Dear All,
We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad
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Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again 

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

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

Journey Details:
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Day 1: Saturday
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Rendezvous : 05:30 Hrs – Mcd, Deccan
Pick up en-route Shivaji Nagar, Nashik Phata

05:30 Hrs: Depart 2  Pachnai by Private vehicle

B/f en-route

12:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai
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.Lunch Time
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13:30 Hrs : ASCEND

16:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time Sunset View

20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)
and retire for the day
Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday 

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple etc

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai
Lunch in hotel on the way
We will reach to Pune 21:30 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 2950 per head
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tht includes transportation from Pune to Pune by private vehicle, 3 veg meals & 2 refreshments & TENTED ACCOMMODATION

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NOTE : Minimum 12 participants required to execute

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Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Food & vehicle booking
 .

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

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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),
.
A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged Karad – Patan – Sangli Region Forts Range

Brief Intro about tour:

Destinations : Dategad / Sundargad, Gunwantgad, Patan Fort / Patankar Gadi, Vasantgad, Vilasgad, Bahadurwadi, Bagani fort, Machhindragad, Sadashivgad

Date: 20 – 21 January 2024

Cost per Person: Indian Rupee ₹ 2950/- per head (Pune to Pune)
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Grade: Easy & Exciting

Time: ~ Few places vehicle reaches atop AND Few abt 15-30 mins from base

Location: Patan – Karad – Sangli region
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The itinerary for the Event is as given:

Rendezvous: Day 0: Mcd, Deccan , Pune @ 23:45 Hrs on Friday
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Departure by private vehicle
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Day 1: Saturday
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04:00 Hrs: @ Dategad / Sundargad

Rest for an hour

Breakfast – T

07:30 Hrs: Dategad – Exploration

09:00 Hrs: Move 2 Gunwantgad

10:00 – 12:00 Hrs: Gunwantgad – Exploration

12:30 Hrs :- Patan fort / Patankar Gadi Exploration

13:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Patan (Veg only)

15:30 Hrs: Vasantgad base

16:00 – 18:00 Hrs: Vasantgad Exploration

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Vilasgad

Dinner

Stay @ Vilasgad villagers house / temple
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Day 2: Sunday

Post Breakfast – T

07:30 Hrs: Vilasgad / Mallikarjungad – Exploration

10:30 Hrs : @ Bahadurwadi fort

11:15 Hrs : @ Bagani Fort

12:00 Hrs : @ Machhindragad Base

12:00 – 14:00 Hrs : Machhindragad Exploration

Lunch Time

16:00 Hrs: @ Sadashivgad base

Sadashivgad – Exploration

18:00 Hrs: Move 2 Pune

22:00 Hrs: @ Pune

The cost for the whole event will be Indian Rupee ₹ 2950/- per head
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This includes
Transportation by pvt vehicle from Pune to Pune for 2 days
Veg Food for 2 days
Dormitory Accommodation @ villagers house / Temple
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Maximum 20 seats …
.
NOTE :: Mumbai Participants need to arrange their own transport till Pune & return journey
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One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 1500/- (Non-refundable) advance 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)

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

For Registration & Confirmation

Jagadish Patil : 9702121373

Dear All,
We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad
.
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.

Journey Details:
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Day 1: Saturday
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Rendezvous : On Telecon

06:55 Hrs :CST
07:02 Hrs: Byculla
07:08 Hrs: Dadar
07:15 Hrs: Kurla
07:21 Hrs: Ghatkopar
07:35 Hrs: Thane
07:47 Hrs: Dombivali
07:54 Hrs: Kalyan
09:08 Hrs: Kasara

09:30 Hrs: Depart 2  Pachnai by Private vehicle

B/f en-route

13:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai
.
.Lunch Time
.

14:30 Hrs : ASCEND

17:00 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time Sunset View

20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)and retire for the dayTented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday 

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple etc

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai
Lunch in hotel on the way
We will reach to Mumbai 19:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 2550 per head
.
tht includes transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by private vehicle, 3 veg meals & 2 refreshments & TENTED ACCOMMODATION

.

NOTE : Minimum 8 participants required to execute

————————————————————————————————————-

Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Food & vehicle booking
 .

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 2 days prior to departure

.
Things To Carry: -
.
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),
.
A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

.

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Dear all,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the mesmerizing beauty of Dudhsagar Waterfalls !!!! Unbeatable AMboli Waterfall !!! Rowdy Nangartas Waterfall !!! Ramtirth Waterfall in July-August-September
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COST for the event ::

    Mumbai 2 Mumbai Inclusions
1 DUDHSAGAR – – NANGARTAS  – RAMTIRTH – AMBOLI – Waterfalls (4 waterfalls in single Trip  J ) Rs 3900/- per head SL class Train Tkts ;Private vehicle for Ramtirth -Amboli – Nangartas Tour; Food; Guide; Forest Fee
2 Only DUDHSAGAR Waterfall trek (Pune onwards) Rs 2700/- per head SL Class Train Tkts ;1 B/f ; 1 Veg Lunch; Guide, Forest Fee

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BATCH DATES ::
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All Weekends of July, August, September
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Itinerary for the trip as below: -

Day 0 :: Friday
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20:20 hrs: Departure by Train – Mahalaxmi Express from CST
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Day 1 :: Saturday
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07:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur

 
Move to Amboli by private vehicle

 
Break-fast – Tea en-route

10:30 Hrs: @ Ramtirth Waterfall, Ajara

11:00 Hrs: @ Amboli
 
WATERFALL Fun Time
 
13:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Hotel
 
15:30 Hrs: Kavale-Saad Point
 
16:30 Hrs: @ Nangartas Waterfall
 
Refreshment Break
 
20:00 Hrs : @ Belgaum
 
DINNER in Hotel

Day 2 :: Sunday
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00:30 Hrs: Board GOA Express

05:00 Hrs: @ Kulem Station …

REST – Breakfast Time

06:00 Hrs – 09:30 Hrs : @ Doodhsagar Waterfall trek …

~ 1 Hr Fun Time / Exploration @ Doodhsagar Waterfall

11:00 – 13:30 Hrs: 3 hrs Railway track – Jungle Trek till Kulem

Lunch Time

16:00 Hrs: Board the train for Pune (Goa Express)
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Mumbai Participants to catch 20:30 Hrs Matsyagandha Express from Madgaon
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Day 3 :: Monday
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03:30 Hrs: @ Pune railway Station

06:35 Hrs: @ LTT, Mumbai
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Complete Tour Fees would be Rs. 3900/- per Head which includes
 
1) SL Class tickets from Mumbai 2 Kolhapur, Belgaum 2 Kulem & Madgaon to LTT for Mumbai Participants ( For Pune participants KULEM 2 Pune tkts via Goa Express)

2) Private Vehicle from Kolhapur to Amboli – till Belgaum Drop

3) Food expenses include 3 veg meals, 2 B/f-Tea, Evening refreshments

4) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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It won’t include food on train (i.e. Dinner on Friday & Sunday) and any other expense of personal in nature.
.

For other customized package as shown in below table.

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    Mumbai 2 Mumbai Inclusions
1 DUDHSAGAR – – NANGARTAS  – RAMTIRTH – AMBOLI – Waterfalls (4 waterfalls in single Trip  J ) Rs 3900/- per head SL class Train Tkts ;Private vehicle for Ramtirth -Amboli – Nangartas Tour; Food ; Guide; Forest Fee
2 Only DUDHSAGARWaterfall (Pune onwards) Rs 2700/- per head SL Class Train Tkts ;1 B/f ; 1 Veg Lunch ; Guide ; Forest Fee

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Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking.

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

Ifsc code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Last date for registration: – Till Tickets are available
Since now the train bookings starts 120 days before the travel date, you are requested to confirm ur presence wid advance payment accordingly to get confirmed birth …
Failure to this you may have to plan by private buses between metro cities with extra cost roughly around Rs 600-700/- per head

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Memories of last year trail in form of snap link :

https://www.facebook.com/ganesh.gajare/media_set?set=a.10204616482000929.1073741873.1501154608&type=3
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies ( a must)
Rain-cheater (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 preferably ACTION,
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, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
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Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged much awaited Rajgad to Torna Trek 

Cost of the event :: Rs 3450/- per head

Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, FOOD & Tented Accommodation
.

