SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kokankada Camping :- Fireflies & possible Indravraj – circular rainbow phenomena ;) on 28-29th May 2016

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Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad on 28-29th May 2016 for Fireflies & possible Indravajra – a circular rainbow phenomena ;) …

Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again

Brief Introduction about Harishchandragad:

Height: 1412 meters (4510 feet)
Grade:Easy
Time: ~ 2 hrs from Pachnai, Base Village
Location:Nagar region

Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the Medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate on Taramati/Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.

Konkan Kada: The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset. This cliff is not just vertical; it is an overhang, almost like a cobra’s hood.

Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.

Indrawraj / Circular Rainbow phenomenon:
During the beginning of monsoon sometimes a circular rainbow (the Brocken spectre phenomenon) can be seen from Konkan Kada. It can be seen only when there is a bit of mist in the valley, and the sun is right behind the person facing the valley.
The other phenomenon that can be observed at this place is the vertical cloud burst, in which the clouds nearing the cliff get sucked into the pit fall area below and are thrown vertically into the sky reaching more than 50 feet (15 m), creating the impression of a wall that is rising straight from the edge of the cliff without entering the landmass area.
Journey Details:
Rendezvous:

Saturday 28th May 2016
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Meeting point : Kasara Railway Stn at 09:10 Hrs

CST-Kasara Fast local timings as below

06:55 Hrs : CST

07:02 Hrs : Byculla

07:08 Hrs : Dadar

07:15 Hrs : Kurla

07:35 Hrs : Thane

07:47 Hrs : Dombivali

07:54 Hrs : Kalyan

09:08 Hrs : Kasara

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Breakfast (packed upma

will have Tea & Move by Private Jeeps For Pachnai Village

12:00 Hrs : @ Pachnai village

LUNCH Time ( Pithale-Bhakri, Rice & Daal)

13:15 Hrs : ASCEND

15:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

EXPLORE  the surroundings

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time

Sunset View

20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)

and retire for the day

Photography – Star – Gazing & Fireflies as well  :)

Tented Accommodation

Sunday 29th May 2016

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Hope for a Indra-Wajra ;)  - Depends on weather conditions

Post Breakfast – Tea

09:00 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

11:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

from there by local transport to Rajur – Kasara

Lunch in hotel on the way to Kasara
From Kasara by local train to Mumbai

We will reach to Mumbai 19:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost for da Trek is about Rs.1800 per head
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tht includes transportation from Kasara to Kasara by private jeeps, 3 veg meals & 2 refreshments & TENTED ACCOMODATION

NOTE : Minimum 8 participants required to execute

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Deposit Rs. 1000/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Food & vehicle booking
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

Last date for registration: – Tuesday 24th May 2016, 5 pm OR Till the reg. gets full

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Things To Carry: -
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)
Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),
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A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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Jagadish Patil: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
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SHIKHAR VEDH : Night Trek to Harishchandragad fort on 6-7 June 2015 … A possible Indra-Vajra sighting @ Konkan kada :)

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Dear all,
We @ शिखर वेध invite u all for Night Trek to Harishchandragad fort on 6-7 June 2015 …  A possible Indra-Vajra sighting @ Konkan kada :)

Interested people do join us …
Hope 2 c u on trek !!!

Brief info about the place:

Type : Hill Fort

Height : 4500 ft approx

Region : Malshej Ghat

Grade: Easy

Harishchandragad: is an ancient fort from the Medieval period where the Great sage Changdev (Writer of the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate in the 14th century.

Konkan Kada: One of the biggest cliffs of the sahyadris, fascinating many people from years together. Facing towards the konkan side, the cliff looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region. Not only vertical, but it has an overhang, almost like a cobra’s hood.

Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Friday 5th June 2015

CST-Kasara Fast local timings as below

22:50 Hrs : CST

22:57 Hrs : Byculla

23:05 Hrs : Dadar

23:13 Hrs : Kurla

23:34 Hrs : Thane

23:57 Hrs : Dombivali

Saturday 6th June 2015

00:07 Hrs : Kalyan

01:18 Hrs : Kasara

Meeting point : Kasara Railway Stn at 01:10 Hrs

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Move by Private Jeeps to Pachnai Village

04:00 Hrs : @ Pachnai village

ASCEND

06:00 Hrs : Atop @ Konkan kada

Explore

Breakfast – Tea Time

Rest for a while

13:00 Hrs : Lunch Time

16:00 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada,

Sunset

20:00 Hrs : Dinner and retire for the day

Sunday 7th June 2015

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

08:30 Hrs : Breakfast, site seeing

09:00 Hrs : Start descending towards Pachnai

11:00 Hrs : @ Pachnai

Lunch

Post Lunch move by public transport 2 Kasara

We will reach Kasara by 3 pm (that’s subjective )

Contribution

 The cost for the trek is  Rs 1800/- per head which includes 2 Breakfast, 3 veg meals & 1 evening refreshment, Tented Accommodation And Transportation From Kasara to Kasara
 Advance amount of Rs. 1000/- per head (Non- Refundable)

Please deposit same amount on following details:

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

Things To Carry: -

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) [MUST]
Sleeping Bag / Mat [MUST]
Torch with extra cell batteries [MUST]
A plate, mug, and spoon [MUST]
Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

A good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put all these things

Note: It might rain, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)

Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/