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SHIKHAR VEDH :: MANDU, Maheshwar, Raverkhedi, Omkareshwar & Mahakal Ujjain Tour

jagdish — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:22:17 +0000

Dear All,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH, invite you for a weekend trip to Mandavgad (Mandu) the fortress of joy and a glorious city of Maheshwar situated on the banks of Narmada, Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa Samadhi @ Raverkhedi And Mahakal Jyotirling @ Ujjain

About the places -

Mandu, the fortress of joy, also known as Mandavgadh, rises 634 meters high in the Vindhya Range and is enclosed in battlements 37 km long. With-in this well-defended plateau is wealth of palaces, pleasure pavilions, mansions, tombs and mosques.

The hill range is endowed with a very attractive natural scenery, which is at its best during the rainy season, when on all sides, it is clothed in green with a number of brooks and torrents, rushing down into the ravine winding about its sides below. The beauty of which is further enhanced by about a dozen lakes and ponds interspersed on its top.

Each of Mandu’s structures is an architectural gem and the monuments were raised in the period of hardly 125 years, between 1401 A.D to 1526 A.D; some are out standing like massive Massive Jami Massjid and Hoshang Shah’s tomb, which provided inspiration for the master builders of the Magnificent Taj Mahal centuries later.

Maheshwar was a glorious city at the dawn of Indian civilization when it was ‘Mahishmati'; capital of king Kartivarjun. This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Revived to its ancient position of importance by the Holkar queen Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. Maheshwar’s temples and mighty fort-complex stand in quiet beauty, mirrored in the river below.
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Ujjain darshan

Mahakal Jyotirlinga
Ram ghat
Mangalnath, Harsiddhi, Siddha vat, Kal Bhairav, Bhartari Cave, Chintaman Ganpati, Sandipani Ashram and observatory.

Itinerary –

Day 0:

20:00 Hrs :: Departure by Pvt Vehicle from Thane and Pune

Dinner En-route to b self sponsored

Day 1:

07:30 Hrs :: Reach Mandu

Freshen up, Breakfast

Full day Mandu Sight-seeing

Visit the central Group – Jami Masjid, Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, Ashrafi Mahal

Visit to the Royal Enclave – Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Taveli Mahal, Champa Baoli

Lunch Break

Visit Eco Point, Jain Temple, Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Roopmati’s Pavilion etc.

16:00 Hrs : Move to Ujjain

19:00 Hrs: @ Ujjain

Mahakal Lok Coridor – Evening Hours

Time permits Visit Main Temple

Overnight @ Ujjain, in hotel

Day 2:

Mahakal Temple Darshan Time

Post Breakfast – Tea

Half day tour Ujjain sightseeing Tour viz. Sandipani Ashram, Mangalnath Tempe, Kalbhairav, Harsiddhi , Jantar – Mantar etc. as mentioned above in description

Lunch Time

Indore Sightseeing – Rajwada, Bada Ganpati, Lalbaug Palace,

Night Sarafa Market

Overnight @ Hotel in Indore

Day 3:

Post B/f – Tea

Move to Omkareshwar

Explore & Have Darshan Omkareshwar – Mamleshar

18:00 Hrs: Travel to Maheshwar

Overnight in Hotel @ Maheshwar

Day 4:

Wake up early, freshen up

Breakfast time

Visit to Rajarajeshwara Temple, Ahilya Fort, Ahilyeshwar Temple, Bank of Narmada

Visit Shrimant Peshwa Maharaj Samadhi @ Ravekhedi

12:00 Hrs: Return journey to Thane / Pune by pvt vehicle

23:00 Hrs :: Reach Thane / Pune

The cost for Mandu – Maheshwar – Ujjain trip would be Rs. 16500/- per person & would include:

Travel from Thane – Thane / Pune 2 Pune by Pvt Vehicle
3 Night Accommodation in tripple sharing
Sightseeing Mandu – Maheshwar – Ujjain – Indore – Omkareshwar
Food for 4 days ( Day 0 & Day 4 Dinner food excluded)
All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Adv Rs 7500/- pp (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event.

Name: Jagadish Govind Patil

A/C No: 026801521464

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date to confirm with advance payment is 7 days prior to departure OR till the batch gets full

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Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -

> A haversack to put in all the stuffs
> At least 2 Liters of water
> Two-three set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
> Binoculars, Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
> Torch with extra set of batterries
> Personal medicines required if any
> Identity Proof

To register for this event, contact us –

Jagdish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836
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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:: Thrilling road trip to serene Spiti valley

jagdish — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:30:39 +0000

Dear All

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH has arranged a thrilling road trip to serene spiti – kinnaur valley.

