The shape of Harihar Fort from its base village appears to be rectangular.
The fort is constructed on a triangular prism of rock, with three vertical faces and two edges at 90 degrees, while the third edge towards the west is inclined at an angle of 75 degrees.
A one-meter-wide rocky staircase with niches is carved out for ascending and descending the fort, totaling 117 steps.
Upon climbing the first rocky staircase, there is a main entrance leading to a pathway below an overhang with a sheer drop.
Another set of steep stairs with niches must be climbed, followed by a staircase inside the rock, similar to Peth Fort and Kothaligad Fort, to reach the top of the fort.
The top offers excellent views, and there is a tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle.
A small temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva, along with a pond for drinking water, is located on the plateau.
Further exploration reveals a palace with two rooms, accommodating around 10 to 12 persons.
One of the vertical drops of the fort, known as 'Scottish kada,' faces the Nirgudpada village and is approximately 170 meters in height.
This cliff earned its name after being climbed for the first time in November 1986 by Doug Scott, a renowned Himalayan mountaineer, taking him two days to complete the climb.
