We, at SHIKHAR VEDH invite you all for a one day trek to Asherigad on Sunday 23^rd June 2013

Fort: Asheri Gad.
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
District: Thane
Level: Medium

History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.

Fascinating Spots :
On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. One can also see quite many foundations with gutters cut in them. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in. The back portion of the cave is very uneven. However, there are platforms made both outside and inside for the guards to take rest. The two hibiscus bushes outside the cave entrance point to the fact that rituals might have been conducted regularly by the villagers somewhere in the past. On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.
Itinerary for the trek:

Meeting Point Virar railway station @ 07:30 Hrs

07:40 Hrs:  Shuttle to Palghar

08:25 Hrs: @ Palghar

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Have breakfast – Tea

Travel by auto till Base Village

10:00 Hrs: Ascend the fort

13:00 Hrs: Lunch and explore fort

14:30 Hrs: Descend

17:00 Hrs: @ Base village

Start back by auto

18:30 Hrs: Shuttle back from Palghar to Virar

Local at Virar

Reach Mumbai by 22:00 Hrs approx.

Train timing to reach Virar: Fast Local
Churchgate 05:52
Mumbai Central 06:02
Dadar 06:09
Bandra 06:15
Andheri 06:23
Jogeshwari 06:26
Goregaon 06:31
Malad 06:35
Kandivali 06:38
Borivali 06:44
Virar 07:21

The charges of the trek are Rs 350/-per head, which includes
Travel expenditure from Palghar to Palghar, Breakfast – Tea and Evening Refreshment

Things To Be carried:
Lunch for the day ( A must)

A bottle of water – 3 Liters ( A must)
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

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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

Jagdish Patil : 09869369836
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Hope 2 c u on Trek …

Brief Introduction about Kothaligad / Peth fort : -

Height: ~ 3100 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2.5 hrs from Ambivali, Base Village
Location: Karjat region Kothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle. Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort.

Itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Note: Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own. But please get down @ Neral station
Board the second last compartment from Karjat side which is the second one from CST side

Saturday 22nd June 2013

Train Timing

Karjat Fast local

08:00 : Move 2 Ambivali village by rick 09:00 : @ Ambivali.
Breakfast & Tea Break.
09:45 Hrs : Ascend 11:00 Hrs: @ Peth village12:00 Hrs: Atop
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Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
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13:30 Hrs:  Descend
14:30 Hrs: Peth Village
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Lunch @ Peth wadi .
16:00 Hrs: Descend continue 17:00 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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17:30 Hrs: @ Karjat  by rick/bus19:00 Hrs: @ Karjat
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From there by local train 2 mumbai We will be in mumbai around 22:00 Hrs (Subjective) The cost of the Trek will be Rs. 400/- per head which includes,
Transportation from Neral to Karjat, B/f-Tea and Lunch as mentioned.
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Maximum 30 seats
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Things to be carried:
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A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (A Must) Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Raincheaters.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil : 09869369836

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We @ शिखर वेध have arranged a one day trek to Fort Lohgad & Bhaje caves in Lonavala region on Sunday 16th June 2013

Little info about the fort :

Fort: Lohgad.
Region: Lonavla.
Height: 3400 ft
Grade: Easy.
Type: Hill Fort

History:
Lohagad (literally “Iron fort” in Marathi) is one of the many hill forts of Chatrapati Shivaji. It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the Sahyadris. The Visapur fort is located on its eastern side. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. Historical records show that in the later Peshwa period, Nana Phadnavis (1742-1800 AD) built several structures in the fort such as a big tank and a step-well (bawali).

On the west side, there is a long and narrow wall-like fortified spur called Vinchukata (Marathi for Scorpion’s tail) because of shape.Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas. Shivaji captured it in 1648 CE, but he was forced to surrender it to the Mughals in 1665 CE by the Treaty of Purandar. Shivaji recaptured the fort in 1670 CE and used it for keeping his treasury.

