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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: KAAS Plateau & Thoseghar waterfall Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Flowers Kaas Plateau Lake Monsoon Treks Photography Road Trip Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event UNESCO Site Waterfalls
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Dear All,
We @ Shikhar VEDH has arranged a 1 day trip to KAAS Plateau Valley of Flowers – Maharashtra along-with visit to Thoseghar waterfall as well … Leaving on previous Night 

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Hope 2 cu on trip with us ;-)
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Details r as follows
Brief Introduction about Kaas Valley

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KAAS PLATEAU: A wonderful outing to explore the colourful world of flowers … valley of flowers in Maharashtra  where hundreds of varieties of wild flowers of all colours which blooms in Mid August – Sept end (Da Best Time) … In monsoon the whole area transforms into an unbelievable carpets of flowers like yellow carpets of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpets of Balsam, Purple carpets of Karvi etc. … These carpets change colors almost every week depending on the dominant flowers during that time.

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Rendezvous:  National Park, Borivali (East) @ 21:45 Hrs
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Day 0: 
Departure from Borivali   @ 10 pm
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Pickup points will be Andheri Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur, Panvel etc.

We would be heading by Private vehicle.

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The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

 

Day 1:

05:30 Hrs: @ Satara

Breakfast – Tea Time

07:30 Hrs: @ Kaas Plateau – Valley of Flowers in Maharashtra

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Exploration Time, PHotography, Sight seeing

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11:30 Hrs : Move to Thoseghar Waterfall

13:00 Hrs: Lunch Break @ Thoseghar

Thosegar Waterfall Sight-seeing

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15:00 Hrs: Depart 2 Mumbai

We will be in Mumbai around 22:30 hrs (that’s – subjective)

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The Expenditure for the Trip is  Rs. 2600 /- per Head only

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This includes  Mumbai to Mumbai transport by private A/C vehicle, Morning B/f – Tea, Veg Lunch, Entry fees & SHIKHAR VEDH Administration Charges.

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Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 2600/- 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

 

Seats r limited … 

Last date: 4 days prior to departure or till batch gets full

 

Note:- Kas valley, is a remote place and do not have touristy facilities … pls keep in mind …

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Things To Carry:-

 

A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)

Rain cheater (Optional) for those who don’t want to wet … but pls do carry one …

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 / floaters

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 & Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited.

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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

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Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836 

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Vadgaon – Bhimachi Kathi – Kudpan – Pratapgad Range Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhimachi Kathi Fort Kudpan Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pratapgad Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Sahyadri Treks Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Dear all,

We @ शिखर वेध  has planned a less trodden path  Vadgaon – Bhimachi Kathi, Kudpan – Pratapgad Range Trek  
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This route is very beautiful. From Kudpan village to Pratapgad. Its approx. 5 hrs trek with 1 gigantic waterfalls to view  at Kudpan and some small waterfalls & streams en-route. Dont miss this different route.
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Pratapgad Fort is a mountain fort built by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort is at a distance of 24 km from the hill station of Mahabaleshwar. The fort holds a sturdy view of coastal Konkan. The Bhavani Temple and Afzal Khan’s tomb are other places of interest.Pratapgad consists of two forts – an upper fort built on the top of the hill and a lower fort immediately below on the south and the east. Surrounding areas can be easily taken guard from the fort on almost all the sides. The southern side is rocky while the eastern side has a strong outwork ending in the Afzal Buruj.

It is believed that Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja was blessed with a shining sword at the temple of Goddess Bhavani here. The historic battle between Chatrapati Shivaji and Afzal Khan, the commander of the Bijapur Sultanate fought here.

Bhimachi Kathi – a well-known pinnacle in this region. Height around 800′ form the valley side, This valley is surrounded by all three “Wadis” of Kudpan & famous for two gigantic waterfall.

