Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध have planned our yearly event of Panhala – Pavankhind – Vishalgad – Padbhraman Mohim on 13-14th July 2019. This Mohim commemorates Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s escape from the besieged Panhala to the safety of Vishalgad.

यंदाचे वर्ष ही मोहीम आयोजित करण्याचे ‘शिखर वेध’ या संस्थेचे सलग अकरावे वर्ष आहे !!!

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The cost for the event is about Rs. 2950 / – per head

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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle … All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned & Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Friday Dinner )

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Note:- 1) For Pune Participants AND Those participants who are Repeating this Pavankhind Mohim event with SHIKHAR VEDH again

The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 2650 / – per head

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History:

Panhala – Pavankhind -Vishalgad 

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was under siege of Siddi Johar on Panhala fort from 2nd March 1660. The siege lasted long and all food stocks had finished and made things difficult for Shivaji Maharaj. It was impossible to defeat the 30000 soldiered troop of Siddi. Shivaji Maharaj with some 600 mavalas decided to escape to Vishalgad, 65 kms away. It was Ashadi Pournima, with heavy rains falling. Chatrapati Shivaji Raje informed Siddi that he would surrender hence Siddi troops were little careless. Taking advantage Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Panhala. He wasn’t safe till he reached Vishalgad. Some how Siddi’s troops spotted Shivaji Raje’s escape, he immediately sent horsed troops behind him and they got hold of Shivaji, who was later brought to Siddi’s camp. But it was Raja Shivaji’s game plan; person whom they had caught was not Shivaji Raje, but Siva Kashid Nhavi who was immediately killed. Siddi somehow came to know that Shivaji Maharaj was on his way to Vishalgad, and so sent troops behind him. Shivaji Raje knew that Siddi’s troops were following him. Baji Prabhu, Chatrapati Shivaji’s loyal sardar decided to stay in Ghod Khind with 300 mavalas, a col were mountain ridges near Vishalgad unite and was the only way to Vishalgad then. Baji Prabhu with his 300 mavalas had guerilla warfare at Ghodkhind and held the Siddis troops there. They fought bravely till their death. It was only after Baji heard the canon fire indicating safe reach of Shivaji Maharaj at Vishalgad, he gave his life. It was 21 hour continuous journey from Panhala to Vishalgad. Story didn’t end here; Chatrapati Shivaji Raje had to fight his way to Vishalgad. Vishalgad is a fort difficult to conquer, difficult to lay siege. Also even if siege was laid, one would have enough time to escape to Konkan. Siddi was building siege on Vishalgad, but Shivaji Raje with his diplomatic trick made Adil Shah bring back Siddi Johar.

Meeting Point: Pritam Hotel, DADAR (E) @ 19:30 Hrs on Friday 12th July 2019

Friday 12th July 2019

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19:30 Hrs: Departure from DADAR by private vehicle

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Break for Dinner en-route (2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)

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23:00 Hrs: Pune Pick up ( Wakad, Chandani Chowk, Katraj Bypass)

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Saturday 13th July 2019

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05:30 Hrs: @ Panhala

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Breakfast & T ( 2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)

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06:15 hrs: Descend frm Pusati Buruj

07:00 Hrs: @ Turukwadi —~2.5 km Complete

07:45 Hrs: @ Mhalunge Village — ~5 km Complete

09:00 Hrs: @ Mhasai Pathar-Mhasai Temple — ~11 km Complete

09:45 Hrs: @ Kumbharwadi — ~14 km Complete

11:00 Hrs: @ Chapewadi — ~18 km Complete

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Collect Packed Lunch (

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12:00 Hrs: @ Mandlaiwadi — ~23 km Complete

13:00 Hrs: @ Karapewadi — ~28 km Complete

15:00 Hrs: @ Patewadi — ~34 km Complete

15 mins Break

18:00 Hrs: @ Pandherpani — ~44 km Complete

19:00 Hrs: @ Pavankhind — ~51 km Complete

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Pay Tribute to Veer Baji Prabhu Deshpande

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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Karpewadi … village house

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Sunday 14th July 2019

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Breakfast – Tea

07:30 Hrs: Move 2 Vishalgad by Bus / Trek ( ~ 13 kms)

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09:30 Hrs: @ Vishalgad

Explore

11:30 Hrs: Move 2 Mumbai by Bus

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Lunch en-route on highway to b borne by participants

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23:00 Hrs: @ Mumbai (Dats’ subjective)

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The cost for the event is about Rs. 2950 / – per head

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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle … All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned & Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Friday Dinner )

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Note:- 1) For Pune Participantsseparate vehicle can be arranged if minimum 7 participants confirm their presence. In that case for Pune participants,

 

The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 2650 / – per head

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This includes Pune 2 Pune fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle …  All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned & Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Friday Dinner )

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2) Those who want 2 join only for Exploration of Panhala, Pavankhind AND not on a trek can do so albeit the cost remains same for them … enroll as far ur convenience

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3) Those participants who are Repeating this event with SHIKHAR VEDH again, the cost for them would b Rs 2650/- per head

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Deposit advance amount of Rs. 2000/- pp (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for Private vehicle and Food, Accommodation etc. 

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Ifsc code: ICIC0000268
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Googlepay : 9702121373

Paytm : 9869369836

Lasr date for registration: – Tuesday 11 June 2019 till 5 pm 

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VIMP Note: 1) Since the endurance level is extremely high there will be a limit for joining the Mohim.

2)The village where we usually stay might b crowded this time ….

so book yourself well in advance to do necessary arrangements

3) We will try to transport the extra luggage at halting place in case the road is open and motor able in monsoon … depends on situation at that time

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Some memories in form of snaps of our previous trail

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https://plus.google.com/photos/110365350221548356237/albums/5631470088434855969?banner=pwa

https://plus.google.com/photos/109499071087821063906/albums/5631077495306806497?banner=pwa&authkey=CPWZufn5quD2Kw

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Things To Carry:-

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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)

A Torch with spare set of Battery (a must)

Sleeping mat, bedding (a must)

Extra 2 Pair of Clothes (a must)

100 ml coconut oil (for Shoe bite), Salt, Turmeric powder (for Leeches)

Good trekking shoes; carry extra pair (a must)

Rain-cheater (Optional)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.

Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

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A haversack to put all these things

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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 /  09869369836 

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