champaner-pavagadh

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged tour to UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner – Pavagad & visit to Statue of Unity sightseeing

Brief Info about trip
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Category: Heritage Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person: INR 8250/- per person & would include

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by private AC Vehicle
  2.  Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
  3. Sightseeing for 2 days by private AC vehicle
  4. Food for 2 days (Friday & Sunday Dinner excluded)
  5. Entry Fees for Statue of Unity, Laxmi Vilas Palace and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Gondola ride for Pavagad
  7. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

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Itinerary for the tour:
Day 0: Friday

21:00 Hrs: Departure from Mumbai by private vehicle

Day 1: Saturday

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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: Sunday

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

17:00 Hrs: Drive back to Mumbai.

Day 3: Monday

Reach Mumbai around 4 am

The cost for two days Heritage tour  would be INR 8250/- per person & would include

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by private AC Vehicle
  2.  Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
  3. Sightseeing for 2 days by private AC vehicle
  4. Food for 2 days (Friday & Sunday Dinner excluded)
  5. Entry Fees for Statue of Unity, Laxmi Vilas Palace and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Gondola ride for Pavagad
  7. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 4500/- 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
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Also join us @
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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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Dear All

We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged a Tour to Burhanpur

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Burhanpur tour COST: Rs. 5500/- pp 

& would include:

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

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About the places -

BURHANPUR :: The Historic city of Burhanpur is famous for its many beautiful monuments that lie scattered across the city. Most of the monuments lie in a state of ruins but they give us a fine idea of the grandeur of the Mughal Rule. The city was considered to be the Gateway to the South. A lesser known fact about the city is that Mumtaz Mahal breathed her last in this city and was entombed across the river Tapti before her tomb was shifted to The Taj Mahal in Agra.

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Rendezvous: Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) @ 22:00 Hrs on Friday

The itinerary for the event is given below:

Day 0: Friday 

Depart Mumbai by 13202 LTT RJB Express @ 22:15 Hrs / Kushinagar Express

 

Day 1: Saturday

 

Arrive in Burhanpur @ 06:15 hrs

 

Freshen up & have breakfast.

 

Sightseeing: Jhamma Masjid, Rajpura & Silampura Gate, Khundi Bhandara, Asirgad Fort, Moti Mahal, Shiv Temple, Idga.

 

Return back to the Guest house late in the evening & gorge on delicious Chat & Sweets that Madhya Pradesh is famous for.

 

Note:  Khundi Bhandara from outside only & please avoid wearing shorts/three-fourths at the Jhamma Masjid as entry may not be permitted.

 

Day 2: Sunday

 

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

 

Sightsee: Shikarpura Gate, Raja ki chattri, Sarai & Ahukhana, Ancient Gurudwara & Temple, Shahi Mahal, Shahi Hammam, Black Taj Mahal, Delhi Gate, Nadir Shah & Bilgis Begum’s Tomb.

 

Return journey to Mumbai by Kushinagar express


Day 3: Monday

04:30 Hrs :: Reach LTT

 

The cost for two days Burhanpur tour only would be Rs. 5500/- per person 

& would include:

 

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

Note: One has to pay Rs 3000/- (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 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/

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Dear All,
We @ Shikhar Vedh invites all enthusiastic and like minded people to explore Ajanta – Ellora – Devgiri Tour
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Cost of the tour:: Rs 8250/- per head only  and it includes
> Travel from Dadar to Dadar by Private Vehicle
> Stay in Hotel on Tripple sharing basis (Non A/C)
> 3 Veg meals &  refreshments
> All entry fees and guide charges

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Places We will be exploring are : -
1) Ajanta Caves, 
2) Bibi Ka Maqbara
3) Ellora Caves
4) Daulatabad / Devgiri Fort etc.
5) Ghrushneshwar Jyotirling Temple
6) Bhadra Maruti Temple

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The itinerary for the event is as below: -

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Day 0: Friday

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22:15 Hrs: Meet at Pritam Hotel, Dadar (e)

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Depart from Mumbai

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Day 1 – Saturday
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07:00 Hrs: Freshen up and Breakfast on the way
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09:00 Hrs: Visit to Ajanta Caves – Guided Tour
12:30 Hrs: Lunch time
13:30 Hrs: Travel towards Aurangabad
17:00 Hrs: 
Visit to Bibi ka Maqbara 

19:00 Hrs: @ Aurangabad - Check into the Hotel
Shopping Time
Dinner and retire for the day

Day 2 – Sunday

Wake up early, Freshen Up

07:30 Hrs: – Breakfast – Tea Time
08:30 Hrs: – @ Daulatabad / Devgiri Fort – Guided Tour