Below are the details about the tour :-

20 – 28 June 2026 (8 N / 9 Days)

Total Cost for the tour will be 32500/- pp approx, which includes

Accommodation in Hotels / Guest House / Camps (Triple Sharing ).
Food which includes Breakfast and Dinner.

(Note : Lunch will be en-route which will be on participants cost.)

3. Travel from Chandigadh to Chandigadh in Non A/c pvt vehicle

4. Entry fees wherever applicable, Monastery fees

Pick up : Chandigadh on Saturday 25 June 2022
Drop : Chandigad on Sunday 3 July 2022

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Spiti’ Means a middle land i.e. Land between Ladakh & Tibet . A beautiful trip through the high mountains and deep valleys of Kinnaur (Sangla and Kalpa) to Spiti and ending back in Manali crossing the high pass of Rohtang and Kunzum. This trip is only possible from July onwards when the road between Kunzum and Rohtang opens.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Saturday

Chandigarh- Shimla- Kufri- Narkanda (180 kms / 7-8 hours)

Arrive Chandigarh before 11 am

Drive towards Narkhanda … En-route Lunch

Reach Narkhanda in the evening

Overnight @ Narkhanda

Day 2 : Sunday

Narkanda- Sarahan- Wangtoo- Sangla (160 kms/ 7-8 hrs)

Explore Narkhanda … Highest peak – Hatu peak & Temple

Move towards Sangla

En-route explore Sarahan village – famous for Bhimkali temple

Overnight @ Sangla

Day 3 : Monday

Sangla- Chitkul- Kalpa (100 kms/ 4 hrs)

Visit Kamru Fort in Sangla

Post B/F, head to explore Chitkul- last inhabited village on Indo-Tibet border.

After visting Sangla & Chitkul, further drive to Kalpa a beautiful place

Overnight @ Kalpa – Hotel / Guesthouse

Day 4 : Tuesday

Kalpa- Pooh- Khab- Nako- Sumdo- Tabo (170 kms / 9-10 hours)

Post B/f, move towards Nako, a famous for lake & Monastery

further drive to spiti valley – first village sumdo & then to Tabo

Overnight @ Tabo

Day 5 : Wednesday

Tabo- Dhankar- Kungri – Pin Valley (70 kms / 4 hours)

“Ajanta of Himalayas”- The Tabo Monastery which is close to 1000 years old now.
Dhankar Monastery- Seat of the King in ancient times- the most beautiful setting of a monument which hangs on a cliff and overlooks the confluence of Spiti and Pin River.
Kungri monastery – the last hold of Buchen Lamas in Sangam.

Overnight @ Pin Valley

Day 6 : Thursday

Pin Valley- Demul - Hikkim- Komic- Langza- Kaza (80 kms / 4 hours)

Langza – the main area for Fossils.
Hikkim – the highest post office in the world.
Komik – one of the highest villages in the world at 4600 meters

Overnight @ Kaza

Day 7 : Friday

Kaza- Kye- Khibber- Kunzum Pass – Chandratal Lake (100 kms / 4 hours)

Kye monastery – is on top of a mountain overlooking the Spiti valley and a huge river bed.
Kibber Village – which was once the highest motorable village in the world.

Overnight @ Chandratal

Day 8 : Saturday

Chandratal- Batal- Chatru- Gramphoo- Rohtang- Manali (120 kms / 7 hrs)

Chandra Tal- The lake of the moon.
Losar – the last village of Spiti valley.
Leave spiti valley early morning and enter to Lahual valleyReach Manali via famous Rohatang Pass

Overnight @ Manali

Day 9 : Sunday

Manali- Kullu- Mandi- Chandigarh (290 kms / 10 hours).