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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 leadsto 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: 

Rendezvous:

Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) @ 22:45 Hrs on Friday
23:00 Hrs: Departure from Dadar
Pick-ups en-route Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur etc. 
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Saturday
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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
08:45 Hrs : Atop Rajgad

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Explore Padmavati machi, Balekilla & Suvela Machi
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13:00 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.

A CAMP FIRE SESSION —
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Sunday
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05:00 Hrs : Wake up call
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Finish off Morning activities

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06:30 Hrs : Breakfast – Tea
06:30 Hrs : Move to Torna

10:30 Hrs : Torna Atop
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Explore Torna gad, Lunch, Rest 

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14:00 Hrs : Descend
16:30 Hrs : Refreshment – Tea
17:00 Hrs : Start return journey back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
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We will be @ Dadar by 22:30 Hrs (Subjectively)
.

The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 3450/- per head, which includes Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & Tented accommodation

For registration, Rs. 2000/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges & Food arrangement is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.

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

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR
Googlepay : 9702121373

Maximum 25 seats …
Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on 4 days prior to departure till 5 pm
.
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 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Dear all,
We @ शिखर वेध, has arranged An overnight Trek 2 Rohida-Raireshwar-Kenjalgad – Kamalgad forts
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Hope 2 c u on the event with me 2 Njoy nature …
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Details as follows:

Brief intro about the forts as follows:
Rohida Fort (3661 feet)

…This is a very important fort in Bhor area (Pune District) situated on Bhor – Mahabaleshwar mountain range. This fort impressed because of its long natural fortwall and well constructed entrance gate. We need to pass through three gates before we reach the top of this fort. First Mahadarwaja is circular type, on Second darwaja there is carving of Lion and legendary animal ‘Sharabh’. On the third gate there are carved images of Lotus, fish and images of Sun & Moon on the upper side.On Fort we can see a water tank, Rohideshwar temple, carved caves, ruins of fortifications & old buildings including grain storage, sadar (main office). There are seven Buruj on Rohida out of which Fatte Buruj, Waghjai & Shiravle Buruj are well constructed to fight with the enemy.

Raireshwar (4589 feet) :- Tableland of Pachgani is very famous but higher and longer tableland is the plateau of Rayari. It is 8 km away from Bhor. It looks beautiful in the monsoon. Raireshwar was considered to develop as a hill station & in real sense it is a hill station.  Raireshwar is historically important, Shivaji Maharaj took the Oath of Swaraj in a temple of Lord Shiva. After this he kept on conquering forts and established Swaraj. This temple is situated rather deep in the interior, hence not seen in first glance. A temple surrounded by hills, surroundings covered by natural beauties. Stone structured temples of the 16th century are the main attraction of Raireshwar.Kenjalgad ( 4273 feet) is situated on the Mandhardev spur of the Mahadev range eleven miles north-west of Wai. It is a flat-topped hill of an irregular oval shape, about 250 yards long and one hundred yards wide. Khelanja fort is said to have been built by the Bhoj Rajas of Panhala who flourished in the twelfth century.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Rendezvous:
Day 0:- Friday :: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (east) @ 23:00 Hrs
 
Depart from pvt vehicle. Pick up en-route till Panvel
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Day 1: Saturday 05:30 Hrs: @ Vasole – Tupewadi

Refresh & Breakfast
07:00 Hrs: Ascend 2 Kamalgad
10:00 Hrs: Atop Kamalgad
Exploration for 1 Hours
11:00 Hrs: Descend
13:30 Hrs: @ Base
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13:30 Hrs: Lunch time
 
Drive to Kenjalgad Base
15:30 Hrs: @ Kenjalgad
 
16:00 Hrs: Ascend 2 Kenjalgad
16:30 Hrs: Atop 
Exploration for 1 hour
17:30 Hrs: Descend
 
Drive to Raireshwar Khind
 
18:00 Hrs: @ Raireshwar Ascend
 
18:30 Hrs: @ Raireshwar Atop
20:30 Hrs: Dinner @ our host @ Raireshwar

Campfire session if interested ;)