You can enjoy various small waterfalls here. This route is wonderful for nature lovers.
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Trivia : Trek through mountains
Height: 3000 ft above MSL approx.
Grade: Medium
Base Village : Kudpan
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Itinerary for the Trek is as follows :

Meeting point:  Day 0: Friday – 22:00 Hrs @ Pritam Hotel, Dadar Mcd, Deccan – Pune (E)

Pick Up En-route

Day 1: Sunday

06:00 Hrs: @ Khed

Freshen up … B/f – Tea

Move to Vadgaon Village

08:30 Hrs: Trek starts … Ascend to Kudpan Village

its about 6 – 7 hours moderate grade trek

15:00 Hrs : @ Kudpan Village

Lunch Time

Exploration of Bhimachi Kathi Pinnacle & Waterfall

Dinner time

Overnight @ Kudpan village
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Day 2: Sunday
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B/f & Tea
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08:00 Hrs: Trek Starts
09:30 Hrs: @ Greenish plateau atop near Dhangarwada
15 mins Break
09:45 Hrs: Continue Treks – Njoy small waterfalls & streams en-route
11:30 Hrs: @ Kumthe Village
12:00 Hrs: @ Par Village
13:00 Hrs: @ Pratapgad Base
13:30 Hrs: 15 mins climb 2 Pratapgad fort & Exploration time
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Lunch Time
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16:00 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
Evening Tea on the way
22:30 Hrs: @ Dadar / Pune (Thats subjective)
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The cost for the trek is about Rs. 2900 / – per head

This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai (Pune 2 Pune) travel by private vehicle, 2 B/f +Tea, 2 meals , Dormitory accommodation
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Deposit Rs. 2900/- 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: – 7 days before departure OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry:-
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LUNCH For the Saturday ( A must)
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 (Action Preferably),
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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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Range Trek 2 Rohida-Rai​reshwar-Ke​njalgad forts from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Fort Historical Tour Kenjalgad Lake Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Raireshwar Range Trek Road Trip Rohida Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear all,

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We @ शिखर वेध, has arranged Range Trek 2 Rohida – Raireshwar – Kenjalgad forts from Pune
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Hope 2 c u on the event with me 2 Njoy nature …
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Details as follows:

Brief intro about the forts as follows:

Rohida Fort (3661 feet)…This is very important fort in Bhor area (Pune District) situated on Bhor – Mahabaleshwar mountain range. This fort impressed because of its long natural fortwall and well constructed entrance gate. We need to pass through three gates before we reach to the top of this fort. First Mahadarwaja is circular type, on Second darwaja there is carving of Lion and legendary animal ‘Sharabh’. On third gate there are carved images of Lotus, fish and images of Sun & Moon on upper side.On Fort we can see water tank, Rohideshwar temple, carved caves, ruins of fortifications & old buildings includig grain storage, sadar (main office). There are seven Buruj on Rohida for out of that Fatte Buruj, Waghjai & Shiravle Buruj are well constructed to fight with enemy.

Raireshwar (4589 feet) :- Tableland of Pachgani is very famous but higher and longer tableland is the plateau of Rayari. It is 8 km away from Bhor. It looks beautiful in monsoon. Raireshwar was considered to develop as a hill station & in real sense it is hill station.  Raireshwar is historically important, Shivaji Maharaj took the Oath of Swaraj in a temple of Lord Shiva. After this he kept on conquering forts and established Swaraj. This temple is situated rather deep in the interior, hence not seen in first glance. A temple surrounded by hills, surroundings covered by natural beauties. Stone structured temple of the 16th century is the main attraction of Raireshwar.

Kenjalgad ( 4273 feet) is situated on the Mandhardev spur of the Mahadev range eleven miles north-west of Wai. It is a flat-topped hill of an irregular oval shape, about 250 yards long and one hundred yards wide. Khelanja fort is said to have been built by the Bhoj Rajas of Panhala who flourished in the twelfth century.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

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Day 0 :: Mcd, Deccan, Pune @ 05:00 Hrs
Depart by pvt vehicle. Pick up en-route till Katraj
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07:00 Hrs: @ Bajarwadi – Bhor

Refresh & Breakfast

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08:00 Hrs: Ascend 2 Rohida
09:00 Hrs: Atop Rohida
Exploration for 1.5 Hours
10:30 Hrs: Descend
11:30 Hrs: @ Base
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En-route visit 2 Nageshwar temple @ Ambavade & Pant Sachiv of Bhor Shankaraji Narayan Samadhi & Suspension bridge built in 1935
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14:30 Hrs: Ascend 2 Raireshwar

14:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Raireshwar

15:00 Hrs: Explore & Descend

Move 2 Kenjalgad
16:30 Hrs: @ Kenjalgad

Exploration for 1 hours
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Departure 2 Pune
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En-route evening refreshments

We will be in Pune around 22:00 hrs (that’s – subjective)

The Cost for the trek is abt Rs. 1900/- pp -
This includes Pune to Pune transportation by non-ac private vehicle, Veg Food (B/f, Lunch & Evening Tea)

Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 1900/- (Non-refundable) to book for private vehicle … 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

Seats r limited … MAXimum 25 members …

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
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), 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 / 9869369836
.
Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/
Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Ratangad – Harishchandragad Circuit Range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Caves Fort Harishchandragad Jungle Trek Lake Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Padbhraman Mohim Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Ratangad Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tented Accommodation Travels Trek Events Winter Trek
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a Range trek 2  Ratangad – Harishchandragad Circuit …
Hope 2 c u with us 2 Njoy …
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Brief Intro abt Ratangad/ Harishchandragad
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Height: 4255 ft/4510 ft
Grade: Medium
Endurance: High
Time: ~2 hrs frm Ratanwadi / Abt 10 Hrs frm Ratangad
Location: IgatPuri-Nagar region
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Fascinating Spots:

Ratangad: Amruteshwar temple, Rani cha Huda, Nedhe, Trimbak Darwaja etc.

Harishchandragad: Taramati, Konkan Kada, Kedareshwar, Saptatirtha etc.

The Itinerary for the trek :-
Day 0 :- Rendezvous: 22:20 hrs: @ Borivali National Park for Mumbai / Mcd, Deccan for Pune ppl

22:30 hrs: Depart from Mumbai / Pune by Private Vehicle

Day 1: Saturday

05:30 Hrs: @ Samrad

Breakfast – Tea

06:30 Hrs: Ascend Ratangad via Trimbak Darwaja

09:00 Hrs: Atop Ratangad

Exploration for 1.5 hrs

12:30 Hrs: Return 2 R-H bifurcation point

Ascend Katrabai Khind & Descend

Lunch en-route

16:00 Hrs: @ Kumshet

Move 2 Pethyachi wadi

18:00 Hrs: Pethyachi wadi

Night Trek till Pachnai

20:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

Dinner & Stay in Pachnai village (TENTED ACCOMMODATION)

Day 2: Sunday

Early Morning Breakfast & T

07:00 Hrs: Ascend H’gad

09:00 Hrs: Atop

Explore Kokankada- Harishchandrgad for 3 hours

12:30 Hrs: Descend

14:30 Hrs: @ Pachnai

Lunch Time

Depart by private vehicle 2 Mumbai / Pune

We will be in Mumbai / Pune 22:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

IMP NOTE: 1) Those who want 2 do Ratangad & Harishchandrgad separately can also join us … They will descend Ratangad to Ratanwadi village & after lunch will travel 2 Pachnai village in vehicle instead of doing ratangad-h’gad circuit … Albeit the cost of trek will remain same.

2) While Trekking U have 2 carry Water & Food Stuff Only … All other stuff u can keep in the Bus itself.

The Cost of the Trek is abt Rs. 3450 /- per head
This includes Mumbai to Mumbai transport by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments, Tented / Home stay Accommodation
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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 2000/- 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)
.
OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
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Seats r limited … MAXimum 25 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is  7 Days before departure

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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon ( 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 :: An overnight Trek 2 Rohida-Raireshwar-Kenjalgad-Kamalgad forts

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fort Kamalgad Kenjalgad Lake Monsoon Treks Photography Raireshwar Road Trip Rohida Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear all,
We @ शिखर वेध, has arranged An overnight Trek 2 Rohida-Raireshwar-Kenjalgad – Kamalgad forts
.
Hope 2 c u on the event with me 2 Njoy nature …
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Details as follows:

Brief intro about the forts as follows:Rohida Fort (3661 feet)

…This is a very important fort in Bhor area (Pune District) situated on Bhor – Mahabaleshwar mountain range. This fort impressed because of its long natural fortwall and well constructed entrance gate. We need to pass through three gates before we reach the top of this fort. First Mahadarwaja is circular type, on Second darwaja there is carving of Lion and legendary animal ‘Sharabh’. On the third gate there are carved images of Lotus, fish and images of Sun & Moon on the upper side.On Fort we can see a water tank, Rohideshwar temple, carved caves, ruins of fortifications & old buildings including grain storage, sadar (main office). There are seven Buruj on Rohida out of which Fatte Buruj, Waghjai & Shiravle Buruj are well constructed to fight with the enemy.

