शिखर वेध – Trek 2 Pabargad near Bhandardara – a less trodden path on Sunday 15 Jan 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jagdish

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध announce one day Trek 2 Pabargad near Bhandardara – a less trodden path on Sunday 15 Jan 2012

Hope 2 c u 2 NJoy with us

Brief Introduction abt Paabargad:

Height: ~ 4200 feet

Grade:Medium

Time: ~ 2.5 hrs from Guhire
Location: Bhandardara region
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Journey Details:
Rendezvous: Sunday 15 Jan 2012 @ 03:15 Hrs Sharp @ Igatpuri railway station

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Note: The train that we will take is 11093-Mahanagari Express halting at Dadar, Thane, & Kalyan. Please keep in mind that missing this train would mean missing out on the trek
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There are still 45 seats vacant for sleeper class … For comfortable journey please book yourself in advance

Sunday 15th January 2012

00:10 hrs: Departure from Mumbai by Mahanagari Express
03:10 hrs: @ Igatpuri

04:45 hrs: Catch bus 2 Shendi

06:20 hrs: @ Shendi

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Breakfast Time

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07:30 hrs: 2 Guhire village by Jeep

07:30 hrs: Trek to Paabargad

11:00 hrs: Atop
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Exloration, Lunch, and rest for 2 hrs

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13:00 hrs: Descend
15:00 hrs: @ Guhire

16:00 hrs: @ Shendi

Evening refreshments

19:00 hrs: @ Kasara railway station by jeep / bus

From there by local train 2 mumbai

We will be in Mumbai 22:30 hrs (That’s Subjective)

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Max 20 participants

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The estimated expenditure is about Rs. 400/- only
Includes Transportation charges from Igatpuri to Kasara, Morning and Evening Refreshments, Guide Contri
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Things To Carry

Lunch For Sunday (Must)

Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (Must)

Torch with spare batteries (must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars

Some ready 2 eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuit

Extra Pair of clothes

Good trekking shoes

Personal basic medical kit

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A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish 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/

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/

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शिखरवेध – Salher – Salota – Mulher – Mora – Hargad on 21-22 January 2012

Posted on December 16, 2011 by jagdish

Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged Salher-Salota, Mulher, Mora and Hargad Trek on 21-22 January 2012 – in coordination with Green Valley Trekking Club, Anumala, Surat

Brief Introduction about Salher / Salota / Mulher / Mora / Hargad:-

Height: 1567 m / 4290 ft / 4450 ft/ 4450 ft
Grade: Medium / Easy / Easy / Easy
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from base villages

Base Village: Waghambe / Salherwadi / Mulher / Mulher / Mulher
Location: Baglan Region

The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : -

Friday 20 January 2012
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22:30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar (East)  by Private Vehicle

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Day-1 – Saturday 21 January 2012

06:00 Hrs – Reach Mulher village
06:30 Hrs – Breakfast – Tea
07:00 Hrs – Leave for Someshwar Temple
08:45 Hrs – @ Someshwar Temple
09:00 Hrs – Start trek for Hargad
10:30 Hrs – Reach Hargad Top … explore the gad
11:30 Hrs – Descend to Someshwar Temple
12:30 Hrs – @ temple
Lunch Time and rest for an hour
14:00 Hrs – Start Moragad trek
15:00 Hrs – Reach Moragad atop, explore gad
16:00 Hrs – Start descend for Mulhergad
17:00 Hrs – Reach Mulhergad top.
Explore the Mulher gad : Bhadangnath Mahadev Temple, Ancient Rantapur village ruins, old construction.
Enjoy evening hours at the top, enjoy panorama.
18:30 Hrs – Start descend after sunset (by 18:30 hrs) – Night Trek and reach Someshwar Temple by 20:00 Hrs.
21:00 Hrs – @ Mulher Village
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Have a dinner at 21:30 hrs, camp fire and Good night.
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Day-2 – Sunday 22 January 2012

06:00 Hrs – Good morning bell
06:30 Hrs – Have a breakfast-tea at Mulher village.
07:00 Hrs – Start for Vaghambe .
08:00 Hrs – @ Vaghambe village.
08:00 Hrs – Start trek for Salota
10:00 Hrs – Reach Salota atop.
10:30 Hrs – Start Descend to ridge between Salota-Salher
13:00 Hrs – Salher atop.
Packed Lunch, Explore, Enjoy panoramic view from the Salher fort top, Lord Parshuram Temple.
14:30 Hrs – Descend
17:00 Hrs – @ Salher village
- Have a tea and start return journey by 17:30 hrs back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle

We will be @ Dadar by 23:30 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 1500/- per head, which includes

Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & Tented accommodation

For registration, Rs. 1000/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle & food charges is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Maximum 25 seats …

Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on Tuesday 10th January, 2012 till 5 pm

Note: We will be keeping our bags in vehicle itself while trekking … Will carry only Water Bottles (3 Liters must), Something to munch, Torch (must) & Ur valuables only

… So it will be easy for us to Trek …

Things To Be carried:-

A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),

TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),

Bedding ( Compulsory)

Tiffin Box, A spoon and a plate (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
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.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish 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/

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/

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शिखर वेध – New Year Special Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling on 31 Dec 2011 – 1 January 2012

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jagdish

Dear All,
शिखर वेध has arranged New Year Special Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event on 31 Dec 2011 – 1 January 2012

Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again ;-)

Brief Intro abt Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft
Grade: Medium
Time: ~ 2.5 hrs from Ghatghar Dam
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 31 st December 2011

Rendezous: 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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08:00 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan
08:30 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
Stay in open … near a natural swimming pool

Sunday 1 January 2012

Wake Up early
07:30 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
09:00 Hrs — Trek towrds Dehne
11:00 Hrs — @ Dehne
12:00 Hrs — @ Dolkhamb by jeep
13:00 Hrs — @ Shahapur by ST

Lunch @ Hotel Abhijit, Shahapur

14:30 Hrs — @ Asangaon station

We will be in Dadar around 17:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on Mega block things

The Estimated expenditure for the Trek is about Rs. 1000 /-

Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Asangaon, 2 meals & Refreshments + Rappling Charges
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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 500/- (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 30 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is 20th December 2011 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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Few memories in form of snaps

https://picasaweb.google.com/114023022216173991101/SandanValley

https://picasaweb.google.com/104269804834836030230/SandhanValleyViaChondheGhat

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, 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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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181834891865933&ap=1

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/

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शिखरवेध – Rajgad to Torna AND Torna to Rajgad on 24-25 December 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jagdish

Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged much awaited Rajgad to Torna AND Torna to Rajgad (2 separate group) on 24-25 December 2011 ( Journey starts on Friday 23rd Dec 2011, 23:00 Hrs)

Brief Introduction about Rajgad / Torna:-

Height: 4182 ft / 4200 ft
Grade: Medium/Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2 / 3 hrs from base villages Gunjavane / Velhe
Location: Pune

RAJGAD – The name describes the place itself. The King of all the forts.
It is to the south-west 40 Kms from Pune. It boasts the highest number of days stayed by Chhatrapati Shivaji on any fort. He spent almost 25/30 yrs here. Rajgad is famous for its construction. The fort can be divided into four different parts based on geographical terrain and fortification. These are the three sub-plateaux (Machee) namely Padmavati Machee, Suvela Machee and Sanjevani Machee, and at the centre is the Ballekilla.

Padmavati Machee (north end) : This machee is the site of Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, Chor Darwaja, Pali Darwaja, Gunjavane Darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition), Diwankhana, Rajwada (ruins), Ghod Tale (Horse Lake), Sadar (office) and Dhalkathi (flag hoisting place).

Sanjeevani Machee (southwest/west end) : This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machee faces west and has a three-stepped (layered) fortified structure. Each of the lower levels is separated from the higher one by a fortified bastion with a gate that could be defended independently. The lowest level is beautifully fortified by double curtain walls (chilkhathi) separated by a deep trench, on average 12 feet across. One can walk between these walls. The outer wall has openings to let soldiers out for sudden attack.

Suvela Machee (south east) : This is another grand machee facing east with lots of secret routes and doorways. This one is a double-stepped fortified machee with the steps separated by a beautiful bastioned doorway. At the end of first step a hole cuts across the rock; one can sit in this hole (nedhe). The final (lowest) step like Sanjeevani Machee has a double curtain wall. To the south side of this machee one can see a beautiful triangular bastion called Kaleswari buruz having an escape door near it. The home of the renowned military leader Tanaji Malusare was in this machee.

Bale Killa (centre) : This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water cisterns and caves. It has a beautiful entrance door called Mahadarwaja. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.

TORNA: The fort is also known as Prachandagad (huge fort), due to its massive size. In 1646, when Shivaji was 16, he launched his first military attack by capturing Torna fort, paving the way for the great empire. Many battles have been fought on this fort.
The fort is truly grand and stretches for couple of kilometers.

Fascinating points on Torna fort:

Goddess Toranjai: it is a simple temple where goddesses Somjai and Toranjai are worshiped. Ahead we can see the lakes toran and mhasoba.

Maal and Safeli Bastions: On the west of Kothji Darwaja are the bastion maal, and the latter one is to the south of the former. Near Safeli is the construction called lakadkhaana, where wood was stored. Here is the way to Kokan Darwaja and Budhla Machi.

Budhla Machi: In Marathi ‘budhla’ means vessel, and budhla machi looks like a vessel kept upside down. This cliff is a breathtaking spot on the fort.

Bini Darwaja: This is the main entrance to the fort from velhe and is situated to the northwest of the fort. The bastion on the left side has collapsed. The path ahead leads to the Kothi Darwaja.

Kothi Darwaja: Ascending the steps carved in the rock, we enter the Kothi Darwaja facing east. Here we come across some guard rooms. Way along the wall towards east takes us to the temple of goddess Toranjai.

Hanuman Bastion: This bastion is situated to the east of Kothi Darwaja. Here we can see the idol of hanuman facing south and a flag post. The way ahead leads to the bastion Bhel. Further eastwards we come to Zunjar Machi.

Temple of goddess Mengai: this is the only place on the fort where one can stay. It has two doors and the roof is stillin the needs of repairs. In front of the temple is a Deepmala.

Zunjar Machi: It is situated on the western side & a wonderful spot to see.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Rendezeous: Borivali National Park Gate, Borivali (E) @ 22:45 Hrs on Friday 23rd Dec 2011

23:00 Hrs: Departure from Borivali
Pick-ups en-route JVLR turn, Powai, Kanjurmarg, Airoli, Nerul etc.
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A) Rajgad to Torna Group

Saturday 24th Dec 2011
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05:00 Hrs : @ Gunjavane, Base Village
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Finish off Morning activities , Breakfast & Tea
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06:30 Hrs : Ascend to Rajgad Starts
08:45 Hrs : Atop Rajgad
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Explore Padmavati machi, Balekilla & Suvela Machi
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12:45 Hrs : Lunch time @ Padmavati Temple
14:30 Hrs : Move 2 Sanjivani Machi
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Explore Sanjivani Machi
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16:15 Hrs : Descend from Alu Darwaja
18:30 Hrs : @ Paal-Khind
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Retire for da day & Prepare Dinner & Tented accommodation …
Note: 1 Tent will be distributed among 3-4 ppls group as per size and They have to carry out the burden of same alternately till the trek ends.
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Sunday 25th Dec 2011
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05:00 Hrs : Wake up call
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Finish off Morning activities
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06:00 Hrs : Breakfast – Tea
06:30 Hrs : Move to Torna
09:00 Hrs : Torna Atop
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Explore Torna gad, Lunch, Rest
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13:30 Hrs : Descend
16:30 Hrs : Refreshment – Tea
17:30 Hrs : Start return journey back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
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B) Torna to Rajgad Group

Saturday 24th Dec 2011

06:15 Hrs : @ Velha, Base Village
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Finish off Morning activities , Breakfast & Tea
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07:30 Hrs : Ascend to Torna Starts
10:30 Hrs : Atop Torna
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Explore Torna Fort
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12:30 Hrs : Lunch time @ Menglai Temple
13:00 Hrs : Move 2 Budhala Machi
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Explore & Descend
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16:30 Hrs : @ Paal-Khind
18:30 Hrs : @ Sanjivani Machi
19:30 Hrs : @ Padmavati Temple
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Retire for da day & Dinner & Stay in Temple …
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Sunday 25th Dec 2011
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06:00 Hrs : Wake up call
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Finish off Morning activities
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07:00 Hrs : Breakfast – Tea
08:00 Hrs : Move to Balekilla
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Explore Balekilla, Suvela Machi & Padmavati machi etc.
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12:30 Hrs : Lunch Time
13:30 Hrs : Descend
16:00 Hrs : @ Gunjavane village
16:30 Hrs : Refreshment – Tea
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Move to Margasani to catch our Private vehicle
18:00 Hrs : Start return journey back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
We will be @ Borivali by 23:00 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 1400/- per head, which includes
Travel expenditure from Borivali 2 Borivali by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, 4 Refreshments, Tented accommodation

For registration, Rs. 800/- Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Maximum 25 seats …
Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on Tuesday 13th December, 2011 till 5 pm

Things To Be carried:

A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
Bedding ( Compulsory)
A spoon and a plate (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
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.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/

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शिखरवेध – 1-day trek to Padargad on Sunday 20 Nov 2011

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jagdish

Dear All,

After a Thrilling Nalichi waat Descend Trek, शिखरवेध has arranged a one more tough -thrill 1-day trek to little explored place Padargad near karjat on Sunday 20 Nov 2011 …
Hope 2 meet u on trek .

Brief Introduction about Padargad:-

Height: 2002 ft
Grade: Medium-Thrill
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Khandas, Base Village

Journey Details:-
Catch the local train for Karjat on Sunday 20th November 2011 morning. Timings r as follows

CST : 05:41Hrs
Byculla : 05:49 Hrs
Dadar : 05:58 Hrs
Kurla : 06:09 Hrs
Ghatkopar : 06:15 Hrs
Thane : 06:35 Hrs
Dombivali : 06:57 Hrs
Kalyan : 07:07 Hrs
Neral : 07:49 Hrs

Pls do keep a buffer time of 5 mins due to changes in time table
We will meet @ Neral station … Just Check that if u miss the train … u miss the trek with us…
Note: Please do take return tkt till Karjat even though we r getting down @ neral .. for return journey we may board from Karjat …
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Breakfast Time
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Move 2 Khandas
10:00 Hrs: Trek 2 Padargad
13:30 Hrs: Atop

Lunch,Rest,Explore

15:00 Hrs: Descend
18:00 Hrs: @ Khandas

Evening refreshments

19:30 Hrs: @ Neral / Karjat

We will be in Dadar around 22:00 hrs (that’s – subjective)

The Estimated expenditure for Trek is abt Rs. 350 /-
This includes Neral 2 Neral/Karjat rick fare, Morning & Evening refreshments, Tea

Maximum 20 seats

A blog entry about the trek is as below :

http://sites.google.com/site/jagdishlove/padargad

Things 2 Carry:

LUNCH for the day ( a must)

Water Bottle (~3 Ltr) ( a must)

Some ready 2 eat food-Plum cakes, biscuits etc

Extra Pair of clothes, good trekking shoe
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these thing

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181834891865933&ap=1

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/

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शिखर वेध – Crocodile Safari, Velneshwar, Guhagar beach on 26 – 27 November 2011

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jagdish

Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a trip to Crocodile Safari, Velneshwar, Guhagar beach, on 26 – 27 November 2011 (leaving 25th Night)
Brief Intro about tour:
Grade : Easy

Destinations : Velneshwar, Hedvi, Susrondi Caves, Guhagar, Boat Ride – Crocodile Safari, Govalkot fort, Parshuram Temple etc.

Date : Friday 25th November 2011 (Night Departure) – Sunday 27th November 2011(Return time around 22:30 Hrs)

Cost per Person: Indian Rupee ₹ 2800/- per head

Maximum 25 Participants

Details as below:
Velneswar:

Velneshwar has one of the most secluded and pristine beaches in the entire Konkan stretch and with popular destinations like Guhagar and Ganpatipule flanking it on either sides Velneshwar is soon going to capture the imagination of beach lovers in Maharashtra.
Velneshwar hasnt been been spoken about much apart from the Velneshwar Shiva Temple which is flocked by hundreds of devotees during the Maha – Shivratri festival. Small shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Ganesha and Kala Bhairav are also present around the main sanctum in this Shiva temple

1 IMP thing :) :It is known that all Gokhale in the world originated from this place.

Hedvi : Dashabhuja Ganesh Mandir, Hedvi
This ‘Laxmi – Ganesh Temple’ is not only ancient but also rare. Carved in white stone beleived to be from the Kashmir region the idol is 3 feet high with ten hands, hence the name ‘Dashabhuja Ganapati’. A grand ceremony along with a procession of in a chariot is held between Shukla Chaturthi to Shashthi in Magh every year to celebrate the birth of the elephant god.

Susrondi Caves :

The discovery of a Late Acheulian cave occupation at Susrondi in Palshet near Guhagar, on the banks of a small perennial stream, near a waterfall, at a height of 85 m amsl and 2 km inland is the first of its kind on the more than 7500 km long coastline or on the Deccan plateau.
Guhagar Beach:
Guhagar has a very beautiful beach! well known for its long white sandy and safe beach.

Crocodile Safari: -
Govalkot – Maldoli Backwater :- Famous for Crocodile Safari (one can see the rare salt water crocodile in a natural habitat).

