Dear All,

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

.

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

.

Next Batches :: All Saturday & Sundays of 2023-24
.
Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)
.
Details r as follows
.
Brief Introduction about Kalsubai : -
.

Height: ~ 5400 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Bari
Location: Igatpuri

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.

.
Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous: 

Day 0:  Mcd @ Deccan 20:00 Hrs 
.
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:
.
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

.
We will be in Pune around 20:30 hrs ( thats – subjective)
.
The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1400 / – per head
.
This includes  Pune 2 Pune fare for private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T+ Lunch

.
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:-
.
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/

Dear All,

.
We @ शिखर वेध have planned Night Trek to Kalsubai peak – highest point in Maharashtra.

.

The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1450 /- per head
.
This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for private vehicle …  Sunday Morning Breakfast-T & Lunch

.

Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)

Details r as follows
.
Brief Introduction about Kalsubai : -
.

Height: ~ 5400 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Bari
Location: Igatpuri

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.

.
Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous:

 

Day 0:

20:00 hrs : Departure from Borivali East 

20:30 hrs Departure from Andheri East 

Pick Up En-route Bandra , Sion , Ghatkopar etc.

21:30 hrs : Teen Hath Naka, Thane 

Day 1:

.

02:30 Hrs : @ Bari Base

.
Ascend – Night trek starts

.

07:00 Hrs: ATop

Rest Sunrise

.

Breakfast – tea Time

.

08:00 Hrs: Descend

                                                                                    

11:30 Hrs:  Base
.

Lunch Time

.
14:00 Hrs: 
Departure for Mumbai

19:00 Hrs: @ Andheri

.

We will be in mumbai around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
.
The cost of the trek is about Rs.1450 / – per head
.
This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T+ LUNCH

.

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:-
.
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/

Kalsubai Peak

Dear All,

.
We @ शिखर वेध have planned Trek to Kalsubai peak – highest point in Maharashtra.

.

The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1150 /- per head
.
This includes Kasara 2 Kasara fare for private vehicle …  Sunday Morning Breakfast-T & Lunch

.

Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)

Details r as follows
.
Brief Introduction about Kalsubai : -
.

Height: ~ 5400 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Bari
Location: Igatpuri

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.

.
Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous: 

Kasara railway station @ 23:15 Hrs on Saturday / Sunday

.

Day 0: Friday / Saturday

Catch 20:44 hrs CST-Kasara Fast Local 

Day 1: Saturday / Sunday

23:15 hrs : @ Kasara Station

Departure to Bari by pvt jeeps

.

01:30 Hrs : @ Bari Base

.
Ascend – Night trek starts

.

07:00 Hrs: ATop

Rest Sunrise

.

Breakfast – tea Time

.

08:00 Hrs: Descend

                                                                                    

11:30 Hrs:  Base
.

Lunch Time

.
13:00 Hrs: 
Departure for Kasara

15:00 Hrs: @ Kasara 

.

Catch available local to Mumbai
We will be in mumbai around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
.
The cost of the trek is about Rs.1150 / – per head
.
This includes Kasara 2 Kasra fare for private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T+ LUNCH

.

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: – 3 days prior to departure

.

Things To Carry:-
.
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/

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged  Vaitarna Lakeside CAMPING & Water Sports  on all weekends
.
About Campsite:
Welcome to our secret campsite high fives, Start with water sports activities which includes Learning Kayaking, River Raft Boating or just relax by swimming and body surfing life jackets will be given to all. Swimmers and Non Swimmers can enjoy water sports at Igatpuri Secret Camping and all ages can participate. Life Jackets are compulsory for Swimmers and non Swimmers for all water sports activities. Our campsite is well hidden inside a beautiful jungle for sure you will have trouble finding it we have kept it that way. Vaitarna Lakeside camping is a beautiful spot for landscape photography. Your tents will be lake facing as the sunsets you can enjoy tea and evening snacks. Our guest are always welcomed early to maximize time spent at Igatpuri camping site and enjoy water sports to the fullest. Igatpuri Campsite is amazing for Astro – photography, Star Trails Photography, Igatpuri Stargazing it has very less night light pollution located in one of the darkest spot in Maharashtra. You can join for Night Trek shoes compulsory after you enjoy Dinner local food.Wake up to the sounds of birds and enjoy birding your tents will be facing sunrise and the beautiful Secret Camping Lake. Indian toilets are available on campsite and parking. After your morning breakfast you can click more selfies and groupies. Check out timings are 10 am you can also visit nearby sites our campsite manager will share the locations.Campsite is ideal for camping near Mumbai, camping near Nasik.

