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SHIKHAR VEDH :: Panhala – Pavankhind – Padbhraman Mohim

jagdish — Sun, 11 May 2025 07:02:04 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध have planned our yearly event of Panhala – Pavankhind – Padbhraman Mohim.
This Mohim commemorates Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s escape from the besieged Panhala to the safety of Vishalgad.

यंदाचे वर्ष ही मोहीम आयोजित करण्याचे ‘शिखर वेध’ या संस्थेचे पंधरावे वर्ष आहे !!!

The cost for the event is about Rs. 3700 / – per head

This includes
> Mumbai – Kolhapur – Mumbai SL class Train fare
> Kolhapur – Panhala & Pavankhind – Kolhapur Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )

Note:- 1) For Pune Participants AND Those participants who are Repeating this Pavankhind Mohim event with SHIKHAR VEDH again

The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 3150 / – per head

This includes
> Pune -2 Pune Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )

History:

Panhala – Pavankhind -Vishalgad

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was under siege of Siddi Johar on Panhala fort from 2^nd March 1660. The siege lasted long and all food stocks had finished and made things difficult for Shivaji Maharaj. It was impossible to defeat the 30000 soldiered troop of Siddi. Shivaji Maharaj with some 600 mavalas decided to escape to Vishalgad, 65 kms away. It was Ashadi Pournima, with heavy rains falling. Chatrapati Shivaji Raje informed Siddi that he would surrender hence Siddi troops were little careless. Taking advantage Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Panhala. He wasn’t safe till he reached Vishalgad. Some how Siddi’s troops spotted Shivaji Raje’s escape, he immediately sent horsed troops behind him and they got hold of Shivaji, who was later brought to Siddi’s camp. But it was Raja Shivaji’s game plan; person whom they had caught was not Shivaji Raje, but Siva Kashid Nhavi who was immediately killed. Siddi somehow came to know that Shivaji Maharaj was on his way to Vishalgad, and so sent troops behind him. Shivaji Raje knew that Siddi’s troops were following him. Baji Prabhu, Chatrapati Shivaji’s loyal sardar decided to stay in Ghod Khind with 300 mavalas, a col were mountain ridges near Vishalgad unite and was the only way to Vishalgad then. Baji Prabhu with his 300 mavalas had guerilla warfare at Ghodkhind and held the Siddis troops there. They fought bravely till their death. It was only after Baji heard the canon fire indicating safe reach of Shivaji Maharaj at Vishalgad, he gave his life. It was 21 hour continuous journey from Panhala to Vishalgad. Story didn’t end here; Chatrapati Shivaji Raje had to fight his way to Vishalgad. Vishalgad is a fort difficult to conquer, difficult to lay siege. Also even if siege was laid, one would have enough time to escape to Konkan. Siddi was building siege on Vishalgad, but Shivaji Raje with his diplomatic trick made Adil Shah bring back Siddi Johar.

Meeting Point: Day 0

CST @ 20:00 Hrs on Friday
.
20:00 Hrs: Departure from Mumbai by Train
.
Day 1: Saturday
.
07:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur

08:30 Hrs: @ Panhala
.
Breakfast & T ( 2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)
.
09:30 hrs: Descend form Pusati Buruj

10:30 Hrs: @ Turukwadi —~2.5 km Complete

11:00 Hrs: @ Mhalunge Village — ~5 km Complete

12:00 Hrs: @ Mhasai Pathar-Mhasai Temple — ~11 km Complete

13:15 Hrs: @ Kumbharwadi — ~14 km Complete

14:30 Hrs: @ Chapewadi (Khotwadi) — ~18 km Complete

.
Lunch BREAK
.

15:15 Hrs: Start

16:30 Hrs: @ Mandlaiwadi — ~23 km Complete

17:30 Hrs: @ Karapewadi — ~28 km Complete

.
Dinner & Overnight stay @ Karpewadi … village house
.

