Join BIT Travel Community. Trek it, Tag it, Brag it. Sign up to share your adventures now. Happy BITing.
Share your adventures with the world. Trek it, Tag it, Brag it. Happy BITing.
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
What are the places near Harishchandragad?
If you do the Harishchandragad and Kokankada trek then you already have experienced one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra. Now the next big plan could be going to the highest point in Maharashtra. Kalsubai peak trek is the best plan after visiting Harishchandragad. Both the places come under theRead more
If you do the Harishchandragad and Kokankada trek then you already have experienced one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra. Now the next big plan could be going to the highest point in Maharashtra. Kalsubai peak trek is the best plan after visiting Harishchandragad. Both the places come under the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary.
See lessWhat is the best time to visit Harishchandragad?
Post monsoon will be the best time to visit Harishchandragad. Avoid going on weekends, as there will be a huge crowd on the fort. Harishchandragad camping is famous among trekkers. But beware as there will be a significant temperature drop in the wintertime. Trek from the Paachnai route is the easieRead more
Post monsoon will be the best time to visit Harishchandragad. Avoid going on weekends, as there will be a huge crowd on the fort. Harishchandragad camping is famous among trekkers. But beware as there will be a significant temperature drop in the wintertime.
Trek from the Paachnai route is the easiest one and you can complete the trek in a day. The Paachnai route is also best if you are going with your family. If you want to go by Nalichi Vaat, then I will recommend you the group trek. Harishchandragad trek from Nalichi Vaat is the most difficult route for this trek.
See lessWhere is Harishchandragad located?
A hill fort in Malshej Ghat, Harishchandragad is one of the most difficult forts in Maharashtra. The area comes under the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary. There are major three routes for the Harishchandragad trek. Although it is one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra, the difficultyRead more
A hill fort in Malshej Ghat, Harishchandragad is one of the most difficult forts in Maharashtra. The area comes under the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary. There are major three routes for the Harishchandragad trek. Although it is one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra, the difficulty level is subjective and depend on the trek route. Paachnai, Khireshwar and Walhivare (Belpada) are 3 base villages for this trek.
Kokankada is an overhung cliff on the massive Harishchandragad fort. Kokankada is on the west side of the fort facing the Kokan area. That is the reason this cliff is known as Kokankada.
Interesting Fact: Base jumper Nikolas Winter jumped from the Kokankada wearing his wingsuit in Jan 2017. This jump is considered the first wingsuit base jump in Maharashtra. (Source: Youtube-Rohit Vartak Climb & Slack)
See lessIs it Konkan or Kokan? Which is correct spelling?
Kokan is the western coastal side of India. The western side of Sahyadri mountain range of the Indian states Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka is known as Kokan. The word Kokan is a mixture of two words. ‘Kona’ means corner and ‘Kana’ means part (Kokan=kona+kana). In Marathi language this region is knoRead more
Kokan is the western coastal side of India. The western side of Sahyadri mountain range of the Indian states Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka is known as Kokan. The word Kokan is a mixture of two words. ‘Kona’ means corner and ‘Kana’ means part (Kokan=kona+kana). In Marathi language this region is known as Kokan (कोकण). In Konkani language they say Konkan (कोंकण). Both, Konkan and Kokan, spellings are correct in the respective language. In Kannada language it is known as Karāvalli. It means coast.
See lessIs Tikona fort open for trekking now?
Yes, Tikona Fort is open for trekking now. In addition to that, Visapur fort is also open. If possible, avoid going on weekends, because there will be so much crowd on the forts.
Yes, Tikona Fort is open for trekking now. In addition to that, Visapur fort is also open. If possible, avoid going on weekends, because there will be so much crowd on the forts.
See lessWhat is Mangi Tungi? What does Mangi mean?
Mangi Tungi is a pair of pinnacles joined by the plateau in between. Mangi is at the western side and the tallest pinnacle between the two. The height of Mangi pinnacle is 1324m and Tungi is at the height of 1331m. Mani Tungi is famous for the Statue of Ahimsa. It is the tallest Jain statue in the wRead more
Mangi Tungi is a pair of pinnacles joined by the plateau in between. Mangi is at the western side and the tallest pinnacle between the two. The height of Mangi pinnacle is 1324m and Tungi is at the height of 1331m.
Mani Tungi is famous for the Statue of Ahimsa. It is the tallest Jain statue in the whole world. The height of the statue from toe to head is 32.9m. There are many caves on the Mangi Tungi hills. You will find many Jain idols in these caves.
There are different forts near Mangi Tungi such as Salher fort, Mulher fort Salota, etc. Salher fort is the tallest fort and the second tallest place in Maharashtra after the Kalsubai peak.
See lessWhat to see in Mangi Tungi? Is Mangi Tungi a hill station?
Mangi-Tungi is a pair of two pinnacles in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. There is the world’s tallest Jain statue at the top of the hill. The height of the Statue of Ahimsa is around 33m. The statue is of Tirthankar, Rishabhanatha.
Mangi-Tungi is a pair of two pinnacles in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. There is the world’s tallest Jain statue at the top of the hill. The height of the Statue of Ahimsa is around 33m. The statue is of Tirthankar, Rishabhanatha.
See lessWhere is Mangi Tungi? What is Mangi Tungi Place?
Mangi Tungi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. Mangi Tungi hills are the two pinnacles. The elevation of the Tungi pinnacle, which is the tallest between the two, is 1331m. There is the world’s tallest Jain statue called the Statue of Ahimsa. ThisRead more
Mangi Tungi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. Mangi Tungi hills are the two pinnacles. The elevation of the Tungi pinnacle, which is the tallest between the two, is 1331m.
There is the world’s tallest Jain statue called the Statue of Ahimsa. This statue is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar, Rishabhanatha. There are many caves on the Mangi Tungi hills. Yes, Mangi Tungi hills are the perfect family tourist place. Many pilgrims come to visit the Mangi Tungi Jain Temple every year.
There are 2 different routes to reach the top of the hills. One is by stairs. There are around 3000+ steps at the Mangi Tungi hills. The statue of Ahimsa is 1300+ steps far from the base. The second route is by road. You can take your private vehicle from the base to the Statue of Ahimsa. There is also a private vehicle service available at the base.
See lessWhich is Mangi Tungi nearest railway station?
The nearest railway station to Mangi Tungi is Manmad. It is also the busiest railway station near Manmad. The distance from Manmad to Mangi Tungi is 100 km. Navapur, Nandurbar, Dhule are also the nearby railway stations to Mangi Tungi. So plan your Mangi Tungi Trek accordingly.
The nearest railway station to Mangi Tungi is Manmad. It is also the busiest railway station near Manmad. The distance from Manmad to Mangi Tungi is 100 km. Navapur, Nandurbar, Dhule are also the nearby railway stations to Mangi Tungi. So plan your Mangi Tungi Trek accordingly.
See lessHow can I go Mangi Tungi from Mumbai?
The route to go Mangi Tungi from Mumbai would be Mumbai – Nashik – Satana – Taharabad – Mangi Tungi. The distance from Mumbai to Mangi Tungi is 288km. If you are going by bus then take a bus to Nashik from Mumbai. And head towards the Taharabad. Mangi Tungi is a popular tourist destination in NashikRead more
The route to go Mangi Tungi from Mumbai would be Mumbai – Nashik – Satana – Taharabad – Mangi Tungi. The distance from Mumbai to Mangi Tungi is 288km. If you are going by bus then take a bus to Nashik from Mumbai. And head towards the Taharabad. Mangi Tungi is a popular tourist destination in Nashik. Google maps will be handy for the Mangi Tungi trek.
See less