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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 : Kedarnath – Tunganath – Badrinath (Do Dham) Spiritual Tour

jagdish — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:20:47 +0000

Dear All

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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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 :: Mahakal Ujjain – Omkarshwar Jyotirlinga – Maheshwar Spiritual Tour

jagdish — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:08:25 +0000

Dear All

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:

Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (3 AC -Class)
Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
Sightseeing around Ujjain – Maheshwar by Non-AC local transport
Food for 3 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 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

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

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Naldurg Fort, Paranda Fort, Solapur, Siddheshwar Temple & Tuljabhavani Mandir

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

Dear All,

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

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.

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.

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 :: JOG Falls !!!! MURUDESHWARA !!! MIRJAN Fort !!! GOKARNA !!! APSARKONDA !!! Tour

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 02:55:57 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the JOG Waterfalls !!! MURUDESHWARA Temple !!! MIRJAN Fort !!! GOKARNA !!! on

Batch Dates :-

B1: 26-27 July 2025

B2: 9-10 August 2025

B3: 27-28 Se0t 2025

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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 6300/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Kumtha – Mumbai

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days for Sightseeing JOG – Murdeshwar – Gokarn – Mirjan Fort

3) Food expenses

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Jog Falls

Jog Falls , Gerosoppa Falls or Joga Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located in Sagara taluka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.
It is located on the Shimoga and Uttara Kannada district border.

Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River dropping 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a drop of 335 m (1100 ft) in Meghalaya.

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Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. “Murudeshwara” is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world’s second-tallest Shiva statue, Murudeshwara beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple. The nearest airport to Murudeshwar is Mangalore International Airport at distance of 160 kilometre .Murudeshwar has railway station on Konkan railway route.

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Itinerary for the trip as below: -

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Meeting Point:

Day 0: Friday at CSMT @ 21:30 Hrs

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Departure by Train -Manglore Express

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Day 1: Saturday

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Breakfast in train

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11:00 Hrs: @ Alight @ kumtha

3 Hrs drive to JOG Falls by private vehicle

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14:00 Hrs :: @ JOG Falls

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Lunch & Exploration Time

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17:30 Hrs :: Move to Murdeshwara

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20:30 Hrs :: @ Murdeshwara

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Overnight Stay at Hotel in Murdeshwara

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Day 2: Sunday

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Early Wake up , after freshen up

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Murdeshwara Temple Visit, Sight-seeing
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Break fast – Tea

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08:30 Hrs :: Move to Gokarna

En-route Visit Apsarkonda Waterfall

11:00 Hrs :: @ Gokarna

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Temple visit, Beach Exploration & Lunch Time

(~ 3 Hrs Time)

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14:30 Hrs :: @ Mirjan Fort

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Mirjan Fort Exploration for 1.5 hrs

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16:00 Hrs :: @ Kumta Station

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16:30 Hrs :: Departure by Train – Matsyagandha Express to Mumbai

Day 3: Monday

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05:10 Hrs :: @ Panvel

05:55 Hrs :: @ Thane

06:30 Hrs :: @ LTT

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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 6300/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Kumtha – Mumbai

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days for Sightseeing JOG – Murdeshwar – Gokarn – Mirjan Fort

3) Food expenses for Saturday & Sunday (Sunday dinner excluded)

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Rs. 4300/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking / Hotel 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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OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date for registration: – Till the train tickets are available to get confirmed seats, OR Till the batch gets full
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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 no or reply here

Jagdish 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 :: Kolhapur Exploration Tour

jagdish — Mon, 06 May 2024 07:54:13 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has planned a weekend tour to Kolhapur Exploration

A Itinerary for the trip as follow

Day 0: Friday .

Departure by private vehicle from Mumbai @ 21:30 Hrs

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Day 1: Saturday.

Rendezvous: 06:00 Hrs: @ Kolhapur

Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple

Freshen up at nearby rooms

Visit Mahalaxmi Temple – Darshan, Bhavani Mandap

Breakfast – Tea .

Move to Khidrapur

Explore Khidrapur temple

Move to Narsobachi Wadi & visit Datta guru temple

Lunch Time
Move to Jyotiba temple & take Darshan

Move to Panhala Fort

Panhala Fort Exploration

Evening Hours @ Rankala Lake

Overnight @ Kolhapur / Gargoti

Day 2:Sunday

Breakfast & Tea

Shri Kshetra Balu Mama temple darshan @ Aadmapur

Visit Kaneri Math – Siddhagiri Museum

Lunch time

Shahu Palace – exploration

18:00 Hrs: Departure for Mumbai.

