18Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kalsubai Trek from Pune

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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध have planned one day trek to Kalsubai peak – highest point in Maharashtra (Walk in Clouds)

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The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1400 /- per head
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This includes Pune 2 Pune fare for private vehicle … Morning Breakfast-T+ Lunch

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Monsoon will be in full force soon …

Next Batches :: All Saturday & Sundays of 2022

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Hope 2 cu on trek with us

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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 22:45 Hrs

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23:00 Hrs: Departure from Deccan

Pick Up En-route – 23:15 Hrs : Shivajinagar & 23:30 Hrs: Nashik Phata / Opp. Kasarwadi police station

Day 1:

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04:00 Hrs: Bari Base – rest in bus for some time

Have Tea – Biscuit & 06:00 Hrs: Ascend
09:30 Hrs: ATop
Breakfast – tea

09:30-10:30 pm Explore, Rest and enjoy the view of the surrounding

10:30 Hrs: Descend

13:30 Hrs: Base
Lunch Time
15:00 Hrs: Departure for Pune

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We will be in Pune around 21:30 hrs ( thats – subjective)
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The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1400 / – 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 …

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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

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Things To Carry:-

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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
Rain-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)
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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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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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12Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH :: 1 day Thrilling Trek to HARIHAR

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fort Harihar Lake Mumbai treks Photography Pune Treks Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged one day Thrilling Trek to HARIHAR…

Hope 2 c u here
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The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1200/- per head.

The above cost includes

Travel from Kasara to Kasara by Private Jeeps ( Non – A/c)

Morning B/f & Tea

Veg Lunch

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Harihar s a triangular massif with sheer vertical walls & edges. The only way up the fort is by climbing rock cut steps in a 70 degree rock edge. There are a couple of caves, water tanks, & a temple atop the fort. The top offers one a birds eye view of the entire region & also gives one the gratification of having gotten over the fear of heights.

Brief Intro about place:-

Forts: Harihar

Base Village : Nirgudpada

Region : Trimbakeshwar, Nasik

Grade: Medium – Thrilling one

Height: 3676 Feet

Plan:

Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous:

Kasara railway station @ 01:15 Hrs on Sunday

Day 0: Saturday

Catch 22:50 hrs CST-Kasara Fast Local

Day 1: Sunday

01:15 hrs : @ Kasara Station

Departure to base village by pvt jeeps

04:00 Hrs: @ Nirgudpada, Base village

05:30 Hrs : Morning Breakfast – Tea time

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Round of Instructions, Intro’s etc.
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06:00 Hrs: Trek to the Fort Harihar

09:00 Hrs: Atop
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Exploration for ~ 1.5 hrs
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10:30 Hrs: Descend
13:00 Hrs: @ Base

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Lunch Time

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14:30 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
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We will reach Kasara station by 16:30 Hrs & disperse
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The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1200/- per head.The above cost includes

Travel from Kasara to Kasra by Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c)

Morning B/f & Tea

Veg Lunch

Since its a thrilling one day trek … seats r limited …

Deposit Advance Rs. 1200/- per head (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation

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: -

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

Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

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 @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/
Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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8Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH : Coastal Forts of Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg (20 Forts)

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Beaches Coastal Forts Fort Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Ratnagiri Road Trip Saturday Trek Sea Forts Sunday Trek Tarkarli Temples Tour Event Travels Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear all

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH has arranged Trek to Sea Forts of Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg districts (Total 16 sea forts + 4 land forts nearby will be covered)

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The Itinerary for the trip is as below: –
Day 0:

Meeting Point :: 11:00 pm : -Pritam Hotel, Dadar (East) / Swargate for Pune ppl

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Overnight Journey to Harnai by pvt vehicle

Day 1:

06:00 am :: @ Harnai

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Freshen up, breakfast & T;

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Visit Goa, Fattegad, Kanakdurg & Suvarnadurg forts

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LUNCH Time (Veg only)

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Move to Dabhol

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cross creek via Jeety

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Visit Gopalgad @ Anjanvel

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Overnight Stay @ Velneshwar / Hedavi

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Day 2:

