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17May

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies special Trek to Bhorgiri from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhorgiri Fireflies Fireflies Camping Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks
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Dear All,

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We @ शिखर वेध have planned fireflies trek to  Bhorgiri 

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The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1450 /- per head
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This includes  Pune 2 Pune fare for private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T
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Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)
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Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about  Bhorgiri
Bhorgiri / Bhorapgad is a historic hill fortress located near the village of Bhorgiri in Maharashtra. Situated in the Sahyadri mountain range, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The fort has a rich history, believed to have been built during the era of the Maratha Empire. It served as a strategic stronghold due to its elevated position, providing a vantage point for monitoring the surrounding region..
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Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous: 

Day 0:  Mcd @ Deccan 21:30 Hrs 
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21:45 Hrs: Departure from Deccan

Pick Up En-route – 22:15 Hrs : Shivajinagar & 23:00 Hrs: Nashik Phata / Opp. Kasarwadi police station

Day 1:
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01:00 Hrs: Bhorgiri

Keep bags in the bus and explore surrounding for fireflies

Back to Village and Rest time
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Breakfast – tea
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06:10 Hrs: Ascend
08:00 Hrs: ATop

Explore, Rest and enjoy the view of the surrounding

09:30 Hrs: Descend
11:00 Hrs:  Base

Departure for Pune
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We will be in Pune around 14:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
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The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1450 / – per head
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This includes  Pune 2 Pune fare for private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T
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Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit full amount on following A/c …
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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

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
Wind-cheater (a must) 

Torch with extra set of Battery (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)
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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 (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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12Apr

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Peth (Kothaligad)

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fireflies Fireflies Camping Fort Kothaligad Kothaligad Fireflies Kothaligad Fireflies Camping Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Peth Peth Fireflies Peth Fireflies Camping Peth Fort Photography Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tented Accommodation tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear All

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

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


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
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 fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Kothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle. Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort.
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Here is some info abt the place: – Kothaligad

Height: 3100 feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Region: Karjat
Base Village: Ambivali
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Itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Note: Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own.
Board the second last compartment from Karjat side which is the second
one from CST side

Day 1: Saturday

Train Timing – Karjat Fast local

CST           :16:30 Hrs
Byculla       :16:37
Dadar         :16:44
Kurla          :16:51
Ghatkopar   :16:55
Thane         :17:10
Dombivali    :17:23
Kalyan        :17:31
Karjat         :18:24 Hrs

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Ambivali village by tumtum
19:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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Ascend – Enjoy Fire flies en-route
21:00 Hrs: @ Pethwadi

Dinner Time
Post dinner, Night walk in Jungle for more Fireflies
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Day 2: Sunday
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Wake up call

07:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea time
08:00 Hrs: Ascend fort
09:00 Hrs: Atop
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Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
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10:30 Hrs: Descend
11:30 Hrs: Peth Village.
12:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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LUNCH Time
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14:30 Hrs: @ Move Karjat  by rick/bus
15:30 Hrs: @ Karjat
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From there by local train 2 mumbai

We will be in mumbai around 19:00 Hrs (Subjective)

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


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

Accommodation in villagers house & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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Maximum 30 seats
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Things to be carried:
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A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (A Must)
Sleeping Bags / Mat, Bedding (A Must)
Torch with spare batteries ( A must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Raincheaters.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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12Apr

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

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhandardara Fireflies Camping Camping Fireflies Fireflies Camping Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Samrad Camping Samrad Fireflies Camping Sandhan Sandhan Fireflies Camping Sandhan Valley Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tented Accommodation Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Valley of Shadow
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Dear All

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

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


That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea, 

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


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the firefliescontain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Samrad village is the home to the famous Sandhan Valley Trek during the Winters, to a Reverse Waterfall during Monsoons and to FIREFLIES during Summers.This May, witness a million fireflies emitting their lights and camping with you.

Here is some info abt the place:

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

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MUMBAI People

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We will b starting from CST by Kasara fast local

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

Mumbai CST : 11:42 Hrs

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

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

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

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PUNE people

can catch train from Kalyan Station

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

14:00 Hrs: @ Kasara railway station

Move Samrad Village by private Transport

17:00 Hrs: @ Samrad

Freshen up,  Have Evening Tea , Set up the tents

Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle

21:00 Hrs: Dinner Time

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

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

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

12:30 Hrs – @ Kasara station

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

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


That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea, 

Accommodation: Tented / in house incase of rain & 

Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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

Please deposit same amount on following details:

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

IFSC code : ICIC0000268

OR

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

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

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

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

 

Tags:
12Apr

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night Trek 2 Prabalmachi

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Fireflies Fireflies Camping Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Photography Prabalmachi Prabalmachi Fireflies Prabalmachi Fireflies Camping Pune Treks Sahyadri Treks Trek Events
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Dear All

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

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1400/- per head


That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

Tented Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
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 fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
.
Prabalgadmachi, is a small hamlet hiding in the hills is located in the Panvel region. The machi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to the twin forts of Kalavantin  & Prabalgad which grace the backdrop of the village.
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Here is some info abt the place: – Prabalmachi

Height: 1700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Raigad
Region: Panvel
Base Village: Thakurwadi
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Rendezvous:  Meet at 18:00 Hrs (Sharp) at Panvel Railway station on Saturdays with a return ticket to Panvel

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We will b starting with 

1) CST- Panvel local (time-table as below)
Alight @ Panvel …

Mumbai CST : 14:34 Hrs
Vadala Road : 14:52 Hrs
Kurla : 15:03 Hrs
Chembur : 15:09 Hrs
Vashi: 15:23 Hrs
Nerul : 15:32 Hrs
Panvel : 15:54 hrs
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2) Thane – Panvel local (time-table as below)

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Thane : 14:54 Hrs
Koparkhairene: 15:11 Hrs
Nerul : 15:23 Hrs
Panvel : 15:46 hrs

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The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

16:00 Hrs: @ Panvel railway station near ticket couter

Move Thakurwadi base village by Tumtum

17:00 Hrs: @ Thakurwadi – Base village

Introduction 


Ascend to (~ 1.5 hrs)
Fireflies o the way
20:00 Hrs: @ Prabalmachi

Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Night Walk for Fireflies o the way

(Note : Tent will b provided which is to b carried by participants on trek)

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Day 2: Sunday
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07:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call

Breakfast  – Tea in village.

08:30 Hrs – Descend

10:00 Hrs – Base

Move to Panvel station by public transport

11:00 Hrs – @ Panvel station

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We would be getting back to Mumbai at approx 12.00 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1500/- per head 

That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday, Tented Accommodation

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

.
Advance amount of Rs. 1500/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

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

IFSC code : ICIC0000268

OR

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

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

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

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 /  09869369836

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

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Tags: