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SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kataldhar Fall – Rajmachi – Kondhane Cave Trek

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:44:34 +0000

Dear All,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH is glad to announce Monsoon trek to Kataldhar Fall – Rajmachi & Kondhane cave waterfall … Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy …

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 2100/- per head & would include:

> Lonavala to Phanasrai & Kondhane to Karjat transport

> 2 Breakfast – Tea, 3 Veg meals

> Accommodation in village house & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges
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Rajmachi, located in the Lonavala region is accessible from both Karjat as well as Lonavala. The village of Udhewadi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to Rajmachi. The twin forts of Srivardhan & Manoranjan grace the backdrop of the village.

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A little distance down from the village lies a serene and beautiful lake called Uday Sagar Talav, no trek to Rajmachi is complete without taking a dip in this lake.
Behind the lake lies an ancient Monolith, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. For those looking for more trekking adventures, consider exploring the Tour du Mont Blanc. Be sure to check out tour du mont blanc climbing gear for a safe and enjoyable experience.

Here is some info abt the forts: – Srivardhan & Manoranjan

Height: 3000/2700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Pune
Region: Lonavala
Base Village: Lonavala/Kondhane

Plan:

Rendezvous: Meet at 08:15 Hrs (Sharp) at Lonawala Railway station

MUMBAI People

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We will b starting from CST by Indrayani Express

(time-table as below) — Alight @ Lonavala …

Mumbai CST : 05:30 Hrs
Dadar : 05:40 Hrs
Thane : 06:00 Hrs
Kalyan : 06:15 Hrs

Lonavala : 08:15 hrs

PUNE people

Catch Pune-Lonavala local … Timings as follows

06:00 Hrs: Pune Staion

06:05 Hrs: Shivaji Nagar

07:40 Hrs: Lonavala

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

08:15 Hrs: @ Lonavala railway station

Breakfast – Tea
Move Fanasrai Village by local Transport

09:30 Hrs: @ Fanasrai – Kataldhar Trek point

Descend Trek to Kataldhar fall (~ 1 hr)

~ 1 hr for exploration

Ascend Trek to Fanasrai – Trek start point

Lunch Time @ Fanasrai Village

Ascend to Rajmachi (~2.0 hrs / 7 – 8 kms)

05:00 Hrs: @ Udhewadi – base village

Explore Manranjan Fort

Dinner Time (Veg / Non-Veg )

Stay @ Villagers House (Dormitory)

Day 2: Sunday
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06:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call
07:30 Hrs: @ Shrivardhan atop

Explore Shrivardhan fort.
Breakfast – Tea in village .

10:30 Hrs – Visit Uday sagar Talav, Godhaneshwar Shiva Temple
12:00 Hrs – Lunch (Veg Only)

13:00 Hrs – Descend to Kondhane village

15:30 Hrs – @ Kondhane Caves-Waterfall

17:00 Hrs – @ Kondhane village

18:00 Hrs – @ Katjat station

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We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 21:00 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 2100/- per head & would include:

> Lonavala to Phanasrai & Kondhane to Karjat transport

> 2 Breakfast, 2 Veg meals

> Accommodation in village house & Shikhar Vedh charges

.
Advance amount of Rs. 1100/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)
IFSC code : ICIC0000268
.
Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
.
Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Pre – monsoon Clouds Trek

jagdish — Tue, 21 May 2024 12:30:08 +0000

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Trek to Harishchandrgad for Pre-moonsoon Clouds
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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.