Leave early in the morning to catch your evening flight/train/bus from Chandigarh back to your hometown. Trip ends here

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Note: One has to pay Rs 20000/- pp (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event in below account

Name: Jagadish Govind Patil

A/C No: 026801521464

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

Note: Balance amount 30 days prior to departure date

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Terms and Conditions:

Participant needs to get the personal medicines if any.
All the accommodations will be on triple sharing basis
Participants needs to take care of belongings and all the electrical devices, cameras and ornaments. SHIKHAR VEDH will not be responsible for any kind of loss ( accidental / natural ).
Since its a group activity, the group leaders decision will be final and we encourage support from all the participant for the same.
We are visiting to high territory, so that any change in itinerary due incidents due to natural calamities, bad conditions or other issues which is not in our control will be cost effective to all.

Contact Details:

Jagdish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Heritage Tour to Patan, Modhera, Adalaj, Ahmedabad

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 23:01:19 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged an Heritage Tour to Rani ki Vav @ Patan, Sun temple @ Modhera, Step-well @Adalaj, & Ahmedabad Sightseeing

Brief Info about trip
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Duration: 2D / 1N
Category: Heritage Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person: INR 6950/- per person & would include

Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)

AC Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel

Sightseeing for 2 days by private vehicle

Food for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)

All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)

Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

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Information about the places ::

Adalaj Vav : Built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai, wife of the Vaghela chief, Veersinh, this five-storey stepwell was not just a cultural and utilitarian space, but also a spiritual refuge. It is believed that villagers would come everyday in the morning to fill water, offer prayers to the deities carved into the walls and interact with each other in the cool shade of the vav.

Rani Ki Vav: Exceptional example of a distinctive form of subterranean water architecture of the Indian subcontinent, the stepwell, which is located on the banks of the Saraswati River in Patan. Initially built as a memorial in the 11th century CE, the stepwell was constructed as a religious as well as functional structure and designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water.

Modhera Sun Temple: In 1026, the temple was built by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty (believed to be the descendants of the lineage of Sun God).The temple encompasses three different yet axially-aligned and integrated constituents.

Itinerary for the tour:
Day 0: Friday

Board Train for Ahmedabad from Mumbai at 7:30 p.m.

Day 1: Saturday

05:00 Hrs :: @ Ahmedabad Railway Station

Drive towards Patan to explore the Famous Rani Ki Vav

en-route breakfast

08:30 Hrs :: @ Rani ki Vav, Patan

Explore the place

Visit to the Patola museum & Patola House

11:30 Hrs :: We will be heading to Modhera sun Temple

12:30 Hrs: @ Sun Temple, Modhera

Explore , Lunch time

We will move towards Adalaj Stepwell

16:00 Hrs: @ Adalaj – Stepwell

Exploration time

Night stay at Ahmedabad in hotel

Day 2: Sunday

Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel.

Full day excursion Tour in Ahmedabad

Visit to Sabarmati Ashram, Akshar – Dham, Siddi Sayyad Mosque, Sarkhel Roja , & few more places as per time

Evening Halt at Kankaria Lake.

Move towards Ahmedabad Railway Station by 8 p.m. to Catch a Train back to Mumbai.

Day 3: Monday Reach Mumbai by 6 a.m.

The cost for two days Heritage tour would be Rs. 6950/- per person

& would include:

Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)

AC Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel

Sightseeing for 2 days by private vehicle

Food for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)

All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)

Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 4950/- per head (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event.

Name: Jagadish Govind Patil

A/C No: 026801521464

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay: 9702121373

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Last date to confirm with advance payment is till the train tickets are available

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Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -

> A haversack to put in all the stuffs

> At least 2 Liters of water
> Two-three set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
> Binoculars, Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
> Torch with extra set of batterries
> Personal medicines required if any
> Identity Proof

To register for this event, contact us –

Jagdish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836
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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 :: Naldurg Fort, Paranda Fort, Solapur, Siddheshwar Temple & Tuljabhavani Mandir

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 21:07:44 +0000

Dear All,

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We @ शिखर वेध has planned two days Tour to Biggest Land Fort In Maharashtra Naldurg Fort and visits to Paranda Fort, Solapur Fort, Siddheshwar Temple @ Solapur & Tuljabhavani Mata Temple @ Tuljapur

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About Naldurg Fort

Naldurg which was formerly a district headquarter is situated about 50 Kms. south-east of Osmanabad. The fort which is an interesting place has enclosed a surface of a knoll or plantain of basalt rock which is jutted out into the valley or raving of the small river Bori. Along the rest of the cliff on three sides ran fortifications. bastion firmly built out have deseed basalt and are large enough to carry heavy guns. The entire circumference is about a mile and a half.

