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21Jul

SHIKHAR VEDH : Bhimashankar Monsoon trek via Ganesh Ghat from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhimashankar Bhimashankar trek from Pune Jungle Trek Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Treks Sunday Trek Trek Events Waterfalls
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Dear All,

After successful treks in last months to keep momentum going … We @ शिखर वेध have planned yet another trek to Bhimashankar – A Thrilling trek …

Hope 2 cu on trek with me ;-)

Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Bhimashankar:-

Height:  3296 feet
Grade:  Moderate
Time: ~ Maximum 4 hrs from Khandas, Base Village
Location: Nagar District

There is a beautiful temple of Lord Shiva which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Lord Shankara after getting angry killed Rakshas Tripurasura. The heat generated from their war caused the origin of river Bhima. That is why it is called Bhimashankar. A rare animal “Shekru” can be found in deep wood. Other details @ Bhimashankar temple

Journey Details:-

Day 0: 23:30 Hrs: Departure by Private vehicle from Pune – McD, Deccan

Pick up en-route

Day 1:
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04:00 Hrs: Khandas (Base Village)
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Early Morning B/f & Tea
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05:30 Hrs: Trek Starts via Ganesh Ghat route
09:00 Hrs: @ Padarwadi
11:15 Hrs: @ Bhimashankar
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Bhimashankar Temple Darshan … There will be a queue for this one
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12:30 Hrs: Lunch Time
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13:30 Hrs: Descend Start via Ganesh Ghat route
18:30 Hrs: @ Khandas
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Evening snacks & Tea

We will be in Pune around 22:00 hrs (that’s – subjective)
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The Estimated expenditure is about Rs. 1600 / – per head

This includes  Pune 2 Pune travel by private vehicle, Morning –  Evening B/f, snacks & Tea & LUNCH
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Since its a Moderate trek … seats r limited ..
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Deposit Rs. 1600/- 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 OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater(a must) very much pouring @ Bhimashankar
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)A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 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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21May

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Pre – monsoon Clouds Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Caves Fireflies Fireflies Camping Fort Harishchandragad Indra Vajra Malshej Ghat Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Photography Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tented Accommodation Trek Events
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Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged  Trek to Harishchandrgad for Pre-moonsoon Clouds 
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Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again 
 
Brief Introduction about Harishchandragad:

Height: 1412 meters (4510 feet)
Grade:Easy
Time: ~ 2 hrs from Pachnai, Base Village
Location:Nagar region

Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the Medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate on Taramati/Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.

Konkan Kada: The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset. This cliff is not just vertical; it is an overhang, almost like a cobra’s hood.
Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.

Journey Details:

DAY 0 :: 

Rendezvous : Kasara Railway Station – Booking Counter 01:30 Hrs

22:50 Hrs :CST
22:57 Hrs: Byculla
23:03 Hrs: Dadar
23:13 Hrs: Kurla
23:17 Hrs: Ghatkopar
23:33 Hrs: Thane
23:48 Hrs: Dombivali
23:58 Hrs: Kalyan
01:15 Hrs: Kasara

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Depart 2  Pachnai by Private vehicle

Day 1:
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04:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai
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Freshen up .. Intro
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04:30 Hrs : ASCEND

06:00 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

06:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

Breakfast-T Time

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EXPLORE  the surroundings

Rest Time

10:00 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

LUNCH Time ( Pithale-Bhakri, Rice & Daal)

from there by local transport to Rajur – Kasara
From Kasara by local train to Mumbai
We will reach to Mumbai 20:30 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 1800 per head
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tht includes transportation from Kasara to Kasara by private jeeps, 1 B/f – Tea & 1 veg meals 
NOTE : Minimum 8 participants required to execute

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Deposit Rs. 1800/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Food & vehicle booking
 .

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: -
.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)
Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),
.
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/

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3Jan

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kalsubai Night Trek from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Highest Peak of Maharashtra Kalsubai Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Nashik Range Trek Night Trek Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear All,

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We @ शिखर वेध have planned one day trek to Kalsubai peak – highest point in Maharashtra (Night Trek to view Sunrise) 

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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+ Lunch

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Next Batches :: All Saturday & Sundays of 2024-25
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Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)
.
Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Kalsubai : -
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Height: ~ 5400 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Bari
Location: Igatpuri
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Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadris, the Everest of Maharashtra. At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai. This being the highest peak, it commands a beautiful view.The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.
Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb. There is a symbolic temple at the top.