Govalkot :

On top of a detached hill and surrounded on nearly all sides by higher hills, is the Gowalkot Fort. This Fort is said to have, at different times, belonged to various kingdoms including the Habshi, Angre, and the Peshvas. At the top of the fort is a beautiful reservoir. Shivaji Maharaj is also believed to have used the Gowalkot Fort at various times. While the Gowalkot Fort is in a relative state of disrepair, it offers a panoramic view of Chiplun, the Western Ghats, the valley, and the Vashisti River

The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:

Friday , 25th November 2011, Night

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Meeting point: 22:15 Hrs at Swami Narayan Temple , Dadar (East).

22:30 Hrs: Departure

Day 1: Saturday, 26th November 2011

07:30 Hrs : @ Velneshwar

Freshen up, Breakfast – Tea Time

09:00 Hrs: Velneshwar – Shiva Temple visit & beach time,

11:30 Hrs: @ Ganesh Temple, Hedavi , Bamanghal

13:00 Hrs: Lunch (Veg Thali) @ Velneshwar

15:30 Hrs: Visit to Acheulian Caves @ Susrondi

17:00 Hrs: @ Guhagar Beach (till sunset)

18:00 Hrs: Tea

20:00 Hrs: @ Maldoli

21:00 Hrs: Dinner (Veg Thali )

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Stay at Maldoli – Home stay – ( Dormitory type)

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Day 2, Sunday, 27th November 2011

07:00 Hrs: Break Fast – Tea

08:00 Hrs: Crocodile Safari (IMP Note: Sighting of Crocodile in safari is not Guaranteed / Commitment … Its just a pure luck OR your fortune / fate ;) )

11:30 Hrs: Govalkot fort visit

13:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Hotel Shivsagar, Chiplun

14:00 Hrs: Return Jouney to Mumbai … (if Time permit visit to Parshuram Temple )

22: 00 Hrs: @ Dadar (Subjective)
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The cost for the whole tour will be Indian Rupee ₹ 2800/- per head
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This includes Dadar 2 Dadar transportation fare for private vehicle (Non-A/c), Boat Ride charges to Crocodile Safari, Boating charges, Permissions and entry fees, Guide Charges, Food ( Veg only as mentioned ), Accommodations ( Dormitory types)
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Maximum 25 seats … Seats will be first come 1st basis …

One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 1500/- (Non-refundable) advance amount for Booking Private Vehicle, Boats, Food, Accommodation 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: – Thursday 17th November 2011, 5 pm

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Things To Carry:-

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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)

Cap, Good trekking shoes, Extra 2 pair of Clothes, a Towel etc.(a must)

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)
.

A haversack to put all these things

.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181834891865933&ap=1

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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शिखर वेध – MoonLight Night Trek to Gorakhgad on Thursday 10 November 2011

Posted on November 3, 2011 by jagdish

Dear All,

शिखर वेध, has arranged a MoonLight Night Trek to Gorakhgad near Murbad on coming Thursday 10 November 2011

Note: Thursday 10 November 2011 is Kartik Pournima – Guru Nanak Jayanti … A Holiday — Hope u will also Have 1 ;)

Hope to c u on trek :-)

Details r as follows

Brief Introduction about Gorakhgad

Height: ~ 2140 feet

Grade: Medium

Time: ~ Maximum 2.5 hrs from Dehari, Base Village

Location: Malshej region

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Gorakhgad which is located close to Murbad is a trek that offers a challenge to both the mind and body. Its offers the regular walk in the woods followed by beautiful rock cut steps that lead to the cave on the fort. Another vertical flight of stairs cut through the rock wall lead up to the top of the fort which houses a small temple. This trek is an adrenaline rush for all who look for something different to do over a weekend!

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Journey Details:

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Wednesday 9 th November 2011

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Rendezvous: Sharp 22:00 Hrs @ Kalyan Bus Depo

22:15 Hrs: Departure from Kalyan by Bus

23:45 Hrs: @ Murbad

01:00 Hrs: @ Daheri

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01:30 Hrs: Ascend

04:00 Hrs: @ Cave

Rest till Dawn

06:30 Hrs: Enjoy thrilling top to view of the surrounding region,

Breakfast (Maggi) – Tea

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10:00 Hrs: Descend

12:30 Hrs: @ Base

Lunch - Veg / Non – Veg Thali ( Non-veg thali depends on da No. of ppl)

