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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

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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
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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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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH : Bhimashankar to Bhorgiri trek

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:02:30 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध have planned yet another trek to Bhimashankar to Bhorgiri trek …

Hope 2 cu on trek with me

Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Bhimashankar:-

Height: 3296 feet
Grade: Easy
Time: ~ Maximum 4 hrs from Bhorgiri, Base Village
Location: Nagar District

There is a beautiful temple of Lord Shiva which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Lord Shankara after getting angry killed Rakshas Tripurasura. The heat generated from their war caused the origin of river Bhima. That is why it is called Bhimashankar. A rare animal “Shekru” can be found in deep wood. Other details @ Bhimashankar temple

Journey Details:-
Day 0

23:00 Hrs: Departure by Private vehicle from Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E)

Pick up en-route Sion , Chrmbur, Vashi ,Kalamboli

Day 1:
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05:30 Hrs: @ Bhimashankar
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Temple Darshan

Early Morning B/f & Tea
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07:00 Hrs: Move to Bhorgiri

08:00 Hrs: @ Gupt Bhimashankar
Trek resume
12:00 Hrs: @ Bhorgiri

Explore Fort

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13:30 Hrs: Lunch Time
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14:30 Hrs: Departure by Vehicle to Mumbai
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We will be in Dadar around 22:030 hrs (that’s – subjective)
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The Estimated expenditure is about Rs. 1800 / – per headThis includes Dadar 2 Dadar travel by private vehicle, Morning – B/f & LUNCH And Shikhar Vedh administration Charges
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Deposit Rs. 1800/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation
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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: – 4 days prior to departure or OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater(a must) very much pouring @ Bhimashankar
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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Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply hereJagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH : Bhimashankar Monsoon trek via Ganesh Ghat from Pune

jagdish — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:17:05 +0000

Dear All,

After successful treks in last months to keep momentum going … We @ शिखर वेध have planned yet another trek to Bhimashankar – A Thrilling trek …

Hope 2 cu on trek with me

Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Bhimashankar:-

Height: 3296 feet
Grade: Moderate
Time: ~ Maximum 4 hrs from Khandas, Base Village
Location: Nagar District

Journey Details:-

Day 0: 23:30 Hrs: Departure by Private vehicle from Pune – McD, Deccan

Pick up en-route

Day 1:
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04:00 Hrs: Khandas (Base Village)
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Early Morning B/f & Tea
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05:30 Hrs: Trek Starts via Ganesh Ghat route
09:00 Hrs: @ Padarwadi
11:15 Hrs: @ Bhimashankar
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Bhimashankar Temple Darshan … There will be a queue for this one
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12:30 Hrs: Lunch Time
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13:30 Hrs: Descend Start via Ganesh Ghat route
18:30 Hrs: @ Khandas
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Evening snacks & Tea

We will be in Pune around 22:00 hrs (that’s – subjective)
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The Estimated expenditure is about Rs. 1600 / – per head

This includes Pune 2 Pune travel by private vehicle, Morning – Evening B/f, snacks & Tea & LUNCH
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Since its a Moderate trek … seats r limited ..
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Deposit Rs. 1600/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC code: ICIC0000268

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater(a must) very much pouring @ Bhimashankar
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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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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 @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/
Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: ANDHARBAN (Dark Forest) Trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:05:19 +0000

Dear All ,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to trek to little explored ANDHARBAN

NEXT BATCHES ::

All Saturdays & Sundays

As the name is the jungle, so dense and dark that at some places the sun-rays don’t reach to ground at noon time as well and one may not find any route out of it if lost.

Jungle trek : One of the ancient sahyadri passes that joins ghat to konkan area, Andharban offers endless trudge through the thicket forest.

Trekking : we will be walking on ridge offering awesome view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat.

Waterfalls :: En-route 4-5 small waterfalls to enjoy

Trivia

Type :Trek though mountains and jungle

Height : 3000 ft above msl approx

Grade : Easy Bt endurance level little high

Region : Tamhini Ghat-Kundalika

The itinerary for the trek is as given below:

Day 0:

Meeting point : Borivali National Park, Borivali (east) at 22:30 Hrs

Pick – up en-route till panvel

Day 1:

05:00 Hrs : Base village

Breakfast-Tea time

Introduction & Instruction

07:00 Hrs : Start trek towards Andharban

11:00 Hrs : @ Hirdi Plateau

11:30 Hrs :Trek towards Bhira Dam / Return 2 Pimpri village

14:30 Hrs : @ Bhira Dam / @ Pimpri – Lunch time

16:00 Hrs : Departure to Mumbai

Evening refreshments @ Pali … Visit Ballaleshwar Asthvinayak Temple if time permits & Temple open

We will reach Mumbai around 22:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1650/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai , 2 refreshments, 1 Veg Lunch (Pithale Bhakri), Forest official entry fee, Private land entry fee & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges

Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1600/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.