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Post Breakfast-Tea

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09:00 Hrs :: @ Vijaygad

Move to Tavsal Jetty

Cross creek by Ferry

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10:30 Hrs :: @ Jaigad

12:30 Hrs :: Ratnadurg (Bhagwati) Fort

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13:30 Hrs :: Lunch @ Ratnagiri

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15:30 Hrs :: @ Purngad

17:00 Hrs :: @ Yashwantgad @ Nate

17:30 Hrs :: @ Kille Ambolgad

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20:30 Hrs :: Stay @ Vijaydurg Base

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Day 3:

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07:00 Hrs :: Vijaydurg Exploration

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09:00 Hrs :: B/f – Tea

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10:30 Hrs :: @ Deogad

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12:30 Hrs :: Lunch @ Achara

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13:30 Hrs :: @ Bhagwantgad

14:30 Hrs :: @ Ramgad

16:30 Hrs :: @ Siddhgad

17:30 Hrs :: @ Bharatgad

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Overnight Stay at Malvan

Day 4:

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07:00 Hrs :: @ Sindhudurg

08:30 Hrs to 10:30 Hrs :: @ Rajkot @ Padmadurg @ Sarjekot

12:30 Hrs :: @ Nivati fort

14:30 Hrs :: @ Vengurla kot, Dutch Factory

Lunch Time

16:30 Hrs :: @ Yashwantgad (Reddi)

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Start Return Journey to Mumbai by 5 pm

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Dinner en-route

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Day 5:

Reach Mumbai / Pune early morning by 6 am

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Total Charges for the Event is :: Rs 11000/- per head

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Inclusions:

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Transport in pvt. Vehicle from Dadar to Dadar & Pune to Pune (Non A/c),

3 Nights @ Home stay (Dormitory type only), Boat charges,

Food : Veg Lunches, Breakfast-Tea, Evening snacks-Tea, (Dinner 2 b borne by participants as per veg /non-veg )

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Payment details:

One needs to transfer Rs 7500/- per head as advance (Non-Refundable) at the time of booking in following A/c

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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 Till the reg. gets full So register ASAP

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Note : Max 15 Participants only

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VIMP NOTES :: ( 2 b followed strictly )

1) This event consists of visiting almost all sea forts of Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg districts along-with visit to 4-5 land forts nearby. To complete it in given 4 days of time all participated members have to follow mentioned timings for the day itinerary

2) The purpose of the tour is to visit the sea forts on priority basis & not the beaches. Visit to beach is possible at end of day (Only for first 2 days applicable in our case )

3) Bath facility available only at night time (Most importantly 2 b followed)

4) Our day usually will start @ 06:30 am with all morning chores 2 b finished before that)

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Things To Carry: -

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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) ( a must)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (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),

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A haversack to put all these things

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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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8Jun

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Devkund Waterfall Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Devkund Lake Lakeside Camping Photography River Crossing Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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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 2022

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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 : Dadar (east) / Borivali (E) at 23:00 Hrs

Pick – up en-route chembur, vashi till panvel

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23:30 Hrs : Depart from Dadar

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 Mumbai

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Visit Ballaleshwar Asthvinayak Temple @ Pali if time permits

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

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1500/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Dadar to Dadar , 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.
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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 to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
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Things To Carry:-
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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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27Feb

SHIKHAR VEDH – Korigad Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fort Korigad Lake Temples Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध, has arranged a Women Special Trek to Korigad near Lonavala on Sundays

Details are as follows

Brief Introduction about Korigad

Height: ~ 3049 feet

Grade: Easy

Time: ~ Maximum 45 mins from Peth-Shahpur, Base Village

Location: Lonavala region

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Korigad (also called Koraigad or Kumwarigad) is a hill fort located about 20 km south of Lonavala in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. It is about 929 meters above sea level. The planned township of Aamby Valley is built over the fort’s southern and eastern foothills. The closest village is Peth Shahpur about 1 km north of the fort. To the east, there lie two artificial lakes part of the Aamby Valley project which later drains into the Mulshi reservoir. There are two lakes on the top of the fort. This fort can be visited at any time of the year. Even a night trek during summer gives a nice experience. There are a lot of camping sites on the fort. There are three temples on the fort which provide ample cover. The Korai Devi temple can accommodate 25 persons.

