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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

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Monsoon will be in full force soon …

Next Batches :: All Saturday & Sundays

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Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)

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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.
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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

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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

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Last date to register with advance payment is  4 days prior to departure
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Things To Carry:-
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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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20Jul

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Lonavla to Bhimashankar (Lo-Bhi) range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhimashankar Dark forest Falls Jungle Trek Lake Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Padbhraman Mohim Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek River Crossing Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Temples Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls Winter Trek
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Lobhi_Trek

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Lonavla to Bhimashankar (Lobhi) range trek

Hope to c u with us

Brief Introduction & Summary:

Distance to be covered: 70km approx.

Difficulty level: Medium

Endurance level: High – Previous trekking experience required.

Maximum participants: 25 only

Lonavala to Bhimashankar is known to be one of the ancient trek routes in the Sahyadri ranges. This old route shall put your endurance level to test. This a life changing experience, and worth every effort that you put in every stride. Hills and downhill, plateaus and long vast plateaus, dense forest of Karvi plants, ever-changing route, breath taking beauty. One of the most amazing trekking experiences we must say.

Itinerary of the trek is as follows:
Day 0 :: Friday :
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Meet at Lonavala station by 23:00 Hrs
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Here, enjoy the small introduction session. Start the trek from station.
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Day 1 :: Saturday :  
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Will reach @ Valvand village by 3:30 am 

A 2 hours rest … and after having breakfast start our trek towards Kondeshwar temple ….

9:30 Hrs : @ Kondeshwar temple

Move to beautiful Kusur plateau. The huge plateau with awesome greenery and windy sometimes. We’ll reach Kusur village by lunch time. Have lunch (Self-Carried) at Kusur village. around 13:00 Hrs

Transport to Talapewadi village by private vehicle from Kusur.

Start trekking from Talape village approximately 3 hours trek to Padharwadi village via famous ‘Vandre Khind’ which is a rest of day village. This village is at core of Sahyadri. reach @ Padharwadi by 7 pm … Overnight stay at Padharwadi.

Day 2 :: Sunday

The final Day. Today we’ll reach out final destination to the Bhimashankar. We will start our trek early morning so that we can complete as early as possible. After breakfast, start trek from Padharwadi. After crossing huge plateau reach at final point at Bhimashankar. Trek conclude with lot of sense of achievement and off course happy memories.
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13:00 hrs : Lunch Time
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From Bhimashankar move to Pune , Mumbai by public / private transport

Meeting Point & time

Meet Friday :- at Lonavla Railway Station by 11:00 PM

Mumbai people can board 17411 – Mahalaxmi Express from CST by 20:20 hrs

& alight @ Loanavala station by 22:50 Hrs

Pune people can take 21:05 Hrs lonavala local & reach @ lonavala by 22:30 pm

  • Group Size: Max.25
  • Contribution: Rs. 2950/- per head

Inclusions:

  1. Transportation arrangements from Kusur  to Talpewadi village
  2. All meals during the trek (Except Saturday Lunch)
  3. Accommodation at villager’s house
  4. Guidance and Expertise Charges.

 Exclusions:

  1. Medical aid other than first aid.
  2. Anything else other than mentioned above.

Payment details:
One needs to transfer / NEFT Rs 2950/- per head (Non-Refundable) as Full advance at the time of booking.

Account Details

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

  • Things to carry:

1)   Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.

2) Good quality shoes preferably ACTION trekking shoes, chappals during relax time.

3)   Water bottle min 3 Ltrs.

4)   Sleeping mat/bag, shawl, etc.

5)   Personal medicines.

6)   Extra pair of cloths.

7)   A haversack to put in all the things to be carried

  • Special Notes: 

1)  Registration through phone calls only with adv payment

2)  Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.

3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.

4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.

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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