Weekend Hikes · Maharashtra
Harishchandragad
Konkan Kada — the cobra-hood cliff above the clouds
- Duration
- 2 days
- Experience
- Weekend Hikes
- Destination
- West India
- Season
- Jun – Feb
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Highest point
- 4,670 ft
- Distance
- 12 km
- Begins in
- Khireshwar
- Stay
- Expedition stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
A Sahyadri classic: ancient caves, a 6th-century temple and the dizzying concave cliff of Konkan Kada, often wrapped in monsoon cloud.
- Konkan Kada overhang
- Kedareshwar cave shrine
- Monsoon waterfalls
- Night under the stars
Day by day
- D1
Pune/Mumbai → Khireshwar → Fort top
Overnight bus, early start via Tolar Khind. Explore temples and caves; camp on top.
- D2
Konkan Kada → Return
Sunrise at Konkan Kada, descend and drive back by evening.
Where you'll stay
Expedition stays. Camps, homestays and mountain huts — close to the land and the people who live on it.
What's included
- Camping / homestay
- Meals during the hike
- Trek leader & local guide
- Permits & entry fees
- Travel to the base village
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