Day 3: Monday

We will be in Mumbai around 05:30 Hrs (that’s – subjective)

The cost for the trip is Mumbai : Rs. 7777 /- per head
The cost for the trip is Pune : Rs. 6666 /- per head
The cost for the trip is Kolhapur : Rs. 5555 /- per head
This includes Transportation by Private vehicle, refreshments & veg meals and tripple sharing accommodation in hotel.

Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 5000/- (Non-refundable) to book Vehicle, accommodation etc. …

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

The tour commence wid minimum 6 ppl …

The last date to register yourself is 4 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 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.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes, 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

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Heritage Tour to Champaner – Pavagad & Statue of Unity – Poicha – Tilakwada

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:24:13 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged tour to UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner – Pavagad & visit to Statue of Unity sightseeing alongwith Poicha, Tilakwada and Kuber BHandari

Brief Info about trip
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Category: Heritage Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person: INR 12000/- per person & would include

Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by private AC Vehicle

Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel

Sightseeing for 3 days by private AC vehicle

Food for 3 days (Thursday & Sunday Dinner excluded)

Entry Fees for Statue of Unity, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Champaner and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)

Gondola ride for Pavagad

Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

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Itinerary for the tour:

Day 0: Thursday

21:00 Hrs: Departure from Mumbai by private vehicle

Day 1: Friday
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08:00 Hrs :: @ Statue of Unity

Breakfast – Tea Time

Explore the place

Lunch time

We will move towards Vadodara

15:00 Hrs: @ Laxmi Vilas Palace

Exploration & Vadodara sightseeing

Night stay at Vadodara in hotel

Day 2: Saturday

Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel.

1.5 hrs Drive to Champaner

09:00 Hrs : @ Champaner

Champaner – Pavagad Archaeological Park Exploration

Visit to Sahar ki Masjid, Jami Masjid, Kevda Masjid, Cenotep, Ek Minar ki Masjid & few more places as per time

Post lunch Visit Pavagad Hill

Saat Kaman, Kalika Mata Temple, Lakuish temple & few more places

Night stay at Vadodara in hotel

Day 3: Sunday

Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel.

Explore spiritual places Poicha, Tilakwada and Kuber BHandari through out day

17:00 Hrs: Drive back to Mumbai.

Day 4: Monday

Reach Mumbai around 4 am

The cost for three days Heritage tour  would be INR 12000/- per person & would include

Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by private AC Vehicle

Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel

Sightseeing for 3 days by private AC vehicle

Food for 3 days (Friday & Sunday Dinner excluded)

Entry Fees for Statue of Unity, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Champaner and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)

Gondola ride for Pavagad

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

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Last date to confirm with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure OR till seats 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 batteries
> Personal medicines required if any
> Identity Proof

To register for this event, contact us –

Jagdish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836 .

Also join us @
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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Bidar – Basavakalyan Tour

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:35:28 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged a Tour to Bidar – Basavkalyan

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COST of the tour : Rs. 6400/- per person & would include:

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

Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in hotel

Sightseeing around Bidar & Basavkalyan by Non-AC local transport

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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About the places -

Bidar Fort :: The Bidar fort is a specimen of the Persian architectural style having 1.21 km in length and 0.80 km in breadth, with a quadrangular layout. Surrounded by three miles long walls and comprising 37 bastions, it is surrounded by a triple moat.

There are seven gates in the fort. The dominant main gate exhibits Persian style architecture. The Gumbad Darwaza depicts arches with stilted size, also in Persian style. The Sherza Darwaza, the second gate of entry depicts two images of tigers carved on its fascia. The other gates are the Fateh Gate on the south, Talghat Gate in the east, Delhi Gate and Mandu Gate. The prominent bastion at the entry is known as the Munda Burj with guns positioned on it.

Within the fort complex, there is an old city, with monuments and structures from Bahamian era. Among these monuments, Gagan Mahal, Rangin Mahal and Tarkash Mahal are most popular. Jami Masjid and Solah Khamba Masjid are the two notable mosques constructed within the fort.

The inner section of the fort behind Solah Khamba Mosque has few wonderful monuments like Diwan-i-Am (also known as Jali Mahal) was a Public Audience hall built by Bahamani Sultans in 14th-15th centuries. It is currently in ruins. The Jalis can be still in the upper windows of the structure.