Raireshwar (4589 feet) :- Tableland of Pachgani is very famous but higher and longer tableland is the plateau of Rayari. It is 8 km away from Bhor. It looks beautiful in the monsoon. Raireshwar was considered to develop as a hill station & in real sense it is a hill station.  Raireshwar is historically important, Shivaji Maharaj took the Oath of Swaraj in a temple of Lord Shiva. After this he kept on conquering forts and established Swaraj. This temple is situated rather deep in the interior, hence not seen in first glance. A temple surrounded by hills, surroundings covered by natural beauties. Stone structured temples of the 16th century are the main attraction of Raireshwar.Kenjalgad ( 4273 feet) is situated on the Mandhardev spur of the Mahadev range eleven miles north-west of Wai. It is a flat-topped hill of an irregular oval shape, about 250 yards long and one hundred yards wide. Khelanja fort is said to have been built by the Bhoj Rajas of Panhala who flourished in the twelfth century.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Rendezvous:
Day 0:- Friday :: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (east) @ 23:00 Hrs
 
Depart from pvt vehicle. Pick up en-route till Panvel
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Day 1: Saturday 05:30 Hrs: @ Vasole – Tupewadi

Refresh & Breakfast
07:00 Hrs: Ascend 2 Kamalgad
10:00 Hrs: Atop Kamalgad
Exploration for 1 Hours
11:00 Hrs: Descend
13:30 Hrs: @ Base
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13:30 Hrs: Lunch time
 
Drive to Kenjalgad Base
15:30 Hrs: @ Kenjalgad
 
16:00 Hrs: Ascend 2 Kenjalgad
16:30 Hrs: Atop 
Exploration for 1 hour
17:30 Hrs: Descend
 
Drive to Raireshwar Khind
 
18:00 Hrs: @ Raireshwar Ascend
 
18:30 Hrs: @ Raireshwar Atop
20:30 Hrs: Dinner @ our host @ Raireshwar

Campfire session if interested ;)

Day 2: Sunday 
07:00 Hrs: Breakfast & Tea
Explore Raireshwar
09:00 Hrs: Descend
09:30 Hrs: Drive to Rohida Base-Bajarwadi
 
En-route visit 2 Nageshwar temple @ Ambavade & Pant Sachiv of Bhor Shankaraji Narayan Samadhi & Suspension bridge built in 1935
11:00 Hrs: @ Bajarwadi 
Ascend 2 Rohida
 
12:30 Hrs: Atop Rohida
Exploration for 1.5 Hours
14:00 Hrs: Descend
15:00 Hrs: @ Base
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Late Lunch @ Hotel in Bhor
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Departure 2 Mumbai
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We will be in Dadar around 22:30 hrs (that’s – subjective)The Cost for the trek is abt Rs. 3450 /- per head
This includes Mumbai to Mumbai transportation by non-ac private vehicle, Dormitory Accommodation in Villagers house, 3 veg meals and refreshments 

Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 3450/- (Non-refundable) to book for a private vehicle … Deposit the amount on the following account.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code: ICIC0000268
 
OR
 
Googlepay: 9702121373

Seats r limited … MAXimum 15 participants …

Last date 2 confirm your presence for the trek is  7 Days before departure till 5 pm with advance payment OR Till da Registration gets Full …

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (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), 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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20Jul

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Naneghat to Bhimashankar (Na-Bhi) range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhimashankar Dhakoba Durg Fort Jungle Trek Night Trek Padbhraman Mohim Photography Range Trek Temples Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Naneghat to Bhimashankar (Nabhi) range trek 

Hope to c u with us

Brief Introduction & Summary:

Distance to be covered: 90 km approx.

Difficulty level: Medium

Endurance level: High – Previous trekking experience required.

Maximum participants: 25 only

Itinerary of the trek is as follows:

Day 0 ::

Meet at Mumbai Central Depot by 22:00 Hrs

Depart by ST Bus to Junnar
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Day 1 ::

Will reach @ Junnar by 4 am 

Travel to Naneghat by Pvt Jeep

06:00 Hrs: @ Naneghat

Post breakfast start our trek Explore Naneghat Platue

Then Ascend Jivdhan Fort, Explore, Descend to Ghatghar village (~ 5 hrs)

Lunch in Ghatghar Village

14:00 Hrs : Trek to Amboli Village

19:00 Hrs : @ Amboli Village

Dinner & Overnight stay at Amboli Village

Day 2 ::

Early Wake up … A long day 2 trek

Post B/f & Tea

Trek to Dhakoba fort (~3.5 Hrs)

11:00 Hrs : @ Dhakoba Fort … EXplore

Trek to Durg Fort (~ 2.5 Hrs)