Day 2: Sunday
.
Breakfast – Tea

07:30 Hrs: Move

10:00 Hrs: @ Patewadi — ~34 km Complete

15 mins Break

13:00 Hrs: @ Pandherpani — ~44 km Complete

Lunch Break

15:00 Hrs: @ Pavankhind — ~51 km Complete

.
Pay Tribute to Veer Baji Prabhu Deshpande
.

17:00 Hrs: Move 2 Kolhapur by Bus

20:00 Hrs: Board Train 2 Mumbai

Dinner ( 2 b borne by participants )
.
Day 3: Monday
.

07:00 Hrs: @ Mumbai (Dats’ subjective)

.
The cost for the event is about Rs. 3700 / – per head
.
This includes
> Mumbai – Kolhapur – Mumbai SL class Train fare
> Kolhapur – Panhala & Pavankhind – Kolhapur Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )

Note:- 1) For Pune Participants AND Those participants who are Repeating this Pavankhind Mohim event with SHIKHAR VEDH again

The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 3150 / – per head

This includes
> Pune -2 Pune Transportation by Private Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ;
> Sharing Accommodation in village house … (Excludes Sunday Dinner )

.
Direct Report @ Panhala Fort :-The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 1550 / – per head
Transport from Kolhapur to Panhala & Pavankhind to Kolhapur (Need 2 arrange by such participant who r joining directly)
.

2) Those who want 2 join only for Exploration of Panhala, Pavankhind AND not on a trek can do so albeit the cost remains same for them … enroll as far ur convenience
.
3) Those participants who are Repeating this event with SHIKHAR VEDH again, the cost for them would b Rs 3150/- per head
.

Deposit advance amount of Rs. 3700/- pp (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for Train Tcikets , Private vehicle and Food, Accommodation etc.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

Googlepay: 9702121373

Lasr date for registration: – 15 days before departure
.
Note: Since the endurance level is extremely high there will be a limit for joining the Mohim.

.
Things To Carry:-
.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)

A Torch with spare set of Battery (a must)

Sleeping mat, bedding (a must)

Extra 2 Pair of Clothes (a must)

100 ml coconut oil (for Shoe bite), Salt, Turmeric powder (for Leeches)

Good trekking shoes; carry extra pair (a must)

Rain-cheater (Optional)

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)

.
A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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

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

Dear All,

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

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

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

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

The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OR Googlepay : 9702121373

Maximum 25 seats …

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

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

… So it will be easy for us to Trek …

Things To Be carried:-

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

TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),

Bedding ( Compulsory)

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

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

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Panhala – Pavankhind – Padbhraman Mohim from Pune

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:56:44 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध have planned our yearly event of Panhala – Pavankhind – Padbhraman Mohim.
This Mohim commemorates Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s escape from the besieged Panhala to the safety of Vishalgad.

The cost for the event is about Rs. 3150 / – per head

This includes
> Pune – Panhala & Pavankhind – Pune Transportation by Private non – AC Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned; (Excludes Sunday Dinner )
> Sharing Accommodation in village house …

History:

Panhala – Pavankhind -Vishalgad

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was under siege of Siddi Johar on Panhala fort from 2^nd March 1660. The siege lasted long and all food stocks had finished and made things difficult for Shivaji Maharaj. It was impossible to defeat the 30000 soldiered troop of Siddi. Shivaji Maharaj with some 600 mavalas decided to escape to Vishalgad, 65 kms away. It was Ashadi Pournima, with heavy rains falling. Chatrapati Shivaji Raje informed Siddi that he would surrender hence Siddi troops were little careless. Taking advantage Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Panhala. He wasn’t safe till he reached Vishalgad. Some how Siddi’s troops spotted Shivaji Raje’s escape, he immediately sent horsed troops behind him and they got hold of Shivaji, who was later brought to Siddi’s camp. But it was Raja Shivaji’s game plan; person whom they had caught was not Shivaji Raje, but Siva Kashid Nhavi who was immediately killed. Siddi somehow came to know that Shivaji Maharaj was on his way to Vishalgad, and so sent troops behind him. Shivaji Raje knew that Siddi’s troops were following him. Baji Prabhu, Chatrapati Shivaji’s loyal sardar decided to stay in Ghod Khind with 300 mavalas, a col were mountain ridges near Vishalgad unite and was the only way to Vishalgad then. Baji Prabhu with his 300 mavalas had guerilla warfare at Ghodkhind and held the Siddis troops there. They fought bravely till their death. It was only after Baji heard the canon fire indicating safe reach of Shivaji Maharaj at Vishalgad, he gave his life. It was 21 hour continuous journey from Panhala to Vishalgad. Story didn’t end here; Chatrapati Shivaji Raje had to fight his way to Vishalgad. Vishalgad is a fort difficult to conquer, difficult to lay siege. Also even if siege was laid, one would have enough time to escape to Konkan. Siddi was building siege on Vishalgad, but Shivaji Raje with his diplomatic trick made Adil Shah bring back Siddi Johar.

