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 
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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)
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A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09869369836
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