We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Bastar – Chatishgarh Backpacking Tour to Chitrakote Waterfalls, Tirthgarh Falls, Dholkal Jungle, Dantewada & Madarkonta – Kotumsar Caves !!!  

B1: 3 – 7 Sept 2025
B2: 1 – 5 Oct 2025

(Leaving on Tuesday Evening by train & Return on Monday morning at 07:30 Hrs @ Mumbai / Pune )

Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 16500/- per Head which includes

1) Ex. Raipur – To & Fro Transportation Non A/c Private Vehicle for 4 days for Sightseeing

2) Food expenses B, L, D (Train Journey Food excluded)

3) 4 Nights Accommodation on tripple sharing basis in Hotel / Homestya / Camps

4) Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

Major Sightseeing Points :-

• The famous Chitrakote Waterfall 
• Tirthgarh Waterfall 
• Dholkal Jungle Campg – Ganesh Temple trek
• Dantewada – Danteshwari Mandir
• Mandarkota Caves
• Barsur – Archeological treasure of Bastar
  

Chitrakoot waterfall :- is located on the Indravati River and is one of the largest waterfall in India and may be the widest waterfall in Asia. It is popularly called as “The Niagara Falls of India”. The height of the waterfall is about 29 metres (95 ft). The wideness of the waterfall depends on the water level in the river Indravati. During monsoon, the water level of the river touches the both banks which are nearly 150 m in wide, and the waterfall look like wild in nature.

Tirathgarh Waterfalls :- Is situated at 35 km from Jagdalpur, in the south-west direction. The waterfall has an approximate height of 300 ft and is situated in the Kanger Valley National Park. The water falls from 91 meters but its staircase-step, structure makes it less violent and gives it an amazing look.

Dholkal Jungle Camp – Lord Ganesh Trek in green Jungle

Dantewada – Danteshwari Temple & Memory Pillars @ Gamawada 

Barsur – Archeological treasure of Bastar :- Battisha & Mama Bhanja Temple @ Barsur

1000 Year Old – Narayanpal Vishnu Temple

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Train Suggestion – Mumbai People
Day 0 : Tuesday :-
12261 : Howrah Duranto @ 17:15 Hrs / 22511 – Karmabhoomi Express @ 13:15 Hrs
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Itinerary for the tour as below: -
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Meeting Point:  Day 1 – Wednesday: @ 08:30 Hrs @ Raipur Airport / Railway Junction
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~ 6 Hrs drive to Jagdalpur by private Non A/c vehicle
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16:00 Hrs : @ Jagdalpur

Explore Jagdalpur local sightings viz. Anthropological Muesum , Bastar Palace and Dalpat Sagar and few historical temples etc.

Check in Hotel

21:00 Hrs : Dinner Time

Overnight at Hotel

Day 2 : Thursday

Post Breakfast – Tea – check out … Leave for Exploration

10:00 Hrs: Mandarkonta Caves – formation of stalactite and stalagmite

12:30 Hrs: A magnificent Tirathgarh water falla – around 280 steps decent to view

15:30 Hrs: Lunch time @ Dantewada

16:30 Hrs: Danteshwari Temple visit

17:00 Hrs: Visit @ Megalithic Memory Pillars @ Gamawada

Move to Dholkal

Overnight @ Dholkal Jungle Camp / Dantewada Hotel

Day 3 : Friday

Breakfast time …  Ready for a hike

08:30 Hrs: Jungle Trek to Dholkal Ganesh Temple ~ 4 km (1.5 Hrs one way)

12:30 Hrs: Return to Dholkal Camp and Have a Tribal Lunch

Drive to Barsur – Archeological treasure of Bastar

14:00 Hrs: Visit Battisha & Mama Bhanja Temple @ Barsur

15:30 Hrs: @ Satdhar waterfall

17:00 Hrs: @ Chitrakote Waterfall

Overnight Stay @ Chitrakote Waterfall Adventure Camp / Homestay
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Note : Boating in chitrakote falls might not possible in case of heavy rains flow on that day

Day 4 : Saturday

Breakfast time …

Explore Chitrakote falls,

10:30 Hrs: Visit Bijikasa Waterfall & then go for easy Ratenga Trail

11:30 Hrs: Tamda ghumar fall & then Mendri ghumar waterfall

12:00 Hrs: 1000 Year Old – Narayanpal Vishnu Temple

13:30 Hrs: Lunch Time

Move to Raipur

22:00 Hrs: @ Raipur – Dinner Time

Overnight @ Raipur – Hotel
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Day 5 : Sunday
Breakfast Time

Check out & disperse for home town

Train Suggestion – Mumbai People
12152 : Samarsata Express @ 11:00 Hrs / 12810 – Howra Mumbai Mail @ 08 : 45 Hrs
Train Suggestion – Pune People
12130 : Azad Hind Express @ 10:30 Hrs