15:00 Hrs: @ Murbad then to Kalyan by bus
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We would be getting back to Dadar at approx 19:00 Hrs (Subjective)

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The cost of this trek would be Rs.300/- only for Veg and Rs.350/- only for Non Veg ( Chicken Thali) and would include:

> Kalyan-Murbad-Kalyan by ST

> Murbad-Dehri-Murbad by Jeep / ST

> Breakfast – Tea & LUNCH as mentioned

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Things To Carry: -

Torch wid extra pair batteries (a must)

A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)

Sleeping Bags – mat ( 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,
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
Jagdish Patil (O): 09869369836

Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181834891865933&ap=1

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/

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शिखर वेध – Night trek 2 Rajmachi on Sat-Sunday 29-30 October 2011

Posted on October 19, 2011 by jagdish

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Night trek 2 Rajmachi on 29-30 October 2011 … Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy …
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Rajmachi, located in the Lonavala region is accessible from both Karjat as well as Lonavala. The village of Udhewadi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to Rajmachi. The twin forts of Srivardhan & Manoranjan grace the backdrop of the village.
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A little distance down from the village lies a serene and beautiful lake called Uday Sagar Talav, no trek to Rajmachi is complete without taking a dip in this lake.
Behind the lake lies an ancient Monolith, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Here is some info abt the forts: – Srivardhan & Manoranjan

Height: 3000/2700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Pune
Region: Lonavala
Base Village: Lonavala/Kondivade

Plan:

Rendezvous: Meet at 17:10 Hrs (Sharp) at Lonavala Railway station on Saturday 29 October 2011

Train Timings for Mumbai People

11009: Sinhgad Express

14:30 Hrs: CST
14:43 Hrs: Dadar
15:08 Hrs: Thane
15:28 Hrs: Kalyan
16:08 Hrs: Karjat
17:08 Hrs: Lonavala
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Notes: 1) Those staying on the central line enroute can hop in at Dadar-Thane-Kalyan-Karjat
2) People close by Panvel can avail ST facility & get down @ Lonavala bus depo

PUNE people

Catch Pune -Lonavala local … Timings as follows

15:00 Hrs: Pune Staion
15:06 Hrs: ShivajiNagar
15:11 Hrs: Khadki
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15:23 Hrs: Pimpri
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16:35 Hrs: Lonavala

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Saturday 29 October 2011

17:10 Hrs: @ Lonavala railway station
Rick till Tungarli Dam base
17:30 Hrs: @ Tungarli Dam
Intro time, Dam sight seeing
18:00 Hrs: Walk/Hike from Tungarli Dam to Rajmachi (~4hrs/14kms) max.
21:30 Hrs: @ Rajmachi
Dinner :- Veg meal only ( PURAN POLI special) – unlimited
Stay in village
Campfire if interested
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Sunday 30 October 2011
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05:30 Hrs: Wake up call
06:00 – 08:00 Hrs – Sunrise view & Explore Shrivardhan fort
08:30 Hrs – Back 2 Village
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Breakfast / Tea in village
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9:30 Hrs: Move 2 Manaranjan fort
10:30 Hrs: Explore & Back 2 village
11:00 Hrs – Dip in Uday sagar Talav
12:30 Hrs – Lunch ( veg / Non-veg-chicken thali) – unlimited
13:30 Hrs – Descend from Rajmachi to Kondhane(~3.0hrs)
16:00 Hrs – @ Kondhane caves
17:00 Hrs – Tea @ Kondhane Village
18:30 Hrs – @ Karjat Railway station

We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 22:00 Hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost of this trek would be Rs 430/- for (Veggy) And Rs. 500/- (Non-veggy) & would include:

> Lonavala-Tungarali Dam by Rick

> 1 Breakfast-T, 2 meals as mentioned, 1 Evening Tea

> Kondhane-Karjat by Rick

Some memories in form of snaps from previous outing

https://picasaweb.google.com/116451555589827071131/RajmachiShikharvedh

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping bags / Mats (a must)
Torch with extra pair of battery ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food.
Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
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 pls reply here or do contact on
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Jagadish Patil: 09869369836
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181834891865933&ap=1

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Orkut community: http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=20439777

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/

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शिखर वेध – Harishchandrgad — Nalichi Waat Descend Trek on Saturday-Sunday 12-13th November 2011

Posted on October 14, 2011 by jagdish

Dear All,

शिखर वेध has arranged a much awaited Trekkers Paradise- Harishachandragad via Nalichi Waat Descend Trek on Saturday-Sunday 12-13th November 2011 …

Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again

Brief Introduction about Harishchandragad:

Height: 1412 meters (4510 feet)
Grade:Tough+Thrill
Time: ~ 2 hrs from Pachnai/ 8 hrs from Belpada … Base Villages
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.

