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SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Trek & Kokankada Camping from Pune

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:45:00 +0000

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad

Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again

Brief Introduction about Harishchandragad:
Height: 1412 meters (4510 feet)
Grade:Easy
Time: ~ 2 hrs from Pachnai, Base Village
Location:Nagar region

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Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the Medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate on Taramati/Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.
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Konkan Kada: The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset. This cliff is not just vertical; it is an overhang, almost like a cobra’s hood.
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Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.

Journey Details:

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Day 1: Saturday
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Rendezvous : 05:30 Hrs – Mcd, Deccan
Pick up en-route Shivaji Nagar, Nashik Phata

05:30 Hrs: Depart 2 Pachnai by Private vehicle

B/f en-route

13:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai

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.Lunch Time

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14:00 Hrs : ASCEND

16:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time & Sunset View

20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)

and retire for the day

Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Lunch time

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We will reach to Pune 22:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

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The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 3250 per head

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tht includes transportation from Pune to Pune by private vehicle, 3 veg meals & 2 refreshments & TENTED ACCOMMODATION

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NOTE : Minimum 12 participants required to execute

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Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Food & vehicle booking
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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

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry: -

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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)

Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)

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

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Extra Pair of clothes,

Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),

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A haversack to put all these things

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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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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 :: Karad – Patan – Sangli Region Forts

jagdish — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:21:22 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged Karad – Patan – Sangli Region Forts Range

Brief Intro about tour:

Destinations : Dategad / Sundargad, Gunwantgad, Patan Fort / Patankar Gadi, Vasantgad, Vilasgad, Bahadurwadi, Bagani fort, Machhindragad, Sadashivgad

Date: 20 – 21 January 2024

Cost per Person: Indian Rupee ₹ 2950/- per head (Pune to Pune)
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Grade: Easy & Exciting

Time: ~ Few places vehicle reaches atop AND Few abt 15-30 mins from base

Location: Patan – Karad – Sangli region
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The itinerary for the Event is as given:

Rendezvous: Day 0: Mcd, Deccan , Pune @ 23:45 Hrs on Friday
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Departure by private vehicle
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Day 1: Saturday
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04:00 Hrs: @ Dategad / Sundargad

Rest for an hour

Breakfast – T

07:30 Hrs: Dategad – Exploration

09:00 Hrs: Move 2 Gunwantgad

10:00 – 12:00 Hrs: Gunwantgad – Exploration

12:30 Hrs :- Patan fort / Patankar Gadi Exploration

13:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Patan (Veg only)

15:30 Hrs: Vasantgad base

16:00 – 18:00 Hrs: Vasantgad Exploration

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Vilasgad

Dinner

Stay @ Vilasgad villagers house / temple
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Day 2: Sunday

Post Breakfast – T

07:30 Hrs: Vilasgad / Mallikarjungad – Exploration

10:30 Hrs : @ Bahadurwadi fort

11:15 Hrs : @ Bagani Fort

12:00 Hrs : @ Machhindragad Base

12:00 – 14:00 Hrs : Machhindragad Exploration

Lunch Time

16:00 Hrs: @ Sadashivgad base

Sadashivgad – Exploration

18:00 Hrs: Move 2 Pune

22:00 Hrs: @ Pune

The cost for the whole event will be Indian Rupee ₹ 2950/- per head
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This includes
Transportation by pvt vehicle from Pune to Pune for 2 days
Veg Food for 2 days
Dormitory Accommodation @ villagers house / Temple
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Maximum 20 seats …
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NOTE :: Mumbai Participants need to arrange their own transport till Pune & return journey
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One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 1500/- (Non-refundable) advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

For Registration & Confirmation

Jagadish Patil : 9702121373

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Chandgad – Nesari – Gargoti region forts exploration

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:36:14 +0000

Dear all,

We @ शिखर वेध are glad to announce its Chandgad – Nesari – Gargoti region forts exploration Trek event …

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy

Brief Intro about tour:

Grade           : Easy

Destination : Vallabhgad, Samangad, Nesari-Kandewadi, Gandharvgad, Kalanidhigad, Pargad, Mahipalgad, Bhudargad
Cost per Person:  4750/- per head (Kolhapur to Kolhapur)