11:00 Hrs: – Bhadra Maruti Temple Visit

LUNCH Time
13:00 Hrs: Visit to Ellora Caves 

18:00 Hrs : Ghrushneshwar Jyotirling Temple

19:00 Hrs: Start Journey towards Mumbai

DINNER on the High-way (To b borne by participant as per choice veg / non -veg)
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Day 3 : Monday
05:00 Hrs :: Reach Mumbai approx.
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The Cost of the tour would be Rs 8250/- per head only  and the above cost includes - 

> Travel from Dadar to Dadar by Private Vehicle
> Stay in Hotel on Tripple sharing basis (Non A/C)
> 3 Veg meals &  refreshments
> All entry fees and guide charges

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The above cost excludes – Cold drink and mineral water charges, Camera charges, anything other than mentioned in the cost includes.

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Note: The use of tripod and flash photography is not allowed in Ajanta Caves. One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 4500/- (Non-refundable) advance amount for Booking Private Vehicle and Accommodation 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)
 
IFSC Code : ICIC0000268
 
OR 
 
Googlepay : 9702121373

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Things To Carry:-

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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)
Cap, Extra 3 pair of Clothes, a Towel etc.(a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
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A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 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/

Dear All
We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged Tour to Girnar, Somnath temple, Porbandar, Dwarka & Nageshwar

Brief Info about trip
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Duration: 3D / 2N
Category: Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person:  Rs 13000/- pp (SL Class)  & Rs 14500/- pp (3 AC)
& would include

Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train
Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
Sightseeing for 3 days by private vehicle
Food for 3 days (Train Journey Dinner excluded)
Two – Way Ropeway Charges at Girnar
Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges
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Itinerary for the tour:

Day 0: Thursday 

Board Train for Girnar from Bandra Terminus at 13:30 Hrs.

Day 1: Friday
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05:00 Hrs :: @ Jungad Railway Station 
Move  to Girnar base – Freshen up @ Dharmashala nearby  
Breakfast – time
07:30 Hrs : @ Ropeway – Lower station
08:00 Hrs : @ Ropeway – Upper station ~ @ 5000 steps

Ascend by steps ~ 2 hrs trek

10:30 Hrs :: @ Girnar atop

Explore the place & Descend 

14:30 Hrs : @ Ropeway – Upper station
15:00 Hrs : @ Ropeway – Lower  station

Lunch time

Explore Junagadh – Mahabat Maqbara, Uparkot , Ashoka Edicts etc

We will move towards Somnath for Night Stay in Hotel

Overnight @ Somnath

Day 2 : Saturday

Wake up Early

Exploration time foe Temple & nearby Bhalka – Tirth

Breakfast – Tea & Check out from Hotel

1.5 hrs Drive to Porbandar

12:00 Hrs : @ Porbandar

Visit Sudama Temple, Mahatama Gandhi Birth – Place & Kirti Mandir

15:00 Hrs : Lunch time

Move to Dwarka for night stay

Evening Halt at Dwarka Hotel

Day 3: Sunday

Explore Dwarkadhish temple and nearby area

Move to visit Bet – Dwarka

13:00 Hrs : Nageshwar Jyotirling Temple visit

Post lunch Move to Jamnagar Railway Station by 8 p.m. to Catch a Train back to Mumbai.

Day 4: Monday 

Reach Mumbai by 10 a.m.

Cost for tour would be Rs 13000/- pp (SL Class)  & Rs 14500/- pp (3 AC)

& would include

Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train
Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
Sightseeing for 3 days by private vehicle
Food for 3 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
Two – Way Ropeway Charges at Girnar
Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Advance Rs 7500/- per head (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event
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Name: Jagadish Govind Patil
A/C No: 026801521464
A/C Type: Savings
Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch
IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373.

Last date to confirm with advance payment 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
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Mullayanagiri

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Chikmagalur – Mullyangiri – Belur – Halebid Backpacking Tour !!!  (Leaving on Day-1 morning & Return on Day-4 evening at 18:30 Hrs @ LTT)

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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 10000/- per Head which includes

 

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

2) Private Vehicle for 3 days for Sightseeing

3) Jeep ride to Mullyangiri Peak

4) Food expenses (Train Journey Food excluded)

5) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

6) Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

7) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Major Sightseeing Points :-


  • Mullyangiri – Karnataka Highest Peak
    ● Jhari Falls
    ● Hirekole Lake
  • Coffee Museum
    ● Belur – Heritage Tour
    ● Halebid – Heritage Tour
    ● Siri Cafe
    ● Mahatma Gandhi Park
    Sringeri Math

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Itinerary for the tour as below: -

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Meeting Point:

Day 1: LTT @ 11:30 Hrs

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Departure by Train – Netravati Express

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Day 2:  03:00 Hrs: @ Alight @ Udupi

4 Hrs drive to Chikmagalur  by private vehicle

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En-route visit Shringeri Math @ 5 am

07: 00 Hrs : Breakfast time … 

11:00 Hrs :: @ Chikmagalur

Check in Hotel / Home Stay – Freshen Up

Breakfast time … 

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Mullyangiri – Karnataka’s Highest Peak at 6330 ft visit

En-route Have a Lunch

Jhari Falls, Hirekole lake & Coffee Museum 

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Back to hotel for Overnight Stay

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Day 3 : Post Breakfast – Tea :-

Belur – Halebid Heritage Tour

Post Lunch

Siri Cafe , Mahatma Gandhi Park Visit

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18:00 Hrs : Drive to Udupi

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22:00 Hrs :: @ Udupi

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Dinner time

Departure by Train – 16346 – Netravati Express to Mumbai

Day 4:

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16:15 Hrs :: @ Panvel

17:00 Hrs :: @ Thane

17:45 Hrs :: @ LTT

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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 10000/- per Head which includes

 

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

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days for Sightseeing

3) Jeep ride to Mullyangiri Peak

4) Food expenses (Train Journey Food excluded)

5) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

6) Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

7) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Rs. 7500/- 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

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/

Kandhar_Fort

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. 5950/- per person & would include:

 

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)
  2. Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in hotel
  3. Sightseeing around Nanded – Mahurgad – Aundha Nagnath – Kandhar by Non-AC local transport
  4. Food for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
  5. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. 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

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 – 17:30 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

Breakfast

08:00 Hrs: Leave for Kandhar fort

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. 5950/- per person & would include:

 

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)
  2. Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in hotel
  3. Sightseeing around Nanded – Mahurgad – Aundha Nagnath – Kandhar by Non-AC local transport
  4. Food for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
  5. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 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 @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Bidar Fort

Dear All

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

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COST of the tour : Rs. 5950/- per person & would include:

 

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)
  2. Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in hotel
  3. Sightseeing around Bidar & Basavkalyan by Non-AC local transport
  4. Food for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
  5. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. 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. 5950/- per person 

& would include:

 

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

Note: One has to pay Rs 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

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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
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Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the *Exotic Coorg & Chikmagalur – Belur – Halebid – Udupi* Backpacking Tour !!!
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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 16750/- per Head which includes

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

2) Private Vehicle for 4 days for Sightseeing

3) Food expenses (Train Journey Food excluded)

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges
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Major Sightseeing Points :-

Coorg
Madikeri fort exploration
● Omkareshwara temple
Rajas Seat & Raja Tomb
● Dubare Elephant camp
● Nisargadhama
● Bylakuppe – largest Tibetan settlement in South India
● Bhagamandala – Talacauvery
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Chikmagalur

Mullyangiri – Karnataka Highest Peak
● Jhari Falls
● Hirekole Lake
Coffee Museum
● Belur – Heritage Tour
● Halebid – Heritage Tour
● Siri Cafe
● Mahatma Gandhi Park
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Itinerary for the tour as below: -
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Meeting Point:

Day 1:

LTT @ 11:30 Hrs
Departure by Train – Netravati Express
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Day 2:

05:00 Hrs: @ Alight @ Mangaluru

3 Hrs drive to Coorg by private vehicle

B/f en-route

09:00 Hrs : Bhagmandala –
10:00 Hrs : Tala Kaveri – Dakshin Kashi — Foothills of Brahmagiri Hills

Drive to Madikeri

13:00 Hrs : Check in Hotel – Freshen Up

14:00 Hrs : Lunch Time

Madikeri Exploration :-

Abbey Waterfall

Madikeri Fort –

Omkareshwara Temple

Rajas Seat & Tomb

Dinner

Overnight at Hotel

Day 3:

Breakfast time … Check out
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Dubere Elephant Camp – Elephant Grooming , Feeding, Ride

Exploration Time (~ 3 Hrs Time )
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Nisargadhama :- An Island formed by river cauvery

En-route Have a Lunch

Bylakuppe :- Largest Tibetian settlement in South India
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3 Hrs drive to Chikmagalur
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Check in Hotel / Home Stay

Day 4:

Breakfast time …

Mullyangiri – Karnataka’s Highest Peak at 6330 ft visit

Jhari Falls, Hirekole lake & Coffee Museum

Siri Cafe , Mahatma Gandhi Park Visit

Back to hotel for Overnight Stay
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Day 5:

Post Breakfast – Tea

Belur – Halebid Heritage Tour

Post Lunch
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Drive to Udupi

Explore Udupi
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22:00 Hrs :: @ Udupi
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Dinner time

Departure by Train – 16346 – Netravati Express to Mumbai

Day 6:
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16:15 Hrs :: @ Panvel

17:00 Hrs :: @ Thane

17:45 Hrs :: @ LTT
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Advance 2 b paid Rs. 10000/- per Head

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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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

Destinations Covered : Bhubaneswar – Cuttack – Konark – Puri
Tour Duration : (05 Nights / 06 Days)
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Arrival : Day 1 : @ Bhubaneshwar Airport / Railway Station – at 11:00 Hrs
Departure : Day 6 : @ Bhuvaneshwar Airport / Railway Station – at 17:00 Hrs
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Day 01 : Arrival at Bhubaneswar

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport. Transfer to hotel.
Afternoon Visit to famous city temples including Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar ( Mukteswar temple has been constructed in the style that is quite similar in the Kalinga School of Temple Architecture and know as the ‘gem of Orissan architecture’), Rajarani temple.  
Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 02 : Cuttack Sightseeing 

Nandankanan Zoological Park
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum – Birthplace 
Kattak Chandi Temple – Famous Deity of city
Barbati Fort – Built in 987 CE by the Somvanshi Dynasty lineage ruler Maharaja Markata Keshari 
Odisha State Maritime Museum 
Ananta Sayan Mandir : Vishnu
Tarkashi / Silver Filigree work – Shopping
Overnight @ Bhubneshwar

Day 03 : Bhubaneswar – Puri 

Proceed to Puri. Visit to Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves – oldest rock cut caves are reminiscent of influence of Buddhism and Jainism in Odisha (Orissa). 
Dhauli – the peace pagoda.   
Pipili – the applique work village
Raghurajpur –  Artisan village, the most famous attraction here is the Pattachitra, paintings on pieces of fabric.
Overnight at Puri

Day 04 : Puri – Konark – Jagannath Temple – Puri

Early Morning visit of Lord Jagannath Temple After Darshan Move to Konak  
Visit Konark Sun Temple ( famously known as black pagoda ). 
Explore & return to Puri
Again Evening visit of Lord Jagannath Temple OR Relax on the golden beach of puri. Overnight at Puri.

Day 05 : Puri – Chilika – Puri

Morning drive to Chilika lake at Satpada ( the largest Ramsar site of Asia and famous for its migratory birds coming from distance places ). Take the boat cruise to visit the Irrawaddy Dolphins & Rajhans Island. Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.

Day 06 : Puri – Bhubaneswar & Departure

Drive back to Bhubaneswar and transfer to airport to board the flight for onwards journey.

Day 1 : Arrival @ Bhubneshwar Airport at 11 am
Day 6 : Departure from Bhubneshwar Airport after 3 pm
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Cost of the tour :-
Rs 21000/- (Twin Sharing) + Air Fare
Rs 19500/- (Triple Sharing) + Air fare

It Includes
Surface transfer by private vehicle for all 6 days
5 Night Accommodation in Hotel as mentioned Above
Food (B,L,D)
Guide, & Entry Fee, Boat Fee (Except Camera Fee)
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For confirmation book with advance Rs 10000/- 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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Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Arunachal Pradesh Backpacking Tour !!! 

Tour Fees Rs. 23000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Guwahati

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Travel Suggestion :-

Day 1: Arrive @ Guwahati Airport / Railway station by 11 am latest

Day 7: Book your flight / train from Guwahati after 6 pm

/ Day 8: Book your flight / train from Guwahati in morning   

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Arunachal Pradesh –  The Land of the Rising Sun   !!! 

“The Land of the Rising Sun”, Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most enthralling holiday destinations in India. Strung out along the misty mountain peaks , verdant valleys, swift rivers and finest sanctuaries , it entices an adventurer with mysterious , immaculate and picturesque loveliness. Arunachal is huge and traveling around its vast and mountainous tracts is too arduous and time consuming to be completed in a week.

Itinerary

Day 1::- Guwahati – Bhalukpong (250 km / 6 hr)

Meet the team @ Guwahati Airport by 11:00 Hrs

Drive to Bhalukpong – Situated at 213 metres above sea level, Bhalukpong is the entry point to Arunachal. The place is famous for archaeological ruins of King Bhaluka who was the grandfather of King Bana of Mahabharata fame and an ancient ruler of the region. A historical fort of 10th-12th Century AD is situated in the foothills of the region and one can see the stone remains of the fort. Some important remains of King Bahluk’s capital and his grandson Bana are preserved here. The Kameng River flows through Bhalukpong providing ample scope for adventure tourism. It is also a beautiful picnic spot.