Beside the Diwan-i-Am is a wonderful structure known as Diwan-i-Khass also called Takht Mahal or Throne Palace. It was built by Bahamani Sultan Ahmad Shah between 1422-1436. This is the place where coronation of several Bahamani and Barid Shahi sultans was taken place. The palace used to be adorned with beautifully colored tiles and stone carvings part of which can be still seen on the arches. This structure is closed for public and the outer sections can be seen from outside.

Behind Diwan-i-Khass, an old temple known as Valkoti Bhavani temple exists along with few settlements.

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Basavakalyan Fort: is considered to be one of the oldest and most imposing forts in South India. It was built by King Nalaraja in the 10th century. Basavakalyan, earlier known as Kalyani, was the royal capital of the Western Chalukyan

The fort is strategically built as a defensive structure, with inter-connecting boulders scattered on the hills with strong fort walls. The fort has seven gates, five of them are in perfect condition. At the entrance there is a solid arch with balconies which can be accessed by steps on both sides. The main gate to the citadel is known as the Akhand Darwaza and has been built with four red stone slabs. There is a temple adjoining the Rajmahal palace and a square pond in front of the temple, towards the west side of the temple is the Rani Mahal.

The majority of the places in the fort are now in ruins, the only maintained structure that can be found here is the mosque as an Urdu school is running here. The museum adjoining the fort has a number of Jain idols which belong to the 10th and 11th centuries. There is a large cannon placed at one of the bastions of the fort.

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Rendezvous: Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) @ 20:30 Hrs on Friday

The itinerary for the event is given below:

Day 0: Friday

Depart Mumbai by 02043 CSMT Bidar Express @ 21:00 Hrs

Day 1: Saturday

Arrive in Bidar @ 09:15 hrs

Check in Hotel, Freshen up & have breakfast

leave by 11:00 am for Bidar Sightseeing

Sightseeing:  Bidar Fort

(Rangin Mahal, Solah Khambh Masjid, Gagan Mahal, Diwan-e-aam, Royal Pavillion, Tarkash Mahal)

Guru Jhira Sahib, Lunch at Guru Jhira Sahib

Bahmani Ruler tombs, Barid Shahi Tombs, Madrassa of Mahmud Gawan, Chaubara, Deva Deva Vana,

Dinner & Rest for day

Day 2: Sunday

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

Sightseeing: Narasimha Jharni Temple, breakfast,

10:00 Hrs: Leave for Basavakalyan (2 hrs) by pvt Hired car

Lunch on the way

Visit Basavakalyan Fort

16:00 Hrs : Leave Basavakalyan

18:00 Hrs : @ Bidar / Bhalki

Return journey to Mumbai by 02044 – Bidar CSTM express

Day 3: Monday

07:30 Hrs :: Reach Dadar

The cost for two days Bidar-Basavkalyan tour would be Rs. 6400/- per person

& would include:

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

Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in Hotel

Sightseeing around Bidar & Basavkalyan by Non-AC local transport

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 3500/- 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

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 –

Jagdish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Mahalaxmi Ambabai, Jyotiba, Narsobachi Wadi, Khidrapur, Marleshwar, Ganpatipule & Kasheli

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:20:55 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has planned a weekend tour to Kolhapur Mahalaxmi, Jyotiba, Narsobachi Wadi, Khidrapur, Marleshwar, Ganpatipule & Kasheli

A Itinerary for the trip as follow

Day 0: Friday .

Departure by private vehicle from Mumbai @ 21:30 Hrs

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Day 1: Saturday.

Rendezvous: 05:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple

Freshen up at nearby rooms

Visit Mahalaxmi Temple – Darshan, Bhavani Mandap

Breakfast – Tea .

Move to Khidrapur

Explore Khidrapur temple

Move to Narsobachi Wadi & visit Datta guru temple

Move to Jyotiba temple & take Darshan
Lunch Time

Move to Ganpatipule

Overnight @ Overnight @ Ganpatipule

Day 2:Sunday

Breakfast & Tea

Ganesh temple darshan

Visit Pawas Temple , Kankaditya Temple @ Kasheli

Lunch time

Move to Marleshwar – 3 hrs exploration time

18:00 Hrs: Departure for Mumbai.

Day 3: Monday

We will be in Mumbai around 05:30 Hrs (that’s – subjective)

The cost for the trip is abt Rs. 7750 /- per head
This includes Mumbai to Mumbai transportation by Private vehicle, refreshments & veg meals and tripple sharing accommodation in hotel.