The interior portion is covered with ruined walls and a half, the interior portion is covered with ruined walls and a vide road running up to the centre. The fort has many bastions amongst which are upli Buruj, which is the height point in the fort paranda Buruj , nagar Buruj, Sangam Burug, Sangram Buruj, Bands Buruj, poone Buruj, etc. Inside the fort there are remains of the walls and some of the building such a Barood kotha, Baradari, Ambarkhana, Rangaan mahal, Jali etc. Though the buildings are in ruins the remains give a impression that there night have been at one time the specious buildings. There are two tanks in the fort known as machali guns amongst which important are the “hathi toph” and magar Toph”, The hathi Darwaza and the hurmukh and the hurmukh darwaza are the main gates of the fort. The most interesting building which connects the fort and the Ranmandala is the dam constructed across the bori river, the dam and the” pani mahal, which is built underaatch and in the middle of the dam were, constructed. During the reign of Ibrahim Adil shah II. The fort is said to have been originally built by a Hindu Raja who was a vassal of the Chalukya kings of kalyani. It was latter included in the dominions of the Bahamanis and was subsequently taken over by the Adil shahi kings of bijapur, from whom it passed in the hands of mughalain the year 1686.A.D.

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PARANDA Fort ::

No records are available to show when this fort was constructed, but believe that it was laid out during the late 15th century by Mahmud Gawan, the Vazir of Bahamani Sultanate.

In 1599, Mughals defeated Nizam Shahi of Ahmednagar. Though Emperor Akbar appointed his officers to look after the kingdom of the Deccan, the Nizam Shah’s officers refused to receive orders from them. They had lost their independence. They declared Murtaza, the son of Shah Ali king and made Paranda Fort, about 75 miles south east of Ahmednagar capital. The site passed several times between them and the Adil Shahis and remained with him for two to three years and was captured by the Adil Shah in 1630. In 1657 it was again captured by the Moghuls and eventually came into the hands of the Nizams of Hyderabad.

Solapur Bhuikot Fort

Bhuikot Fort is the major attraction in Solapur region. This fort is not only the muslim fort but also it is ancient historical and religious place in Maharashtra.

It is said that this fort was built during 14th century under the Bahamani Dynasty, in the memory of Hutatma Bagh. As per the historians Aurangzeb have spent sometime on this fort. This fort was handed to Peshwa, Bajirao II also stayed on this fort. The temple built by Bahamani Sultan is the most historical and attractive places in the fort.

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Itinerary for the Trek is as follows :

Day 0 : Friday

21:15 hrs : Departure by train towards Solapur

Day 1 : Saturday

07:00 Hrs : Reach at Solapur.

Freshen up & Breakfast – Tea

Explore Solapur Bhuikot Fort

Visit Siddheshwar Temple

11:00 hrs : Move to Paranda Fort by private vehicle

Lunch @ Kurduwadi

14:00 Hrs :: Explore Paranda Fort

17.00 Hrs : Move to Tuljapur

18:30 Hrs : @ Tuljapur – hotel

Get Fresh and Free Time

20.00 Hrs : Dinner

22.00hrs : Good Night

Day 2: Sunday

06:00 Hrs : Wake Up call — Freshen up

Tuljapur Bhavani Mata Temple Visit

Post Breakfast Move to Naldurg Fort via Private Vehicle

09:00 Hrs :: @ Naldurg Fort

5 hours to Explore Naldurg Fort ,

Post Lunch Move to Solapur

En-route we will visit DHOTRI FORT (GADHI) if time permits

Free Time to enjoy Solapur City

22:50 hrs : Travel to Mumbai.

Day 3 : Monday

07:00 Hrs : @ Mumbai

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The Expenditure for the Trip is Rs 5950 /- per Head .
This includes MUMBAI to SOLAPUR & Back SLeeper Coach (SL) class Train Journey ; Solapur to Solapur transport by private vehicle for two days, 4 refreshments, 3 Veg Meals , accommodation in hotel and Entry fees
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Please book in Advance with payment of Rs. 3950/- pp (Non-refundable) … Deposit the amount on following account

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

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Googlepay : 9702121373

Seats r limited …

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 number

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 : Odisha Backpacking Tour

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:37:31 +0000

Destinations Covered : Bhubaneswar – Cuttack – Konark – Puri
Tour Duration : (05 Nights / 06 Days)
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Arrival : Day 1 : @ Bhubaneshwar Airport / Railway Station – at 11:00 Hrs
Departure : Day 6 : @ Bhuvaneshwar Airport / Railway Station – at 17:00 Hrs
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Day 01 : Arrival at Bhubaneswar