14:00 Hrs : @ Durg Fort …. Explore

Have Packed Lunch en-route

16:00 Hrs : Move to Ahupe Village for Overnight Stay (~ 4 Hrs)

20:00 Hrs : @ Ahupe village

Dinner & Overnight stay at Ahupe Village

Day 3 ::

Post Breakfast Move to Bhimashankar via Kondwal Village (~ 6 hrs )

Temple Darshan

13:00 hrs : Lunch Time

From Bhimashankar move to Pune, Mumbai by public / private transport on your own

  • Group Size: Max.20
  • Contribution: Rs. 3450/- per head

Inclusions:

  1. Transportation from Mumbai / Pune  to Junnar to Naneghat
  2. All veg meals during the trek
  3.  Basic 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 3450/- per head (Non-Refundable) as an advance at the time of booking. Balance Amount in Cash on trek

Account Details

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268OR

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 .

Also join us @
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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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20Jul

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Lonavla to Bhimashankar (Lo-Bhi) range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhimashankar Dark forest Falls Jungle Trek Lake Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Padbhraman Mohim Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek River Crossing Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Temples Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls Winter Trek
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Dear All,

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

OR

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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3Jun

SHIKHAR VEDH :: One day trek to Karnala Fort

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bird Sanctuary Birding Caves Fort Jungle Safari Karnala Photography Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls WLS
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Karnala Fort

Dear All
We @ शिखर वेध , have decided to UP the adrenaline dosage by organizing a Trek to Karnala Fort
 
Here is some info abt the fort:

Height: 1500 feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Type: Hill Fort

Karnala fort is a hill fort in Raigad district about 13 km from Panvel. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. It was a fort of strategic importance.

Redeemed with the power struggle of many rulers, Karnala Fort stands as a specimen of the 13th century constructions. The fort was sparingly used by the Karnala rulers including Angres, Mudhan and Peshwas until 1818, by which time British rulers have taken over the grand old fort under their control.The Karnala Fort engulf a steep rock in the midst of greenish surroundings and has been a challenge to many adventurous trekkers all through the past and continue to be a great attraction among the fans of trekkers. The fort doorway is adorned with many carvings of elephants and tigers. One can see cute water reservoirs developed naturally in the rocks. The cool surroundings and the beautiful landscapes make this region a place for calm weekends.

Plan:

Rendezvous: Meet at 07:30 AM (Sharp) at Panvel Railway Station

Please ensure punctuality.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

1) CST – Panvel Train timings as below

CST : 05:56 Hrs

Vadala: 06:14 Hrs

Kurla : 06:24 Hrs

Vashi: 06:43 Hrs

Belapur: 06:58 Hrs

Panvel: 07:13 Hrs

2) Thane – Panvel Train timings as below

THane: 06:24 Hrs

Koparkhairane: 06:41 Hrs

Belapur: 07:02 Hrs

Panvel: 07:17 Hrs

A walk of about 10 minutes will bring us to Panvel ST Depo

07:50 Hrs: Depart from Panvel bus depo to Karnala by ST / tumtum 

08:35 Hrs: @ Karnala base

Breakfast – Tea   

Intro & Instructions

09:15 Hrs: Trek from Base to Karnala Fort

11:30 Hrs: Atop Karnala Fort
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Sight seeing, REST & Lunch Time for 2 Hrs

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13:30 Hrs: Descend 2 Base

16:00 Hrs: @ Karnala Base

MOve 2 Panvel By ST / Tum-tum

17:30 Hrs: @ Panvel bus depo

We would be getting back to Dadar at approx 19:30 Hrs (Subjective)

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 800/- per head only and would include:

> Panvel – Karnala – Panvel by Tumtum / ST
> Morning Breakfast – Tea
> Sanctuary – Entry Fee
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Deposit Rs. 800/- 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

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Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure
VIMP Note: At the forest entry – point, All plastic bottles will be Counted & have to deposit some amount for the same. In case, if any participant member forget his bottle in the sanctuary and couldn’t show it at the gate, he has to Pay Rs 100/- fine for the same.
Note: Maximum 35 seats

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Things To Carry: -

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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)
LUNCH for da day (a Must)
Raincheater (Optional) for those who don’t want to wet
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,
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
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2Jun

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

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fort Kothaligad Peth 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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18Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kalsubai Trek from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Highest Peak of Maharashtra Kalsubai Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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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 (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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