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Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous: 

Day 0:  Mcd @ Deccan 20:00 Hrs 
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20:00 Hrs: Departure from Deccan

Pick Up En-route – 20:15 Hrs : Shivajinagar & 20:40 Hrs: Nashik Phata / Opp. Kasarwadi police station

Day 1:
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02:30 Hrs: Bari Base

Have Tea – Biscuit & 03:00 Hrs: Ascend
06:30 Hrs: ATop
Breakfast – tea

06:30-08:00 am Explore, Rest and enjoy the view of the surrounding

08:30 Hrs: Descend                                                                                   

12:00 Hrs:  Base
Lunch Time
13:30 Hrs: Departure for Pune

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We will be in Pune around 20:30 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+ Lunch

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Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit full amount on following A/c …
.

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
.
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)
.
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/

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15Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH : Nanemachi Waterfall Trek from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Nanemachi Photography Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Dear All ,
 
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invites you to trek  Nanemachi Waterfall on All weekends
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Batches ::
All Saturdays, Sundays 2023
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Nanemachi Waterfalls  is one of the best waterfalls in Maharashtra. This waterfall is a natural attraction inside a forest and located at few kilometres away from Mahad. The place is famous for its blue water that flows inside the waterfall. It has a depth of about 400 feet and is well hidden. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals. Nanemachi waterfall pool glows in different shades of colour throughout the day, which adds to its majestic beauty.
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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
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Day 0: Meeting point :  Mcd, Deccan at 22:00 Hrs
 
Pick – up en-route
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22:00 Hrs : Depart from Pune
 
Day 1 : 
 
05:00 Hrs : @ base village
Freshen up
 
06:00 Hrs : Breakfast-Tea
Introduction & Instruction
 
Start trek towards  400 ft Nanemachi Waterfall
 
09:30 Hrs : @ Nanemachi
 
1.5 hrs for exploration,
 
11:30 Hrs : Start return trek to Base
 
13:30 Hrs : @ base
 
Lunch Break, relaxation
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15:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune
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We will reach Pune around 21:00 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1500/- per head.
This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune ,  Morning  breakfast-Tea , Veg Lunch & Shikhar Vedh Charges
.
Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand :) else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.
.
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 with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
.

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Things To Carry:-
.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
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/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Devkund Waterfall Trek from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Devkund Devkund Trek from Pune Devkund Waterfall Lake Lakeside Camping Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks River Crossing Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Tented Accommodation Tour Event Travels Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All ,
 
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invites you to trek DEVKUND Waterfall on All weekends
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Batches ::
All Saturdays, Sundays
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Devkund is a serene lake located at the end of Plus valley. A small lake is created due to 300 ft falling waterfall is known as Devkund. It’s one of the virgin places with crystal clear water. Located near Bhira, it is a small hike of about 2 hour. As the name suggests Devkund is a place of local villager’s faith and they regard this as an origin of Kundalika River.
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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
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Day 0: Meeting point :  Mcd, Deccan at 23:00 Hrs
 
Pick – up en-route till Chandani Chowk
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23:30 Hrs : Depart from Deccan
 
Day 1 : 
 
04:00 Hrs : @ base village
Rest in the bus
Freshen up
 
06:00 Hrs : Breakfast-Tea
Introduction & Instruction
 
Start trek towards DevKund lake
 
09:00 Hrs : @ Devkund
 
1.5 hrs for exploration,
 
11:00 Hrs : Start return trek to Base
 
13:30 Hrs : @ base
 
Lunch Break, relaxation
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15:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune
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We will reach Pune around 21:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1450/- per head.
This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune,  Morning  breakfast-Tea , Veg Lunch & Shikhar Vedh Charges

Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1450/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand :) else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.
.
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 with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
.

