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11Apr

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Rajmachi

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fireflies Fireflies Camping Fort Lake Night Trek Photography Rajmachi Rajmachi Fireflies Rajmachi Fireflies Camping Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Rajmachi 

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1450/- per head

That would include:

To & Fro Transportation : Lonavala – Phanasrai – Rajmachi to Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps, 
Day 1: 1 Veg meal for Dinner,
Day 2: Morning Breakfast – Tea, 
Forest Entry Fee, Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
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Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the firefliescontain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Rajmachi, located in the Lonavala region is accessible from both Karjat as well as Lonavala. The village of Udhewadi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to Rajmachi. The twin forts of Srivardhan & Manoranjan grace the backdrop of the village.
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A little distance down from the village lies a serene and beautiful lake called Uday Sagar Talav. Behind the lake lies an ancient Monolith, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Here is some info abt the forts: – Srivardhan & Manoranjan

Height: 3000/2700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Pune
Region: Lonavala
Base Village: Lonavala/Kondhane
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Day 1: Saturday:-  Meet at 17:15 Hrs (Sharp) at Lonavala Railway station 

MUMBAI People

We will b starting from  CST by Konarak Express / Hyderabad Express

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

Mumbai CST : 14:30 Hrs
Dadar : 14:40 Hrs
Thane : 15:02 Hrs
Kalyan : 15:28 Hrs
Karjat : 16:08 Hrs

Lonavala : 17:03 hrs

PUNE people

Catch Pune-Lonavala local … Timings as follows

15:00 Hrs: Pune Staion

15:06 Hrs: Shivaji Nagar

15:23 hrs: Pimpri

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16:32 Hrs: Lonavala

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday
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17:20 Hrs: @ Lonavala railway station

Move Fanasrai / Udhewadi / Rajmachi Village by local Transport

18:45 Hrs: @ Fanasrai / Udhewadi

Ascend to Rajmachi (~ 1.5 hrs)

Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle En-route

21:00 Hrs: @ Udhewadi – base village

Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Again Night Walk for Fireflies

Stay @ Villagers House / Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday
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06:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call
07:30 Hrs: @ Shrivardhan atop

Explore Shrivardhan fort.
Breakfast  – Tea in village .
Explore Manoranjan Fort

10:00 Hrs – Visit Uday sagar Talav, Shiva Temple
11:00 Hrs: Move to Lonavala station by pvt transport

12:00 Hrs – @ Lonavala station

We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 17.30 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1450/- per head

That would include:
To & Fro Transportation : Lonavala – Phanasrai – Rajmachi to Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps, 
Day 1: 1 Veg meal for Dinner,
Day 2: Morning Breakfast – Tea, 
Forest Entry Fee, Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Advance amount of Rs. 1450/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)
IFSC code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Note : Non Veg (chicken) Food Rs 100/- pp extra
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Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
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Things To Carry:-

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

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

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

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11Aug

SV :: Trek to Shivteertha Raigad fort

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Capital Fort Lake Photography Raigad Sunday Trek Travels Trek Events Trip Event
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प्रौढ़प्रताप, पुरंदर गो ब्राह्मण प्रतिपालक, हिन्दवी स्वराज्य संस्थापक, क्षत्रिय कुलभूषण, सिन्हासनाधिश्वर, राजा धिराज, महाराज, योगिराज, श्रीमंत, श्री छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज की, जय …….. जय भवानी, जय शिवाजी ……. हर हर महादेव !!!!

Dear all,
We @ शिखर वेध invite u all for Trek to Shivteertha Raigad fort – The capital of Hindvi Swarajya to on Sunday
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Interested people do join us …
Hope 2 c u on trek !!!
Brief Introduction abt Raigad:-
Height:Abt 2900 ft
Grade:Easy
Time:~2 hrs from Pachad near Mahad
Location:Raigad Range”
Fort Raigad is much more than a mere tourist spot. It is a sacred place of pilgrimage, which has left an imprint of the grand vision of Hindavi Swarajya as cherished by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.”
Fort Raigad was the capital of the most illustrious Maratha sovereign,nurtured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.It is a monument of his prophetic vision of Hindavi Swarajya.Sightseeing :

The first main place on the fort is the main door – ‘Maha Darawaja‘. After the main door, Ganga sagar and some remains of the palace can be seen. Hirkani Buruj can also be seen and one doesn’t believe the heroic deeds of Hirkani (she came down the fort barefooted at night from this point). The famous ‘Takmak Tok’ or place for life punishment – is on the north side. It’s thrilling to stand near Takmak Tok which is always full of breeze. One can see the ammunition store here. The marketplace on the fort is worth watching and history lovers spend time here recalling the great warrior.

