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SV:: Offbeat Range Trek Bhairavgad (Shirpunje) Ghanchhakar Gawaldev Katrabai – Ratangad ( B2R) Range Trek

jagdish — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:17:24 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged an Offbeat Range Trek from Bhairavgad (Shirpunje) Ghanchhakar Gawaldev Muda Katrabai & Ratangad Sandhan Valley B2R

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Info:
Grade – Medium
Endurance level – High/span>

Cost – 2900/- PP

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Bhairavgad (Shirpunje): 1145 mtrs.This fort is believe to be ancient and almost 2500 years old. This fort has only few ruins and remains on the top. There are two big caves on the top in which one cave is a shrine of Lord Bhairavnath and another cave is used for residence purpose. There are many water tanks on the top. The idol in the cave is very good carved painted and is well maintained by the villagers.

Ghanchhakar : Ghanchakkar 1,532 metres (5,026 ft) is the third highest peak in the Maharashtra State under Sahyadri mountain ranges in western India. Its neighbouring peak Muda 1,520 metres (4,990 ft) is the fourth highest peak in the Maharashtra State under Sahyadris.

Gawaldev Peaks : 1525 meters

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Itinerary of the event

Day 0: Friday

Rendezvous : On Telecon

22:50 Hrs :CST
22:57Hrs: Byculla
23:04 Hrs: Dadar
23:12 Hrs: Kurla
23:16 Hrs: Ghatkopar
23:31 Hrs: Thane
23:55 Hrs: Dombivali
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Day 1: Saturday
.
00:05 Hrs: Kalyan
01:18 Hrs: Kasara

Depart 2 Shirpunje by Private vehicle

04:00 Hrs : – @ Shirpunje

.
Rest for 2 hours
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Breakfast-T Time

06:30 Hrs – After Breakfast start trek to Bhairavgad
13:00 Hrs – Atop Ghanchhakar and Lunch Time
16:30 Hrs – Reach Gawldev base

Keep luggage at the base and Hike Atop
18:30 Hrs – Back to base and get ready for one million star stay
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20:30 Hrs – Dinnar and retire for the day.

Day 2: Sunday

05.30 am – Wakeup call

Breakfast-T Time – Trek to Muda

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09:00 Hrs – Reach Katrabai Pass. Keep bags at Katrabai idol and Hike peak to get best view of ratangad from Katrabai

10:30 Hrs –Trek to Ratangad
Explore
13:00 Hrs – Descend

15:00 Hrs – @ Samrad for Lunch Time

Explore & Sandhan Valley ~ 1.5 hrs

18:00 Hrs – Start Journey back to Kasara.

20:00 Hrs- @ Kasara

23:00 Hrs – Reach Mumbai
.

The cost for the entire trek is about Rs. 2900 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Kasara, 3 meals & Refreshments + Guide Charges

Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1400/- (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
.
OR
Googlepay: 9702121373
.
Seats r limited …
Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure till 5 pm

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Things To Carry:-

Pls Do carry tiffin box for pack Lunch (a must)
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Extra Pair of clothes (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes preferably Action, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things

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 :: Sandhan Valley exploration event

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:54:39 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration event Trek

Event Cost :: Rs 1850/- per head

.
Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again
.

Brief Intro about Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft

Grade: Medium with Thrill

Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
Location: Bhandardara region

” SANDHAN” …. is a beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats near Ratangad. Amidst the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around two km long. Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 ft deep water pool in the way of rock floored water carved valley.

This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.

Trek Details:

DAY 0 ::
Rendezvous : On Telecon

22:50 Hrs :CST
22:57Hrs: Byculla
23:04 Hrs: Dadar
23:12 Hrs: Kurla
23:16 Hrs: Ghatkopar
23:31 Hrs: Thane
23:55 Hrs: Dombivali
.
Day 1
.
00:05 Hrs: Kalyan
01:18 Hrs: Kasara

Depart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle

04:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

.
Rest for 2 hours
.
Breakfast-T Time

.
07:00 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan

07:30 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley

We have to go through abt 4 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same …

10:30 Hrs —Sandhan Valley view point

Return Journey to base village
Lunch time mid way

& Explore Ghatghar –
kokankada & Amruteshwar Mandir @ Rtanwadi ..

Move Kasara station

19:00 Hrs — @ Kasara station

We will be in Dadar around 22:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) …

The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 1850 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Kasara, B/f-Tea, Lunch & Trek/span>

Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1850/- (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
.
Seats r limited …
Last date to register with advance payment is Tuesday 17 March 2015 till 5 pm
.
Note:- Its a group activity so each and every member will be allotted some or other responsibility. Pls do keep space for 1kg at least in your bag.
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Previous memories in form of snaps of our NEW Year special event to Sandhan

https://picasaweb.google.com/104269804834836030230/NewYearTrekSandhanValleyRappelling?authkey=Gv1sRgCMb43pHR9a_cywE

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Extra Pair of clothes (a must)

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 :: Sandhan Valley Full Descend Trek & Camping

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:38:21 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event

Event Cost :: Rs 2100/- per head

Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Asangaon, 2 meals & Refreshments + Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again

Next Batches::

All Weekends till March 2024

Brief Intro about Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft

Grade: Medium with Thrill

Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
Location: Bhandardara region

This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : On Telecon

22:50 Hrs :CST
22:57Hrs: Byculla
23:04 Hrs: Dadar
23:12 Hrs: Kurla
23:16 Hrs: Ghatkopar
23:31 Hrs: Thane
23:55 Hrs: Dombivali

.
Day 1: Saturday
.
00:05 Hrs: Kalyan
01:18 Hrs: KasaraDepart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle
04:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

.
Rest for 2 hours
.
Breakfast-T Time

.
07:30 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan

08:00 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley

We have to go through abt 4-5 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same …

12:30 Hrs — Rappelling of 50 ft patch
.
Lunch time mid way (Packed Lunch)

& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel ..

