After a long 2 year wait finally got an opportunity to trek to Harishchandragad ( via Nalichi Vaat), one of the most difficult treks in the Sahyadri Mountains. A dream trek and it's not even been a day after this trek has been completed and I still can't believe I actually completed it. After considering the climb on the loose rocks, the difficult rock patches it was a mind blowing and learning experience, a test of endurance, will power and self motivation.There are about 4 difficult rock patches wherein I completed the 1st and 3rd without any help, the 2nd was done with a rope and the 4th was a chimney climb. The altitude covered in this trek is the highest in any trek, even higher than Kalsubai after considering the fact that this trek began at base village Valivhare or Bailpada which is at 600 metres above sea level. A big confidence booster for future treks. I don't think any trek would sound difficult after this one. Normally this trek is done over two days but here it was completed in one day which involved 6 and a half hour ascend via Nalichi Vaat involving a 18 km climb and 4 hour descend via Tolar Khind/ Khireshwar which involved a 10 km trek . A big thanks to Prasad Wagh and his team at Wild Trek Adventure Club, Pune for all the expertise, support and motivation without which it was impossible for me. Apart from trekking, this trek has also got me hooked to rock climbing now.
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