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SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kokankada Camping :- Fireflies & possible Indravraj – circular rainbow phenomena ;) on 28-29th May 2016

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Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad on 28-29th May 2016 for Fireflies & possible Indravajra – a circular rainbow phenomena ;) …

Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again

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.
Journey Details:
Rendezvous:

Saturday 28th May 2016
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Meeting point : Kasara Railway Stn at 09:10 Hrs

CST-Kasara Fast local timings as below

06:55 Hrs : CST

07:02 Hrs : Byculla

07:08 Hrs : Dadar

07:15 Hrs : Kurla

07:35 Hrs : Thane

07:47 Hrs : Dombivali

07:54 Hrs : Kalyan

09:08 Hrs : Kasara

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Breakfast (packed upma

will have Tea & Move by Private Jeeps For Pachnai Village

12:00 Hrs : @ Pachnai village

LUNCH Time ( Pithale-Bhakri, Rice & Daal)

13:15 Hrs : ASCEND

15:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

EXPLORE  the surroundings

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time

Sunset View

20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)

and retire for the day

Photography – Star – Gazing & Fireflies as well  :)

Tented Accommodation

Sunday 29th May 2016

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Hope for a Indra-Wajra ;)  - Depends on weather conditions

Post Breakfast – Tea

09:00 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

11:00 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.1800 per head
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tht includes transportation from Kasara to Kasara by private jeeps, 3 veg meals & 2 refreshments & TENTED ACCOMODATION

NOTE : Minimum 8 participants required to execute

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Deposit Rs. 1000/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Food & vehicle booking
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

Last date for registration: – Tuesday 24th May 2016, 5 pm OR Till the reg. gets full

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Things To Carry: -
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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),
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A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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Jagadish Patil: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
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