Day 2: Sunday 
07:00 Hrs: Breakfast & Tea
Explore Raireshwar
09:00 Hrs: Descend
09:30 Hrs: Drive to Rohida Base-Bajarwadi
 
En-route visit 2 Nageshwar temple @ Ambavade & Pant Sachiv of Bhor Shankaraji Narayan Samadhi & Suspension bridge built in 1935
11:00 Hrs: @ Bajarwadi 
Ascend 2 Rohida
 
12:30 Hrs: Atop Rohida
Exploration for 1.5 Hours
14:00 Hrs: Descend
15:00 Hrs: @ Base
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Late Lunch @ Hotel in Bhor
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Departure 2 Mumbai
.
We will be in Dadar around 22:30 hrs (that’s – subjective)The Cost for the trek is abt Rs. 3450 /- per head
This includes Mumbai to Mumbai transportation by non-ac private vehicle, Dormitory Accommodation in Villagers house, 3 veg meals and refreshments 

Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 3450/- (Non-refundable) to book for a private vehicle … Deposit the amount on the following account.

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

IFSC Code: ICIC0000268
 
OR
 
Googlepay: 9702121373

Seats r limited … MAXimum 15 participants …

Last date 2 confirm your presence for the trek is  7 Days before departure till 5 pm with advance payment OR Till da Registration gets Full …

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (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 (preferably Action), do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/
Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Dear All,

 

We @ शिखर वेध have planned our yearly event of Panhala – Pavankhind – Padbhraman Mohim
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 पंधरावे वर्ष आहे !!!

The cost for the event is about  Rs. 3450 / – per head

This includes
> Mumbai – Kolhapur – Mumbai SL class Train fare
> Kolhapur – Panhala & Pavankhind – Kolhapur Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … 
(Excludes Sunday Dinner )

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. 2950 / – per head

This includes
> Pune -2 Pune Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … 
(Excludes Sunday Dinner )

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: Day 0

CST @ 20:00 Hrs on Friday
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20:00 Hrs: Departure from Mumbai by Train
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Day 1: Saturday
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07:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur

08:30 Hrs: @ Panhala
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Breakfast & T ( 2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)
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09:30 hrs: Descend form 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 (Khotwadi) — ~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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Day 2: Sunday
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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 Baji Prabhu Deshpande
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17:00 Hrs: Move 2 Kolhapur by Bus

20:00 Hrs: Board Train 2 Mumbai

Dinner ( 2 b borne by participants )
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Day 3: Monday
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07:00 Hrs: @ Mumbai (Dats’ subjective)

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The cost for the event is about Rs. 3450 / – per head
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This includes
> Mumbai – Kolhapur – Mumbai SL class Train fare
> Kolhapur – Panhala & Pavankhind – Kolhapur Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … 
(Excludes Sunday Dinner )

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. 2950 / – per head

This includes
> Pune -2 Pune Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … 
(Excludes Sunday Dinner )

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Direct Report @ Panhala Fort :-The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 1350 / – per head
Transport from Kolhapur to Panhala & Pavankhind to Kolhapur (Need 2 arrange by such participant who r joining directly)
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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 2950/- per head
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Deposit advance amount of Rs. 3450/- pp  (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for  Train Tcikets , 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

OR

Googlepay: 9702121373

Lasr date for registration: –  15 days before departure 
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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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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

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Rajmachi

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Monsoon trek to Rajmachi & Kondhane cave waterfall … Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy …

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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1600/- per head & would include:

> Lonavala to  Phanasrai  &   Kondhane to Karjat  transport

> 1 Breakfast, 2 Veg meals

> Accommodation in village house & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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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/Kondhane

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Rendezvous: 

Day 1: Saturday  :-  Meet at 16:30 Hrs (Sharp) at Lonavala   Railway Station

Depart by pvt vehicle

Move Fanasrai Village by Pvt vehicle

17:30 Hrs: @ Fanasrai

Ascend to Rajmachi (~2.0 hrs / 7 kms)

20:30 Hrs: @ Udhewadi – base village

Dinner Time

Home Stay @ Villagers House (Dormitory)

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Day 2: Sunday :-

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06:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call
07:30 Hrs: @ Shrivardhan atop