Taramati: This is the topmost point on the fort. It is the second highest peak in Maharashtra after kalsubai. Leopards are seen in the forests beyond this peak. From here we can have a glimpse of the whole range of Naneghat and the forts near Murbad.

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.

Journey Details:

Rendezous: On Telecon

Saturday 12th November 2011

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

3 Hrs rest @ Kasara Railway station

06:45 Hrs: Depart 2 Rajur by Bus
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Breakfast in bus ( Pls do carry da same)
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09:30 Hrs: Move 2 Pachnai village by ST / Jeep
11:30 Hrs: @ Pachnai village
12:00 Hrs: Lunch
13:00 Hrs: Ascend
15:00 Hrs: Harishchandragad
Evening Tea
18:00 Hrs: @ Konkankada

Sunset View from Konkankada

19:00 Hrs: @ Harishchandra Cave

Dinner

Good Night

Sunday 13th November 2011

06:30 Hrs: Breakfast , Tea
07:30 Hrs: @ Kokankada
07:30 Hrs: Descend via Nalichi waat – a thrilling experience – abt 4-5 rock patches
13:00 Hrs: Packed Lunch @ Water source point , Rest
17:00 Hrs: @ Belpada – Valivare village

Depart 2 Murbad by private jeeps

19:00 Hrs: @ Murbad
From there by bus or jeep 2 Kalyan

We will reach Kalyan 21:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

This will be a tough 1 …
Max. 25 participants only

Few memories in form of snaps from our last year Adventure Nalichi wat – Descend

Chaitnya Jagtap : https://picasaweb.google.com/108977172875177523959/PachnaiNaliChiVaat
Madhukar Dhuri : https://picasaweb.google.com/dhuri.madhukar/NalichiVat2010#
Kautuk Bhanji : https://picasaweb.google.com/107473262696438152000/HarishChandragadNalichiVaatDescent14Nov2010?feat=email
Chetan Rane : https://picasaweb.google.com/107651393759348468883/HarishchandraGad

The Estimated cost for da Trek is about Rs.1000
tht includes transportation from Kasara to Kalyan , 3 meals & 3 refreshments

Deposit Rs. 500/- (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)
Last date for registration: - Thursday3rd November 2011, 5 pm OR Till the reg. gets full
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Things To Carry: -
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)
Breakfast for Saturday (a must)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)
Tiffin Box 2 carry packed Lunch on Sunday (a must)
Windcheater (Optional)
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)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes,
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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
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181834891865933&ap=1

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Orkut community: http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=20439777

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/

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With Warm Wishes

ME.JPG
Jagadish Patil

Cell No:- 09869369836

http://sites.google.com/site/jagdishlove/

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शिखर वेध – Trek to Malhargad, Jejuri & Purandar – Vajragad on Sat-Sunday 22-23 October 2011

Posted on October 12, 2011 by jagdish

Dear All,

शिखर वेध, has arranged Trek to Malhargad, Jejuri & Purandar – Vajragad near Saswad, Pune on Sat-Sunday 22-23 October 2011
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Hope to c u on trek :-)

Details r as follows

Brief Introduction about Malhargad / Jejuri / Purandar – Vajrgad :

Height: 3100 feet/ 2355 feet/ 4472 feet
Grade: Easy
Base Village:Sonori / Jejuri / Narayanpur
Location: Pune region

Malhargad : Malhargad is a hill fort situated around 30 km from Pune. Malhargad is also known as Sonori fort because of the village Sonori situated at its base. It was the last fort built by the Marathas, Sardar Paanse. Hence it is also known as Tarun Killa. Tarun in Marathi means young and Killa means fort. The fort is believed to be built to keep watch on ‘Dive’ ghat along the Pune-Saswad route. The fort was built during the period of 1757 to 1760.

Jejuri: Jejuri is one of the famous temples in Maharashtra. Popularly known as ‘ Khandobachi Jejuri ‘ – it is one of the major Gods in Maharashtra. The God of Jejuri – Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand – is popular amongst the Dhangars. As the temple is on the hill, one has to climb almost 200 steps. But the climbing is not so tough and the wonderful view of Jejuri town is marvelous.

