Khireshwar Temple and Village – Gateway to Harishchandragad via Malshej Ghat

Khireshwar Temple – Ancient Base of Harishchandragad Trek via Malshej Ghat

If you’re planning a monsoon trek to Harishchandragad Fort, don’t miss visiting Khireshwar Village and its ancient temple. This is sahyadri trek Harishchandragad starting point khireshwar village. Surrounded by cloud-kissed Sahyadris and waterfalls, this peaceful village is also the main trekking base for Harishchandragad via the scenic Paachnai and Khireshwar route.


Where is Khireshwar Temple Located?

  • Khireshwar Village, near Malshej Ghat, in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra
  • Popular as the trek base for Harishchandragad Fort via forest trails

📌 Google Map: Khireshwar Village Location
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How to Reach Khireshwar Village (from Major Cities)

🚗 From Mumbai (Approx. 135 km / 4.5 hrs)

Route: Mumbai ➝ Kalyan ➝ Murbad ➝ Malshej Ghat ➝ Khireshwar
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🚗 From Pune (Approx. 120 km / 3.5 hrs)

Route: Pune ➝ Alephata ➝ Junnar ➝ Malshej ➝ Khireshwar
Great for bike rides and road trips.

🚆 By Train:

  • Nearest railway station: Kalyan
  • From there, take a ST bus or shared jeep to Malshej Ghat, then local transport to Khireshwar

About Khireshwar Temple

The Khireshwar Temple, also known as the Kedareshwar Temple, is over 1,000 years old, carved from local basalt stone, and stands as a serene symbol of Shaiva tradition.

✔️ Offers beautiful views of Taramati peak and Konkan Kada
✔️ Perfect for peaceful prayer, photography, or just relaxing under the foggy skies
✔️ Temple area is clean, ideal for solo or spiritual travelers


Highlights of Khireshwar Village

  • Surrounded by dense greenery, natural waterfalls & rice fields
  • Entry point to the Harishchandragad forest trek
  • Best for monsoon nature photography 📸
  • No or Low phone network – Pure detox experience

Things to Carry

  • Good trekking shoes 👟
  • Raincoat or poncho 🧥
  • Water bottles, snacks 🍪
  • Torch if planning early trek 🌄
  • Dry bags for camera gear


Best Time to Visit Khireshwar Village

  • June to September (for fog, greenery, and waterfalls)
  • Early morning or weekdays for peaceful vibe
  • Trek to Harishchandragad best between July–October


Facilities at Khireshwar:

FacilityAvailability
Food✅ Basic village meals available (pre-order suggested)
Toilets✅ Near temple or villagers’ homes
Parking✅ Safe parking at village entry
Stay✅ Homestays and dorms available (basic setup)


Reels Spots & Photography Tips:

  • 📷 Temple under clouds
  • 🏞️ Valley view from behind the village
  • 🌧️ Monsoon waterfall reels enroute from Malshej


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