Meeting Point: Day 0

McD, Deccan @ 23:00 Hrs on Friday
.
23:30 Hrs: Departure from Pune by Pvt non ac vehicle
.
Day 1: Saturday
.
08:30 Hrs: @ Panhala
.
Breakfast & T (2 b borne by participants @ nearby hotel)
.
09:30 hrs: Descend form Pusati Buruj

10:30 Hrs: @ Turukwadi —~2.5 km Complete

11:00 Hrs: @ Mhalunge Village — ~5 km Complete

12:00 Hrs: @ Mhasai Pathar-Mhasai Temple — ~11 km Complete

13:15 Hrs: @ Kumbharwadi — ~14 km Complete

14:30 Hrs: @ Chapewadi (Khotwadi) — ~18 km Complete

.
Lunch BREAK
.

15:15 Hrs: Start

16:30 Hrs: @ Mandlaiwadi — ~23 km Complete

17:30 Hrs: @ Karapewadi — ~28 km Complete

.
Dinner & Overnight stay @ Karpewadi … village house
.

Day 2: Sunday
.
Breakfast – Tea

07:30 Hrs: Move

10:00 Hrs: @ Patewadi — ~34 km Complete

15 mins Break

13:00 Hrs: @ Pandherpani — ~44 km Complete

Lunch Break

15:00 Hrs: @ Pavankhind — ~51 km Complete

.
Pay Tribute to Veer Baji Prabhu Deshpande
.

17:00 Hrs: Move 2 Pune by Pvt non ac Vehicle

Dinner ( 2 b borne by participants )
.
Day 3: Monday
.

05:00 Hrs: @ Pune (Dats’ subjective)
.
The cost for the Mohim would b Rs. 3150 / – per head

This includes
> Pune -2 Pune Transportation by Private non ac Vehicle …
> All Veg. foods for 2 days as mentioned ; (Excludes Sunday Dinner )
> Sharing Accommodation in village house …

Deposit advance amount of Rs. 3150/- pp (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for Train Tcikets , Private vehicle and Food, Accommodation etc.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

Googlepay: 9702121373

Lasr date for registration: – 15 days before departure or till the batch gets full
.
Note: Since the endurance level is extremely high there will be a limit for joining the Mohim.

.
Things To Carry:-
.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)

A Torch with spare set of Battery (a must)

Sleeping mat, bedding (a must)

Extra 2 Pair of Clothes (a must)

100 ml coconut oil (for Shoe bite), Salt, Turmeric powder (for Leeches)

Good trekking shoes; carry extra pair (a must)

Rain-cheater (Optional)

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)

.
A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: An overnight Trek 2 Rohida-Raireshwar-Kenjalgad-Kamalgad forts

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:44:48 +0000

Dear all,

We @ शिखर वेध, has arranged An overnight Trek 2 Rohida-Raireshwar-Kenjalgad – Kamalgad forts

.
Hope 2 c u on the event with me 2 Njoy nature …

.
Details as follows:

Brief intro about the forts as follows:Rohida Fort (3661 feet)