PURANDAR: The fort, being quite a huge one was a good place for defense. It had the capacity to house many soldier-troops, foods grains and ammunition which proved sufficient for long durations during wartime. Nonetheless, the fort hosts strong fortified places from which a watchful eye can be kept over surrounding area. The history of the Purandar fort goes back to the 13th century. The Bahamani Sultans in the 14th century built here some walls and bastions. From 1484 AD, for about a hundred years, the fort remained in the hands of the Nizamshahi rulers. In 1596 AD, the fort was given as Jagir to Maloji Bhosale, grandfather of Shivaji. However, Shivaji had to struggle very hard to establish his control over the fort in 1646 AD. In 1665 AD, Purandar was besieged by the mighty Mughal forces under the command of Jai Singh and Dilir Khan. In the ensuing battle Murar Baji Prabhu, the gallant commander of the fort, was killed. Shivaji, under a treaty, had to surrender to the Mughals his 23 forts, including Purandar and Vajragarh. At the lower fort a statue of Murar Baji Prabhu has been installed in his memory. Purandar was recaptured by Shivaji in 1670 AD Later it became a favourite retreat of the Peshwas. Purandar was captured by the British in 1818 AD. During the Second World War, the British kept here the German war prisoners. Dr. H. Goetz, one of the German prisoners, thoroughly studied Purandar and wrote a monograph on it. Maharaj’s son, Sambhaji, was born on Vaishakh Shudhha 12, Shake’ 1579, ie., 16th May 1657, Thursday on this fort.

Plan:

Mumbai participant can reach Pune by 12525 – Indrayani Express — Timings are as follows
05:40 Hrs : CST
05:50 Hrs : Dadar
06:10 Hrs : Thane
06:35 Hrs : Kalyan
07:15 Hrs : Karjat
08: 50 Hrs : Shivaji Nagar
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From here by Local transport to Swargate
For comfortable journey ppl can book a reserved tkt in Train
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Option 2) Can catch Any MSRTC bus from Dadar around 05:00 hrs & reach @ Swargate Depo
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Note: Pune participant can directly meet us @ 09:30 Hrs @ Swargate Bus Depo
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Meeting point at Swargate Bus Depo, Pune @ 09:30 hrs sharp on Saturday 22nd October 2011
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Saturday 22 October 2011
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09:30 Hrs: Departure from Swargate by ST
11:00 Hrs: @ Saswad
11:45 Hrs: @ Sonori by hired Tumtum
11:45 Hrs: Trek Starts
12:30 Hrs: Atop
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Rest, Lunch, EXploration 1.5 hrs maximum
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14:00 Hrs: Descend
14:45 Hrs: @ Sonori
15:30 Hrs: @ Saswad by hired Tumtum
16:30 Hrs: @ Jejuri by ST / Tumtum
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Visit Jejuri Temple, gad, Kade-Pathar till sunset
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Dinner & stay @ Jejuri

Sunday 23 October 2011

06:30 Hrs: Leave Jejuri
07:30 Hrs: @ Saswad by ST / Tumtum
08:00 Hrs: @ Purander base by hired Tumtum
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Breakfast & Tea time
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08:30 Hrs: Ascend
10:00 Hrs: Atop
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EXploration of Purandar & Vajragad for 3 hrs maximum
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13:00 Hrs: Descend
14:00 Hrs: @ Base
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Lunch Time
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15:00 Hrs : Depart 2 Saswad
15:30 Hrs : @ Saswad by hired Tumtum
17:00 Hrs : @ Swargate by ST
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Departure 2 Mumbai by Asiad bus / by CAB / by Train from Pune station
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We will reach Mumbai by 22:00 Hrs on Sunday (Subjectively)
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The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 650/- per head
The above cost includes

Travel from Swargate to Swargate by ST bus / Tumtum
2 Refreshments + T ( Saturday evening & Sunday Morning)
1 Dinner (Saturday) + 1 Lunch (Sunday) (Veg only )

Maximum 20 seats

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Deposit Rs. 350/- (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)
Last date for registration: – Thursday 20th October 2011, 5 pm OR Till the reg. gets full
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Things To Carry: -
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)
Lunch for Saturday (a must)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)
Raincheater (Optional) for those who don’t want to wet
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)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes,
.
A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09869369836
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Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181834891865933&ap=1

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Orkut community: http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=20439777

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/

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With Warm Wishes

ME.JPG
Jagadish Patil

Cell No:- 09869369836

http://sites.google.com/site/jagdishlove/

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