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Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 5000/- (Non-refundable) to book Vehicle, accommodation etc. …

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

The tour commence wid minimum 6 ppl …

The last date to register yourself is 4 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 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.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes, 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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SHIKHAR VEDH :: Nanded – Kandhar – Mahurgad – Aundha Nagnath Tour

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:35:59 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged a Tour to Nanded – Kandhar – Mahurgad – Aundha Nagnath Tour

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COST of the tour : Rs. 6500/- per person & would include:

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

Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in hotel

Sightseeing around Nanded – Mahurgad – Aundha Nagnath – Kandhar by Non-AC local transport

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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About the places -

Nanded :: This fort had a dual fortification wall and 24 bastions out of which 14 bastions were in the outer fortification wall and 10 bastions were in the inner fortification wall. Only 3 bastions and the fortification wall are visible from the outside while only 8 bastions are intake as of date. The municipal corporation of Nanded has built two water tanks here. Walking towards these water tanks we enter the fort premises and a sign board which gives information about the fort has been installed near these tanks. Moving ahead there is a pond which is 15 feet long, 12 feet wide and 1o feet deep and next to this pond there are remnants of some structures which were built recently. Proceeding further to the left from these remains there is a bastion on the river bank with a shelter mounted on it. (Info source :- Trekshitiz)

Mahurgad: Mahurgad Fort is a fort located 130 km (81 mi) from Nanded. It is a pilgrimage centre of great significance to Hindus. It is the seat of goddess Renukadevi which is a shrine of Shaktipeeth.

The fort was built by Yadavas of Devgiri. 1n 1358, the fort was under the rule of Muhamad Shah Bahamani. In 1398, a local Gond chief from Berar captured Mahur. In 1428, Ahmed Shah Bahamani won the Mahurgad. Burhan Nizam Shah of Ahmadnagar defeated Alauddin Imad Shah of Berar in 1527 and occupied Mahur. In 1617, the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan defeated the Ahmednagar rulers and gained control of the Fort. Pandita Savitribai Deshmukh was the ruler of Varhad, who was holding the Jahagir of Mahur during the Mughal Empire rule. She was given the honorary name of Rai Bagan (Royal tigress) by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb after defeating Harchandrai. In 1670, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj gained the control of Aurangabad and Berar. After the death of Shivaji Maharaj, the Moghuls again gained the control of Berar in 1689.

Aundha Nagnath Temple :-  is an ancient Shiva temple, 8th Jyotirlinga located at Aundha Nangnath village in Hingoli District.

Kandhar Fort: Known as ‘Kandharpur’ in medieval times, the 1000-year-old Kandhar Fort was one of the capitals of Rashtrakutas founded by Rashtrakuta king Krishna III in the 10th centuary CE spread across 24 acres around 40 km from Nanded. The oldest surviving structure in the fort is a stepwell from the Yadava period (9th to 14th centuries CE) … The main gate of the fort has a persian inscription from Muhamad Bin Tughlaq (1325- 1351). The imposing fort is encircled by a 12 meter wall and once had 18 watch towers overlooking the area. Jatantunsagar :- A reservoirs inside the fort

Rendezvous: Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) @ 18:00 Hrs on Friday

The itinerary for the event is given below:

Day 0: Friday :

Depart from CSMT by 07612 CSMT Nanded Express @ 18:30 Hrs

Kalyan @ 19:30 Hrs

Day 1: Saturday :

Arrive in Parbhani @ 05:45 hrs

Visit Pardeshwar – Shiva Temple

Move to Aundha – Nagnath

07:30 Hrs : @ Aundha – Nagnath

Freshen up & have breakfast

08:30 Hrs : @ Aundha – Nagnath Temple Darshan

09;30 Hrs : Drive to Mahurgad by private vehicle

13:30 Hrs : @ Mahurgad

Lunch time

14:30 – 18:30 Hrs:  Renuka Mata Mandir Darshan & Mahurgad Exploration

Drive to Nanded for overnight stay

Dinner & Rest for day

Day 2: Sunday :

Wake by early by 06.00 hrs & finish with Morning ablutions

07:30 Hrs: Leave for Kandhar fort

Breakfast

09:00 – 11:30 Hrs: Kandhar Fort Exploration

Drive to Nanded

13:00 Hrs : Lunch Time

Nanded Sightseeing: Fort & Gurudwara visit

18:30 Hrs: Return journey to Mumbai by 07058 – SC – CSTM

Day 3: Monday

07:30 Hrs :: Reach CST

COST of the tour : Rs. 6500/- per person & would include:

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

Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in hotel

Sightseeing around Nanded – Mahurgad – Aundha Nagnath – Kandhar by Non-AC local transport

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 3500/- 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

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/