Journey Details:

DAY 0 ::

Rendezvous : Kasara Railway Station – Booking Counter 01:30 Hrs

22:50 Hrs :CST
22:57 Hrs: Byculla
23:03 Hrs: Dadar
23:13 Hrs: Kurla
23:17 Hrs: Ghatkopar
23:33 Hrs: Thane
23:48 Hrs: Dombivali
23:58 Hrs: Kalyan
01:15 Hrs: Kasara

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Depart 2 Pachnai by Private vehicle

Day 1:
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04:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai
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Freshen up .. Intro
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04:30 Hrs : ASCEND

06:00 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

06:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

Breakfast-T Time

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EXPLORE the surroundings

Rest Time

10:00 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

LUNCH Time ( Pithale-Bhakri, Rice & Daal)

from there by local transport to Rajur – Kasara

From Kasara by local train to Mumbai

We will reach to Mumbai 20:30 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 1800 per head
.
tht includes transportation from Kasara to Kasara by private jeeps, 1 B/f – Tea & 1 veg meals

NOTE : Minimum 8 participants required to execute

————————————————————————————————————-

Deposit Rs. 1800/- 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

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

.
Things To Carry: -

.

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( 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 pls reply here or do contact on

.

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies special Trek to Bhorgiri from Pune

jagdish — Fri, 17 May 2024 09:12:40 +0000

Dear All,

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We @ शिखर वेध have planned fireflies trek to Bhorgiri

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The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1450 /- per head
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This includes Pune 2 Pune fare for private vehicle … Morning Breakfast-T
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Hope 2 cu on trek with us
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Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Bhorgiri
Bhorgiri / Bhorapgad is a historic hill fortress located near the village of Bhorgiri in Maharashtra. Situated in the Sahyadri mountain range, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The fort has a rich history, believed to have been built during the era of the Maratha Empire. It served as a strategic stronghold due to its elevated position, providing a vantage point for monitoring the surrounding region..
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Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous:

Day 0: Mcd @ Deccan 21:30 Hrs
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21:45 Hrs: Departure from Deccan

Pick Up En-route – 22:15 Hrs : Shivajinagar & 23:00 Hrs: Nashik Phata / Opp. Kasarwadi police station

Day 1:
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01:00 Hrs: Bhorgiri

Keep bags in the bus and explore surrounding for fireflies

Back to Village and Rest time
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Breakfast – tea
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06:10 Hrs: Ascend
08:00 Hrs: ATop

Explore, Rest and enjoy the view of the surrounding

09:30 Hrs: Descend
11:00 Hrs: Base

Departure for Pune
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We will be in Pune around 14:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
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The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1450 / – per head
.
This includes Pune 2 Pune fare for private vehicle … Morning Breakfast-T
.
Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit full amount on following A/c …
.

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: – 4 days prior to departure
.
Things To Carry:-
.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
Wind-cheater (a must)

Torch with extra set of Battery (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 pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Rajmachi

jagdish — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:45:25 +0000

Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Rajmachi

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1450/- per head

That would include:

To & Fro Transportation : Lonavala – Phanasrai – Rajmachi to Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps,
Day 1: 1 Veg meal for Dinner,
Day 2: Morning Breakfast – Tea,
Forest Entry Fee, Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the firefliescontain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
.
Rajmachi, located in the Lonavala region is accessible from both Karjat as well as Lonavala. The village of Udhewadi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to Rajmachi. The twin forts of Srivardhan & Manoranjan grace the backdrop of the village.
.
A little distance down from the village lies a serene and beautiful lake called Uday Sagar Talav. Behind the lake lies an ancient Monolith, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Here is some info abt the forts: – Srivardhan & Manoranjan

Height: 3000/2700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Pune
Region: Lonavala
Base Village: Lonavala/Kondhane
.

Day 1: Saturday:-  Meet at 17:15 Hrs (Sharp) at Lonavala Railway station

MUMBAI People

We will b starting from CST by Konarak Express / Hyderabad Express

(time-table as below) — Alight @ Lonavala …

Mumbai CST : 14:30 Hrs
Dadar : 14:40 Hrs
Thane : 15:02 Hrs
Kalyan : 15:28 Hrs
Karjat : 16:08 Hrs

Lonavala : 17:03 hrs

PUNE people

Catch Pune-Lonavala local … Timings as follows

15:00 Hrs: Pune Staion

15:06 Hrs: Shivaji Nagar

15:23 hrs: Pimpri

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16:32 Hrs: Lonavala

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday
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17:20 Hrs: @ Lonavala railway station

