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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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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH:: One day trek to Fort Lohgad

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fort Lake Lohgad Lohgad Fort Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Trek Events Trip Event Visapur Waterfalls
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Lohgad Fort

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh have arranged a one day trek to Fort Lohgad in Lonavala region on Saturdays & Sundays
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Batch Dates : 

All Saturdays & Sundays


This includes  Breakfast, Veg Lunch, Entry Fee for Fort, Lonawala to Lohgad for base & Lohgad Fort base to Lonavala by private jeep & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges.The cost of the trek is Rs. 1000 / – per head

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Little info about the fort :
Fort: Lohgad.
Region: Lonavla.
Height: 3400 ft
Grade: Easy.
Type: Hill Fort

 

History:
Lohagad (literally “Iron fort” in Marathi) is one of the many hill forts of Chatrapati Shivaji. It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the Sahyadris. The Visapur fort is located on its eastern side. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. Historical records show that in the later Peshwa period, Nana Phadnavis (1742-1800 AD) built several structures in the fort such as a big tank and a step-well (bawali).

On the west side, there is a long and narrow wall-like fortified spur called Vinchukata (Marathi for Scorpion’s tail) because of shape.Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas. Shivaji captured it in 1648 CE, but he was forced to surrender it to the Mughals in 1665 CE by the Treaty of Purandar. Shivaji recaptured the fort in 1670 CE and used it for keeping his treasury.

Trek Schedule :- SATURDAY / SUNDAY 
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The journey starts with the Indrayani express. People interested should catch this  train from respective stations with ticket till Malavli & meet at lonavala station. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets)

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Train Timings :- Indrayani Express
CST – 5:40 am
Dadar – 5.51 am
Thane – 6.14 am
Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am
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Pune people :
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Catch Pune Lonavala Local Train … Timings are as below
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Pune Station: 06:27 Hrs
Shivaji Nagar : 06:33 Hrs
Lonavala Station: 07:50 Hrs
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Move forward to base village by private jeep

09:00 Hrs: @ Base village
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Breakfast – Tea Time
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09:30 Hrs: Ascend

11:00 Hrs: Atop Lohgad
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Exploration rest etc (2 hrs approx)
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13:30 Hrs: Descend
14:00 Hrs: @ Lohgadwadi
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Lunch Time
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From there 2 Lonavla by private jeep

Take train / bus to Mumbai / Pune
We would be returning to Mumbai by 21:00 Hrs (thts-subjective).
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The charges for this trek is Rs 1000/- per head,
This includes  Breakfast, Veg Lunch, Entry Fee for Fort, Lonawala to Lohgad for base & Lohgad Fort base to Lonavala by private jeep & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges.
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Deposit Rs. 1000/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation
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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

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
4. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits
5. Personal medicines.
6. A good trekking shoes, wind cheater.
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Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil (O): 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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16Jun

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Rajmachi & Kondhane cave Monsoon trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Caves Fort Lake Monsoon Treks Night Trek Photography Temples Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Rajmachi

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Monsoon trek to Rajmachi & Kondhane cave waterfall … Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy …

.

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1600/- per head & would include:

> Lonavala to  Phanasrai  &   Kondhane to Karjat  transport

> 1 Breakfast, 2 Veg meals

> Accommodation in village house & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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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, no trek to Rajmachi is complete without taking a dip in this lake.
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

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Rendezvous: 

Day 1: Saturday  :-  Meet at 16:30 Hrs (Sharp) at Lonavala   Railway Station

Depart by pvt vehicle

Move Fanasrai Village by Pvt vehicle

17:30 Hrs: @ Fanasrai

Ascend to Rajmachi (~2.0 hrs / 7 kms)

20:30 Hrs: @ Udhewadi – base village

Dinner Time

Home Stay @ Villagers House (Dormitory)

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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

11:30 Hrs – Visit Uday sagar Talav, Shiva Temple
12:00 Hrs – Lunch (Veg Only)

13:00 Hrs – Descend to Kondhane village

15:30 Hrs – @ Kondhane Caves-Waterfall

17:00 Hrs – @ Kondhane village

Depart to Karjat by Pvt vehicle & then by local train

We would be getting back to Mumbai at approx 22:00 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1600/- per head & would include:

> Lonavala to   Phanasrai  &   Kondhane to Karjat  by Pvt transport

> 1 Breakfast, 2 Veg meals

> Accommodation in village house & Shikhar Vedh charges

.
Advance amount of  Rs. 1600/- 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/

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3Jun

Shikhar Vedh :: Trek To Tikona Fort

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Trek Events
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Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध have arranged a one day trek to Fort Tikona in Lonavala region
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The cost for the trek will be Rs 950/- per head which includes
• Traveling from Kamsheth 2 Kamsheth by hired jeeps
• Morning Breakfast – Tea & Veg Lunch
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Little info about the fort :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3500 ft Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Region: Lonavala.
Base Village: Tikona peth
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Tikona Fort, also renowned as Vitandgad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve center of the many activities of entire Malwa Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona peth. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction.
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The Tikona fort is a great trekking destination for the adventurous tourists.
One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visaput, Tung and Lohagarh. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev’.
The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad and valleys from the top is breathtaking.
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The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
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Meeting Point : @ Kamsheth Railway station …. @ 08:35 Hrs
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Mumbai People:
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Board Indrayani Express From CST Morning at 5.40 am and alight at Lonavla by 8am. (With ticket till Kamshet)

Time table of Indrayani Express :
Mumbai CST : 5.40am
Dadar : 5.51am
Thane : 6.14am
Kalyan : 6.35am
Karjat : 7.15am
Lonavala : 8.00am
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Note: 1) People may board same train from their respective stations of convenience and meet us directly at Lonavla. {Train timetable is provided above} . Preferably try to get into second last general compartment as we will be boarding the same.
2) For Comfortable Journey, U can book reserved Tkts in the train if u wish to.
3) Alternatively, U can Opt for MSRTC bus service which goes through Lonavala bus depo, alight there & walk of 7-8 mins will take u @ Railway station (Suitable for Navi Mumbai ppl)
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Move to Kamshet by local train (8:15am at Lonavala station platform no 3).
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Pune people :
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Catch Pune Lonavala Local Train … Timings are as below
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Pune Station: 06:27 Hrs
Shivaji Nagar : 06:33 Hrs
Kamshet Station: 07:30 Hrs
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08:45 Hrs: Move 2 Tikona Peth, the base village by Jeep.
09:45 Hrs: @ Tikona Peth – base
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Breakfast Time
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10:30 Hrs: Ascend
11:30 Hrs: Atop Tikona
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Exploration rest etc (2 hrs approx)
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13:30 Hrs: Descend
14.30 Hrs: @ Base
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Lunch Time
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16:00 Hrs: Move 2 Kamshet Station
17:00 Hrs: @ Kamshet Station
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From there 2 Lonavla by local
Take train / bus to Mumbai.
We would be returning to Mumbai by 21:00 Hrs (thts-subjective).
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The cost for the trek will be Rs 950/- per head which includes
• Traveling from Kamsheth 2 Kamsheth by hired jeeps
• Morning Breakfast – Tea & Lunch
.
Advance amount of Rs. 950/- 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)

OR

GooglePay: 9702121373

Last date 2 confirm yourself for the event with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
.
Things To Be carried:
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) – (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold & other ornaments

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, do call on below no or reply here
.
Jagdish Patil : 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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