Day 6: Monday

05:30 Hrs :: @ CSMT

07:30 Hrs :: @ Pune

OR … Book Flight after 10:00 Hrs for Pune / Mumbai

Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 16500/- per Head which includes

1) Ex. Raipur – To & Fro Transportation Non A/c Private Vehicle for 4 days for Sightseeing

2) Food expenses B, L, D (Train Journey Food excluded)

3) 4 Nights Accommodation on tripple sharing basis in Hotel / Homestay / Camps

4) Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

Deposit Rs. 7500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking / Hotel booking

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464 
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
Ifsc code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – Till the train tickets are available to get confirmed seats, OR Till the batch gets full
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
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We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Lonavla to Bhimashankar (Lobhi) range trek

Hope to c u with us

Brief Introduction & Summary:

Distance to be covered: 70km approx.

Difficulty level: Medium

Endurance level: High – Previous trekking experience required.

Maximum participants: 25 only

Lonavala to Bhimashankar is known to be one of the ancient trek routes in the Sahyadri ranges. This old route shall put your endurance level to test. This a life changing experience, and worth every effort that you put in every stride. Hills and downhill, plateaus and long vast plateaus, dense forest of Karvi plants, ever-changing route, breath taking beauty. One of the most amazing trekking experiences we must say.

Itinerary of the trek is as follows:
Day 0 :: Friday :
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Meet at Lonavala station by 23:00 Hrs
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Here, enjoy the small introduction session. Start the trek from station.
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Day 1 :: Saturday :  
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Will reach @ Valvand village by 3:30 am 

A 2 hours rest … and after having breakfast start our trek towards Kondeshwar temple ….

9:30 Hrs : @ Kondeshwar temple

Move to beautiful Kusur plateau. The huge plateau with awesome greenery and windy sometimes. We’ll reach Kusur village by lunch time. Have lunch (Self-Carried) at Kusur village. around 13:00 Hrs

Transport to Talapewadi village by private vehicle from Kusur.

Start trekking from Talape village approximately 3 hours trek to Padharwadi village via famous ‘Vandre Khind’ which is a rest of day village. This village is at core of Sahyadri. reach @ Padharwadi by 7 pm … Overnight stay at Padharwadi.

Day 2 :: Sunday

The final Day. Today we’ll reach out final destination to the Bhimashankar. We will start our trek early morning so that we can complete as early as possible. After breakfast, start trek from Padharwadi. After crossing huge plateau reach at final point at Bhimashankar. Trek conclude with lot of sense of achievement and off course happy memories.
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13:00 hrs : Lunch Time
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From Bhimashankar move to Pune , Mumbai by public / private transport

Meeting Point & time

Meet Friday :- at Lonavla Railway Station by 11:00 PM

Mumbai people can board 17411 – Mahalaxmi Express from CST by 20:20 hrs

& alight @ Loanavala station by 22:50 Hrs

Pune people can take 21:05 Hrs lonavala local & reach @ lonavala by 22:30 pm

• Group Size: Max.25
• Contribution: Rs. 2950/- per head

Inclusions:

1. Transportation arrangements from Kusur  to Talpewadi village
2. All meals during the trek (Except Saturday Lunch)
3. Accommodation at villager’s house
4. Guidance and Expertise Charges.

 Exclusions:

1. Medical aid other than first aid.
2. Anything else other than mentioned above.

Payment details:
One needs to transfer / NEFT Rs 2950/- per head (Non-Refundable) as Full advance at the time of booking.

Account Details

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

• Things to carry:

1)   Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.

2) Good quality shoes preferably ACTION trekking shoes, chappals during relax time.

3)   Water bottle min 3 Ltrs.

4)   Sleeping mat/bag, shawl, etc.

5)   Personal medicines.

6)   Extra pair of cloths.

7)   A haversack to put in all the things to be carried

• Special Notes: 

1)  Registration through phone calls only with adv payment

2)  Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.

3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.

4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
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We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the *Exotic Coorg & Chikmagalur – Belur – Halebid – Udupi* Backpacking Tour !!!
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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 16750/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Manglore – Mumbai

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges
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Major Sightseeing Points :-

Coorg
Madikeri fort exploration
● Omkareshwara temple
Rajas Seat & Raja Tomb
● Dubare Elephant camp
● Nisargadhama
● Bylakuppe – largest Tibetan settlement in South India
● Bhagamandala – Talacauvery
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Chikmagalur

Mullyangiri – Karnataka Highest Peak
● Jhari Falls
● Hirekole Lake
Coffee Museum
● Belur – Heritage Tour
● Halebid – Heritage Tour
● Siri Cafe
● Mahatma Gandhi Park
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Itinerary for the tour as below: -
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Meeting Point:

Day 1:

LTT @ 11:30 Hrs
Departure by Train – Netravati Express
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Day 2:

05:00 Hrs: @ Alight @ Mangaluru

3 Hrs drive to Coorg by private vehicle

B/f en-route

09:00 Hrs : Bhagmandala –
10:00 Hrs : Tala Kaveri – Dakshin Kashi — Foothills of Brahmagiri Hills

Drive to Madikeri

13:00 Hrs : Check in Hotel – Freshen Up

14:00 Hrs : Lunch Time

Madikeri Exploration :-

Abbey Waterfall

Madikeri Fort –

Omkareshwara Temple

Rajas Seat & Tomb

Dinner

Overnight at Hotel

Day 3:

Breakfast time … Check out
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Dubere Elephant Camp – Elephant Grooming , Feeding, Ride

Exploration Time (~ 3 Hrs Time )
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Nisargadhama :- An Island formed by river cauvery

En-route Have a Lunch

Bylakuppe :- Largest Tibetian settlement in South India
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3 Hrs drive to Chikmagalur
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Check in Hotel / Home Stay

Day 4:

Breakfast time …

Mullyangiri – Karnataka’s Highest Peak at 6330 ft visit

Jhari Falls, Hirekole lake & Coffee Museum

Siri Cafe , Mahatma Gandhi Park Visit

Back to hotel for Overnight Stay
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Day 5:

Post Breakfast – Tea

Belur – Halebid Heritage Tour

Post Lunch
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Drive to Udupi

Explore Udupi
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22:00 Hrs :: @ Udupi
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Dinner time

Departure by Train – 16346 – Netravati Express to Mumbai

Day 6:
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16:15 Hrs :: @ Panvel

17:00 Hrs :: @ Thane

17:45 Hrs :: @ LTT
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Advance 2 b paid Rs. 10000/- per Head

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
Ifsc code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
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Last date for registration: – Till the train tickets are available to get confirmed seats, OR Till the batch gets full
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Vibhuti Waterfall !!! Yana Rocks !!! Banavasi !!! Sahastralinga !!! 

Tour Fees would be Rs. 6300/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Kumtha – Mumbai

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days Sightseeing Yana – Vibhuti – Sirsi – Gokarn

3) Food expenses for (sunday dinner excluded)

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Entry fess (Except camera fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Yana Rocks :- Limestone rocks, a hiking trail, beautiful scenery and lush backdrops compose Yana Rocks. These rocks lie close to the village of Yana in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. They are home to an epic trail of limestone formations and black karst structures. Yana is famous for two massive rock outcrops known as the Bhairaveshwara Shikhara 120 metres (390 ft) in height and the Mohini Shikhara is 90 metres (300 ft) in height.

Vibhuti Falls :- It is located in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India. The word “Vibhuthi” means limestone. The water in this falls comes past limestone rocks near Yana & so the falls is called “Vibhuthi Falls”.

Banavasi :- Madhukeshwara Temple – A 9th Century Marvel. Located in one of the oldest cities of India, Banavasi, the Madhukeshwara temple has religious and historical significance. … Banavasi was the first capital city of Karnataka when it was ruled by the Kadamba dynasty.

Sahasralinga :- is a pilgrimage place, located around 14 km from the Sirsi. It is in the river Shalmala and is famous for being the location where around a thousand lingas are carved on rocks in the river and on its banks.

Itinerary for the trip as below: -

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Meeting Point:  Day 0: Friday :- LTT @ 15:00 Hrs OR CST @ 21:30 Hrs

Departure by Train – Matsyagandha Express / Manglore Express

Day 1: Saturday :- Kumta – Yana – Banavasi – Sirsi

05:00 Hrs: @ Alight @ Kumtha / 11:00 Hrs by Manglore Exp.

Freshen up at station

Breakfast – Tea

1.5 Hrs drive to Yana by private vehicle

(~ 20 mins trail to visit)

Yana Exploration for 2 hrs

Lunch time

Drive to Banavasi 

Explore Madhukeshwara Temple

Overnight @ Home stay / Hotel in Sirsi

Day 2: Sunday :- Sirsi – Sahastralinga – Vibhuti Falls – Gokarna

Post Breakfast – Tea

1/2 Hrs drive to Sahastralinga 

Move to visit Vibhuti Falls

(~ 30 mins trail to visit)

11:00 Hrs :: @ Vibhuti Falls

2 hrs for fun masti – exploration

14:00 Hrs: Lunch time

Move to Gokarna 

17:00 Hrs :: @ Gokarn Station

Departure by Train – Matsyagandha Express to Mumbai

Day 3: Monday

05:10 Hrs :: @ Panvel

05:55 Hrs :: @ Thane

06:30 Hrs :: @ LTT

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Tour Fees would be Rs. 6300/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Kumtha – Mumbai

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days Sightseeing Yana – Vibhuti – Sirsi – Gokarn

3) Food expenses for (sunday dinner excluded)

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Entry fess (Except camera fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Adv Rs. 4300/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking / Hotel booking

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464 
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Ifsc code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Last date for registration: – Till the train tickets are available to get confirmed seats, OR Till the batch gets full
.
Things To Carry:-
.
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
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, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/