Harishchandragad fort (1424 m), Malshej
This is one of the mightiest of the hill forts, situated in a remote location. Travel from Kalyan to Malshej ghat and get down for Khireshwar near a dam (bund cum road). A broad path goes up to the Tolar Khind. A long flat walk leads to the temple.
This hilltop has a large water reservoir and a long chain of Brahamanical caves. There is a beautiful temple with water and shelter. Next to the temple is a huge carved out room with a lingi in the centre of a water pond. The actual top is about 100 m further up from the temple and commands a view of the Nane ghat region. On top, a km to the east of the summit is the Bale Killa, with decaying walls and blown up cisterns.
Above, 2 km to the northwest is Konkan Kada. It is a huge semi circular rock wall of about 400 m and is a most beautiful sight. A light object thrown from the top is blown upwards by the strong wind from the semi circular basin.
Harishchandragad surrendered to the British in May 1818. Col. Sykes has written about viewing of perfectly circular vividly coloured rainbow on the edge of the Konkan Kada in mid May. Konkan Kada is a trekker's delight and the experience long a life time.
My friend Maruti Walunj at Konkan Kada
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