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.

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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:

1. Travel from Thane – Thane / Pune 2 Pune  by Pvt Vehicle
2. 3 Night Accommodation in tripple sharing
3. Sightseeing Mandu – Maheshwar – Ujjain – Indore – Omkareshwar
4. Food for 4 days ( Day 0 & Day 4 Dinner food excluded)
5. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
6. 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

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Googlepay : 9702121373

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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/

Join us for a Spiritual backpacking trip :-

Destinations Covered :  Kedarnath – Tungnath – Rudraprayag – Badrinath – Mana – Haridwar
Tour Duration : (07 Nights / 08 Days)

Introduction:
Kedarnath has been a pilgrimage centre since ancient times. It is not certain who constructed the original Kedarnath temple and when. A mythological account ascribes the temple’s construction to the legendary Pandava brothers mentioned in the Mahabharata. However, the Mahabharata does not mention any place called Kedarnath. One of the earliest references to Kedarnath occurs in the Skanda Purana (c. 7th-8th century), which names Kedara (Kedarnath) as the place where Shiva released the holy waters of Ganga from his matted hair, resulting in the formation of the Ganges river.

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Arrival : Day 1 : @ Haridwar Airport / Railway Station – at 14:00 Hrs
Departure : Day 8 : @ Haridwar Airport / Railway Station – at 08:00 Hrs
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Day 01 : Arrival at Haridwar railway station/ Airport

• 14:00 Hrs: Meeting point at Haridwar
• 15:30 Hrs: Haridwar Sightseeing
• Night Stay at Haridwar (Charges to be borne by participants)

Day 02: Haridwar to Guptakashi / Sonprayag (230 km ~ 7 Hrs)

• 05:00 Hrs: Wake up call and get ready for Guptakashi / Sitapur / Sonprayag
• 07:00 Hrs: Breakfast and start our journey
En-route visit Deprayag: Alaknanda – Bhagirathi Sangam
• 20:00 Hrs: @ Check in Hotel & Dinner time

Day 03: Gaurikund to Kedarnath Temple (21km)

• Wake up to beautiful mountain view and sip on some hot coffee or tea
• Drive to Gauri-kund … Post breakfast, its time for Kedarnath Trek
• Visit Kedarnath temple , attain evening aarti and seek blessings of Lord Shiva
• Dinner and night stay at Kedarnath (Only Dormitory / Tent Accommodation here)

Day 04: Kedarnath To Chopta (80 km ~ 2 Hrs )

• Wake up to beautiful sunrise and spiritual view of Kedarnath Temple
• Early Morning Kedarbaba Darshan – Post breakfast, its time for Kedarnath to Sonprayag by trail
• Ready for Chopta by private vehicle
• Dinner and night stay at Chopta

Day 05: Chopta to Tunganath to Joshimath (160 km ~ 5 Hrs )

• Wake up to beautiful sunrise
• Ready for Tunganath Mahadev Trail and Time permits and if interested Chandrashila Peak (~1 hr asend) ..
Evening start Road journey to Joshimath
• Dinner and Night stay at Joshimath

Day 06: Joshimath to Badrinath to Pipalkoti (150 km ~ 3 hr)

• 05:00 Hrs: Wake up call and get ready for Badrinath Temple
• 06:00 Hrs: breakfast and Visit Narsinha Temple en-route
Badrinath Temple Darshan
• Visit the last Indian village Mana
• Night Stay at Pipalkoti

Day 07: Pipalkoti to Rishikesh / Haridwar (260km ~ 7 Hrs)

• After a few farewell speeches, gossips and tons of pictures its time to return home with sweet memories
En-route visit SHaktipeeth Dhari Devi Temple time permits
Interested participants can opt for Ganga Aarti
• Dinner and Night stay at Haridwar (Charges to be borne by participants)

Day 08: Haridwar Hotel check out and return journey starts for Delhi/ Mumbai

Plz book to & fro train/flight tickets accordingly ASAP till seats available.

