Taramati Peak — Attraction in Maharashtra

Trip to Harishchandragad from Pune in Car – 8th February 2025

We did a night trek to Harishchandragad, leaving Pune at 6 PM on Friday. We reached Paanchai base around 12:30 AM, hired a guide, and started the trek at 1:30 AM without any sleep.

The plan was to visit Taramati Peak, Konkankada, and Kedareshwar Temple. We reached Taramati Peak by 5 AM, had a small bonfire in the peak, and slept for a bit until 6:30 AM. We watched the sunrise at 7 AM and then headed down to Konkankada. After 30 minutes, we headed to Kedareshwar Temple. Our guide provided breakfast in temple, and we started our return journey at 10:45 AM, reaching Paanchai village by 12 PM. After freshening up, we left for Pune and arrived by 5:30 PM. A full day trek was completed.

Key Tips: Night treks are the most convenient and safe. Take the Ozar route from Pune to Paanchai village; the road condition is good but the last 30 km is narrow and under construction, so drive carefully. Follow Google map and no toll paid. It’s advised to book a guide in the village. They help with the route and even arrange tents at Konkankada for a stay (though we didn’t stay due to time constraints). Reasonable charges. The trek is fairly easy, but the last stretch to Taramati Peak is a bit tough but manageable. The Paanchai trek route is considered easier than other routes. Use head lights for night Trek. Don't use mobile...

YES!!! It's the Second highest peak of Maharashtra. A paradise for the trekkers in Mumbai and Pune. Trekking level to the peak is difficult. So if you're not an experienced trekker, be advised to take proper precautions prior to going for this trek. There are two ways to go to the peak. First being directly from harishcandraghad and second is from konkan kada(also the difficult one). There is no determined path laid down for the trekker. Make sure while going up you are carrying light weights.

A mesmerizing view from the top that takes the breath away from you. The best view you can get in all of...

The highest point of Harishchandragad and the 2nd highest peak in Maharashtra.

The views are absolutely mesmerising and it takes around 30-40 mins to climb from Harishchandragad. The climb is not very easy and you may need to catch a breath or two.

You get a 360 degree view from the peak and can spot Kalsubai, Jivdhan and some other forts if the weather is clear. It’s generally very windy atop and the view from here make you forget the tiredness...