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Shikhar Vedh : Clouds and IndraVajra Special Camping at Kokankada

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Dear All,
We @ Shikharvedh  invites you all for Clouds and Indravajra Special Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad on 2-3 June 2018 for Fireflies & possible Indravajra – a circular rainbow phenomena :)

Join us to enjoy this beautiful Natural Phenomena and Cloud Formation with us.

 

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.

Indrawraj / Circular Rainbow phenomenon:
During the beginning of monsoon sometimes a circular rainbow (the Brocken spectre phenomenon) can be seen from Konkan Kada. It can be seen only when there is a bit of mist in the valley, and the sun is right behind the person facing the valley.
The other phenomenon that can be observed at this place is the vertical cloud burst, in which the clouds nearing the cliff get sucked into the pit fall area below and are thrown vertically into the sky reaching more than 50 feet (15 m), creating the impression of a wall that is rising straight from the edge of the cliff without entering the landmass area.

Event Details:

Rendezvous:

DAY 1 :: Friday 1 June 2018

22:50 Hrs :CST
22:57Hrs: Byculla
23:04 Hrs: Dadar
23:12 Hrs: Kurla
23:16 Hrs: Ghatkopar
23:31 Hrs: Thane
23:55 Hrs: Dombivali
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DAY 2 :: Saturday 2 June 2018
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00:05 Hrs: Kalyan
01:18 Hrs: KasaraDepart 2 Pachnai by Private vehicle

05:00 Hrs : – @  Pachnai
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Rest for an hours
Breakfast-T Time
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07:30 Hrs : Trek Start
 
10:30 Hrs : Reach Atop
 
Explore the temple, Kedareshwar, and surrounding area
 
Move to Kokankada
 
Lunch , Rest Time

Evening Hours @ Konkan Kada

T- Time20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)Stay arrangement done as a Tented Accommodation.

DAY 3 :: Sunday 3 June 2018

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea
09:00 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai11:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai
from there by local transport to Rajur – Kasara
Lunch in hotel on the way to Kasara
From Kasara by local train to Mumbai
We will reach to Mumbai 19:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 2200 per head
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tht includes transportation from Kasara to Kasara by private jeeps, 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
Last date for registration: – Tuesday  29th May 2018, 5 pm OR Till the reg. gets full
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 reply here or do contact on
Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
Ganesh Gajare : 9833351478 / 7738374948 ( Whatsapp )
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