Tikona Fort

Dear All,We @ शिखर वेध have arranged a one day trek to Fort Tikona in Lonavala region on Sundays
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The cost for the trek will be Rs 1400/- per head which includes
• Traveling from Mumbai 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
• Morning Breakfast – Tea & Veg Lunch
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Batch Dates : All Satuday & Sundays
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Little info about the fort :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3500 ft Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Region: Lonavala.
Base Village: Tikona peth
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Tikona Fort, also renowned as Vitandgad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve center of the many activities of entire Malwa Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona peth. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction.
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The Tikona fort is a great trekking destination for the adventurous tourists.
One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visaput, Tung and Lohagarh. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev’.The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad and valleys from the top is breathtaking.
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The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

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Meeting Point : @ WEH Metro Bus Station, Andheri …. @ 05:45 Hrs on Sunday 

09:00 Hrs: Tikona Peth – base
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Breakfast Time
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10:30 Hrs: Ascend
11:30 Hrs: Atop Tikona

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Exploration rest etc (2 hrs approx)
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13:30 Hrs: Descend 
14.30 Hrs: @ Base
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Lunch Time
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16:00 Hrs: Move 2 Mumbai

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We would be returning to Mumbai by 21:00 Hrs (thts-subjective).
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The cost for the trek will be Rs 1400/- per head which includes

• Traveling from Mumbai 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
• Morning Breakfast – Tea & Lunch
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Advance amount of Rs. 1400/- per head (Non- Refundable) for booking the vehicle is a must !!!

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)
IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

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OR
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Googlepay : 9702121373
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VIMP: For Pune Participants – The cost for the trek will be Rs 1000/- per head
Meeting point : Kamshet Station @ 8 am

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Last date 2 confirm yourself for the event with advance payment is Thursday till 5 pm
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Things To Be carried:
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) – (a must)
Rain-cheater
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold & other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION
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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Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here
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Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836 

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