Maximum 15 Participants

NOTE :: Mumbai , Pune Participants need to arrange their own transport till Kolhapur & return journey

Brief Introduction about Vallabhgad / Samangad / Kalanidhigad / Pargad / Gandharvgad/ Mahipalgad / Bhudargad :

Grade: Easy & Exciting
Time: ~ Most places vehicle reaches atop and some are abt 15-30 mins trek
Location: Gadhinglaj-Chandgad-Nesari-Gargoti region

Vallabhgad:  Vallabhgad Fort is a fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state, India. It dates back to 1674, and is said to have been built by the Maratha ruler Shivaji.
SAAMANGAD: This fort has inspiring fables woven around it. Situated in the Gadhinglaj taluka the fort has secret passages and strong bastions.

PAARGAD: Surrounded by lush greenery and a picturesque forest, the fort has exquisite bronze statues of Shivaji and a temple of Bhagawati Bhawani.

KALANIDHIGAD: Is said to have been built by the Maratha ruler Shivaji.
BHUDARGAD: This fort is situated on a huge vertical rock amidst mountain ranges. It is said to resemble from a distance, the crescent moon in the matted hair of the god Shiva..

MAHIPALGAD: A hill fort in Kolhapur district built by Mahipal king was renovated by Maratha ruler Shivaji. An Ancient temple of Vajinath is there.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 0: Friday – Depart for Kolhapur by Bus / Railway @ 20:30 Hrs from Mumbai

Day 1: Saturday

07:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur

Breakfast – T

Departure by private vehicle

09:30 Hrs: Vallabhgad – Exploration

11:00 Hrs: Move 2 Samangad

12:00 Hrs: Samangad – Exploration

14:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Nesari (Veg only)

15:30 Hrs: Nesari-Kandewadi – A tribute visit to

‘ वेडात मराठे वीर दौडले सात !!!’

17:00 Hrs: Gandharvgad – Exploration

18:00 Hrs: Tea Break

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Pargad

20:00 Hrs: @ Pargad

Dinner

Stay Pargad Atop in villagers house / temple

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Day 2: Sunday

07:00 Hrs: Breakfast

Pargad Exploration

08:30 Hrs: Move to Kalanidhigad

09:45 Hrs: @ Kalanidhigad base (easy trek)

11:00 Hrs: Atop Kalanidhigad – Exploration

12:30 Hrs: @ Base

Lunch Time

14:30 Hrs: Mahipalgad Exploration

17:00 Hrs : @ Bhudargad Atop

Bhudargad – Exploration

20:00 Hrs: Drop at Kolhapur CBS / Station …. Dinner @ Kolhapur (To be borne by Participant as per veg / non veg choice)

Day 3: Monday

06:00 Hrs: @ Dadar

The cost for the whole event will be  4750/- per head

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This includes Transportation by pvt vehicle from Kolhapur to Kolhapur; Permissions and entry fees if necessary, Veg Food for 2 days, Dormitory Accommodation @ villagers house

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Maximum 25 seats … Seats will be first come 1st basis …

NOTE :: Mumbai , Pune Participants need to arrange their own transport till Kolhapur & return journey

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One needs to deposit  2500/- (Non-refundable) advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

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Googlepay : 9702121373

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Check out our last outing in December of SHikharayan 2009:

https://picasaweb.google.com/JagadishPatil78/Shikharayan2009#

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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)

Cap, Good trekking shoes, Extra pair of Clothes, a Towel etc.(a must)

Rain-cheater (a must)

Sleeping Bags / Mat (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls possibly 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)

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836

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Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Shikhar Vedh :: Salher – Salota – Mulher – Mora – Hargad

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:12:09 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged Salher-Salota, Mulher, Mora and Hargad Trek

Brief Introduction about Salher / Salota / Mulher / Mora / Hargad:-

Height: 1567 m / 4290 ft / 4450 ft/ 4450 ft
Grade: Medium / Easy / Easy / Easy
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from base villages