The statue of ‘Shivaji Maharaj’ is situated at the center of the fort. The Samadhi of Maharaj is also very beautiful and one can remember Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his contribution and full dedication to Swaraj. The other places to visit on the fort are Jagdishwar Temple, Koli Lake, Shirkai Temple etc. The view of ‘Lingana’ is also wonderful.

Itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Rendezvous:
Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) @ 22:00 Hrs on Saturday

 
22:30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar

Pick ups en-route Chembur, Vashi, Panvel etc.
Day 1: Sunday

05:00 Hrs – Pachad Base Village, Raigad Fort …
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Break-fast Tea
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Ascend
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08:30 Hrs – Atop Raigad
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Exploration on fort
13:30 Hrs – Lunch14:30 Hrs – Descend
16:30 Hrs – BaseVisit to Jijamata Samadhi @ Pachad

17:30 Hrs: Depart to Mumbai

22:30 Hrs – Back 2 Dadar (Subjective)

The expenditure for the Event is about Rs. 1650 / – per head
This includes Transportation Charges by private vehicle (Dadar to Dadar) & morning, evening refreshments & Veg Lunch
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Advance amount of Rs. 1650/- per head (Non- Refundable) for booking the vehicle is a must !!!
Please deposit same amount on following details
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)
IFSc Code: ICIC0000268
 
OR
 
Googlepay : 9702121373
Last date 2 confirm yourself for the event with advance payment is Thursday till 5 pm
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Note: Smoking and consumption of liquor is strictly prohibited


Things To Carry: -
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) [MUST]
Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put all these things
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact onJagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836


Also join us @
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2Nov

SHIKHAR VEDH – Rajgad Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Fort Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Rajgad Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Travels Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear All,
We @ शिखरवेध has arranged much awaited Rajgad Trek ( Journey starts on previous night, 23:00 Hrs)

Brief Introduction about Rajgad :-

Height:  4182 ft
Grade:  Medium/Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2 ~ 3 hrs from base village Gunjavane
Location: Pune

RAJGAD – The name describes the place itself. The King of all the forts.
It is to the south-west 40 Kms from Pune. It boasts the highest number of days stayed by Chhatrapati Shivaji on any fort. He spent almost 25/30 yrs here. Rajgad is famous for its construction. The fort can be divided into four different parts based on geographical terrain and fortification. These are the three sub-plateaux (Machee) namely Padmavati Machee, Suvela Machee and Sanjevani Machee, and at the centre is the Ballekilla.

Padmavati Machee (north end) : This machee is the site of Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, Chor Darwaja, Pali Darwaja, Gunjavane Darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition), Diwankhana, Rajwada (ruins), Ghod Tale (Horse Lake), Sadar (office) and Dhalkathi (flag hoisting place).

Sanjeevani Machee (southwest/west end) : This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machee faces west and has a three-stepped (layered) fortified structure. Each of the lower levels is separated from the higher one by a fortified bastion with a gate that could be defended independently. The lowest level is beautifully fortified by double curtain walls (chilkhathi) separated by a deep trench, on average 12 feet across. One can walk between these walls. The outer wall has openings to let soldiers out for sudden attack.

Suvela Machee (south east) : This is another grand machee facing east with lots of secret routes and doorways. This one is a double-stepped fortified machee with the steps separated by a beautiful bastioned doorway. At the end of first step a hole cuts across the rock; one can sit in this hole (nedhe). The final (lowest) step like Sanjeevani Machee has a double curtain wall. To the south side of this machee one can see a beautiful triangular bastion called Kaleswari buruz having an escape door near it. The home of the renowned military leader Tanaji Malusare was in this machee.

Bale Killa (centre) : This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water cisterns and caves. It has a beautiful entrance door called Mahadarwaja. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Rendezeous: Day 0: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) @ 22:45 Hrs on

23:00 Hrs: Departure from Dadar
Pick-ups en-route Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur etc.

Day 1:
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05:00 Hrs : @ Gunjavane, Base Village
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Finish off Morning activities , Breakfast & Tea
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06:30 Hrs : Ascend to Rajgad Starts
08:45 Hrs : Atop Rajgad
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Explore Padmavati machi, Balekilla & Suvela Machi
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13:00 Hrs : Lunch time @ Padmavati Temple
13:30 Hrs : Move 2 Sanjivani Machi
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Explore Sanjivani Machi
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16:00 Hrs : Descend
18:00 Hrs : @ Gunjawane

Refreshment – Tea

18:30 Hrs : Start return journey back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
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We will be @ Dadar by 23:30 Hrs (Subjectively).

The expenditure of the trek is Rs 2250/- per head, which includes Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, veg meals, 2 Refreshments

For registration, Rs. 2250/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges & Food arrangement 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
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Maximum 25 seats …

Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on 4 days prior to departure till 5 pm
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Things To Be carried:
A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
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/

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