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

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure OR till the registration gets Full
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Things To Carry:- .

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
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 :: ANDHARBAN (Dark Forest) Trek from Pune

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:52:05 +0000

Dear All ,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to trek to little explored ANDHARBAN

NEXT BATCHES ::

All Saturdays & Sundays

As the name is the jungle, so dense and dark that at some places the sun-rays don’t reach to ground at noon time as well and one may not find any route out of it if lost.

Jungle trek : One of the ancient sahyadri passes that joins ghat to konkan area, Andharban offers endless trudge through the thicket forest.

Trekking : we will be walking on ridge offering awesome view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat.

Waterfalls :: En-route 4-5 small waterfalls to enjoy

Trivia

Type :Trek though mountains and jungle

Height : 3000 ft above msl approx

Grade : Easy Bt endurance level little high

Region : Tamhini Ghat-Kundalika

The itinerary for the trek is as given below:

Day 0:

Rendezvous: McD, Deccan @ 05:00 Hrs

Departure from Deccan at 5 am

Pickup points will be till Chandani Chowk etc.

We would be heading by Private vehicle.

Day 1:

05:00 Hrs : Base village

Breakfast-Tea time

Introduction & Instruction

07:00 Hrs : Start trek towards Andharban

11:00 Hrs : View Point

11:00 Hrs : Return Journey @ Pimpri Dam

14:30 Hrs : @ Pimpri Dam – Lunch Break

16:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune

Evening refreshments

We will reach Dadar around 21:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1550/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune , 1 refreshments, Veg Lunch, Forest official entry fee, Private land entry fee & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges

Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1550/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.

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

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to register with advance payment is 7 days prior to departure OR till the registration gets Full
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
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 :: Trip to mesmerizing beauty of Dudhsagar Waterfalls !!!!! Unbeatable AMboli Watefrall !!!! Rowdy Nangartas Waterfall !!! Awesome Ramtirth Waterfall

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:58:59 +0000

Dear all,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the mesmerizing beauty of Dudhsagar Waterfalls !!!! Unbeatable AMboli Waterfall !!! Rowdy Nangartas Waterfall !!! Ramtirth Waterfall in July-August-September
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COST for the event ::

		Mumbai 2 Mumbai	Inclusions
1	DUDHSAGAR – – NANGARTAS – RAMTIRTH – AMBOLI – Waterfalls (4 waterfalls in single Trip J )	Rs 3900/- per head	SL class Train Tkts ;Private vehicle for Ramtirth -Amboli – Nangartas Tour; Food; Guide; Forest Fee
2	Only DUDHSAGAR Waterfall trek (Pune onwards)	Rs 2700/- per head	SL Class Train Tkts ;1 B/f ; 1 Veg Lunch; Guide, Forest Fee

BATCH DATES ::
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All Weekends of July, August, September
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Itinerary for the trip as below: -

Day 0 :: Friday
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20:20 hrs: Departure by Train – Mahalaxmi Express from CST
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Day 1 :: Saturday
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07:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur

Move to Amboli by private vehicle

Break-fast – Tea en-route

10:30 Hrs: @ Ramtirth Waterfall, Ajara

11:00 Hrs: @ Amboli

WATERFALL Fun Time

13:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Hotel

15:30 Hrs: Kavale-Saad Point

16:30 Hrs: @ Nangartas Waterfall

Refreshment Break

20:00 Hrs : @ Belgaum

DINNER in Hotel

Day 2 :: Sunday
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00:30 Hrs: Board GOA Express

05:00 Hrs: @ Kulem Station …

REST – Breakfast Time

06:00 Hrs – 09:30 Hrs : @ Doodhsagar Waterfall trek …

~ 1 Hr Fun Time / Exploration @ Doodhsagar Waterfall

11:00 – 13:30 Hrs: 3 hrs Railway track – Jungle Trek till Kulem

Lunch Time

16:00 Hrs: Board the train for Pune (Goa Express)
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Mumbai Participants to catch 20:30 Hrs Matsyagandha Express from Madgaon
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Day 3 :: Monday
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03:30 Hrs: @ Pune railway Station