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport. Transfer to hotel.
Afternoon Visit to famous city temples including Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar ( Mukteswar temple has been constructed in the style that is quite similar in the Kalinga School of Temple Architecture and know as the ‘gem of Orissan architecture’), Rajarani temple.
Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 02 : Cuttack Sightseeing

Nandankanan Zoological Park
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum – Birthplace
Kattak Chandi Temple – Famous Deity of city
Barbati Fort – Built in 987 CE by the Somvanshi Dynasty lineage ruler Maharaja Markata Keshari
Odisha State Maritime Museum
Ananta Sayan Mandir : Vishnu
Tarkashi / Silver Filigree work – Shopping
Overnight @ Bhubneshwar

Day 03 : Bhubaneswar – Puri

Proceed to Puri. Visit to Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves – oldest rock cut caves are reminiscent of influence of Buddhism and Jainism in Odisha (Orissa).
Dhauli – the peace pagoda.
Pipili – the applique work village
Raghurajpur – Artisan village, the most famous attraction here is the Pattachitra, paintings on pieces of fabric.
Overnight at Puri

Day 04 : Puri – Konark – Jagannath Temple – Puri

Early Morning visit of Lord Jagannath Temple After Darshan Move to Konak
Visit Konark Sun Temple ( famously known as black pagoda ).
Explore & return to Puri
Again Evening visit of Lord Jagannath Temple OR Relax on the golden beach of puri. Overnight at Puri.

Day 05 : Puri – Chilika – Puri

Morning drive to Chilika lake at Satpada ( the largest Ramsar site of Asia and famous for its migratory birds coming from distance places ). Take the boat cruise to visit the Irrawaddy Dolphins & Rajhans Island. Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.

Day 06 : Puri – Bhubaneswar & Departure

Drive back to Bhubaneswar and transfer to airport to board the flight for onwards journey.

Day 1 : Arrival @ Bhubneshwar Airport at 11 am
Day 6 : Departure from Bhubneshwar Airport after 3 pm
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Cost of the tour :-
Rs 21000/- (Twin Sharing) + Air Fare
Rs 19500/- (Triple Sharing) + Air fare

It Includes
Surface transfer by private vehicle for all 6 days
5 Night Accommodation in Hotel as mentioned Above
Food (B,L,D)
Guide, & Entry Fee, Boat Fee (Except Camera Fee)
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For confirmation book with advance Rs 10000/- pp (Non-refundable)

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
Ifsc code: ICIC0000268
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OR
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Googlepay : 9702121373
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If interested do call or ping me on 9702121373 – Jagadish Patil
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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 …

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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 – 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

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PUNE people

Catch Pune-Lonavala local … Timings as follows

06:00 Hrs: Pune Staion

06:05 Hrs: Shivaji Nagar

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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 .

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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 :: Ratangad Sonki Special Trek (Trimbak Darwaja Ascend & Ladder Route Descend ) on Sunday

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:05:48 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a 1 day Trek 2 Ranveda Ratangad (Via Trimbak Darwaja Ascend & Ladder Route Descend ) on Sunday

The Cost for the Trek is abt Rs. 1550 /-  per head only
This includes  Borivali  transport by private vehicle, Morning & Veg Lunch + Shikhar Vedh Charges

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Brief Intro abt Ratangad

Height: 4255 ft

Grade: Medium

Time: ~2.5 hrs frm Samrad / Ratanwadi

Location: Bhandardara region

Fascinating Spots:

Ratangad : Amruteshwar temple, Rani cha Huda, Nedhe, Trimbak Darwaja etc.