Explore Shrivardhan fort.
Breakfast  – Tea in village .
Explore Manoranjan Fort

11:30 Hrs – Visit Uday sagar Talav, Shiva Temple
12:00 Hrs – Lunch (Veg Only)

13:00 Hrs – Descend to Kondhane village

15:30 Hrs – @ Kondhane Caves-Waterfall

17:00 Hrs – @ Kondhane village

Depart to Karjat by Pvt vehicle & then by local train

We would be getting back to Mumbai at approx 22:00 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1600/- per head & would include:

> Lonavala to   Phanasrai  &   Kondhane to Karjat  by Pvt transport

> 1 Breakfast, 2 Veg meals

> Accommodation in village house & Shikhar Vedh charges

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Advance amount of  Rs. 1600/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

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

Googlepay : 9702121373
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Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
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)

A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Dear All

We शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Kothaligad
on 

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1400/- per head


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
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Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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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.
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Here is some info abt the place: – Kothaligad

Height: 3100 feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Region: Karjat
Base Village: Ambivali
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Itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Note: Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own.
Board the second last compartment from Karjat side which is the second
one from CST side

Day 1: Saturday

Train Timing – Karjat Fast local

CST           :16:30 Hrs
Byculla       :16:37
Dadar         :16:44
Kurla          :16:51
Ghatkopar   :16:55
Thane         :17:10
Dombivali    :17:23
Kalyan        :17:31
Karjat         :18:24 Hrs

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Ambivali village by tumtum
19:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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Ascend – Enjoy Fire flies en-route
21:00 Hrs: @ Pethwadi

Dinner Time
Post dinner, Night walk in Jungle for more Fireflies
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Day 2: Sunday
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Wake up call

07:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea time
08:00 Hrs: Ascend fort
09:00 Hrs: Atop
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Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
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10:30 Hrs:  Descend
11:30 Hrs: Peth Village.
12:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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LUNCH Time
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14:30 Hrs: @ Move Karjat  by rick/bus
15:30 Hrs: @ Karjat
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From there by local train 2 mumbai

We will be in mumbai around 19:00 Hrs (Subjective)

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1400/- per head


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

Accommodation in villagers house & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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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)
Sleeping Bags / Mat, Bedding (A Must)
Torch with spare batteries ( A must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
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 : 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Dear All

We शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Camping at Samrad (Bhandardara) on

The cost of this trip would be Rs. 2000/- per head


That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea, 

Accommodation: Tented / in house in case of rain & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the firefliescontain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Samrad village is the home to the famous Sandhan Valley Trek during the Winters, to a Reverse Waterfall during Monsoons and to FIREFLIES during Summers.This May, witness a million fireflies emitting their lights and camping with you.

Here is some info abt the place:

Type: Camping Event
Grade: Easy
Region: Bhandardara
Base Village: Samrad
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Day 1: Saturday:-  Meet at 15:00 Hrs (Sharp) at Kasara Railway station 

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MUMBAI People

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We will b starting from CST by Kasara fast local

(time-table as below) — Alight @ Kasara 

Mumbai CST : 12:28 Hrs

Byculla : 12:35 Hrs
Dadar : 12:41 Hrs

Kurla : 12:48 Hrs
Thane : 13:10 Hrs

Dombivali : 13:33 Hrs
Kalyan : 13:42 Hrs
Kasara : 14:52 Hrs

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PUNE people

can catch train from Kalyan Station

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

15:00 Hrs: @ Kasara railway station

Move Samrad Village by private Transport

17:45 Hrs: @ Samrad

Freshen up,  Have Evening Tea , Set up the tents

Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle

21:00 Hrs: Dinner Time


Post Dinner – Night Walk for Fireflies

Tented Stay /  @ Villagers House in case of rain


Day 2: Sunday
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06:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call
Breakfast  – Tea in village .
Explore Sandhan valley time permits & if interested

09:30 Hrs – Move to Kasara station by pvt transport

12:30 Hrs – @ Kasara station

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We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 17.30 PM (That’s Subjective)

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The cost of this trip would be Rs. 2000/- per head


That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea, 

Accommodation: Tented / in house incase of rain & 

Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

.
Advance amount of Rs. 2000/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

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

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
.
Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
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)

A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/