Trek Schedule :- SUNDAY 16 June 2013

6. A good trekking shoes, wind cheater.
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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

Dipak Kumkar : 9920206292 (Leader)
Jagdish Patil : 09869369836
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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Ganesh Gajare (L) : 09773560290
Jagadish Patil : 09869369836
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शिखर वेध is moving a step forward in adventure activities. With a gr8 response from our last 4 years of rafting we are once again arranging an adventure event of River Rafting on Sunday 30 June 2013
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We would like to invite nature loving & like minded people like you. We are sure that this thrilling experience would be a memorable one for both you and “शिखर वेध”
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Rafting is a challenging recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers
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Who can raft?
Almost everybody other than pregnant ladies; heart patients & people with severe asthma. Children between 12 & 14 may be permitted to raft subject to a safety clearance from our river guides. Children below 12 years will not be allowed to raft. Our river guide’s decision in this regard will be final. Children below 12 years are not allowed to raft
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Camp Details:
Location: Kundalika River, Kolad
Rafting distance – 10 km
Total rapids – 11
Grade – 4
Body surfing – 2 km
Thrilling experience – 2 hours
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Swimming skills – No need to worry there
Previous experience – Not necessary
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This is a very safe game
Best quality life jackets and helmets will be provided
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The itinerary for the camp is as follows:
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Meeting Point: @ Dadar Swaminarayan Temple, Dadar (E) @ 05:15 Hrs

Sunday 30 June 2013

05:20 hrs: Departure from Dadar
08:45 hrs: Arrival
09:00 hrs: Check in Rafting Office
09:30 hrs: White Water Raftingat Kundalika River
12:00 Hrs: Rafting End
13:30 hrs: Lunch @ Nitin Sanskriti Stay Home
15:30 hrs: Check out
19:30 hrs: @ Dadar (Subjective)
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Total Fee for the Event is Rs 2100/- per head
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All Fee Rates include
Transportation charges from Dadar 2 Dadar by Private Vehicle (Non A/c), Activity Charges for Rafting & Lunch
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Payment Details:
One needs to deposit Rs 1400/- (Non-Refundable) into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. Deposit the amount on following A/c …
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
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Last date to confirm urself with advance payment is on Tuesday 18 June 2013 or before if seats gets full
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Check out few pics of event:

http://picasaweb.google.com/shraddhashenvi/RiverRaftingKayaking#
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Note: In case of Rafting is cancelled due 2 unforeseen circumstances like Dam water is not released, heavy rain etc. which is very less chances … Rafting amount Rs 1400/- per head will be refunded bt participants have to bear Transport nd Food Cost
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Things To Carry:-
Pls do carry Breakfast (a must)
T Shirts, shorts and sport shoes or floaters for rafting
A change of dry clothes and a towel
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)
Raincheater (Optional)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls possibly 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)
A haversack to put all these things

Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09869369836

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We @ शिखर वेध have planned Panhala-Pavankhind-Vishalgad Padbhraman Mohim on 12-14th July 2013. This Mohim commomerates Shivaji’s escape from the besieged Panhala to the safety of Vishalgad.

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

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History:

Panhala-Pavankhind-Vishalgad

Chatrapati Shivaji was under siege of Siddi Johar on Panhala fort from 2^nd March 1660. The siege lasted long and all food stocks had finished and made things difficult for Shivaji. It was impossible to defeat the 30000 soldiered troop of Siddi. Shivaji with some 600 mavalas decided to escape to Vishalgad, 65 kms away. It was Ashadi Pournima, with heavy rains falling. Shivaji informed Siddi that he would surrender hence Siddi troops were little careless. Taking advantage Shivaji escaped frm Panhala. He wasn’t safe till he reached Vishalgad. Some how Siddi’s troops spotted Shivaji 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 Shivaji’s game plan; person whom they had caught was not Shivaji, but Siva Kashid Navi who was immediately killed. Siddi somehow came to know that Shivaji was on his way to Vishalgad, and so sent troops behind him. Shivaji knew that Siddi’s troops were following him. Baji Prabhu, 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 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 at Vishalgad, he gave his life. It was 21 hour continuous journey from Panhala to Vishalgad. Story didn’t end here; Shivaji 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 with his diplomatic trick made Adil Shah bring back Siddi Johar.