The Itinerary for the trek: -

Rendezvous:

Day 1:- Natioal Park, Borivali (E) @ 22:00 Hrs

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Day 2:-

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05:30 Hrs : @ Samrad

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06:00 Hrs : Breakfast – tea Time

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07:00 Hrs: Ascend RATANGAD by Trimbak Darwaja side (via Samrad)

10:00 Hrs: Atop Ratangad

Exploration, Sight seeing, Lunch, Rest for 3 hrs

13:00 Hrs: Descend through Ladder route – Ganesh Darwaja

16:00 Hrs: @ Ratanwadi Base

Visit Amruteshwar Temple

Snacks & Tea Break

Depart 2 Dadar by private vehicle

We will be in Mumbai 22:30 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The Cost for the Trek is abt Rs. 1550 /-  per head only
This includes Borivali to Borivali transport by private vehicle, Morning & Veg Lunch + Shikhar Vedh Charges
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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1550/- (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

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Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to register with advance payment is 7 days prior to departure
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Things To Carry:-
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Pls Do carry Lunch for Sunday (a must)
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
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

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish 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 :: Tour to Amboli Waterfall !!! Ramtirth !!! Gokak & Godachinmalki Waterfall !!! Nangartas

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:03:07 +0000

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Tour to GOKAK – GODACHINMALKI Waterfalls !! AMBOLI Waterfall !!! Ramtirth Waterfall !!! Nangartas Waterfall !!! …
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The Cost of the tour would be Rs 6750/- per head.

The above cost includes

Travel from Dadar / CSMT To & Fro by SL class Train Journey

Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c) for the sightseeing for 2 days

All Food (Excludes train journey)

Tripple sharing accommodation in hotel

Entry Fees if any

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The Gokak Waterfall is located on the Ghataprabha River in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is six kilometers away from Gokak. After a long winding course, the Ghataprabha river takes a leap of 52 metres (171 ft) over the sand-stone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of the rugged valley, resembling Niagara Falls on a smaller scale. The waterfall is horse shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood breadth of 177 metres (581 ft). During rainy season, the thick reddish brown water sweeps far over the brink of the cliff with a dull roar that can be heard from some distance. There is a hanging bridge across the river, measuring about 201 metres (659 ft). Its height above the rock bed is 14 metres (46 ft). There is an old electricity generation station and electricity was generated here for the first time in 1887.

One interesting feature of this place is the monuments from the Chalukya era that are found on either bank of the rocky gorge. Another attraction of this place is the very old river-front temple dedicated to Lord Mahalingeshwara, built in the Later Chalukyan style of architecture.

The Godachinmalki Falls is a waterfall located on Markandeya river in Belgaum district, Gokak Taluk, Karnataka, India. It is 15 kilometers away from Gokak and 40 kilometers from Belgaum. It is located in a deep green valley. Godachinmalki falls, also known as Markandeya falls, is located in a rugged valley. There are actually two falls formed here. The Markandeya river takes a first fall from a height of about 25 metres and flows into a rocky valley. After a short distance from the rocky valley, it takes the second fall from a height of about 20 metres. Later Markandeya river joins Ghataprabha river near Gokak. Within a 6 km radius there are two dams; one built across Ghataprabha river (Hidkal dam) and another one (Shirur Dam) across Markandeya river.

Grade : Easy

Itinerary of the tour:

Departure by 17318 – Dadar HUBLI Express

Day 0 – Friday

20:00 hrs : @ Dadar Railway Station (LTT)

23:00 Hrs : @ Pune Railway station

Departure to Ghataprabha by Train

Day 1 – Saturday

06:45 hrs : Reach Ghataprabha

Breakfast – Tea Time

0800 hrs : Departure to Gokak falls by private vehicle

0900 hrs : Reach Gokak falls; site-seeing

1030 hrs : Visit to Mahalingeshwara Temple

1100 hrs : Departure to Godachinmalki falls by private vehicle

1130 hrs : Reach Godachinmalki falls; site-seeing

1400 hrs : Lunch Time en-route

1600 hrs : Move to Amboli  by private vehicle

1900 hrs : Overnight stay in hotel

Day 2 – Sunday

Explore AMBOLI Waterfall

Kavale-Saad point , Hiranyakeshi River

Nangartas Waterfall

Ramtitrth Waterfall

Drop to KOLHAPUR Railway station around 6 pm

20:00 Hrs :: Departure to Mumbai by Mahalaxmi Express

Dinner in the train (To be born by the participants)

Day 3 – Monday

0300 hrs : Reach Pune

07:15 Hrs : @ CST

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The Cost of the tour would be Rs 6750/- per head.