17:30 Hrs — Settle at base

Dinner & Campfire

Tented Accommodation

Day 2 :: Sunday

.
Wake Up early
07:00 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
08:00 Hrs — Trek towrds Dehne

10:00 Hrs — @ Dehne

Move Asangaon by public transport

11:30 Hrs — @ Asangaon station

Board 11:47 AM CSMT Fast Local or 12:56 PM CSMT Fast Local

We will be in CST around 15:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on Mega block things
.
The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 2100 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Asangaon, 2 meals & Refreshments + Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 2100/- (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

Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Seats r limited …
Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Mug, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Extra Pair of clothes (a must)

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Sandhan Valley Full Descend Trek & Camping from Pune

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:51:55 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event

Event Cost :: Rs 3000/- per head

Includes Transportation from Pune 2 Pune, 2 meals & Refreshments + Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again

Next Batches::

All Weekends till March 2023

Brief Intro about Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft

Grade: Medium with Thrill

Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
Location: Bhandardara region

This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : Mcd, Deccan Gymkhana …

22:00 Hrs : Depart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle … pcik up en-route Shivajinagar / Chinchwad
.
Day 1: Saturday
04:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

.
Rest for 2 hours in bus
.
Breakfast-T Time

.
07:30 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan

08:00 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley

.

We have to go through abt 4-5 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same …

.

12:30 Hrs — Rappelling of 50 ft patch
.
Lunch time mid way (Packed Lunch)

.

& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel ..

.

17:30 Hrs — Settle at base

Dinner & Campfire

.

Tented Accommodation

Day 2 :: Sunday

.
Wake Up early
08:00 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
09:00 Hrs — Trek upwards Samrad

12:30 Hrs — @ Samrad

Move Pune by private transport

.
Lunch En-route in hotel (To be Borne by participant)
.

20:00 Hrs — @ Pune

We will be in Pune around 20:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on traffic

The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 3000 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Pune 2 Pune, 2 meals & Refreshments + Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

.

Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 3000/- (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
.
OR
Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Seats r limited …
Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
.

Previous memories in form of snaps of our NEW Year special event to Sandhan

https://picasaweb.google.com/104269804834836030230/NewYearTrekSandhanValleyRappelling?authkey=Gv1sRgCMb43pHR9a_cywE

.

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Mug, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Extra Pair of clothes (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes preferably Action, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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

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

Dear All

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

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

That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea,

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

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
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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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Samrad village is the home to the famous Sandhan Valley Trek during the Winters, to a Reverse Waterfall during Monsoons and to FIREFLIES during Summers.This May, witness a million fireflies emitting their lights and camping with you.

Here is some info abt the place:

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

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MUMBAI People

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We will b starting from CST by Kasara fast local

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

Mumbai CST : 11:42 Hrs

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

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

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

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PUNE people

can catch train from Kalyan Station

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

14:00 Hrs: @ Kasara railway station

Move Samrad Village by private Transport

17:00 Hrs: @ Samrad

Freshen up, Have Evening Tea , Set up the tents

Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle

21:00 Hrs: Dinner Time

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

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

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

12:30 Hrs – @ Kasara station

.
We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 17.30 PM (That’s Subjective)
.

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

That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea,

Accommodation: Tented / in house incase of rain &

Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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

Please deposit same amount on following details:

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

IFSC code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
.
Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages,
personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Sandhan Valley Full Descend Trek & Camping

jagdish — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:57:56 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event

.

Event Cost :: Rs 3000/- per head ( Mumbai & Pune)

Includes Transportation from Mumbai 2 Mumbai, 3 veg meals & Refreshments + Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

.

Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again

.

Next Batches::

.

All Weekends of November, December 2020 & January 2021

.

Brief Intro about Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft

Grade: Medium with Thrill

Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
Location: Bhandardara region

” SANDHAN” …. is a beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats near Ratangad. Amidst the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around two km long. Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 ft deep water pool in the way of rock floored water carved valley.

This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : Dadar for Mumbai people & Swargate for Pune people

23:00 Hrs : Departure by private vehicle Non a/c
.
Day 1: Saturday
.
05:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

.
Rest for 1 hours
.
Breakfast-T Time

.
07:30 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan

08:00 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley

.

We have to go through abt 4-5 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same …

.

12:30 Hrs — Rappelling of 50 ft patch
Lunch time mid way (Packed Lunch)

& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel ..

.

17:30 Hrs —  Settle at base

Dinner & Campfire

.

Tented Accommodation

Day 2 :: Sunday

.
Wake Up early
08:00 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
09:00 Hrs — Trek towards Dehne for Mumbai ppl / Ascend 2 Samrad for Pune ppl

11:30 Hrs — @ Dehne / @ Samrad

.

Move to Mumbai / Pune

Lunch en-route

We will be in Dadar / Pune around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on traffic

The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 3000 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Mumbai 2 Mumbai, 3 veg meals & Refreshments + Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

.

Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 3000/- (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

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Seats r limited …
Last date to register with full advance payment is 4 days prior to departure

.

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Mug, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Extra Pair of clothes (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes preferably Action, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things

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/