Meeting Point: Pritam Hotel, DADAR (E) @ 21:30 Hrs on Thursday 11th July 2013

Thursday 11^th July 2013

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21:30 Hrs: Departure from DADAR by private vehicle

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Friday 12^th July 2013 – (Not a Holiday – Apply for Leave)

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08:00 Hrs: @ Panhala

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Breakfast & T

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09:30 hrs: Descend frm Pusati Buruj

10:30 Hrs: @ Turukwadi —~2.5 km Complete

11:00 Hrs: @ Mhalunge Village — ~5 km Complete

12:00 Hrs: @ Mhasai Pathar-Mhasai Temple — ~11 km Complete

13:15 Hrs: @ Kumbharwadi — ~14 km Complete

14:30 Hrs: @ Chapewadi — ~18 km Complete

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Lunch BREAK

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15:15 Hrs: Start

16:30 Hrs: @ Mandlaiwadi — ~23 km Complete

17:30 Hrs: @ Karapewadi — ~28 km Complete

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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Karpewadi … village house

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Saturday 13^th July 2013

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Breakfast – Tea

07:30 Hrs: Move

10:00 Hrs: @ Patewadi — ~34 km Complete

15 mins Break

13:00 Hrs: @ Pandherpani — ~44 km Complete

Lunch Break

15:00 Hrs: @ Pavankhind — ~51 km Complete

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Pay Tribute to Veer BajiPrabhu Deshpande

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16:00 Hrs: Move 2 Vishalgad by Bus

16:45 Hrs: @ Vishalgad

Explore

18:00 Hrs: Move 2 Panhala by Bus for night stay

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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Panhala … village house / Dormitory

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Sunday 14^th July 2013

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07:30 Hrs: Breakfast + T

09:00 Hrs: @ Panhala – Pawangad Exploration (Guided Tour)

12:30 Hrs: Lunch

14:00 Hrs: Move 2 Mumbai by Bus

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

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The Estimated expenditure is about Rs. 2100 / – per head

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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle … All Veg. foods for 3 days & Accommodation … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )

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Note:- 1) For Pune, Nashik, Satara, Belgaum Participants, the expenditure is Rs 1300/- per head … meeting point would be Panhala @ 08:30 Hrs on Friday 12 July 2013

2) Those who want 2 join only for Exploration of Panhala, Pawangad,Vishalgad, AND not on a trek can do so … enroll as far ur convenience …

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Deposit advance amount of Rs. 1100/- (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for 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)

Lasr date for registration: – Thursday 13 June 2013 till 5 pm

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

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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)

Raincheater (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): 09869369836

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The Ashtavinayak Temples that will be visiting are:

1. Moreshwar, Morgaon

2. Siddhivinayak, Siddhtek

3. Chintamani, Theur

4. Mahaganpati, Ranjangaon

5. Girijatamj, Lenyadri

6. Vighneshwar, Ozar

7. Varadvinayak, Mahad

8. Ballaleshwar, Pali

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The itinerary for the event will be as Follows:

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Meeting point: 22:30 Hrs: Dadar TT, Dadar (east) on Friday 14 June 2013
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Day 1, 15 June 2013

06:00 Hrs:  @ Morgaon

Freshen up

Moreshwar Darshan

08:00 Hrs:  Breakfast time

11:00 Hrs: @ Siddhtek

Siddhivinayak Darshan

13:00 Hrs: Lunch in betn @ Hotel on high way

15:00 Hrs: @ Theur

Chintamani Darshan

17:00 Hrs: @ Ranjangaon

Mahaganpati Darshan

20:00 Hrs: @ Junnar

Stay in Hotel

Dinner (veg only)

Day 2, 16 June 2013:

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Early morning wake up call – Freshen up

08:00 Hrs: @ Lenyadri

Girijatmaj Darshan

Breakfast time

10:30 Hrs: @ Ozar

Vighneshwar Darshan

13:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Hotel in Rajgurunagar

15:00 Hrs: @ Mahad

Varadvinayak Darshan

17:00 Hrs: @ Pali

Ballaleshwar Darshan

22:00 Hrs: Reach Dadar (subjectively)
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The Cost for the Trip will be Rs 2500/-  per person

That includes Transport by Private vehicle, Food (3 Veg Meals & Refreshents) ; Accommodation charges in Hotel@ Junnar (Dormitory type only);

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Maximum 25 seats … Seats will be first come 1st basis wid Advance payment only…

One needs to deposit Rs 1500/- (Non-refundable) advance amount for Booking Private Vehicle and Accommodation in Hotel etc. into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Last date for registration: – Tuesday 11th June 2013, 5 pm

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Things To Be carried:
A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes, (Must)
Cap , Camera(Optional),
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
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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: 09869369836
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doodh hai mast in every season,

piyo doodh for healthy reason,

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Well this may be the theme song for Milk board, what I am talking about is drinking the beauty of Dudhsagar Watefalls in this monsoon with your eyes.
We @ शिखर वेध has planned to experience the mesmerizing beauty of Dudhsagar Waterfalls!! on 27-28 July 2013

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Itinerary for the trip as below: -

Meeting Point: Pune Railway Station @ 15:00 Hrs on Saturday 27 July 2013

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16:00 hrs: Departure by Train – Goa Express

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Sunday 28 July 2013

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05:00 – 08:00 Hrs: 3 hrs Railway track Trek 2 wards destination …

08:00 – 11:00 Hrs: 3 Hrs Fun Time @ Doodhsagar Waterfall

11:00 – 14:00 Hrs: 3 hrs again back 2 Railway track Trek

Lunch Time

16:00 Hrs: Board the train for Pune

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Monday 29 July 2013

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03:30 Hrs: @ Pune railway Station

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From there by ST / Train 2 Mumbai

We will reach Mumbai by 07:00 Hrs (Dats Subjective)

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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 1100/- per Head which includes Sleeper Class tickets to and fro, from Pune, breakfast and lunch on Sunday & Shikhar Vedh Charges

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It won’t include food on train (i.e. Dinner on Saturday) and any other expense of personal in nature.
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Deposit Rs. 1100/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Last date for registration: – Tuesday 11th June 2013, 5 pm OR Till the batch gets full

Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies ( a must)
Raincheater(a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food.Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09869369836
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

The fort of Kalavantin was used as a watch tower and is located right next to Prabhalgad fort on the old Mumbai-Pune route. The beauty of this trek is the amazing rock cut steps that zig-zag their way up the mountain to take you to the top of the fort.

just check da following link abt Kalwantin as seen from Prabalgad …

http://www.marathikatta.com/General/kalavantin-durg-1/

Here is some info abt the fort:
Height: 2000 feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium – Thrilling
Base Village: Thakurwadi

Plan:

Rendezvous: Meet at 6.45 AM (Sharp) at Panvel Bus Depo on Saturday 8th June 2013. Please ensure punctuality.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Saturday -  8 June 2013

06:55 Hrs: Depart from Panvel bus depo to Thakurwadi by ST / tumtum

07:45 Hrs: @ Thakurwadi base

Intro & Instructions

08:30 Hrs: Trek from Thakurwadi to Kalavantin

REST & Lunch Time

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13:30 Hrs: Descend 2 Thakurwadi

16:00 Hrs: By bus 2 Panvel

17:00 Hrs: @ Panvel bus depo

We would be getting back to Dadar at approx 19:30 Hrs (Subjective)

Some memories in form of snaps from last outing

https://picasaweb.google.com/106678309740053608924/KalvantinPinnacle#

The cost of this trek would be Rs.250/- only and would include:

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09869369836

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