Base Village: Waghambe / Salherwadi / Mulher / Mulher / Mulher
Location: Baglan Region

The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : -

Day 0: Friday
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22:30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar (East) by Private Vehicle (Mumbai Ppl) & McD, Deccan (Pune Ppl)
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Day-1 – Saturday

06:00 Hrs – Reach Mulher village
06:30 Hrs – Freshen Up @ Uddhav Maharaj Ashram & Breakfast – Tea
07:00 Hrs – Leave for Someshwar Temple
08:45 Hrs – @ Someshwar Temple
09:00 Hrs – Start trek for Hargad
10:30 Hrs – Reach Hargad Top … explore the gad
11:30 Hrs – Descend to Someshwar Temple
12:30 Hrs – @ temple
Lunch Time and rest for an hour
14:00 Hrs – Start Moragad trek
15:00 Hrs – Reach Moragad atop, explore gad
16:00 Hrs – Start descend for Mulhergad
17:00 Hrs – Reach Mulhergad top.
Explore the Mulher gad : Bhadangnath Mahadev Temple, Ancient Rantapur village ruins, old construction.
Enjoy evening hours at the top, enjoy panorama.
18:30 Hrs – Start descend after sunset (by 18:30 hrs) – Night Trek and reach Someshwar Temple by 20:00 Hrs.
21:00 Hrs – Stay @ Uddhav Maharaj Temple @ Mulher Village
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Have a dinner at 21:30 hrs and Good night.
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Day-2 – Sunday

06:00 Hrs – Good morning bell
06:30 Hrs – Have a breakfast-tea at Mulher village.
07:00 Hrs – Start for Vaghambe .
08:00 Hrs – @ Vaghambe village.
08:00 Hrs – Start trek for Salota
10:00 Hrs – Reach Salota atop.
10:30 Hrs – Start Descend to ridge between Salota-Salher
13:00 Hrs – Salher atop.
Packed Lunch, Explore, Enjoy panoramic view from the Salher fort top, Lord Parshuram Temple.
14:30 Hrs – Descend
17:00 Hrs – @ Salher village
– Have a tea and start return journey by 17:30 hrs back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle

We will be @ Dadar by 23:30 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 3450/- per head, which includes

Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar (OR Pune 2 Pune) by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & Accommodation in Ashram

For registration, Rs. 2000/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle & food charges is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.

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

OR Googlepay : 9702121373

Maximum 25 seats …

Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on 7 Days prior 2 departure till 5 pm

Note: We will be keeping our bags in vehicle itself while trekking … Will carry only Water Bottles (3 Liters must), Something to munch, Torch (must) & Ur valuables only

… So it will be easy for us to Trek …

Things To Be carried:-

A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),

TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),

Bedding ( Compulsory)

Tiffin Box, A spoon and a plate (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.

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 :: Trek to Dermal, Pisol, Galna, Kankrala, Malegaon forts

jagdish — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:05:09 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged  Dermal, Pisol, Galna, Kankrala, Malegaon forts
Trek range

Brief Introduction Dermal / Pisol / Galna / Kankrala / Malegaon:-

Height: ~ 3700 / 3500 / 4000 / 2000 / 2400 / 0 ft
Grade: Medium / Easy / Easy / Easy / Easy
Time: ~ 2.5 hr / 1.5 hr / 20 mins / 1 hr / 0 hrs from base villages
Base Village: Tinghari / Vadi Pisol / Galna / Kankrala / Malegaon

Location: Galna Hills Region
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The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : -

Friday
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22:30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by Private Vehicle

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Day-1 – Saturday

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06:00 Hrs – Reach Tinghari Village

Breakfast – Tea

07:00 Hrs – Start trek for Dermal Fort

09:00 Hrs – Dermal ATop … explore the gad

10:30 Hrs – Descend

12:00 Hrs – @ Base Village

12:00 Hrs : Lunch Time

Move to Pisol base

13:30 Hrs – Ascend to Pisol gad

15:00 Hrs – Pisolgad Atop

Exploration &  Descend

18:00 Hrs – @ Base village

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Move to Galna Fort base

19:30 Hrs : Galna Fort Base

Have a dinner at 20:30 hrs and

Stay in village

Good night.