…This is a very important fort in Bhor area (Pune District) situated on Bhor – Mahabaleshwar mountain range. This fort impressed because of its long natural fortwall and well constructed entrance gate. We need to pass through three gates before we reach the top of this fort. First Mahadarwaja is circular type, on Second darwaja there is carving of Lion and legendary animal ‘Sharabh’. On the third gate there are carved images of Lotus, fish and images of Sun & Moon on the upper side.On Fort we can see a water tank, Rohideshwar temple, carved caves, ruins of fortifications & old buildings including grain storage, sadar (main office). There are seven Buruj on Rohida out of which Fatte Buruj, Waghjai & Shiravle Buruj are well constructed to fight with the enemy.

Raireshwar (4589 feet) :- Tableland of Pachgani is very famous but higher and longer tableland is the plateau of Rayari. It is 8 km away from Bhor. It looks beautiful in the monsoon. Raireshwar was considered to develop as a hill station & in real sense it is a hill station. Raireshwar is historically important, Shivaji Maharaj took the Oath of Swaraj in a temple of Lord Shiva. After this he kept on conquering forts and established Swaraj. This temple is situated rather deep in the interior, hence not seen in first glance. A temple surrounded by hills, surroundings covered by natural beauties. Stone structured temples of the 16th century are the main attraction of Raireshwar.Kenjalgad ( 4273 feet) is situated on the Mandhardev spur of the Mahadev range eleven miles north-west of Wai. It is a flat-topped hill of an irregular oval shape, about 250 yards long and one hundred yards wide. Khelanja fort is said to have been built by the Bhoj Rajas of Panhala who flourished in the twelfth century.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Rendezvous:

Day 0:- Friday :: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (east) @ 23:00 Hrs

Depart from pvt vehicle. Pick up en-route till Panvel

Day 1: Saturday 05:30 Hrs: @ Vasole – Tupewadi

Refresh & Breakfast

07:00 Hrs: Ascend 2 Kamalgad

10:00 Hrs: Atop Kamalgad

Exploration for 1 Hours

11:00 Hrs: Descend
13:30 Hrs: @ Base
.
13:30 Hrs: Lunch time

Drive to Kenjalgad Base

15:30 Hrs: @ Kenjalgad

16:00 Hrs: Ascend 2 Kenjalgad

16:30 Hrs: Atop

Exploration for 1 hour

17:30 Hrs: Descend

Drive to Raireshwar Khind

18:00 Hrs: @ Raireshwar Ascend

18:30 Hrs: @ Raireshwar Atop

20:30 Hrs: Dinner @ our host @ Raireshwar

Campfire session if interested

Day 2: Sunday

07:00 Hrs: Breakfast & Tea

Explore Raireshwar

09:00 Hrs: Descend

09:30 Hrs: Drive to Rohida Base-Bajarwadi

En-route visit 2 Nageshwar temple @ Ambavade & Pant Sachiv of Bhor Shankaraji Narayan Samadhi & Suspension bridge built in 1935

11:00 Hrs: @ Bajarwadi

Ascend 2 Rohida

12:30 Hrs: Atop Rohida

Exploration for 1.5 Hours

14:00 Hrs: Descend
15:00 Hrs: @ Base
.
Late Lunch @ Hotel in Bhor

.
Departure 2 Mumbai

.
We will be in Dadar around 22:30 hrs (that’s – subjective)The Cost for the trek is abt Rs. 3450 /- per head
This includes Mumbai to Mumbai transportation by non-ac private vehicle, Dormitory Accommodation in Villagers house, 3 veg meals and refreshments

Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 3450/- (Non-refundable) to book for a private vehicle … Deposit the amount on the following account.

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

IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

Googlepay: 9702121373

Seats r limited … MAXimum 15 participants …

Last date 2 confirm your presence for the trek is 7 Days before departure till 5 pm with advance payment OR Till da Registration gets Full …

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (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), 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 @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/
Website: http://shikharvedh.org/