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Cost :: Rs 2400 per head ( Food – Tented stay – Barbecue – Campfire – Kasara to  Kasara Pickup and Drop )

.

Direct @ Campsite with your own vehicle: Rs 1500/- pp
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Please Note: Vaitarna Lake Camping near Wavi village is ~170 km drive from Mumbai, 4 hours drive & ~ 225 km drive from Pune, 5-6 hours drive … 22 kms from Highway

.

VAITARNA Lake Camping Itinerary
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People Travelling from Mumbai can board the following local train

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Day 1 – Saturday : Catch CSMT – Kasara local : Timings as below

11:46 hrs :  CSMT

11:53 hrs : Byculla

11:59 hrs : Dadar

12:06 hrs : Kurla

12:26 hrs : Thane

12:39 hrs : Dombivali

12:48 hrs : Kalyan

13:58 hrs : Kasara

14:00 hrs – Meeting Point @ Kasara railway station

Jeep Ride from Kasara to Camping Site

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15:00 hrs – Reach Campsite
Start with water sports Lake Boating / Lake Kayaking / Swimming 

.

17:30 – Evening Snacks and Tea ( Bhel and Potato vada ) 
Relax by the Lake, unwind yourself get comfortable at campsite
.
18:30 – Sunset
19:30 – Bonfire.
21:30 – Dinner
22:30 – Enjoy Night trek around property if interested.
23:00 – Rest for the Night

.

Day Two – Sunday 

08:00 hrs – Wake up relaxed
10:00 hrs – Check out after morning tea and breakfast
11:00 Hrs : @ Kasara railway station and Disperse

.

Please Note :- You can also drive to campsite directly by your own vehicle … cost will be Rs 1500 per head for such clients …
.
GPS locations will be shared after confirmations ………………………………………………………

Activities @ Campsite

1) Lake Kayaking Experience
2) Lake Rafting – (Boating)
3) Lake Swimming with Life Jackets Experience
4) Lake Tubing Fun (Using Your Hand)
5) Coracle Fun Ride
6) Air Rifle Shooting
7) Archery
8) Night Trek around Campsite
9) BBQ (Limited 200 g) Veg / Non Veg ( Only Saturday)
10) DJ Music ( Basic System ) (Only Saturday)
11) Bonfire : 2 -3 Hrs max
12) Selfie Point

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Things to carry and Rules:
Comfortable Footwear
Odomos – Mosquito Repellent
Sunscreen – Extra Clothes – Sunglasses
Extra Footwear – Towel
Camera – Telescope – Gopro
Basic First Aid Kit
Do not litter eco sensitive zone
Listen to the campsite in charge
No Swimming allowed inside lake

…………………………………………………………………………..

For Registration Deposit full advance amount of Rs. 1500/-  pp (Non-Refundable) 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 weekends
.
Contact Jagadish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836

Dear All,

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

.

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

.

Monsoon will be in full force soon …

Next Batches :: All Saturday & Sundays of 2022

.
Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)

.
Details r as follows
.
Brief Introduction about Kalsubai : -
.

Height: ~ 5400 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Bari
Location: Igatpuri

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.

.
Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous: 

Day 0:  Mcd @ Deccan 22:45 Hrs 

.
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:

.
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

.
We will be in Pune around 21:30 hrs ( thats – subjective)
.
The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1400 / – per head
.
This includes  Pune 2 Pune fare for private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T+ Lunch

.

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:-

.
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)
.
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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Dear All

 

We शिखर वेध is glad to announce Night trek 2 Kothaligad on all Sundays
.
The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1000/- per head


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday

Forest Entry Charges

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
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.
.
Here is some info abt the place: – Kothaligad

Height: 3100 feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Region: Karjat
Base Village: Ambivali
.

Itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Note: Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own. Board the second last compartment from Karjat side which is the second
one from CST side

Day 1: Saturday

Train Timing – Karjat Fast local

CST           : 21:26 Hrs
Byculla       : 21:33 Hrs
Dadar         : 21:40 Hrs
Kurla          : 21:47 Hrs
Ghatkopar   :21:51 Hrs
Thane         : 22:07 Hrs
Dombivali    :22:20 Hrs
Kalyan        : 22:29 Hrs
Karjat          : 23:19 Hrs

23:30 Hrs: Move 2 Ambivali village by tumtum

Day 2: Sunday
.
00:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali village
.
02:30 Hrs: @ Pethwadi

Ascend fort

04:00 Hrs: Atop
.

