Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध have planned a special batch to Panhala – Pavankhind – Vishalgad Padbhraman Mohim on 13-15th August 2016. This Mohim commemorates Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s escape from the besieged Panhala to the safety of Vishalgad.
यंदाचे वर्ष ही मोहीम आयोजित करण्याचे ‘शिखर वेध’ या संस्थेचे सलग आठवे वर्ष आहे !!!
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The cost for the event is about Rs. 3000 / – per head
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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle … Vehicle to transport bags from Chapewadi to Pandhrepani so that one can trek easily for the entire 9 hrs , All Veg. foods for 3 days as mentioned & Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Saturday & Monday Lunch)
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Note:- 1) For Pune Participants AND Those participants who are Repeating this Pavankhind
The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 2700 / – per head
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History:
Panhala – Pavankhind -Vishalgad
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 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. Shivaji Maharaj with some 600 mavalas decided to escape to Vishalgad, 65 kms away. It was Ashadi Pournima, with heavy rains falling. Chatrapati Shivaji Raje informed Siddi that he would surrender hence Siddi troops were little careless. Taking advantage Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Panhala. He wasn’t safe till he reached Vishalgad. Some how Siddi’s troops spotted Shivaji Raje’s escape, he immediately sent horsed troops behind him and they got hold of Shivaji, who was later brought to Siddi’s camp. But it was Raja Shivaji’s game plan; person whom they had caught was not Shivaji Raje, 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. Shivaji Raje knew that Siddi’s troops were following him. Baji Prabhu, Chatrapati 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 Prabhu 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 Raje 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 Shivaji Raje with his diplomatic trick made Adil Shah bring back Siddi Johar.
Meeting Point:
Pritam Hotel, DADAR (E) @ 21:30 Hrs on Friday 12th August 2016
Friday 12th August 2016
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21:30 Hrs: Departure from DADAR by private vehicle
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Saturday 13th August 2016
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07:30 Hrs: @ Panhala
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Breakfast & T ( 2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)
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PANHALA Fort Exploration Guided Tour ~ 2.5 hrs
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Lunch Time ( 2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)
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13:00 hrs: Descend frm Pusati Buruj
14:00 Hrs: @ Turukwadi —~2.5 km Complete
14:45 Hrs: @ Mhalunge Village — ~5 km Complete
16:00 Hrs: @ Mhasai Pathar-Mhasai Temple — ~11 km Complete
17:00 Hrs: @ Kumbharwadi — ~14 km Complete
18:00 Hrs: @ Chapewadi — ~18 km Complete
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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Chapewadi … village house
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Sunday 14th August 2016
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Breakfast – Tea
07:15 Hrs: Move
09:00 Hrs: @ Mandlaiwadi — ~23 km Complete
10:00 Hrs: @ Karpewadi — ~28 km Complete
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12:30 Hrs: @ Patewadi — ~34 km Complete
Lunch Break
14:00 Hrs: Start
17:00 Hrs: @ Pandherpani — ~44 km Complete
18:00 Hrs: @ Pavankhind — ~51 km Complete
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Pay Tribute to Veer BajiPrabhu Deshpande
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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Pandharepani … village house / Dormitory
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Monday 15th August 2016 (Independence day)
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Post Breakfast + T Move 2 Vishalgad by Bus
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09:00 Hrs: @ Vishalgad
Explore
11:00 Hrs: Move 2 Mumbai by Bus
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Lunch en-route on highway to b borne by participants
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23:00 Hrs: @ Mumbai (Dats’ subjective )
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The cost for the event is about Rs. 3000 / – per head
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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle … Vehicle to transport bags from Chapewadi to Pandhrepani so that one can trek easily for the entire 9 hrs, All Veg. foods for 3 days as mentioned & Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Saturday & Monday Lunch)
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Deposit advance amount of Rs. 1500/- (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for 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 4 August 2016 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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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 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
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Ganesh Gajre : 7738374948
Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836
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