Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event on 16-17 November 2013 (Batch-1) AND 14-15 December 2013 (Batch-2)
Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again ;-)

Brief Intro abt Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft

Grade: Medium
Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
Location: Bhandardara region
SANDHAN” …. is a beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats  near Ratangad. Amidst the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around two km long. Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 ft deep water pool in the way of  rock floored water carved valley.
This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.
Trek Details:

Saturday 16th Nov 2013 (Batch-1) AND 14th Dec 2013 (Batch -2)

Rendezvous : On Telecon

00:15 Hrs :CST
00:23 Hrs: Byculla
00:33 Hrs: Dadar
00:44 Hrs: Kurla
00:50 Hrs: Ghatkopar
01:10 Hrs: Thane
01:32 Hrs: Dombivali
01:40 Hrs: Kalyan
02:56 Hrs: Kasara

03:00 Hrs: Depart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle

05:30 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Breakfast-T @ Samrad
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07:30 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan
08:00 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley
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We have to go through abt 4-5 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same …
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12:30 Hrs — Rappelling of 50 ft patch
Lunch time mid way
& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel ..
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17:30 Hrs —  Settle at base
Dinner & Campfire
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Stay in open … near a natural swimming pool
Sunday 17 Nov 2013 (Batch-1) AND 15 Dec 2013 (Batch-2)

Wake Up early
08:30 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
10:00 Hrs — Trek towrds Dehne

12:00 Hrs — @ Dehne
Lunch time

14:00 Hrs — @ Move Asangaon by public transport
16:00 Hrs — @ Asangaon station
We will be in Dadar around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on Mega block things

The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 1300 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Asangaon, 2 meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges

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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 800/- (Non-refundable) …  Deposit the amount on following account.
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

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Seats r limited … MAXimum 44 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is
Thursday 7th Nov 2013 (Batch-1) AND 5th Dec 2013 (Batch-2) till 5 pm
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Note:-
Its a group activity so each and every member will be allotted some or other responsibility. Pls do keep space for 1kg at least in your bag.
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Previous memories in form of snaps of our NEW Year special event to Sandhan

https://picasaweb.google.com/104269804834836030230/NewYearTrekSandhanValleyRappelling?authkey=Gv1sRgCMb43pHR9a_cywE

Things To Carry:-

Pls Do carry Lunch for Saturday (a must)
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Extra Pair of clothes (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes preferably Action, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09869369836
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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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