———————————————————————————————————-

Things To Carry:-
.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
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/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: ANDHARBAN (Dark Forest) Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Andharban Andharban Jungle Andharban Jungle Trek from Mumbai Andharban Jungle Trek from Pune Dark forest Jungle Trek Lake Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Tamhini Ghat Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Dear All , 
 
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to trek to little explored ANDHARBAN 
 
NEXT BATCHES :: 
All Saturdays & Sundays
 
.
As the name is the jungle, so dense and dark that at some places the sun-rays don’t reach to ground at noon time as well and one may not find any route out of it if lost.
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Jungle trek : One of the ancient sahyadri passes that joins ghat to konkan area, Andharban offers endless trudge through the thicket forest.
Trekking : we will be walking on ridge offering awesome view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat.
Waterfalls :: En-route 4-5 small waterfalls to enjoy
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Trivia
Type :Trek though mountains and jungle
Height : 3000 ft above msl approx
Grade : Easy Bt endurance level little high
Region : Tamhini Ghat-Kundalika
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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
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Day 0:
Meeting point :  Borivali National Park, Borivali (east) at 22:30 Hrs
Pick – up en-route till panvel
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Day 1:
 
05:00 Hrs : Base village
Breakfast-Tea time
Introduction & Instruction
07:00 Hrs : Start trek towards Andharban
11:00 Hrs : @ Hirdi Plateau
11:30 Hrs :Trek towards Bhira Dam / Return 2 Pimpri village
14:30 Hrs : @ Bhira Dam / @ Pimpri – Lunch time
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16:00 Hrs : Departure to Mumbai
Evening refreshments @ Pali … Visit Ballaleshwar Asthvinayak Temple if time permits & Temple open

We will reach Mumbai around 22:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1650/- per head.
This includes Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai , 2 refreshments, 1 Veg Lunch (Pithale Bhakri), Forest official entry fee, Private land entry fee & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges
.
Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1600/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand :) else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.

.
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 with advance payment is  4 days prior to departure OR till the registration gets Full
.

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Things To Carry:- .

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
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/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: ANDHARBAN (Dark Forest) Trek from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Andharban Andharban Jungle Andharban Jungle Trek from Mumbai Andharban Jungle Trek from Pune Dark forest Falls Jungle Trek Lake Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls Winter Trek
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Dear All ,
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to trek to little explored ANDHARBAN 
.
NEXT BATCHES :: 
All Saturdays & Sundays
 
.
As the name is the jungle, so dense and dark that at some places the sun-rays don’t reach to ground at noon time as well and one may not find any route out of it if lost.
.
Jungle trek : One of the ancient sahyadri passes that joins ghat to konkan area, Andharban offers endless trudge through the thicket forest.
Trekking : we will be walking on ridge offering awesome view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat.
Waterfalls :: En-route 4-5 small waterfalls to enjoy
.
Trivia
Type :Trek though mountains and jungle
Height : 3000 ft above msl approx
Grade : Easy Bt endurance level little high
Region : Tamhini Ghat-Kundalika
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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
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Day 0:

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Rendezvous:  McD, Deccan @ 05:00 Hrs
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Departure from Deccan at 5 am
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Pickup points will be till Chandani Chowk etc.

We would be heading by Private vehicle.

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Day 1:
 
05:00 Hrs : Base village
Breakfast-Tea time
Introduction & Instruction
07:00 Hrs : Start trek towards Andharban
 
11:00 Hrs : View Point
11:00 Hrs : Return Journey @ Pimpri Dam
14:30 Hrs : @ Pimpri Dam – Lunch Break
.
16:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune
Evening refreshments

We will reach Dadar around 21:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

.

The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1550/- per head.
This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune , 1 refreshments, Veg Lunch, Forest official entry fee, Private land entry fee & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges
.
Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1550/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand :) else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.

.
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 with advance payment is 7 days prior to departure OR till the registration gets Full
.

———————————————————————————————————-Things To Carry:-
.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
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/

Tags:
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
.

