We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Lonavla to Bhimashankar (Lobhi) range trek

Hope to c u with us

Brief Introduction & Summary:

Distance to be covered: 70km approx.

Difficulty level: Medium

Endurance level: High – Previous trekking experience required.

Maximum participants: 25 only

Lonavala to Bhimashankar is known to be one of the ancient trek routes in the Sahyadri ranges. This old route shall put your endurance level to test. This a life changing experience, and worth every effort that you put in every stride. Hills and downhill, plateaus and long vast plateaus, dense forest of Karvi plants, ever-changing route, breath taking beauty. One of the most amazing trekking experiences we must say.

Itinerary of the trek is as follows:
Day 0 :: Friday :
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Meet at Lonavala station by 23:00 Hrs
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Here, enjoy the small introduction session. Start the trek from station.
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Day 1 :: Saturday :  
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Will reach @ Valvand village by 3:30 am 

A 2 hours rest … and after having breakfast start our trek towards Kondeshwar temple ….

9:30 Hrs : @ Kondeshwar temple

Move to beautiful Kusur plateau. The huge plateau with awesome greenery and windy sometimes. We’ll reach Kusur village by lunch time. Have lunch (Self-Carried) at Kusur village. around 13:00 Hrs

Transport to Talapewadi village by private vehicle from Kusur.

Start trekking from Talape village approximately 3 hours trek to Padharwadi village via famous ‘Vandre Khind’ which is a rest of day village. This village is at core of Sahyadri. reach @ Padharwadi by 7 pm … Overnight stay at Padharwadi.

Day 2 :: Sunday

The final Day. Today we’ll reach out final destination to the Bhimashankar. We will start our trek early morning so that we can complete as early as possible. After breakfast, start trek from Padharwadi. After crossing huge plateau reach at final point at Bhimashankar. Trek conclude with lot of sense of achievement and off course happy memories.
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13:00 hrs : Lunch Time
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From Bhimashankar move to Pune , Mumbai by public / private transport

Meeting Point & time

Meet Friday :- at Lonavla Railway Station by 11:00 PM

Mumbai people can board 17411 – Mahalaxmi Express from CST by 20:20 hrs

& alight @ Loanavala station by 22:50 Hrs

Pune people can take 21:05 Hrs lonavala local & reach @ lonavala by 22:30 pm

• Group Size: Max.25
• Contribution: Rs. 2950/- per head

Inclusions:

1. Transportation arrangements from Kusur  to Talpewadi village
2. All meals during the trek (Except Saturday Lunch)
3. Accommodation at villager’s house
4. Guidance and Expertise Charges.

 Exclusions:

1. Medical aid other than first aid.
2. Anything else other than mentioned above.

Payment details:
One needs to transfer / NEFT Rs 2950/- per head (Non-Refundable) as Full advance at the time of booking.

Account Details

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268

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Googlepay : 9702121373

• Things to carry:

1)   Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.

2) Good quality shoes preferably ACTION trekking shoes, chappals during relax time.

3)   Water bottle min 3 Ltrs.

4)   Sleeping mat/bag, shawl, etc.

5)   Personal medicines.

6)   Extra pair of cloths.

7)   A haversack to put in all the things to be carried

• Special Notes: 

1)  Registration through phone calls only with adv payment

2)  Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.

3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.

4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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• Height of fort: 2710 feet approx.
• Nearest City Lonavala.
• Tent Stay on triple sharing.
• Campfire.
• Night Jungle Trail Walk.
• Shivardhan Fort and Manoranjan Fort Exploration.
• Local Village Food.
• Separate Stay for Females.

Camping Rajmachi Event Itinerary:

Day 1 – Saturday :: We meet at 17:30 Hrs. (sharp) at Lonavala Railway station

From Mumbai you can board: Sinhagad Express 11009 – Mumbai To Pune Junction

• 14:30 CST
• 14:40 Dadar
• 15:08 Thane
• 15:28 Kalyan
• 16:08 Karjat
• 17:08 Lonavala

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

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Day 1:- Saturday

17:20 hrs: Meet @ Lonavala Railway Station near Ticket Counter.

17:30 hrs: Move towads Rajmachi Village by Jeep.

19:00 hrs: Reach Rajmachi Village, Dinner, Camp Fire and Games.

Day 2:- Sunday 

07:00 hrs: Wake Up.

07:30 hrs: Breakfast.

08:00 hrs: Manoranjan fort and Shrivardhan fort exploration.

12:00 hrs:  Lunch.

13:00 hrs: Leave for Lonavala Railway Station by Jeep.

15:00 hrs: Camping Ends with Happy Memories.

The cost of this event would be Rs. 1600/- per head 

That would include:

Transportation : Lonavala – Udhewadi – Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps, 

Saturday Veg dinner
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea, Sunday Lunch

Tented Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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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

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Googlepay : 9702121373
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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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Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/