Korigad Fort History

During 1657 Korigad was captured by Shivaji Maharaj along with Tung, Tikona, Visapur, Lohagad Fort and a few more. Twelve forts were kept with Shivaji Maharaj after the treaty of Purander, Shivaji Maharaj kept Korigad Fort with him which proves the importance of this fort. March 11th, 1818, Col Prothar attacked this Fort after three days of fighting with Valour by Mavalas, the British blew off the storeroom of ammunition using cannon fire and the fort was lost to British on March 14th, 1818.

Journey Details:

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Day 1:

Rendezvous: Sharp 06:00 Hrs @ Darpan Cinema, Andheri

Departure by Pvt vehicle

Pick up en-route Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Nerul, Kalamboli

09:30 Hrs: @ Peth-shahpur – Base village

Breakfast – Tea Time

10:00 Hrs: Ascend

11:00 Hrs: @ Atop

Rest , Explore

13:00 Hrs: Descend

14:00 Hrs: @ Base

Lunch -Time Veg Thali

15:00 Hrs: Move to Mumbai by pvt vehicle

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We would be getting back to Andheri at approx. 19:00 Hrs (Subjective)

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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1400/- per head and would include:

> Andheri to Andheri by private vehicle

> Breakfast – Tea & LUNCH

> Trek Leader – Expertise

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Deposit Advance Rs. 1400/- 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: – Thursday OR Till the reg. gets full

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Things To Carry: -

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)

Wind-cheater ( a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and 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

For any Clarification and further information call on
Shraddha Shenvi : 09820822725
Sonya Anchan : 9892813235
Supriya Choudhari : 09881843813
Poonam Angre : 07506354114

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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2Nov

SHIKHAR VEDH – Rajgad Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Fort Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Rajgad Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Travels Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged much awaited Rajgad Trek ( Journey starts on previous night, 23:00 Hrs)

Brief Introduction about Rajgad :-

Height:  4182 ft
Grade: Medium/Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2 ~ 3 hrs from base village Gunjavane
Location: Pune

RAJGAD – The name describes the place itself. The King of all the forts.
It is to the south-west 40 Kms from Pune. It boasts the highest number of days stayed by Chhatrapati Shivaji on any fort. He spent almost 25/30 yrs here. Rajgad is famous for its construction. The fort can be divided into four different parts based on geographical terrain and fortification. These are the three sub-plateaux (Machee) namely Padmavati Machee, Suvela Machee and Sanjevani Machee, and at the centre is the Ballekilla.

Padmavati Machee (north end) : This machee is the site of Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, Chor Darwaja, Pali Darwaja, Gunjavane Darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition), Diwankhana, Rajwada (ruins), Ghod Tale (Horse Lake), Sadar (office) and Dhalkathi (flag hoisting place).

Sanjeevani Machee (southwest/west end) : This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machee faces west and has a three-stepped (layered) fortified structure. Each of the lower levels is separated from the higher one by a fortified bastion with a gate that could be defended independently. The lowest level is beautifully fortified by double curtain walls (chilkhathi) separated by a deep trench, on average 12 feet across. One can walk between these walls. The outer wall has openings to let soldiers out for sudden attack.

Suvela Machee (south east) : This is another grand machee facing east with lots of secret routes and doorways. This one is a double-stepped fortified machee with the steps separated by a beautiful bastioned doorway. At the end of first step a hole cuts across the rock; one can sit in this hole (nedhe). The final (lowest) step like Sanjeevani Machee has a double curtain wall. To the south side of this machee one can see a beautiful triangular bastion called Kaleswari buruz having an escape door near it. The home of the renowned military leader Tanaji Malusare was in this machee.

Bale Killa (centre) : This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water cisterns and caves. It has a beautiful entrance door called Mahadarwaja. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Rendezeous: Day 0: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) @ 22:45 Hrs on

23:00 Hrs: Departure from Dadar
Pick-ups en-route Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur etc.

