Harihar Gad or Harsh Gad

Harihar Gad, 

Harihar gad or Harsh gad, Nashik

I would like to say about it as simply awesome trek, for beginners, situating at around 150km approximately, from Mumbai Nirgudpada, Nashik. 

The best season to go for trek to Harihar is Oct to March & also in the month of June only if there is no heavy rainfall, which can lead to slippery rock steps.

You can go from Kasara-Khodala-Nirgudpada, as simple & long route, leading to approx 3.5 to 4hrs of a journey. I'd like to advise that if you are planning to go with this route be assure to get Return transport from local Jeep, deal with him for your return journey or else you might get stuck in Nirgudpada itself. There are no local connective sources other than a jeep or private vehicles. Though state transport buses are available but are not on time.

On the way to fort

Once you reach the Nirgudpada, you can ask anyone for a route to the fort. The villagers are cooperative. You must carry sufficient water & ready food items to eat between journey. There are no shops available nearby to this location. 

After around 2 hrs, you will reach to small uphill before to actual stairs. All the pathway are in good condition.

While ascending be cautious, as one small mistake can cost a lot... 

At these small uphill, you can click a picture. It's simply a photo spot.

you can see the small uphill in this photo

All the stairs are carved in stone, with small hole in it at both ends to get a proper grip. 

you can see the small holes on stairs to get a support while climbing

After completing stairs you can see beautiful scenes in front of you.

You will be on the plateau after completing this small sized open road.  

Small temple

Also, there is a small lakes size water pond

You can ascend to the final top just beside to above spots, & enjoy 360' view around you. 

A small advice to an enthusiast, remember the creature of these forts & their sacrifice. 

Best of luck ..........