Rest till sun – rise

.
Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
.
08:00 Hrs: Descend
09:00 Hrs: Peth Village.

Breakfast – Tea time
11:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
.
Move Karjat  by rick/bus

12:30 Hrs: @ Karjat & Disperse
.
From there by local train 2 mumbai

We will be in mumbai around 16:00 Hrs (Subjective)

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1000/- per head


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea  

Forest Entry Fee 

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

.

Deposit  Rs 1000/- per head (Non-refundable) advance on following A/c …

.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSCCode : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

.

Maximum 25 seats
.
Things to be carried:
.
A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (A Must)
Torch with spare batteries ( 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.
windcheaters.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Dear All

We शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Kothaligad
on 

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


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
.
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.
.
Here is some info abt the place: – Kothaligad

Height: 3100 feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Region: Karjat
Base Village: Ambivali
.

Itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Note: Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own.
Board the second last compartment from Karjat side which is the second
one from CST side

Day 1: Saturday

Train Timing – Karjat Fast local

CST           :16:30 Hrs
Byculla       :16:37
Dadar         :16:44
Kurla          :16:51
Ghatkopar   :16:55
Thane         :17:10
Dombivali    :17:23
Kalyan        :17:31
Karjat         :18:24 Hrs

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Ambivali village by tumtum
19:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
.
Ascend – Enjoy Fire flies en-route
21:00 Hrs: @ Pethwadi

Dinner Time
Post dinner, Night walk in Jungle for more Fireflies
.
Day 2: Sunday
.

Wake up call

07:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea time
08:00 Hrs: Ascend fort
09:00 Hrs: Atop
.
Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
.
10:30 Hrs:  Descend
11:30 Hrs: Peth Village.
12:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
.
LUNCH Time
.
14:30 Hrs: @ Move Karjat  by rick/bus
15:30 Hrs: @ Karjat
.
From there by local train 2 mumbai

We will be in mumbai around 19:00 Hrs (Subjective)

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


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

Accommodation in villagers house & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

.
Maximum 30 seats
.
Things to be carried:
.
A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (A Must)
Sleeping Bags / Mat, Bedding (A Must)
Torch with spare batteries ( 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.
Raincheaters.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Dear All

We शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Prabalmachi

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


That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

Tented Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
.
Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
.
Prabalgadmachi, is a small hamlet hiding in the hills is located in the Panvel region. The machi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to the twin forts of Kalavantin  & Prabalgad which grace the backdrop of the village.
.
Here is some info abt the place: – Prabalmachi

Height: 1700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Raigad
Region: Panvel
Base Village: Thakurwadi
.
Rendezvous:  Meet at 18:00 Hrs (Sharp) at Panvel Railway station on Saturdays with a return ticket to Panvel

.

We will b starting with 

1) CST- Panvel local (time-table as below)
Alight @ Panvel 

Mumbai CST : 16:35 Hrs
Vadala Road : 16:54 Hrs
Kurla : 17:04 Hrs
Chembur : 17:10 Hrs
Vashi: 17:24 Hrs
Nerul : 17:33 Hrs
Panvel : 17:55 hrs

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2) Thane – Panvel local (time-table as below)

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Thane : 17:20 Hrs
Koparkhairene: 17:37 Hrs
Nerul : 17:51 Hrs
Panvel : 18:15 hrs

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The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

18:15 Hrs: @ Panvel railway station

Move Thakurwadi base village by Tumtum

19:15 Hrs: @ Thakurwadi – Base village

Introduction 


Ascend to (~1.5 hrs)

21:30 Hrs: @ Prabalmachi

Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Night Walk for Fireflies

(Note : Tent will b provided which is to b carried by participants on trek)

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Day 2: Sunday
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07:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call

Breakfast  – Tea in village.