Evening arrival @ Hotel & Relax

Day 2::- Bhalukpong to Sangti Valley ( 150 km / 6 hr)

After breakfast depart for Dirang

En-route visit Tipi, It is 5 kms from Bhalukpong and is famous for its orchid museum where one can see about 450 species of orchids. Some of these are rare and endangered. Asia’s biggest orchidarium.

Sessa: It is 24 kms from Tipi on the way to Bomdila. There is a natural orchid sanctuary spread over 10 sq km. More than 2600 orchids representing 80 species have been cultivated in natural surroundings.

Sangti Valley is beyond description. It is surrounded by Eastern Himalayan ranges, covered with fruit orchards (kiwi fruit, apple, apricot, orange), dotted with pristine dense forests and meandering fast hill rivers. Black-necked cranes migrate to this valley.

Overnight stay at Sangti Valley ( Home stay / Tents)

Day 3::- Sangti Valley – Dirang  - Tawang (150 km / 6 hr)

Dirang: The place is famous for hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin ailments. Places worth visiting here are the apple and kiwi orchards, National Yak Research and sheep Breeding Center at Nigmadung.

Sela Pass: It is 45 kms from Dirang on the way to Tawang. Sela Pass is the world’s second highest motorable pass at an altitude of 14000 ft. The serene crystal blue water natural lake and the surrounding landscape are truly pleasing to the eyes and senses.

Nurannang: It is 12 kms from Sela Pass and is famous for cold water snow and rainbow trout fish hatchery where one can go fishing in the chilly waters.

Jaswant Garh: Located at a distance of 4 kms from Nuranang, Jaswant Garh is a memorial erected in the memory of Veer Jaswant Singh of the 4th Garhwal Rifles and a recipient of Mahavir Chakra (Posthumous) who alone stopped the Chinese Army for 72 hours during the 1962 aggression.

Overnight @ Tawang

Day 4::- Tawang local Sightseeing

After breakfast, go for local sightseeing

Tawang monastery, which is an important seat of Mahayana Buddhism is located here. This world famous monastery of the Gelukpa was founded during the 17th century by Mera Lama Lodre Gyaltso who is considered as a contemporary of the 5th Dalai Lama. It is Asia’s second largest monastery after Lhasa and India’s largest which controls 17 Gompas in the region. The highlights of this monastery are the imposing three-storied assembly hall and the 28 ft high golden statue of Lord Buddha. There is also a big library which has an impressive collection of ancient books and manuscripts.

Tawang War Memorial , dedicated to the martyrs of Sino-India war (1962), 

Evening @ local markets

Overnight @ Tawang

Day 5::-  Feel pride Bum La Pass & dip @ Sangster lake

Bum La Pass – The meeting point of India and China, sitting pretty at 4,600 meters (15,200 ft). Only Indians can visit, with proper permit

There are also beautiful natural Lakes in Tawang like the Sangetsar Lake which is known for its scenic surroundings as well as rare avi-fauna like snow pigeon and musk deer and the PTso Lake for its picturesque landscape .

Overnight stay @ Tawang

Day 6 ::- Tawang to Bomdila (175 km / 6 hrs)

Bomdila: is the headquarters of West Kameng District. The place is inhabited by tribes like Aka (Hrusso), Miji (Sajalong), Monpa, Sherdukpen, and Bogun (Khawas). The craft centers, monasteries, ethnographic museum and emporium etc. are worth visiting. One can also watch various snow clad mountain peaks from Bomdila including the Kangto and Gorichen Peaks which are the highest peak of the state.

Overnight @ Hotel

Day 7::- Bomdila – Guwahati ( 300 km / 8 hrs)

Early breakfast and move to long drive to Guwahati

U can book ur flight after 6 pm if don’t want to stay back

Else Overnight @ Guwahati (Stay cost on your own)

Day 8 :: Post Breakfast – Local Sightseeing – Kamakhya Temple & Other

Guwahati Airport to catch flight back home

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Tour Fees Rs. 23000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Guwahati

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Advance Rs. 12000/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / 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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Googlepay : 9702121373

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Things To Carry:-
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Valid Identity proof (Passport / Voted ID) with 5 photocopies (A must)
5 passport size colour photographs (A must)
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater / Poncho (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Toiletries ( Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Sunscreen etc)
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
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/