06:35 Hrs: @ LTT, Mumbai
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Complete Tour Fees would be Rs. 3900/- per Head which includes

1) SL Class tickets from Mumbai 2 Kolhapur, Belgaum 2 Kulem & Madgaon to LTT for Mumbai Participants ( For Pune participants KULEM 2 Pune tkts via Goa Express)

2) Private Vehicle from Kolhapur to Amboli – till Belgaum Drop

3) Food expenses include 3 veg meals, 2 B/f-Tea, Evening refreshments

4) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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It won’t include food on train (i.e. Dinner on Friday & Sunday) and any other expense of personal in nature.
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For other customized package as shown in below table.

		Mumbai 2 Mumbai	Inclusions
1	DUDHSAGAR – – NANGARTAS – RAMTIRTH – AMBOLI – Waterfalls (4 waterfalls in single Trip J )	Rs 3900/- per head	SL class Train Tkts ;Private vehicle for Ramtirth -Amboli – Nangartas Tour; Food ; Guide; Forest Fee
2	Only DUDHSAGARWaterfall (Pune onwards)	Rs 2700/- per head	SL Class Train Tkts ;1 B/f ; 1 Veg Lunch ; Guide ; Forest Fee

Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking.

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

Googlepay : 9702121373
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Last date for registration: – Till Tickets are available
Since now the train bookings starts 120 days before the travel date, you are requested to confirm ur presence wid advance payment accordingly to get confirmed birth …
Failure to this you may have to plan by private buses between metro cities with extra cost roughly around Rs 600-700/- per head
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Memories of last year trail in form of snap link :

https://www.facebook.com/ganesh.gajare/media_set?set=a.10204616482000929.1073741873.1501154608&type=3
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies ( 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/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Vasota Jungle Trek – Lakeside camping & Sajjangad

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:02:01 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged Vasota Jungle Trek & Lakeside camping & visit to Sajjangad on all weekends till February 2023
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Hope 2 cu on trek with us to NJoy

Brief Introduction about Vasota – Nageshwar:

Height: 4267 feet
Grade: Easy but Endurance level is little more as have to descend on same day
Time: ~ 2 hrs from MetIndavali / 4 hrs from Choravanne … Base Villages
Location: Koyna region

VASOTA-NAGESHWAR: Situated in dense forest, surrounded by river Koyna, fort of Vasota is according to ‘Dnyaneshwari’ a resting place known as Vyaghragad. This old warrior offers one of the most thrilling treks in the Sahyadri as far as trekking through forestation is concerned. Dense forest all the way through, panoramic view of Shivsagar Lake in east & Konkan on west, wonderful cave @ Nageshwar makes this fort special for amateur trekkers & photographers
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Rendezvous:

Day 0: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (East) on Friday @ 22:30 Hrs
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Day 1: Saturday
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07:00 Hrs: @ Bamnoli

Breakfast – T

Launch Ride
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10:00 Hrs: @ Met Indavali

Ascend

12:00 Hrs: Vasota Atop – Exploration

Packed – Parcel LUNCH @ bifurcation point 2 Nageshwar

14:00 Hrs: Descent to Met Indavali

16:00 Hrs: @ Met Indavali

Launch Ride
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18:30 Hrs : @ Bamnoli

TENT Set-Up near lakeside

Dinner

Campfire
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Day 2: Sunday
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Wake up early morning & freshen up

Breakfast & Tea

09:00 Hrs: Move 2 Satara

11:00 Hrs: @ Satara

Note : time permits Visit Kaas Plateau, Sajjangad & Explore
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Lunch @ Hotel
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13:00 Hrs: Depart 2 Mumbai

We will be in Mumbai arnd 21:00 hrs (that’s-subjective)
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The Cost of theTrek is : Rs 3600/- per head

Includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai transportation by Private Vehicle, Launch ferry Charges, Forest entry charges, Guide contri, 3 refreshments, 3 Veg. meals

Tented accommodation

For Vehicle booking Plz do advance payment of Rs 2000/- per head (Non-refundable). Deposit money on A/c

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No: 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSc Code :: ICIC0000268

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date 2 register: 4 days prior to batch OR till da Batch gets full

Note: – Max. group size would be 24 bcoz of logistic constraints

Things 2 Carry:

Water Bottle (~3 Ltr)

