We @ शिखर वेध have planned our yearly event of Panhala – Pavankhind – Padbhraman Mohim on 12-13th July 2014. This Mohim commemorates Shivaji’s escape from the besieged Panhala to the safety of Vishalgad.
यंदाचे वर्ष ही मोहीम आयोजित करण्याचे ‘शिखर वेध’ या संस्थेचे सलग सहावे वर्ष आहे !!!
विशेष म्हणजे ह्यावर्षी तिथी आणि तारीख दोन्हीही एकाचवेळी जुळून आल्या आहेत !!! J
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History:
Panhala – Pavankhind -Vishalgad
Chatrapati Shivaji 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. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with some 600 mavalas decided to escape to Vishalgad, 65 kms away. It was Ashadi Pournima, with heavy rains falling. Shivaji informed Siddi that he would surrender hence Siddi troops were little careless. Taking advantage Shivaji Maharaj escaped frm Panhala. He wasn’t safe till he reached Vishalgad. Some how Siddi’s troops spotted Shivaji Maharaj’s escape, he immediately sent horsed troops behind him and they got hold of Shivaji Raje, who was later brought to Siddi’s camp. But it was Raje Shivaji’s game plan; person whom they had caught was not Shivaji Maharaj, 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. Chatrapati Shivaji knew that Siddi’s troops were following him. Baji Prabhu, 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 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 Maharaj 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 Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with his diplomatic trick made Adil Shah bring back Siddi Johar.
Meeting Point: Pritam Hotel, DADAR (E) @ 21:30 Hrs on Friday 11th July 2014
Friday 11th July 2014
22:00 Hrs: Departure from DADAR by private vehicle
Saturday 12th July 2014
07:30 Hrs: @ Panhala
Breakfast & T
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09:30 hrs: Descend frm 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 — ~18 km Complete
Lunch BREAK
15:15 Hrs: Start
16:30 Hrs: @ Mandlaiwadi — ~23 km Complete
17:30 Hrs: @ Karapewadi — ~28 km Complete
Dinner & Overnight stay @ Karpewadi … village house
Sunday 13th July 2014
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 Mumbai by Bus
Dinner at hotel on highway ( 2 b borne by participants )
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Monday 14th July 2014
05:00 Hrs: @ Mumbai (Dats’ subjective)
The cost for the event is about Rs. 2400 / – per head
This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle … All Veg. foods for 2 days & Accommodation … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )
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Note:- 1) For Pune Participants, separate vehicle can be arranged if minimum 7 participants confirm their presence . In that case for Pune participants,
The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 2000 / – per head
This includes Pune 2 Pune fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle … All Veg. foods for 2 days & Accommodation … (Excludes Sunday Dinner)
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
3) Those participants who are Repeating this event with SHIKHAR VEDH again, the cost for them would b Rs 2100/- per head
Deposit advance amount of Rs. 1400/- (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for 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)
Lasr date for registration: – Thursday 3 July 2014 till 5 pm
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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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Some memories in form of snaps of our previous trail
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https://plus.google.com/photos/110365350221548356237/albums/5631470088434855969?banner=pwa
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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)
Raincheater (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): 09869369836 / 09702121373
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