Nashik: Massive Tourist Rush At Harihar Fort On Independence Day, Sunday; Video Of Crowds Goes Viral
Nashik: The famous Harihar Fort (Harshagad) near Trimbakeshwar witnessed a massive influx of tourists on Independence Day (August 15) and the following Sunday (August 16). Long queues of trekkers formed on the fort's narrow, near-vertical rock-cut steps. A video of this overcrowding has gone viral on social media, drawing comments such as, "Even Mughal soldiers wouldn't have come in such numbers…
Nashik witnessed a massive influx of tourists on Independence Day and the following Sunday, as the renowned Harihar Fort (Harshagad) near Trimbakeshwar saw long queues of trekkers struggling up its narrow, steep rock-cut steps. A video of the overcrowding has gone viral, with commenters remarking that even Mughal soldiers wouldn't have dared to assemble in such numbers to confront the fort.
Harihar Fort, located at about 1,120 meters above sea level, is notorious for its ascent, featuring 117 narrow and steep rock-cut steps that become hazardous when overcrowded.
The Forest Department and local administration have previously tried to limit the daily visitor count, but the surge in arrivals on both Independence Day and the Sunday holiday led to unsafe conditions. Calls are growing for improved crowd management and safety measures. Both citizens and trekking enthusiasts are advised to use proper footwear, safety gear, and to avoid attempting the climb during periods of heavy crowding.
Written by urgent.news from Free Press Journal's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