Move Fanasrai / Udhewadi / Rajmachi Village by local Transport

18:45 Hrs: @ Fanasrai / Udhewadi

Ascend to Rajmachi (~ 1.5 hrs)

Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle En-route

21:00 Hrs: @ Udhewadi – base village

Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Again Night Walk for Fireflies

Stay @ Villagers House / Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday
.
06:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call
07:30 Hrs: @ Shrivardhan atop

Explore Shrivardhan fort.
Breakfast – Tea in village .
Explore Manoranjan Fort

10:00 Hrs – Visit Uday sagar Talav, Shiva Temple
11:00 Hrs: Move to Lonavala station by pvt transport

12:00 Hrs – @ Lonavala station

We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 17.30 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1450/- per head

That would include:
To & Fro Transportation : Lonavala – Phanasrai – Rajmachi to Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps,
Day 1: 1 Veg meal for Dinner,
Day 2: Morning Breakfast – Tea,
Forest Entry Fee, Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Advance amount of Rs. 1450/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)
IFSC code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Note : Non Veg (chicken) Food Rs 100/- pp extra
.
Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
.
Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:40:31 +0000

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Trek to Harishchandrgad
.
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.

Journey Details:

DAY 0 ::

Rendezvous : Kasara Railway Station – Booking Counter 23:10 Hrs

20:44 Hrs :CST
20:51 Hrs: Byculla
20:57 Hrs: Dadar
21:07 Hrs: Kurla
21:11 Hrs: Ghatkopar
21:26 Hrs: Thane
21:42 Hrs: Dombivali
21:52 Hrs: Kalyan
23:04 Hrs: Kasara

.
Depart 2 Pachnai by Private vehicle

Day 1:
.
03:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai
.
Freshen up .. Intro
.
03:30 Hrs : ASCEND

05:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

06:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

Breakfast-T Time

.

EXPLORE the surroundings

Rest Time

10:00 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

LUNCH Time ( Pithale-Bhakri, Rice & Daal)

from there by local transport to Rajur – Kasara

From Kasara by local train to Mumbai

We will reach to Mumbai 20:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 1450 per head
.
tht includes transportation from Kasara to Kasara by private jeeps, 1 B/f – Tea & 1 veg meals

NOTE : Minimum 8 participants required to execute

————————————————————————————————————-

Deposit Rs. 1400/- 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

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

.
Things To Carry: -

.

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( 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 pls reply here or do contact on

.

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Camping at Purushwadi

jagdish — Tue, 02 May 2023 16:28:47 +0000

Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Camping at Purushwadi
.
The cost of this trip would be Rs. 3500/- per head

That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Mumbai – Purushwadi – Mumbai by private AC vehicle

Evening snacks-Tea; 1 Veg meal – Dinner,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea,

Accommodation: Tented / Home Stay & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the firefliescontain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Purushwadi village is the home to the famous to FIREFLIES during Summers. This May, witness a million fireflies emitting their lights and camping with you.

Here is some info abt the place:

Type: Camping Event
Grade: Easy
Region: Akole
Base Village: Purushwadi
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The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday:-  Meet at 10:00 Hrs (Sharp) at Borivali National Park

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We will b starting from Borivali by Private AC Vehicle

Andheri : 10:45 Hrs

Bandra : 11:00 Hrs
Sion Circle : 11:15 Hrs

3 Hath Naka, Thane : 11:55 Hrs

Lunch en-route @ Igatpuri (On your own)

17:00 Hrs: @ Purushwadi

Evening Tea & Snacks , Set up the tents

post sun set, Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle

21:00 Hrs: Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Night Walk for Fireflies if interested

Tented Stay / Home Stay

Day 2: Sunday
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07:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call
Breakfast – Tea in village .

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09:00 Hrs – Move to Mumbai by pvt transport

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We would be getting back to Borivali at approx 14:00 Hrs (That’s Subjective)
.

The cost of this trip would be Rs. 3500/- per head

That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Mumbai – Purushwadi – Mumbai by private AC vehicle

Evening snacks-Tea; 1 Veg meal – Dinner,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea,

Accommodation: Tented / Home Stay & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

.
Advance amount of Rs. 3500/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)

IFSC code : ICIC0000268
.
Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
.
Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Peth (Kothaligad)

jagdish — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:14:00 +0000

Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Kothaligad
on

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1450/- per head

That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
.
Kothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle. Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort.
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Here is some info abt the place: – Kothaligad

Height: 3100 feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Region: Karjat
Base Village: Ambivali
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Itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Note: Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own.
Board the second last compartment from Karjat side which is the second
one from CST side

Day 1: Saturday

Train Timing – Karjat Fast local

CST :16:30 Hrs
Byculla :16:37
Dadar :16:44
Kurla :16:51
Ghatkopar :16:55
Thane :17:10
Dombivali :17:23
Kalyan :17:31
Karjat :18:24 Hrs

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Ambivali village by tumtum
19:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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Ascend – Enjoy Fire flies en-route
21:00 Hrs: @ Pethwadi

Dinner Time
Post dinner, Night walk in Jungle for more Fireflies
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Day 2: Sunday
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Wake up call

07:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea time
08:00 Hrs: Ascend fort
09:00 Hrs: Atop
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Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
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10:30 Hrs: Descend
11:30 Hrs: Peth Village.
12:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
.
LUNCH Time
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14:30 Hrs: @ Move Karjat by rick/bus
15:30 Hrs: @ Karjat
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From there by local train 2 mumbai

We will be in mumbai around 19:00 Hrs (Subjective)

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1450/- per head

That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

Accommodation in villagers house & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

.
Maximum 30 seats
.
Things to be carried:
.
A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (A Must)
Sleeping Bags / Mat, Bedding (A Must)
Torch with spare batteries ( A must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Raincheaters.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Camping at Samrad (Bhandardara)

jagdish — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:39:28 +0000

Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Camping at Samrad (Bhandardara)

The cost of this trip would be Rs. 2000/- per head

That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea,

Accommodation: Tented / in house in case of rain & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the firefliescontain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
.
Samrad village is the home to the famous Sandhan Valley Trek during the Winters, to a Reverse Waterfall during Monsoons and to FIREFLIES during Summers.This May, witness a million fireflies emitting their lights and camping with you.

Here is some info abt the place:

Type: Camping Event
Grade: Easy
Region: Bhandardara
Base Village: Samrad
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Day 1: Saturday:-  Meet at 14:00 Hrs (Sharp) at Kasara Railway station

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MUMBAI People

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We will b starting from CST by Kasara fast local

(time-table as below) — Alight @ Kasara …

Mumbai CST : 11:42 Hrs

Byculla : 11:49 Hrs
Dadar : 11:55 Hrs

Kurla : 12:02 Hrs
Thane : 12:22 Hrs

Dombivali : 12:38 Hrs
Kalyan : 12:47 Hrs
Kasara : 13:58 Hrs

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PUNE people

can catch train from Kalyan Station

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

14:00 Hrs: @ Kasara railway station

Move Samrad Village by private Transport

17:00 Hrs: @ Samrad

Freshen up, Have Evening Tea , Set up the tents

Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle

21:00 Hrs: Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Night Walk for Fireflies
Tented Stay / @ Villagers House in case of rain

Day 2: Sunday
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06:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call
Breakfast – Tea in village .
Explore Sandhan valley till valley view point … time permits & if interested

09:30 Hrs – Move to Kasara station by pvt transport

12:30 Hrs – @ Kasara station

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We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 17.30 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trip would be Rs. 2000/- per head

That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea,

Accommodation: Tented / in house incase of rain &

Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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Advance amount of Rs. 2000/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

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 to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
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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Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
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Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night Trek 2 Prabalmachi

jagdish — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:22:07 +0000

Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Prabalmachi

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1400/- per head

That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

Tented Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
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Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Prabalgadmachi, is a small hamlet hiding in the hills is located in the Panvel region. The machi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to the twin forts of Kalavantin & Prabalgad which grace the backdrop of the village.
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Here is some info abt the place: – Prabalmachi

