Dear All
 
We @ शिखर वेध have planned a 1-day Trek @ Peth / Kothaligad near Karjat 
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Hope 2 c u on Trek …
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Brief Introduction about Kothaligad / Peth fort : –

Height: ~ 3100 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2.5 hrs from Ambivali, Base Village
Location: Karjat region

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.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
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Meeting Point : @ WEH Metro Bus Station, Andheri …. @ 05:45 Hrs 

09:00 Hrs: Peth – base
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Breakfast Time
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10:00 Hrs: Ascend

09:45 Hrs : Ascend
11:00 Hrs: @ Peth village
12:00 Hrs: Atop
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Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
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13:30 Hrs:  Descend
14:30 Hrs: Peth Village
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Lunch @ Peth wadi
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16:00 Hrs: Descend continue
17:00 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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17:30 Hrs: Move  by private vehicle
 
We will be in mumbai around 22:00 Hrs (Subjective)
 
The cost of the Trek will be Rs 1400/- per head 

which includes, Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by pvt vehicle, B/f-Tea and Lunch as mentioned.
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VIMP : Meeting point @ Karjat Railway Station @ 8 am … Cost :- Rs 1000/- per head
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Maximum 35 seats
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Things to be carried:

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A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (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.
Rain-cheaters.

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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 /09869369836 
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Also join us @
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध have arranged a 1 day trek to Sondai fort
Hope to c u on trek :-)
Details are as follows

Brief Introduction about Sondai: -
Height: 1200 feet
Grade:  Easy …
Time: ~ Maximum 2 hrs from Sondewadi, Base Village
Location: Karjat

Sondai is not such a famous fort near Karjat Chowk Phata. Sondai Fort Trek is nine kilometers from Karjat railway station. It offers a beautiful view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Rajmachi, Songiri forts, Karnala Fort, and Matheran mountain range. Sondai Fort Karjat was used as a watchtower to protect the trade routes. Sondewadi and Wavarle are the base villages of Sondai fort. Sondewadi village is situated at 1/4th height of this Fort.

There are two water cisterns on, and steps are carved out of rocks to go to the topmost point where an idol of Sondai Devi stands. Two more water cisterns are on the way and have potable water. Waverle is another village from where a bit difficult approach to the Fort passes through the dense forest. Sondai trek, an iron ladder, has been installed. It has made the climb till the summit to seek the blessing of Sondai Devi temple safer for all the hikers and devotees. 

Journey Details: -

Day 1
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Meeting Point 05:45 Hrs @ Metro Station Bus Stop, Andheri

06:00 Hrs : Move by private vehicle 
 
Pick Up En-route  Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Mcd-Kalamboli

09:00 Hrs : Sondaiwadi
 
Breakfast – Tea Time
 
09:30 Hrs : – Trek start
11:30 Hrs: –  ATop
 
Two hours time for Exploration, Rest & Lunch …
 
13:30 Hrs: – Descend
15:00 Hrs: – @ Base
16:00 Hrs:- Move to Mumbai
20:00 Hrs: –  @ Mumbai with lovely memories and new friends …

We will be in mumbai around 21:30 hrs ( thats – subjective)

The Cost for Trek is about  Rs. 1300/- per head
 

This includes Transportation for Andheri 2 Andheri by Private vehicle, Morning Breakfast – Tea & Guide
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VIMP : Meeting point @ Karjat Railway Station @ 8 am … Cost :- Rs 900/- per head
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One needs to deposit ₹ 1300/- (Non-refundable) in advance 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

Last date for registration: – Thursday, 5 pm OR Till batch gets full

Things To Carry: -

A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( A must)

Pls do carry Lunch for the day ( A must)

Torch with extra set of Battery (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION or Coasters CTR,
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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Dear All

 

We शिखर वेध is glad to announce Night trek 2 Kothaligad on all Sundays
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1000/- per head


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday

Forest Entry Charges

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
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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           : 21:26 Hrs
Byculla       : 21:33 Hrs
Dadar         : 21:40 Hrs
Kurla          : 21:47 Hrs
Ghatkopar   :21:51 Hrs
Thane         : 22:07 Hrs
Dombivali    :22:20 Hrs
Kalyan        : 22:29 Hrs
Karjat          : 23:19 Hrs

23:30 Hrs: Move 2 Ambivali village by tumtum

Day 2: Sunday
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00:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali village
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02:30 Hrs: @ Pethwadi

Ascend fort

04:00 Hrs: Atop
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Rest till sun – rise

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Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
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08:00 Hrs: Descend
09:00 Hrs: Peth Village.

Breakfast – Tea time
11:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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Move Karjat  by rick/bus

12:30 Hrs: @ Karjat & Disperse
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From there by local train 2 mumbai

We will be in mumbai around 16:00 Hrs (Subjective)

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1000/- per head


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea  

Forest Entry Fee 

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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Deposit  Rs 1000/- per head (Non-refundable) advance on following A/c …

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSCCode : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Maximum 25 seats
.
Things to be carried:
.
A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (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.
windcheaters.

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/