Torch

Sleeping Mat-Bag

Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon (All must)

Some ready 2 eat food-Plum cakes, biscuits etc

Extra Pair of clothes, trekking shoe 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: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Bastar – Chattishgad Offbeat Tour

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:05:04 +0000

Dear All

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

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Range Trek 2 Ratangad-Harishchandragad Circuit

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:14:05 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a Range trek 2 Ratangad-Harishchandragad Circuit … Hope 2 c u with us 2 Njoy

Note: We r doing only circuit part i.e route only in 1 day and not a visit to any of the forts

Route is Ratanwadi – Ratan-Harish bifurcation point – Katrabai Khind- Kumshet-Pethechi Wadi-Pachani

Brief Intro abt Ratan-Harishchandragad circuit route

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Height: 4255 ft /4510 ft
Grade:Medium

Endurance: High
Time: ~ 9-10 hrs frm Ratanwadi
Location: IgatPuri-Nagar region
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The Itinerary for the trek: -
Rendezvous: @ Dadar 23:55 hrs on Saturday

Catch KASARA slow local … timings as below

Sunday

00:15 Hrs :CST
00:23 Hrs: Byculla
00:33 Hrs: Dadar
00:44 Hrs: Kurla
00:50 Hrs: Ghatkopar
01:10 Hrs: Thane
01:32 Hrs: Dombivali
01:40 Hrs: Kalyan
02:56 Hrs: Kasara

03:00 hrs: Depart from Kasara by Private Jeep

05:30 Hrs: @ Ratanwadi

Breakfast – Tea

07:00 Hrs: Ascend

09:00 Hrs: @ R-H bifurcation point

Ascend Katrabai Khind

11:00 Hrs: @ Katrabai Temple

Descend 2 Kumshet

13:00 Hrs : @ Kumshet- Lunch time

Move 2 Pethyachi wadi

15:30 Hrs: Pethyachi wadi

17:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

Depart by private vehicle 2 Kasara

Snacks-Tea break enroute

20:00 @ Kasara … from there by local train to Mumbai

We will be in Mumbai 22:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The Cost of the Trek is abt Rs. 1800 /- per head
This includes Kasara to Kasara transport by private vehicle, 2 Refreshments & SV charges

Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1800/- per head (Non-refundable) … Deposit the amount on following account.
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSc code: ICIC0000268
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Seats r limited … MAXimum 25 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is till 5 pm
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Things To Carry:-
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Pls Do carry LUNCH for Sunday (a must)
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09869369836 / 09702121373
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Aadrai – Unexplored Jungle Trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:32:18 +0000

Dear All ,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to unexplored jungle Trek to AADRAI

NEXT BATCHES ::

All Saturdays & Sundays

The Aadrai Jungle Trek is the best way to explore one of Sahyadri’s most beautiful and untouched Jungles. This tour will take you deep into the heart of this lush, green forest, where you can see waterfalls, caves, valleys, shepherd trails, famous peaks, and more. You’ll be able to experience all that this incredible Aadrai Forest Trek has to offer in just one day!

Places to See on the Aadrai Forest Trek

1. Kalu Waterfall

2. Nageshwar temple

3. Ancient Caves

4. Aadrai jungle.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below:

Day 0: Meeting point : National Park, Borivali (east) at 21:45 Hrs

Pick – up en-route till Thane viz
23:30 Hrs : @ WEH, Andheri
23:45 Hrs : @ Kalanagar, Bandra (E)
00:00 Hrs: @ Sion
00:45 Hrs : @ 3 Hath Naka, Thane

Day 1:

04:00 Hrs : Base village

Rest in bus

05:00 Hrs : Wake up call … Freshen Up

Breakfast-Tea time

Introduction & Instruction

07:00 Hrs : Start trek towards 1200 feet waterfall, reaches the waterfall, and enjoys the fantastic views from the top and reverse waterfall.

11:30 Hrs : Trek continues through the unexplored Aadrai Jungle. We will be crossing beautiful streams and halt at a Natural cave

15:00 Hrs : Return to Aadrai Trek starting point

15:30 Hrs : Freshen Up & Lunch Time (Late one)

17:00 Hrs : Departure to Mumbai

We will reach Borivali around 21:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)
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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1550/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Borivali to Borivali, 1 Veg Lunch & 1 Veg Breakfast – Tea, Forest official entry fee, & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges

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

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to register with advance payment is 3 days prior to departure OR till the registration gets Full
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
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/