Day 1 : Arrival @ Haridwar at 2 pm
Day 8 : Departure from Haridwar after 8 am
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Cost of the tour :-
Rs 24500/- + Air / Train Fare

It Includes

• Day 02 to Day 07 :- Haridwar to Haridwar private vehicle
• Day 02 to Day 07 :- Breakfast and Dinner at the time of event
• Day 02 to Day 07 :- Triple sharing accommodation
• Dormitory stay in Tent at Kedarnath
• Tour Leader / Guide and other Professionals
• Shikhar Vedh Administrator Charges

Exclusions:

• Mumbai – Haridwar – Mumbai :- Airfare / Train fare
• Day 1 & Day 7 :- Haridwar Stay
• Any Expenses of Personal nature such as Travel and medical insurance, Additional Porterage or transportation
• Daily Lunch
• Any additional expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as natural calamities (landslides, floods etc.), any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, evacuation costs etc. Stay charge that could be enforced during this period will be extra and need to be borne by the participant
• Any service not specifically mentioned in the Includes sections.
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For confirmation book with advance Rs 14500/- 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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Googlepay : 9702121373
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If interested do call or ping me on 9702121373 – Jagadish Patil
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We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged an Spiritual Excursion Tour to Mahkaleshwar – Omkareshwar & Maheshwar

Ujjain is one of the greatest cities of ancient India, links with its glorious past have endured into the present day, making it a city still renowned for its traditions of spirituality, learning and culture. Situated on the banks of the river Shipra. Ujjain is one of the venues of the Kumbh Mela held every twelve years.

Ujjain darshan – tour

Maha kal Jyotirlinga , Ram ghat
Mangalnath, Harsiddhi, Siddha vat, Kal Bhairav, Bhartari Cave,
Chintaman Ganpati, Sandipani Ashram and observatory etc

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Rendezvous: Mumbai Central Terminus (MMCT) @ 20:30 Hrs

The itinerary for the event is given below:

Day 0:

Depart Mumbai by 12961 Avantika Express

20:45 Hrs @ Mumbai Central

21:10 Hrs @ Borivali

Day 1:

Breakfast In train

Arrive at Ujjain @ 07:30 hrs

Check in Hotel, Freshen up

Post Breakfast – Tea … Ujjain Sightseeing Tour

Sandipani Ashram, Mangalnath Temple, Kal=Bhairav Temple, Har Siddhi Shaktipeeth Temple, Jantar – Mantar

Witness Ram Ghat Aarti in the evening

Visit Mahakal Jyotirling Temple and Mahakal Corridor

Day 2:

Early Morning Bhasma Aarti (Note: Booking Required)

Post B/f – Tea … Move to Omkareshwar

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga & Mamleshwar Temple Darshan

Drive to Maheshwar for Overnight Stay

Day 3:

Wake by early by 06.00 hrs & finish with Morning ablutions & Breakfast.

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

Maheshwari Sarees, Handloom shopping Time

Move to Indore by private transport

Return journey to Mumbai by Avantika Express @ 17:30 Hrs

Day 4:

06:15 Hrs :: Reach Mumbai Central

The cost for three days Ujjain – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar Spiritual tour  would be Rs. 14500/- per person 

& would include:

1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (3 AC -Class)
2. Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
3. Sightseeing around Ujjain – Maheshwar by Non-AC local transport
4. Food for 3 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
5. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
6. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 7500/- 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

Last date to confirm with advance payment 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 – 

Jagadish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836

We @ शिखर वेध have planned our yearly event of Panhala – Pavankhind – Padbhraman Mohim. 
This Mohim commemorates Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s escape from the besieged Panhala to the safety of Vishalgad.

यंदाचे वर्ष ही मोहीम आयोजित करण्याचे ‘शिखर वेध’ या संस्थेचे पंधरावे वर्ष आहे !!!

The cost for the event is about  Rs. 3700 / – per head

This includes
> Mumbai – Kolhapur – Mumbai SL class Train fare
> Kolhapur – Panhala & Pavankhind – Kolhapur Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )

Note:- 1) For Pune Participants AND Those participants who are Repeating this Pavankhind Mohim event with SHIKHAR VEDH again

The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 3150 / – per head

This includes
> Pune -2 Pune Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )

History:

Panhala – Pavankhind -Vishalgad 

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was under siege of Siddi Johar on Panhala fort from 2^nd March 1660. The siege lasted long and all food stocks had finished and made things difficult for Shivaji Maharaj. It was impossible to defeat the 30000 soldiered troop of Siddi. Shivaji Maharaj with some 600 mavalas decided to escape to Vishalgad, 65 kms away. It was Ashadi Pournima, with heavy rains falling. Chatrapati Shivaji Raje informed Siddi that he would surrender hence Siddi troops were little careless. Taking advantage Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Panhala. He wasn’t safe till he reached Vishalgad. Some how Siddi’s troops spotted Shivaji Raje’s escape, he immediately sent horsed troops behind him and they got hold of Shivaji, who was later brought to Siddi’s camp. But it was Raja Shivaji’s game plan; person whom they had caught was not Shivaji Raje, but Siva Kashid Nhavi who was immediately killed. Siddi somehow came to know that Shivaji Maharaj was on his way to Vishalgad, and so sent troops behind him. Shivaji Raje knew that Siddi’s troops were following him. Baji Prabhu, Chatrapati Shivaji’s loyal sardar decided to stay in Ghod Khind with 300 mavalas, a col were mountain ridges near Vishalgad unite and was the only way to Vishalgad then. Baji Prabhu with his 300 mavalas had guerilla warfare at Ghodkhind and held the Siddis troops there. They fought bravely till their death. It was only after Baji heard the canon fire indicating safe reach of Shivaji Maharaj at Vishalgad, he gave his life. It was 21 hour continuous journey from Panhala to Vishalgad. Story didn’t end here; Chatrapati Shivaji Raje had to fight his way to Vishalgad. Vishalgad is a fort difficult to conquer, difficult to lay siege. Also even if siege was laid, one would have enough time to escape to Konkan. Siddi was building siege on Vishalgad, but Shivaji Raje with his diplomatic trick made Adil Shah bring back Siddi Johar.

Meeting Point: Day 0

CST @ 20:00 Hrs on Friday
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20:00 Hrs: Departure from Mumbai by Train
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Day 1: Saturday
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07:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur

08:30 Hrs: @ Panhala
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Breakfast & T ( 2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)
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09:30 hrs: Descend form Pusati Buruj

10:30 Hrs: @ Turukwadi —~2.5 km Complete

11:00 Hrs: @ Mhalunge Village — ~5 km Complete

12:00 Hrs: @ Mhasai Pathar-Mhasai Temple — ~11 km Complete

13:15 Hrs: @ Kumbharwadi — ~14 km Complete

14:30 Hrs: @ Chapewadi (Khotwadi) — ~18 km Complete

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Lunch BREAK
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15:15 Hrs: Start

16:30 Hrs: @ Mandlaiwadi — ~23 km Complete

17:30 Hrs: @ Karapewadi — ~28 km Complete

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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Karpewadi … village house
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Day 2: Sunday
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Breakfast – Tea

07:30 Hrs: Move

10:00 Hrs: @ Patewadi — ~34 km Complete

15 mins Break

13:00 Hrs: @ Pandherpani — ~44 km Complete

Lunch Break

15:00 Hrs: @ Pavankhind — ~51 km Complete

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Pay Tribute to Veer Baji Prabhu Deshpande
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17:00 Hrs: Move 2 Kolhapur by Bus

20:00 Hrs: Board Train 2 Mumbai

Dinner ( 2 b borne by participants )
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Day 3: Monday
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07:00 Hrs: @ Mumbai (Dats’ subjective)

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The cost for the event is about Rs. 3700 / – per head
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This includes
> Mumbai – Kolhapur – Mumbai SL class Train fare
> Kolhapur – Panhala & Pavankhind – Kolhapur Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )

Note:- 1) For Pune Participants AND Those participants who are Repeating this Pavankhind Mohim event with SHIKHAR VEDH again

The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 3150 / – per head

This includes
> Pune -2 Pune Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )

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Direct Report @ Panhala Fort :-The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 1550 / – per head
Transport from Kolhapur to Panhala & Pavankhind to Kolhapur (Need 2 arrange by such participant who r joining directly)
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2) Those who want 2 join only for Exploration of Panhala, Pavankhind AND not on a trek can do so albeit the cost remains same for them … enroll as far ur convenience
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3) Those participants who are Repeating this event with SHIKHAR VEDH again, the cost for them would b Rs 3150/- per head
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Deposit advance amount of Rs. 3700/- pp  (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for  Train Tcikets , Private vehicle and Food, Accommodation etc. 

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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

Lasr date for registration: –  15 days before departure 
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Note: Since the endurance level is extremely high there will be a limit for joining the Mohim.

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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)

A Torch with spare set of Battery (a must)

Sleeping mat, bedding (a must)

Extra 2 Pair of Clothes (a must)

100 ml coconut oil (for Shoe bite), Salt, Turmeric powder (for Leeches)

Good trekking shoes; carry extra pair (a must)

Rain-cheater (Optional)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.

Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

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A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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Free Time to enjoy Solapur City

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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

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