We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Lonavla to Bhimashankar (Lobhi) range trek

Hope to c u with us

Brief Introduction & Summary:

Distance to be covered: 70km approx.

Difficulty level: Medium

Endurance level: High – Previous trekking experience required.

Maximum participants: 25 only

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

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

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

9:30 Hrs : @ Kondeshwar temple

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

Transport to Talapewadi village by private vehicle from Kusur.

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

Day 2 :: Sunday

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

Meeting Point & time

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

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

& alight @ Loanavala station by 22:50 Hrs

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

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

Inclusions:

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

 Exclusions:

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

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

Account Details

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

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

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Googlepay : 9702121373

• Things to carry:

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

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

3)   Water bottle min 3 Ltrs.

4)   Sleeping mat/bag, shawl, etc.

5)   Personal medicines.

6)   Extra pair of cloths.

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

• Special Notes: 

1)  Registration through phone calls only with adv payment

2)  Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.

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

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

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
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We @ शिखर वेध have planned a special batch to  Panhala – Pavankhind – Vishalgad Padbhraman Mohim on 13-15th August 2016. 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 सलग आठवे वर्ष आहे !!!

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The cost for the event is about Rs. 3000 / – per head

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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle … Vehicle to transport bags from Chapewadi to Pandhrepani so that one can trek easily for the entire 9 hrs , All Veg. foods for 3 days as mentioned & Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Saturday & Monday Lunch)

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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. 2700 / – per head

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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: 

Pritam Hotel, DADAR (E) @ 21:30 Hrs on Friday 12th August 2016

Friday 12^th August 2016

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21:30 Hrs: Departure from DADAR by private vehicle

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Saturday 13^th August 2016

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07:30 Hrs: @ Panhala

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Breakfast & T ( 2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)

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PANHALA Fort Exploration Guided Tour ~ 2.5 hrs

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Lunch Time ( 2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)

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13:00 hrs: Descend frm Pusati Buruj

14:00 Hrs: @ Turukwadi —~2.5 km Complete

14:45 Hrs: @ Mhalunge Village — ~5 km Complete

16:00 Hrs: @ Mhasai Pathar-Mhasai Temple — ~11 km Complete

17:00 Hrs: @ Kumbharwadi — ~14 km Complete

18:00 Hrs: @ Chapewadi — ~18 km Complete

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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Chapewadi … village house

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Sunday 14^th August 2016

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Breakfast – Tea

07:15 Hrs: Move

09:00 Hrs: @ Mandlaiwadi — ~23 km Complete

10:00 Hrs: @ Karpewadi — ~28 km Complete

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12:30 Hrs: @ Patewadi — ~34 km Complete

Lunch Break

14:00 Hrs: Start

17:00 Hrs: @ Pandherpani — ~44 km Complete

18:00 Hrs: @ Pavankhind — ~51 km Complete

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Pay Tribute to Veer BajiPrabhu Deshpande

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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Pandharepani … village house / Dormitory

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Monday 15^th August 2016 (Independence day)

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Post Breakfast + T Move 2 Vishalgad by Bus

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09:00 Hrs: @ Vishalgad

Explore

11:00 Hrs: Move 2 Mumbai by Bus

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Lunch en-route on highway to b borne by participants

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23:00 Hrs: @ Mumbai (Dats’ subjective )

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The cost for the event is about Rs. 3000 / – per head

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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for Transportation by Private Vehicle … Vehicle to transport bags from Chapewadi to Pandhrepani so that one can trek easily for the entire 9 hrs,  All Veg. foods for 3 days as mentioned & Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Saturday & Monday Lunch)

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Deposit advance amount of Rs. 1500/-  (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for  For 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)

Lasr date for registration: – Thursday 4 August 2016 till 5 pm

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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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Some memories in form of snaps of our previous trail

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https://plus.google.com/photos/110365350221548356237/albums/5631470088434855969?banner=pwa

https://plus.google.com/photos/109499071087821063906/albums/5631077495306806497?banner=pwa&authkey=CPWZufn5quD2Kw

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Things To Carry:-

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A Water Bottle (~2 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)

Raincheater (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

Dipak Kumkar : 9920206292

Ganesh Gajre : 7738374948

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to trek to little explored ANDHARBAN on 31st July 2016 starting on 30th July 2016 night

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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.

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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

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Trivia

Type :Trek though mountains and jungle

Height : 3000 ft above msl approx

Grade : Easy Bt endurance level little high

Region : Tamhini Ghat-Kundalika

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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:

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Saturday 30th July 2016

Meeting point : Pritam Hotel, Dadar (east) at 23:30 Hrs

Pick – up en-route till panvel

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Sunday 31st July 2016

06:00 Hrs : Base

07:00 Hrs : Breakfast-Tea @ Hotel SHIVARAJ,

Introduction & Instruction

08:30 Hrs : Start trek towards Andharban

12:30 Hrs : Lunch Break

15:30 Hrs : @ Bhira Dam

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16:00 Hrs : Departure to Mumbai

Evening refreshments @ Pali … Visit Ballaleshwar Asthvinayak Temple

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

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1300/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Dadar to Dadar , 2 refreshments & Shikhar Vedh Charges

Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1300/- 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
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Last date to register with advance payment is 26th July 2016 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
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
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil:  09702121373 (Whtsapp) / 09869369836
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Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged Vasota Jungle Trek in Koyna Forest Sanctuary & Lakeside camping on 19 – 20th December 2015 …

Hope 2 cu on trek with us to NJoy

Brief Introduction about Vasota – Nageshwar:

Height: 4267 feet
Grade: Easy
Time: ~ 2 hrs from MetIndavali … Base Village
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: On Telecon

Departure from Dadar, Mumbai – on Friday 18th December 2015 @ 22:00 Hrs

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Saturday 19th December 2015

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07:30 Hrs: @ Bamnoli

Breakfast – T

Launch Ride

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10:00 Hrs: @ Met Indavali

Ascend

12:00 Hrs: Vasota Atop – Exploration

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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Sunday 20th December 2015

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Wake up early morning & freshen up

Breakfast & Tea

09:00 Hrs: Move 2 Satara

10:00 Hrs: @ Satara

Visit AjinkyaTara fort & Explore

We will be in Mumbai arnd 22:00 hrs (that’s-subjective)

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Some Memories inform of snaps are here:

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http://picasaweb.google.com/vishal.is.clear/VasotaNageshwarGovalkot?feat=directlink#

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http://picasaweb.google.com/ganeshgajre/Vasota_nageshwar_govind_collection?feat=directlink#

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/anuragp/sets/72157623527899240/

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https://picasaweb.google.com/109499071087821063906/VasotaNageshwar?authkey=Gv1sRgCIDf3bvcupGyqAE

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The Cost of theTrek is : Rs 3000/- per head

Includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai transportation by Private Vehicle Non A/c, Launch ferry Charges, Forest entry charges, Guide contri, 3 refreshments, 2 Veg. meals & Tented Accommodation

For Vehicle booking Plz do advance payment of Rs 1500/- 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

Last date 2 register: Tuesday 15th December 2015 till 5 pm OR till da Batch gets full

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

A/c vehicle available @ Rs 300/- per head extra cost (Need minimum 5 ppl)

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Things 2 Carry: 

Saturday LUNCH

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: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
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Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/