short yet tiring. Off late as trekking has been the trend,it has become too crowded so chose your day accordingly! The aim of construction of this fort was too look upon the trade route through Gonda Ghat. Its three faces and two edges are absolutely vertical 90 degrees. The descent is particularly exhilarating as youRead more Harihar fort was built during the Pankaj panchariya period. Harihar Fort is located 20 KM away from Trimbak. How To Reach Harihar Fort. The difficulty level of the trek is medium and there will be a professional guide with you, who will assist you while trekking to Harihar Fort… This fort is one of the most important forts housed in the city of Nasik. Harihar trek had been 2-3 times since my childhood.The last leg of the trek when you are about to reach the fort is challenging.The stairs carved in the rock are pretty steep and you need to extra careful.But overall its a good trek and enjoyable. Harihar fort appears to be rectangular in shape from its base village. It is built on a triangular prism of rock. Three thousand six hundred seventy-six feet above sea level. 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