SHIKHAR VEDH :: A Scenic Kumtha – Gokarna Beach Trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:21:24 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged a scenic Kumtha – Gokarna beach Trek on weekend

Key Highlights of the trek ::

> Hike through more than 10 pristine beaches, trek through Sand rock patches, boulders, along the Arabian Sea coast

> Ferry ride across the Aghanashini River
> Camp on a beach, experience mesmerizing sunset and sleep under the stars

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About Kumta -Gokarna beach trek ::
Situated by the Konkan Railway route, the trail between Kumta and Gokarna connects more than 10 clean and beautiful beaches on the northern tip of Karnataka. Most are untouched by regular tourists and only shelter few shacks for beach lovers. Start the trail at Kumta, walk through Vannali Beach, Kadle Beach, Nirvana Beach, Paradise Beach, Half-Moon Beach and Om Beach to name a few. End the trek at Gokarna, which is home to a famous Shiva Temple

Itinerary of the range trek is as below ::

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Day 1- Friday

Meeting point :: CSMT @ 21:00 Hrs

catch 12133 / Manglore Express

Day 2 – Saturday

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09:30 Hrs :: Reach Kumta station

Freshen Up

Breakfast- tea

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Move to Kumta Beach by local public transport

10:30 Hrs Start the hike through number of beaches

viz Kumta beach, Vannali beach, Mangodlu beach, Kadle beach, Gude Angadi beach , Nirvana beach , Belekan Beach

Note :: Packed lunch on the way

06:00 Hrs :: Camping @ Belekan

Freshen up, set up camp for the night

Dinner
Bonfire fun – games
Sleep under the stars in your sleeping bag or you also have the option to use the tents. Please carry sheets to be used in the tent at night if you don’t have a sleeping bag

Day 3: Sunday

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06:00 hrs :: Wake up call, freshen up
Breakfast – tea time

08:00 Hrs Start the trek to Gokarna viz

Paradise beach , Half-Moon Beach, Om Beach, Kudle beach

02:00 pm Reach Gokarna Beach,

Lunch time in hotel

Proceed towards Gokarna Road Station

16:30 Hrs :: Catch 12620 / Matsyagandha Express

Day 4: Monday

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05:53 am Reach Thane Station
06:35 am Reach LTT Station

The cost for the event is about Rs. 4250 / – per head

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Sleeper class (SL) train tickets Mumbai – Kumta and Gokarna – Mumbai
Local transport at Kumta and Gokarna
Vehicles to carry your luggage
Food – 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner
Tented accommodation at beach camp
& Shikhar Vedh expertise charges

Deposit advance amount of Rs. 3250/- (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for For Train-tickets, Private vehicle and Food etc.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268

Googlepay : 9702121373

Lasr date for registration: – Monday till 5 pm OR till the train tickets are available
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Note: Though the trek is easy still the endurance level is moderate there will be a limit
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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)

Good trekking shoes; carry extra pair (a must)

wind-cheater (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)

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kelshi – Ladghar Beach trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:21:49 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged a scenic Kelshi – Ladghar Beach trek

Key Highlights of the trek ::

> Hike through more than 10 secluded beaches, enjoy cool sea breeze, experience walk through small villages / fisherman colonies, lush green plantations, feel waves touching your feet along the Arabian Sea coast

> Cross creeks, river by small boats

> Beach trail will also let you explore the delicacies of a certain authentic konkani cuisine,

Itinerary

Day 0: Friday

11:00 pm : Meeting point Mumbai Ppl: @ Kotak Mahindra Atm near Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E)
AND Pune Ppl: @ McD, Deccan

Day 1: Saturday

05:30 Hrs : @ Kelshi

06:30 Hrs: Freshen Up & breakfast – tea time

07:00 Hrs : Trek starts

Enjoy the walk through the beaches (there will be quite a few) and fishermen colonies.

Cross the creeks in small boats.

The beaches today we will walking across are Kelshi, Utumber, Aade, Padale, Savane and Anjarle till Lunch

12:30 Hrs : Veg Lunch @ Anjarle

The beaches on our list now include: Paj Pandhari (a fishermen colony), Harnai, Palande and Murud.

Get refreshed @ home stay & fun time @ beach

A mesmerizing sunset and the rush of the tides on the beach

Dinner (Veg / Non Veg)

Day 2: Sunday

06:30 Hrs: Wake up call

07:30 Hrs: Breakfast time

08:30 Hrs: Trek starts

The beaches we will be cover today are Murud, Karde and Ladghar. We expect to reach Ladghar by 12 am.

14:00 Hrs: Lunch Time @ Dapoli

15:30 Hrs: Departure to Mumbai / Pune

21:30 Hrs: @ Dadar / Pune

The cost for the event is about Rs 4500 / – per head

Private Vehicle Mumbai to Mumbai (Pune 2 Pune) (Non A/c)

Vehicle to carry your luggage

Boat charges to cross creeks

Food – 2 breakfast, 2 Veg lunch, 1 dinner (Veg/Non Veg)

Dormitory Accommodation @ Home Stay

& Shikhar Vedh expertise charges

Deposit advance amount of Rs. 2500/- (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for Private vehicle, Accommodation and Food etc.