Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, Kothale village and it has played a role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region.

The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad.

Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate here in the 14th century.

The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to mahadeva as a totem of tribes Mahadev Koli.

These days many trekkers have been responsible for the sad plight of this place,[citation needed] as they throw plastic wastes and other things in the pond.

[citation needed] 7 years back the water was potable, and now it isn't suitable even to swim.

Towards the right of Harishchandreshwar temple, there is the huge cave of Kedareshwar (see picture), in which there is a big Shiva Linga, which is completely surrounded by water.

Another interesting thing about this place is that water seeps into this temple from the four walls on an daily basis.

One phenomenon that can be observed at this place is the vertical cloud burst, in which the clouds nearing the cliff get sucked into the pit fall area below and are thrown vertically into the sky reaching more than 50 feet (15 m), creating the impression of a wall that is rising straight from the edge of the cliff without entering the landmass area.

If you happen to visit this place in April–May, then throw your panama cap from the cliff and enjoy it rising high and falling back on the plateau.

A 30 feet (9.1 m) deep natural cave is on the northwestern side of the fort, to the right of Kokan Kada.

This temple is marvelous example of the fine art of carving sculptures out of stones that prevailed in ancient India.

The river Mangal Ganga is said to originate from one of the tanks located close to the temple.

Harishchandragad lies where the boundaries of Thane, Pune and Ahmednagar districts converge.

1) From Thane District: One has to board the bus for Nagar from Kalyan & alight at ‘Khubi Phata’.

3) From Ahmednagar District: One has to board the bus for Nashik or Mumbai & alight at Ghoti village.

From Ghoti, we have to board another bus to Sangamner via Malegaon & alight at Rajur village.

1) From Rajur, one has to board the bus or a private vehicle to the village of Pachanai.

2) Recently, the way from Rajur to kothale (Tolar Khind) has been made available.

Walking a few minutes from Tolar Khind, we come across a rock-patch on which railings are fixed.

After climbing the rock patch from the Tolar Khind, follow the usual trek route going ahead and at one point, you will encounter two ways one to the right goes to the temple through seven hills and the straight one goes below the Balekilla (citadel) through very dense forests and this route reaches to the seventh mountain directly.

The perennial stream running near the caves is the major source for drinking water.

On weekends during summer and winter, the villagers sell lemon water and buttermilk at 2–3 points between Tolar Khind and Harishchandreshwar.

It is advisable not to walk on the rock face in monsoon particularly during night where one can experience heavy rainfall with thunder strikes.