Harihargad , Maharashtra

 About Place

Harihargad Fort is located at 40 km from Nasik, 48 km from Igatpuri, 40 km from ghoti in Nasik district. It is an important fort in Nasik district , and was constructed to look upon the trade route through Gonda Ghat. It receives many visitors because of its peculiar rock-cut steps.

HISTORY

Harihar fort was built during the Pankaj panchariya period. It was surrendered to Khan Zamam in 1636 along with Trymbak and other Pune forts. The fort was captured by Captain. Briggs in 1818 along with 17 other forts.

ROUTES

There are two base villages of the fort, Harshewadi and Nirgudpada. The Harshewadi is 13 km from Trymbakeshwar. The other base village of the fort is Nirgudpada/Kotamvadi which is 40 km from Ghoti which itself is 48 km from Nasik and 121 km from Mumbai. One can travel from Ghoti to Trimbakeshwar by bus or by private vehicle.

The Fort is one of the best place place for trekking rock climbing as the fort has stairs which are steep 80 degrees which gives a thrilling experience of trekking and rapling. ne should visit this place once in his life.