08:30 Hrs – Descend

10:00 Hrs – Base

Move to Panvel station by public transport

11:00 Hrs – @ Panvel station

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We would be getting back to Mumbai at approx 12.00 PM (That’s Subjective)

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

That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday, Tented Accommodation

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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Advance amount of Rs. 1400/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)

IFSC code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
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Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages,
personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
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Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 /  09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
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Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Dear All

We शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Rajmachi on

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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1700/- per head


That would include:

Transportation : Lonavala – Phanasrai by pvt Jeep & Rajmachi to Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps, 

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea, 

Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
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Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the firefliescontain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Rajmachi, located in the Lonavala region is accessible from both Karjat as well as Lonavala. The village of Udhewadi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to Rajmachi. The twin forts of Srivardhan & Manoranjan grace the backdrop of the village.
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A little distance down from the village lies a serene and beautiful lake called Uday Sagar Talav. Behind the lake lies an ancient Monolith, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Here is some info abt the forts: – Srivardhan & Manoranjan

Height: 3000/2700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Pune
Region: Lonavala
Base Village: Lonavala/Kondhane
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Day 1: Saturday:-  Meet at 17:15 Hrs (Sharp) at Lonavala Railway station 

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MUMBAI People

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We will b starting from  CST by Konarak Express / Hyderabad Express

(time-table as below) — Alight @ Lonavala 

Mumbai CST : 14:30 Hrs
Dadar : 14:40 Hrs
Thane : 15:02 Hrs
Kalyan : 15:28 Hrs
Karjat : 16:08 Hrs

Lonavala : 17:03 hrs

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PUNE people

Catch Pune-Lonavala local … Timings as follows

15:00 Hrs: Pune Staion

15:06 Hrs: Shivaji Nagar

15:23 hrs: Pimpri

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16:32 Hrs: Lonavala

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday


17:20 Hrs: @ Lonavala railway station

Move Fanasrai Village by local Transport

18:45 Hrs: @ Fanasrai

Ascend to Rajmachi (~2.0 hrs)

Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle

22:00 Hrs: @ Udhewadi – base village

Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Night Walk for Fireflies

Stay @ Villagers House

Day 2: Sunday
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06:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call
07:30 Hrs: @ Shrivardhan atop

Explore Shrivardhan fort.
Breakfast  – Tea in village .
Explore Manoranjan Fort

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11:30 Hrs – Visit Uday sagar Talav, Shiva Temple
11:00 Hrs: Move to Lonavala station by pvt transport

12:30 Hrs – @ Lonavala station

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We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 17.30 PM (That’s Subjective)

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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1700/- per head
That would include:

Transportation : Lonavala – Phanasrai by pvt Jeep & Rajmachi to Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps, 

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea, 

Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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Advance amount of Rs. 1700/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)

IFSC code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
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Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
.
Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages,
personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Gorakhgad-Fort

Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध, has arranged a Night Trek to Gorakhgad near Murbad on coming Sundays
B1: 25 October 2020
B2: 1 November 2020
Details r as follows

Brief Introduction about Gorakhgad

Height: ~ 2140 feet

Grade:  Medium

Time: ~ Maximum 2.5 hrs from Dehari, Base Village

Location: Malshej region

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Gorakhgad which is located close to Murbad is a trek that offers a challenge to both the mind and body. Its offers the regular walk in the woods followed by beautiful rock cut steps that lead to the cave on the fort. Another vertical flight of stairs cut through the rock wall lead up to the top of the fort which houses a small temple. This trek is an adrenaline rush for all who look for something different to do over a weekend!

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Journey Details:

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Day 0: Saturday

Rendezvous: Sharp 23:00 Hrs @ Darpan Cinema, Andheri

Departure by Pvt vehicle

Pick up en-route Bandra, Sion, Thane

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Day 1: Sunday

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03:00 Hrs: @ Daheri – Base village & rest for some time

03:30 Hrs: Ascend

07:00 Hrs: @ Atop Cave

Rest , Explore & Breakfast – Tea

08:30 Hrs: Descend

11:30 Hrs: @ Base

Lunch -Time  Veg  Thali

13:30 Hrs: Move to Mumbai by pvt vehicle

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We would be getting back to Andheri at approx. 18:00 Hrs (Subjective)

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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1500/- per head and would include:

> Andheri to Andheri by private vehicle

> Breakfast – Tea & LUNCH

> Trek Leader – Expertise

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NOTE : With your own vehicle, the cost of this trek would be Rs. 800/- per head

Deposit Advance Rs. 1500/- 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: – Thursday OR Till the reg. gets full

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Things To Carry: -
Torch with extra pair batteries (a must)

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
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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
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/