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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Ratangad Trek from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fort Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Ratangad Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Temples Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls Winter Trek
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a 1 day Trek 2 Ranveda Ratangad (Via Trimbak Darwaja Ascend & Ladder Route Descend ) …

Hope 2 c u with us 2 Njoy …

The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1550 /- per head
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This includes  Pune 2 Pune fare for Non A/c private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T+ Lunch

.

Monsoon will be in full force soon …

Next Batches :: All Saturday & Sundays

.
Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)

.

Brief Intro abt Ratangad 

Height: 4255 ft

Grade: Medium

Time: ~2.5 hrs frm Samrad / Ratanwadi

Location: Bhandardara region

Fascinating Spots:

Ratangad : Amruteshwar temple, Rani cha Huda, Nedhe, Trimbak Darwaja etc.

Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous: 

Day 0:  Mcd @ Deccan 22:45 Hrs 

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23:00 Hrs: Departure from Deccan

Pick Up En-route – 23:15 Hrs : Shivajinagar & 23:30 Hrs: Nashik Phata / Opp. Kasarwadi police station

Day 1:
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04:30 Hrs : @ Samrad

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06:00 Hrs : Breakfast – tea Time

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07:00 Hrs: Ascend RATANGAD by Trimbak Darwaja side (via Samrad)

10:00 Hrs: Atop Ratangad

Exploration, Sight seeing, Lunch, Rest for 3 hrs

13:00 Hrs: Descend through Ladder route – Ganesh Darwaja

16:00 Hrs: @ Ratanwadi Base

Visit Amruteshwar Temple

Snacks & Tea Break

Depart 2 Pune by private vehicle

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

The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1550 /- per head
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This includes  Pune 2 Pune fare for Non A/c private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T+ Lunch
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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1550/- (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand :) else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268
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Last date to register with advance payment is Thursday till 5 pm
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Few memories in form of snaps of Ratangad as below

https://picasaweb.google.com/104308826753820397974/Ratangad?feat=email
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https://picasaweb.google.com/111824097481318544223/RatangadTheJewel?authkey=Gv1sRgCKiB1Jfj38PAvAE
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https://picasaweb.google.com/117804923219110566431/TrekRatangad?authkey=Gv1sRgCJvp-IbBnfiQIA
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Things To Carry:-
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Pls Do carry Lunch (a must)
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food.  Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
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
.

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Trek 2 Ranveda Ratangad (Via Trimbak Darwaja Ascend & Ladder Route Descend)

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fort Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Ratangad Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Temples Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Ratangad

Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a 1 day Trek 2 Ranveda Ratangad (Via Trimbak Darwaja Ascend & Ladder Route Descend ) 

The Cost for the Trek is abt Rs. 1650 /-  per head only
This includes   Mumbai to Mumbai   transport by private vehicle, Morning & Evening Refreshments + Shikhar Vedh Charges

.

Brief Intro abt Ratangad 

Height: 4255 ft

Grade: Medium

Time: ~2.5 hrs frm Samrad / Ratanwadi

Location: Bhandardara region

Fascinating Spots:

Ratangad : Amruteshwar temple, Rani cha Huda, Nedhe, Trimbak Darwaja etc.

The Itinerary for the trek: -

Rendezvous:

Day 0:- National Park,Borivali (E) @ 23:00 Hrs

11:30 pm Pick up at WEH metro station bus stop.

11:45 pm Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on highway), Bandra.

12:00 am Pick up at Sion station circle.

12:45 am Pick up at Teen Hath Naka, Thane.

Day 1:-

05:30 Hrs : @ Samrad

06:00 Hrs : Breakfast – tea Time

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07:00 Hrs: Ascend RATANGAD by Trimbak Darwaja side (via Samrad)

10:00 Hrs: Atop Ratangad

Exploration, Sight seeing, Lunch, Rest for 3 hrs

13:00 Hrs: Descend through Ladder route – Ganesh Darwaja

16:00 Hrs: @ Ratanwadi Base

Visit Amruteshwar Temple

Snacks & Tea Break

Depart 2 Mumbai by private vehicle

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

The Cost for the Trek is abt  Rs. 1650 /- per head only
This includes  Mumbai to Mumbai transport by private vehicle, Morning & Evening Refreshments + Shikhar Vedh Charges
.
Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1650/- (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand :) else late payment ones … 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

.
Last date to register with advance payment is  4 days prior to departure
.

Things To Carry:-
.
Pls Do carry Lunch for the day (a must)
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food.  Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
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/

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15Jun

SHIKHAR VEDH : Bhimashankar – A Thrilling trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhimashankar Jungle Trek Photography Trek Events Waterfalls
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Dear All,

After successful treks in last months to keep momentum going … We @ शिखर वेध have planned yet another trek to Bhimashankar – A Thrilling trek …

Hope 2 cu on trek with me ;-)

Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Bhimashankar:-

Height:  3296 feet
Grade:  Thrilling
Time: ~ Maximum 4 hrs from Khandas, Base Village
Location: Nagar District

There is a beautiful temple of Lord Shiva which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Lord Shankara after getting angry killed Rakshas Tripurasura. The heat generated from their war caused the origin of river Bhima. That is why it is called Bhimashankar. A rare animal “Shekru” can be found in deep wood. Other details @ Bhimashankar temple

Journey Details:-

Day 0: 23:30 Hrs: Departure by Private vehicle from Dadar (E) / Borivali

Pick up en-route

Day 1:
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04:00 Hrs: Khandas (Base Village)
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Early Morning B/f & Tea
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05:30 Hrs: Trek Starts
09:00 Hrs: @ Padarwadi
11:15 Hrs: @ Bhimashankar
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Bhimashankar Temple Darshan … There will be a queue for this one
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12:30 Hrs: Lunch Time
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13:30 Hrs: Descend Start via Ganesh Ghat route
18:30 Hrs: @ Khandas
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Evening snacks & Tea

We will be in Dadar around 22:00 hrs (that’s – subjective)
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The Estimated expenditure is about Rs. 1600 / – per head

This includes Dadar 2 Dadar travel by private vehicle, Morning –  Evening B/f, snacks & Tea & LUNCH
.
Since its a Thrilling trek … seats r limited ..
.
Deposit Rs. 1600/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation
.
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 OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater(a must) very much pouring @ Bhimashankar
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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

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

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12Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH :: 1 day Thrilling Trek to HARIHAR

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fort Harihar Lake Mumbai treks Photography Pune Treks Trek Events Trip Event
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harihar

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged one day Thrilling Trek to HARIHAR…

Hope 2 c u here :)
.
The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1200/- per head.

The above cost includes

  • Travel from Kasara to Kasara by Private Jeeps ( Non – A/c)
  • Morning B/f & Tea
  • Veg Lunch

.

 

Harihar.JPG


Harihar s a triangular massif with sheer vertical walls & edges. The only way up the fort is by climbing rock cut steps in a 70 degree rock edge. There are a couple of caves, water tanks, & a temple atop the fort. The top offers one a birds eye view of the entire region & also gives one the gratification of having gotten over the fear of heights.

Brief Intro about place:-

Forts: Harihar
Base Village : Nirgudpada
Region : Trimbakeshwar, Nasik
Grade: Medium – Thrilling one
Height: 3676 Feet
 
Plan: 
 

Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous: 

Kasara railway station @ 01:15 Hrs on Sunday

Day 0: Saturday

Catch 22:50 hrs CST-Kasara Fast Local 

Day 1: Sunday

01:15 hrs : @ Kasara Station

Departure to base village by pvt jeeps

04:00 Hrs: @ Nirgudpada, Base village

05:30 Hrs : Morning Breakfast – Tea time
.
Round of Instructions, Intro’s etc.
.
06:00 Hrs: Trek to the Fort Harihar

09:00 Hrs: Atop
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Exploration for ~ 1.5 hrs
.
10:30 Hrs: Descend
13:00 Hrs: @ Base

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Lunch Time
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14:30 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
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We will reach Kasara station by 16:30 Hrs & disperse
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The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1200/- per head.The above cost includes

  • Travel from Kasara to Kasra by Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c)
  • Morning B/f & Tea
  • Veg Lunch

Since its a thrilling one day trek … seats r limited …

Deposit Advance Rs. 1200/- per head (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation

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 OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry: -
 
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
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/
Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

 

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10Jun

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Thrilling Trek to HARIHAR

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fort Harihar Lake Monsoon Treks Photography Trek Events Trip Event
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Harihar Stair-Case

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged Thrilling Trek to HARIHAR

 
Hope 2 c u here :)
.
The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1500/- per head.The above cost includes

  • Travel from Andheri to Andheri by Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c)
  • Morning B/f & Tea
  • Veg Lunch
.

Harihar.JPG


Harihar s a triangular massif with sheer vertical walls & edges. The only way up the fort is by climbing rock cut steps in a 70 degree rock edge. There are a couple of caves, water tanks, & a temple atop the fort. The top offers one a birds eye view of the entire region & also gives one the gratification of having gotten over the fear of heights.

Brief Intro about place:-

Forts: Harihar
Base Village : Nirgudpada
Region : Trimbakeshwar, Nasik
Grade: Medium – Thrilling one
Height: 3676 Feet
 
Plan: 
 
Day 0: Meet at Darpan Cinema, Andheri at 23:00 Hrs
We will be heading to base village by private vehicle
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pick up en-route Bandra, Sion, Vikhroli, Thane
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Day1: 
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05:00 Hrs: @ Nirgudpada, Base village

Morning Breakfast – Tea time
.
Round of Instructions, Intro’s etc.
.
06:30 Hrs: Trek to the Fort Harihar
10:00 Hrs: Atop
.
Exploration for ~ 1.5 hrs
.
11:30 Hrs: Descend
14:00 Hrs: @ Base
.
Lunch Time
.
15:30 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
.
Evening Tea on the way
.
We will reach Andheri by 22:00 Hrs (Subjective to traffic)
.
The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1500/- per head.The above cost includes
  • Travel from Andheri to Andheri by Private Vehicle (Non – A/c)
  • Morning B/f & Tea
  • Veg Lunch

Since it’s a thrilling one day trek … seats are limited …

.

Deposit Advance Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation
.
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: – Thursday OR Till the reg. gets full
 

Things To Carry: -
 
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)
Rain-Cheater (a Must)
Torch
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 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/

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13Nov

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Sandhan Valley Full Descend Trek & Camping

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Mumbai Trekkers Photography Rappeling Sandhan Sandhan Valley Travels Trek Events Trip Event Valley of Shadow
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sandhan_valley

Dear All, 
 
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event
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Event Cost :: Rs 3000/- per head ( Mumbai & Pune)
 
Includes Transportation from Mumbai 2 Mumbai, 3 veg meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation  
.
Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again ;-)
.
Next Batches::
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All Weekends of November, December 2020 & January 2021
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Brief Intro about Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft
Grade: Medium with Thrill
Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
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:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : Dadar for Mumbai people & Swargate for Pune people

23:00 Hrs : Departure by private vehicle Non a/c
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Day 1: Saturday
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05:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Rest for 1 hours
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Breakfast-T Time
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07:30 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan
08:00 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 (Packed Lunch)
& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel .. 
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17:30 Hrs —  Settle at base
Dinner & Campfire
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Tented Accommodation
 
Day 2 :: Sunday
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Wake Up early
08:00 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
09:00 Hrs — Trek towards Dehne for Mumbai ppl / Ascend 2 Samrad for Pune ppl
11:30 Hrs — @ Dehne / @ Samrad
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Move to Mumbai / Pune
Lunch en-route
 
We will be in Dadar / Pune around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on traffic

The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 3000 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Mumbai 2 Mumbai, 3 veg meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

.
Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 3000/- (Non-refundable) …  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
.
Seats r limited …
Last date to register with full advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
.
Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Mug, 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 preferably Action, 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: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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10Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH – Gorakhgad Night Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Caves Fort Gorakhgad Night Trek Trek Events
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Gorakhgad-Fort

Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध, has arranged a Night Trek to Gorakhgad near Murbad on coming Sundays
B1: 25 October 2020
B2: 1 November 2020
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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Day 0: Saturday

Rendezvous: Sharp 23:00 Hrs @ Darpan Cinema, Andheri

Departure by Pvt vehicle

Pick up en-route Bandra, Sion, Thane

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Day 1: Sunday

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03:00 Hrs: @ Daheri – Base village & rest for some time

03:30 Hrs: Ascend

07:00 Hrs: @ Atop Cave

Rest , Explore & Breakfast – Tea

08:30 Hrs: Descend

11:30 Hrs: @ Base

Lunch -Time  Veg  Thali

13:30 Hrs: Move to Mumbai by pvt vehicle

.

We would be getting back to Andheri at approx. 18:00 Hrs (Subjective)

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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1500/- per head and would include:

> Andheri to Andheri by private vehicle

> Breakfast – Tea & LUNCH

> Trek Leader – Expertise

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NOTE : With your own vehicle, the cost of this trek would be Rs. 800/- per head

Deposit Advance Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation

.

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: – Thursday OR Till the reg. gets full

.

Things To Carry: -
Torch with extra pair batteries (a must)

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)

Wind-cheater ( 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 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 pls reply here or do contact on
Jagdish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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