The above cost includes

Travel from Dadar / CSMT To & Fro by SL class Train Journey

Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c) for the sightseeing for 2 days

All Food (Excludes train journey)

Tripple sharing accommodation in hotel

Entry Fees if any

Deposit Rs. 3750/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Train Tickets, vehicle, hotel reservation
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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: – Train Tkts available OR Till the reg. gets full

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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Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagadish 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 :: 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…
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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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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. 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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 : Manali – Dharamshala – Mcleodganj – Dalhousie – Amritsar Tour

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:57:30 +0000

Dear All

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH has arranged a tour of top tourist attractions of Himachal Pradesh along-with Amritsar.

The 6 Night / 7 Days package is crafted such a way that your holiday is full of fun. Explore snowcapped mountains, picturesque hill stations, soothing lakes , barren beauty of upper Himalayas and much more.

Below are the details about the tour :-

(6 N / 7 Days)

Manali – Dharamshala – Mcleodganj – Dalhousie – Amritsar :

Total Cost for the tour will be 23,500/- pp approx, which includes

Accommodation in Hotels (Twin Sharing ).

Food which includes Breakfast and Dinner.

(Note : Lunch will be en-route which will be on participants cost.)

3. Travel from Manali – Dharamshala – Dalhousie – Chandigadh

Pick up : Day 1 Sunday – Manali
Drop : Chandigad on Saturday – Day

Day 1 : Sunday

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Manali Local Sightseeing

Arrive @ Manali in morning , Check in Hotel

Post breakfast. Embark on a half-day local sightseeing in Manali.

The attractions to be visited are Hadimba Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, Vashisht Temple and more.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure and the night in your hotel

Day 2 : Monday

Rohtang Pass / Solang Valley

Post breakfast, drive to Rohtang Pass, located at a height of 3978 meters, above sea-level. Indulge in adventure sports like skiing. Spend some time in this snow paradise, glancing at the magnificent views of the valley.

If time permits we will halt in Solang Valley. Make the most of your time here.

Overnight @ hotel.

Optional: In case Rohtang Pass is closed then a trip to Solang Valley.

Day 3 : Tuesday

DharamShala via Palampur (235 km ~ 6 hrs)

Drive past the ever-captivating Kullu Valley, Palampur tea garden, Baijnath, and Chamunda Devi Temple.

On reaching Dharamshala, check in to your hotel

Overnight @ hotel

Day 4 : Wednesday

Dalhousie : Visit to Mcleodganj – Kareri Dal Lake (117 km ~ 4 hrs)

Post breakfast, check out from the hotel.

Explore the Little Lhasa, Mcleodganj.

Visit the church, St. John in the Wilderness from 1852

Relax around the soothing Kareri Dal Lake and then move to Dalhousie.

Overnight @ hotel

Day 5 : Thursday

Dalhousie : A day in Khajjar

Post breakfast, embark on an exciting sightseeing of Khajjiar which is also known as the Mini Switzerland of India, as lush green meadows embrace it through and through. The charm is escalated with a glistening pond, in the middle.

In the evening return to your hotel and may opt to shop in the local markets.

Overnight @ hotel

Day 6 : Friday

Amritsar : Patriotism @ Wagha Border (200 km & ~ 4 Hrs)

Post breakfast drive towards Amritsar. Check in hotel and relax for a while.

In the afternoon get ready to witness the flag lowering ceremony in India-Pakistan Border, The Wagah Border. The ceremony is enthralling.

Overnight @ hotel.

Day 7 : Saturday

Amritsar: Sightseeing & Shopping & Chandigarh Drop ( 230 km & ~ 4 hrs)

Post breakfast & check out from the hotel.

Amritsar sightseeing tour – visit the iconic Golden Temple and the Jallianwala Bagh, where the massacre by General Dyer took place. Enjoy shopping in colorful local markets post-sightseeing.

Later in the day, drive to Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station for drop

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Note: One has to pay Rs 15500/- pp (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event in below account

Name: Jagadish Govind Patil

A/C No: 026801521464

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

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Note: Balance amount 30 days prior to departure date

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Terms and Conditions:

Participant needs to get the personal medicines if any.

All the accommodations will be on twin sharing basis

Participants needs to take care of belongings and all the electrical devices, cameras and ornaments. SHIKHAR VEDH will not be responsible for any kind of loss ( accidental / natural ).

Since its a group activity, the group leaders decision will be final and we encourage support from all the participant for the same.

We are visiting to high territory, so that any change in itinerary due incidents due to natural calamities, bad conditions or other issues which is not in our control will be cost effective to all.

Contact Details:

Jagdish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836