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Day-2 – Sunday

06:00 Hrs – Good morning bell

07:00 Hrs – Have a breakfast-tea

07:30 Hrs – Start trek

07:30 Hrs – Reach Galna Atop

Exploration & Descend Time ~ 3 Hrs

11:00 Hrs – Base & Move 2 Kankrala

11:30 Hrs: Base Village

12:45 Hrs – @ Kankrala Atop

Explore & Descend

14:30 Hrs: @ Base village

Lunch Time in Hotel

16:00 Hrs – Visit Malegaon Land Fort

Start return journey by 17:00 hrs back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle

We will be @ Dadar by 23:00 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 2950/- per head, which includes

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Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & accommodation if any
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For registration, Rs. 1500/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle & food charges is a must …
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

OR

Googlepay: 9702121373

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Maximum 25 seats …
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Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on Tuesday 11th January, 2022 till 5 pm

Note: We will be keeping our bags in vehicle itself while trekking … Will carry only Water Bottles (3 Liters must), Something to munch, Torch (must) & Ur valuables only

… So it will be easy for us to Trek …
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Things To Be carried:-
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A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
Bedding ( Compulsory)

Tiffin Box, A spoon and a plate (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION , extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.

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 :: Trek to Nhavi-Ratangad, Mangi, Tungi, Kanchana, Manchan forts on 16-17 January 2021

jagdish — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:59:49 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged  Nhavi-Ratangad, Mangi, Tungi, Kanchana-Manchana forts Trek range on 16-17 January 2021

Brief Introduction Nhavi-Ratangad / Mangi/ Tungi / Kanchana / Manchana:-

Height: ~4100 / 4000 / 4000 / 3772 / 3772 ft
Grade: Medium / Easy / Easy / Medium / Medium
Time: ~ 2.5 hr / 2 hr / 2 hrs / 3 hr / 3 hrs from base villages
Base Village: Wadakhel / Bhilwad / Bhilwad / Kheldari / Kheldari

Location: Selbari range / Ajantha Satmal Region
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The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : -

Friday 15 January 2021
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23:00 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by Private Vehicle

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Day-1 – Saturday 16 January 2021

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06:00 Hrs – Reach Bhilwadi Village

Breakfast – Tea

Move to vadkhel village

07:30 Hrs – Start trek for Nhavigad

09:30 Hrs – Nhavi-Ratangad ATop … explore the gad

10:30 Hrs – Descend

12:00 Hrs – @ Base Village

Move to Mangi-tungi base

12:30 Hrs : Lunch Time

13:00 Hrs –  Ascend to Mangi Tungi

15:30 Hrs – Mangi Atop

Explore & Descend – Move to Tungi

Exploration &  Descend

18:00 Hrs – @ Base village

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Have a dinner at 20:30 hrs and

Stay @ Bhilwad village – Dharmashala

Good night.

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Day-2 – Sunday 17 January 2021

06:00 Hrs – Good morning bell

07:00 Hrs – Have a breakfast-tea

07:30 Hrs – Move to Kheldari Village

08:15 Hrs – @ Kheldari

08:30 Hrs – Start trek

10:00 Hrs – Reach Kanchana Atop

Exploration Time

11:00 Hrs – Descend

11:30 Hrs: Ascend Manchana

13:00 Hrs – @ Manchana Atop

Explore & Descend

14:30 Hrs: @ Base village

Lunch Time in Hotel

Start return journey by 16:30 hrs back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle

We will be @ Dadar by 23:00 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 2750/- per head, which includes

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Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & accommodation if any
.

For registration, Rs. 1500/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle & food charges is a must …
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

.
Maximum 25 seats …
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Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on Tuesday 12th January, 2021 till 5 pm

Note: We will be keeping our bags in vehicle itself while trekking … Will carry only Water Bottles (3 Liters must), Something to munch, Torch (must) & Ur valuables only

… So it will be easy for us to Trek …
.
Things To Be carried:-
.
A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
Bedding ( Compulsory)

Tiffin Box, A spoon and a plate (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION , extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.

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/