Day 1:
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05:00 Hrs : @ Gunjavane, Base Village
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Finish off Morning activities , Breakfast & Tea
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06:30 Hrs : Ascend to Rajgad Starts
08:45 Hrs : Atop Rajgad
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Explore Padmavati machi, Balekilla & Suvela Machi
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13:00 Hrs : Lunch time @ Padmavati Temple
13:30 Hrs : Move 2 Sanjivani Machi
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Explore Sanjivani Machi
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16:00 Hrs : Descend
18:00 Hrs : @ Gunjawane

Refreshment – Tea

18:30 Hrs : Start return journey back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
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We will be @ Dadar by 23:30 Hrs (Subjectively).

The expenditure of the trek is Rs 2250/- per head, which includes Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, veg meals, 2 Refreshments

For registration, Rs. 2250/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges & Food arrangement 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 4 days prior to departure till 5 pm

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Things To Be carried:
A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
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/

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12Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Rajgad to Torna range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Fort Padbhraman Mohim Photography Rajgad Range Trek Tented Accommodation Torna Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged much awaited Rajgad to Torna Trek

Cost of the event :: Rs 2950/- per head

Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, FOOD & Tented Accommodation

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Brief Introduction about Rajgad / Torna:-

Height:  4182 ft / 4200 ft
Grade: Medium/Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2 / 3 hrs from base villages Gunjavane / Velhe
Location: Pune

RAJGAD – The name describes the place itself. The King of all the forts.
It is to the south-west 40 Kms from Pune. It boasts the highest number of days stayed by Chhatrapati Shivaji on any fort. He spent almost 25/30 yrs here. Rajgad is famous for its construction. The fort can be divided into four different parts based on geographical terrain and fortification. These are the three sub-plateaux (Machee) namely Padmavati Machee, Suvela Machee and Sanjevani Machee, and at the centre is the Ballekilla.

Padmavati Machee (north end) : This machee is the site of Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, Chor Darwaja, Pali Darwaja, Gunjavane Darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition), Diwankhana, Rajwada (ruins), Ghod Tale (Horse Lake), Sadar (office) and Dhalkathi (flag hoisting place).

Sanjeevani Machee (southwest/west end) : This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machee faces west and has a three-stepped (layered) fortified structure. Each of the lower levels is separated from the higher one by a fortified bastion with a gate that could be defended independently. The lowest level is beautifully fortified by double curtain walls (chilkhathi) separated by a deep trench, on average 12 feet across. One can walk between these walls. The outer wall has openings to let soldiers out for sudden attack.

Suvela Machee (south east) : This is another grand machee facing east with lots of secret routes and doorways. This one is a double-stepped fortified machee with the steps separated by a beautiful bastioned doorway. At the end of first step a hole cuts across the rock; one can sit in this hole (nedhe). The final (lowest) step like Sanjeevani Machee has a double curtain wall. To the south side of this machee one can see a beautiful triangular bastion called Kaleswari buruz having an escape door near it. The home of the renowned military leader Tanaji Malusare was in this machee.

Bale Killa (centre) : This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water cisterns and caves. It has a beautiful entrance door called Mahadarwaja. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.

TORNA :- The fort is also known as Prachandagad (huge fort), due to its massive size. In 1646, when Shivaji was 16, he launched his first military attack by capturing Torna fort, paving the way for the great empire. Many battles have been fought on this fort. The fort is truly grand and stretches for couple of kilometers.

Fascinating points on Torna fort:

Goddess Toranjai: it is a simple temple where goddesses Somjai and Toranjai are worshiped. Ahead we can see the lakes toran and mhasoba.

Maal and Safeli Bastions: On the west of Kothji Darwaja are the bastion maal, and the latter one is to the south of the former. Near Safeli is the construction called lakadkhaana, where wood was stored. Here is the way to Kokan Darwaja and Budhla Machi.

Budhla Machi: In Marathi ‘budhla’ means vessel, and budhla machi looks like a vessel kept upside down. This cliff is a breathtaking spot on the fort.

Bini Darwaja: This is the main entrance to the fort from velhe and is situated to the northwest of the fort. The bastion on the left side has collapsed. The path ahead leadsto the Kothi Darwaja.

Kothi Darwaja: Ascending the steps carved in the rock, we enter the Kothi Darwaja facing east. Here we come across some guard rooms. Way along the wall towards east takes us to the temple of goddess Toranjai.

Hanuman Bastion: This bastion is situated to the east of Kothi Darwaja. Here we can see the idol of hanuman facing south and a flag post. The way ahead leads to the bastion Bhel. Further eastwards we come to Zunjar Machi.

Temple of goddess Mengai: this is the only place on the fort where one can stay. It has two doors and the roof is stillin the needs of repairs. In front of the temple is a Deepmala.

Zunjar Machi: It is situated on the western side & a wonderful spot to see.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Rendezvous:

Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) @ 22:45 Hrs on Friday

23:00 Hrs: Departure from Dadar
Pick-ups en-route Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur etc.
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Saturday
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05:00 Hrs : @ Gunjavane, Base Village
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Finish off Morning activities , Breakfast & Tea
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06:30 Hrs : Ascend to Rajgad
08:45 Hrs : Atop Rajgad
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Explore Padmavati machi, Balekilla & Suvela Machi
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13:00 Hrs : Lunch time @ Padmavati Temple
14:30 Hrs : Move 2 Sanjivani Machi
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Explore Sanjivani Machi
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16:15 Hrs : Descend from Alu Darwaja
18:30 Hrs : @ Paal-Khind
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Retire for da day & Prepare Dinner & Tented accommodation …
Note: 1 Tent will be distributed among 3-4 ppls group as per size and They have to carry out the burden of same alternately till the trek ends.

A CAMP FIRE SESSION —
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Sunday
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05:00 Hrs : Wake up call
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Finish off Morning activities
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06:30 Hrs : Breakfast – Tea
06:30 Hrs : Move to Torna

10:30 Hrs : Torna Atop
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Explore Torna gad, Lunch, Rest

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14:00 Hrs : Descend

16:30 Hrs : Refreshment – Tea
17:00 Hrs : Start return journey back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
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We will be @ Dadar by 22:30 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 2950/- per head, which includes Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & Tented accommodation

For registration, Rs. 1000/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges & Food arrangement is a must …
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

Maximum 25 seats …

Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on 4 days prior to departure till 5 pm

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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: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
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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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SHIKHAR VEDH : One day trek to Asherigad

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Dear All,

We, at SHIKHAR VEDH invite you all for a one day trek to Asherigad

Fort: Asheri Gad.
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
District: Thane
Level: Medium

History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.

Fascinating Spots :
On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. One can also see quite many foundations with gutters cut in them. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in. The back portion of the cave is very uneven. However, there are platforms made both outside and inside for the guards to take rest. The two hibiscus bushes outside the cave entrance point to the fact that rituals might have been conducted regularly by the villagers somewhere in the past. On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.

Itinerary for the trek:

Day 1:

Meeting Point: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) @ 05:45 Hrs

06:00 Hrs: Depart from Dadar

06:15 Hrs: Kalanagar WEH Bus Stop, Bandra

06:25 Hrs: WEH Metro Station Bus Stop, Andheri (East)

06:35 Hrs: Oberoi Mall, Goregaon (East)

06:50 Hrs: National Park Bus Stop, Borivali (East)

07:05 Hrs: Kashimira Police Chowki

07:15 Hrs: Fountain Hotel, Ghodbunder (Thane ppl can meet us here)

07:30 Hrs: Virar Phata

08:30 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea break

09:15 Hrs: @ Base Village

09:30 Hrs: Ascend the fort

11:30 Hrs: Atop

Exploration Time

13:00 Hrs: Descend

14:30 Hrs: @ Base village

Lunch Time

Move to Mumbai

Reach Mumbai by 21:00 Hrs approx.

The charges of the trek are Rs 1500/-per head, which includes

Travel expenditure from Dadar to Dadar, Breakfast – Tea , Lunch; Shikhar Vedh charges

Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit Rs 1300/- (Non-refundable) on following A/c for vehicle booking …

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC COde : ICIC0000268

Last date for registration: – Thursday, 5 pm

Googlepay : 9702121373

Things To Be carried:

A bottle of water – 3 Liters ( A must)
Rain-cheaters ( A must)
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
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.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

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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