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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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: 1 Day Trek @ Peth / Kothaligad Near Karjat

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fort Kothaligad Kothaligad Fort Kothaligad Trek Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Peth Peth Fort Peth Trek Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Trek Events Trip Event
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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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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Trip to mesmerizing beauty of Dudhsagar Waterfalls !!!!! Unbeatable AMboli Watefrall !!!! Rowdy Nangartas Waterfall !!! Awesome Ramtirth Waterfall

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Amboli Amboli Waterfall Backpacking Tour Dam Dudhsagar Dudhsagar Waterfall GOA Jungle Trek Karnataka Karnataka Tourism Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Nangartas Waterfall Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Ramtirth Waterfall Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Dear all,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the mesmerizing beauty of Dudhsagar Waterfalls !!!! Unbeatable AMboli Waterfall !!! Rowdy Nangartas Waterfall !!! Ramtirth Waterfall in July-August-September
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COST for the event ::

    Mumbai 2 Mumbai Inclusions
1 DUDHSAGAR – – NANGARTAS  – RAMTIRTH – AMBOLI – Waterfalls (4 waterfalls in single Trip  J ) Rs 3900/- per head SL class Train Tkts ;Private vehicle for Ramtirth -Amboli – Nangartas Tour; Food; Guide; Forest Fee
2 Only DUDHSAGAR Waterfall trek (Pune onwards) Rs 2700/- per head SL Class Train Tkts ;1 B/f ; 1 Veg Lunch; Guide, Forest Fee

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BATCH DATES ::
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All Weekends of July, August, September
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Itinerary for the trip as below: -

Day 0 :: Friday
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20:20 hrs: Departure by Train – Mahalaxmi Express from CST
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Day 1 :: Saturday
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07:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur

 
Move to Amboli by private vehicle

 
Break-fast – Tea en-route

10:30 Hrs: @ Ramtirth Waterfall, Ajara

11:00 Hrs: @ Amboli
 
WATERFALL Fun Time
 
13:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Hotel
 
15:30 Hrs: Kavale-Saad Point
 
16:30 Hrs: @ Nangartas Waterfall
 
Refreshment Break
 
20:00 Hrs : @ Belgaum
 
DINNER in Hotel

Day 2 :: Sunday
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00:30 Hrs: Board GOA Express

05:00 Hrs: @ Kulem Station …

REST – Breakfast Time

06:00 Hrs – 09:30 Hrs : @ Doodhsagar Waterfall trek …

~ 1 Hr Fun Time / Exploration @ Doodhsagar Waterfall

11:00 – 13:30 Hrs: 3 hrs Railway track – Jungle Trek till Kulem

Lunch Time

16:00 Hrs: Board the train for Pune (Goa Express)
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Mumbai Participants to catch 20:30 Hrs Matsyagandha Express from Madgaon
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Day 3 :: Monday
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03:30 Hrs: @ Pune railway Station

06:35 Hrs: @ LTT, Mumbai
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Complete Tour Fees would be Rs. 3900/- per Head which includes
 
1) SL Class tickets from Mumbai 2 Kolhapur, Belgaum 2 Kulem & Madgaon to LTT for Mumbai Participants ( For Pune participants KULEM 2 Pune tkts via Goa Express)

2) Private Vehicle from Kolhapur to Amboli – till Belgaum Drop

3) Food expenses include 3 veg meals, 2 B/f-Tea, Evening refreshments

4) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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It won’t include food on train (i.e. Dinner on Friday & Sunday) and any other expense of personal in nature.
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For other customized package as shown in below table.

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    Mumbai 2 Mumbai Inclusions
1 DUDHSAGAR – – NANGARTAS  – RAMTIRTH – AMBOLI – Waterfalls (4 waterfalls in single Trip  J ) Rs 3900/- per head SL class Train Tkts ;Private vehicle for Ramtirth -Amboli – Nangartas Tour; Food ; Guide; Forest Fee
2 Only DUDHSAGARWaterfall (Pune onwards) Rs 2700/- per head SL Class Train Tkts ;1 B/f ; 1 Veg Lunch ; Guide ; Forest Fee

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Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking.

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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
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Last date for registration: – Till Tickets are available
Since now the train bookings starts 120 days before the travel date, you are requested to confirm ur presence wid advance payment accordingly to get confirmed birth …
Failure to this you may have to plan by private buses between metro cities with extra cost roughly around Rs 600-700/- per head
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Memories of last year trail in form of snap link :

https://www.facebook.com/ganesh.gajare/media_set?set=a.10204616482000929.1073741873.1501154608&type=3
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies ( a must)
Rain-cheater (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)

A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 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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