Height: 1700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Raigad
Region: Panvel
Base Village: Thakurwadi
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Rendezvous: Meet at 18:00 Hrs (Sharp) at Panvel Railway station on Saturdays with a return ticket to Panvel

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We will b starting with

1) CST- Panvel local (time-table as below)
Alight @ Panvel …

Mumbai CST : 14:34 Hrs
Vadala Road : 14:52 Hrs
Kurla : 15:03 Hrs
Chembur : 15:09 Hrs
Vashi: 15:23 Hrs
Nerul : 15:32 Hrs
Panvel : 15:54 hrs
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2) Thane – Panvel local (time-table as below)

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Thane : 14:54 Hrs
Koparkhairene: 15:11 Hrs
Nerul : 15:23 Hrs
Panvel : 15:46 hrs

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The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

16:00 Hrs: @ Panvel railway station near ticket couter

Move Thakurwadi base village by Tumtum

17:00 Hrs: @ Thakurwadi – Base village

Introduction

Ascend to (~ 1.5 hrs)
Fireflies o the way
20:00 Hrs: @ Prabalmachi

Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Night Walk for Fireflies o the way

(Note : Tent will b provided which is to b carried by participants on trek)

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Day 2: Sunday
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07:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call

Breakfast – Tea in village.

08:30 Hrs – Descend

10:00 Hrs – Base

Move to Panvel station by public transport

11:00 Hrs – @ Panvel station

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We would be getting back to Mumbai at approx 12.00 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1500/- per head

That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday, Tented Accommodation

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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Advance amount of Rs. 1500/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

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 to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 /  09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night Trek to Siddhagad

jagdish — Wed, 15 May 2019 23:04:08 +0000

Dear all,

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We @ शिखर वेध have planned a Fireflies special Night Trek to Siddhagad on

B1: 25-26 May 2019

B2: 1-2 June 2019

Hope 2 c u wid us 2 Njoy

Here is some Info about Siddhagad:

Type: Hill Fort

Height: 3232 Feet above MSL (Approx.)

Grade: Medium

Region: Malshej

Base Village: Narivali

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Siddhgad: Here we can see few remnants of the fort that was battled over between British and Maratha army, Shiva Temple, few broken cannons, few water cisterns etc.

From top of Siddhagadh one can see Karnala, Kothaligad, Bhimashankar, Gorakhgadh & Macchindragadh.

This place is also known in Indian Freedom movement as two freedom fighters (Bhai Kotwal & Hiraji Patil) were shot dead at this place by Britisher on 2nd Jan 1943.

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Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the firefliescontain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.

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The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

Rendezvous: Kalyan Bus Depo at 14:00 Hrs (Sharp) on Saturday

Pune People: Travel by 11014 Coimbature Express to Kalyan Station and Kalyan ST stand is nearby
10:30 Hrs : Pune Station
13:30 Hrs : Kalyan Station

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15:30 Hrs: @ Murbad by ST

17:00 Hrs – @ Narivali Base Village

Post Introduction Trek Starts

17:30 Hrs: Trek to Machi of Siddhagad

Enjoy Fireflies En-route

20:30 Hrs: @ Siddhgad Machi

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Dinner

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Retire for the day

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Day 2: Sunday

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Early wake up call … Freshen up

06:00 Hrs: Ascend 2 Atop

07:00 Hrs: Siddhgad Atop

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Exploration

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08:00 Hrs: Descend 2 Machi

09:00 Hrs: @ Siddhgad Machi

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Breakfast – Tea Time

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Descend 2 Base

13:00 Hrs: @ Narivali Base

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Lunch Time

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Depart 2 Kalyan by Public Transport

Will reach Kalyan around 16:00 Hrs ( Dats Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1600/- per head & would include -

* Public Transport from Kalyan to Kalyan

* Saturday Dinner

* Sunday Breakfast – Tea & LUNCH

* Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Advance amount of Rs. 1000/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)

IFSC code : ICIC0000268
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Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~4 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries

Sleeping Bag / Mat (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food – Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes Preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
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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Also join us @
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/
Website: http://shikharvedh.org/