Dear All, 
 
We शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event
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Event Cost :: Rs 3000/- per head
 
Includes Transportation from Pune 2 Pune, 2 meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation  
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Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again ;-)
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Next Batches::
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All Weekends till March 2023
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Brief Intro about Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft
Grade: Medium with Thrill
Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
Location: Bhandardara region

” SANDHAN” …. is a beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats  near Ratangad. Amidst the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around two km long. Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 ft deep water pool in the way of  rock floored water carved valley. 
This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : Mcd, Deccan Gymkhana …

22:00 Hrs : Depart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle … pcik up en-route Shivajinagar / Chinchwad
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Day 1: Saturday
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04:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Rest for 2 hours in bus
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Breakfast-T Time
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07:30 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan
08:00 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley
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We have to go through abt 4-5 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same … 
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12:30 Hrs — Rappelling of 50 ft patch
Lunch time mid way (Packed Lunch)
& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel .. 
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17:30 Hrs —  Settle at base
Dinner & Campfire
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Tented Accommodation
 
Day 2 :: Sunday
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Wake Up early
08:00 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
09:00 Hrs — Trek upwards Samrad
12:30 Hrs — @ Samrad
Move Pune by private transport

Lunch En-route in hotel (To be Borne by participant)

20:00 Hrs — @ Pune
 
We will be in Pune around 20:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on Mega block things

The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 3000 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Pune 2 Pune, 2 meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 3000/- (Non-refundable) …  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
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Seats r limited …
Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
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Previous memories in form of snaps of our NEW Year special event to Sandhan

https://picasaweb.google.com/104269804834836030230/NewYearTrekSandhanValleyRappelling?authkey=Gv1sRgCMb43pHR9a_cywE

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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Mug, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Extra Pair of clothes (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, do carry a extra pair as well
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: 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/

 

Dear All , 
 
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to unexplored jungle Trek to AADRAI 
 
NEXT BATCHES :: 
All Saturdays & Sundays
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The Aadrai Jungle Trek is the best way to explore one of Sahyadri’s most beautiful and untouched Jungles. This tour will take you deep into the heart of this lush, green forest, where you can see waterfalls, caves, valleys, shepherd trails, famous peaks, and more. You’ll be able to experience all that this incredible Aadrai Forest Trek has to offer in just one day!

Places to See on the Aadrai Forest Trek

1. Kalu Waterfall

2. Nageshwar temple

3. Ancient Caves

4. Aadrai jungle.

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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
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Day 0: Meeting point :  McD, Deccan at 23:00 Hrs
Pick – up en-route viz
23:30 Hrs : @ Shivajinagar
00:00 Hrs: @ Nasik Phata

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Day 1:
 
04:00 Hrs : Base village

Rest in bus

05:00 Hrs : Wake up call … Freshen Up

Breakfast-Tea time

Introduction & Instruction

07:00 Hrs : Start trek towards 1200 feet waterfall, reaches the waterfall, and enjoys the fantastic views from the top and reverse waterfall. 
11:30 Hrs : Trek continues through the unexplored Aadrai Jungle. We will be crossing beautiful streams and halt at a Natural cave
15:00 Hrs : Return to Aadrai Trek starting point
15:30 Hrs : Freshen Up & Lunch Time (Late one)
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17:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune

We will reach Mcd, Deccan around 22:0 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)
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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1400/- per head.
This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune, 1 Veg Lunch & 1 Veg Breakfast – Tea, Forest official entry fee, & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges
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Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1400/- 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

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Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to register with advance payment is 3 days prior to departure OR till the registration gets Full
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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
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
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil:  09702121373 / 09869369836
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Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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

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/

sindhudurg-fort

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Mandu

Dear All,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH, invite you for a weekend Road trip to Mandavgad (Mandu) the fortress of joy and a glorious city of Maheshwar situated on the banks of Narmada, Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa Samadhi @ Raverkhedi And Omkareshwar Jyotirling

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About the places -

Mandu, the fortress of joy, also known as Mandavgadh, rises 634 meters high in the Vindhya Range and is enclosed in battlements 37 km long. With-in this well-defended plateau is wealth of palaces, pleasure pavilions, mansions, tombs and mosques.

The hill range is endowed with a very attractive natural scenery, which is at its best during the rainy season, when on all sides, it is clothed in green with a number of brooks and torrents, rushing down into the ravine winding about its sides below. The beauty of which is further enhanced by about a dozen lakes and ponds interspersed on its top.

Each of Mandu’s structures is an architectural gem and the monuments were raised in the period of hardly 125 years, between 1401 A.D to 1526 A.D; some are out standing like massive Massive Jami Massjid and Hoshang Shah’s tomb, which provided inspiration for the master builders of the Magnificent Taj Mahal centuries later.

Maheshwar was a glorious city at the dawn of Indian civilization when it was ‘Mahishmati'; capital of king Kartivarjun. This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Revived to its ancient position of importance by the Holkar queen Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. Maheshwar’s temples and mighty fort-complex stand in quiet beauty, mirrored in the river below.
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Shrimant Peshwa Bajirao Samadhi @ Raverkhedi

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Omkareshwar Jyotirling darshan

Itinerary – 

Day 0: Friday

19:30 Hrs :: Departure by Private Vehicle from Thane / Pune

Day 1: Saturday

07:30 Hrs :: Reach Mandavgad

Freshen up, Breakfast

Full day Mandu Sight-seeing

Visit the central Group – Jami Masjid, Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, Ashrafi Mahal

Visit to the Royal Enclave – Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Taveli Mahal, Champa Baoli

Lunch Break

Visit Eco Point, Jain Temple, Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Roopmati’s Pavilion etc.

Travel to Maheshwar

Overnight @ Maheshwar

Day 2: Sunday

Wake up early, freshen up

Breakfast time

Visit to Rajarajeshwara Temple, Ahilya Fort, Ahilyeshwar Temple, Bank of Narmada

Visit Shrimant Peshwa Maharaj Samadhi @ Ravekhedi

Move to Omkareshwar Jyotirling

Post Lunch

Return journey to Mumbai

Day 3: Monday

05:00 Hrs :: Reach Thane / Pune

 

The cost for Mandu – Maheshwar – Raverkhedi – Omkareshwar road trip would be Rs. 8000/- per person & would include:

 

  1. AC Travel from Thane to Thane by Pvt Vehicle ( Pune 2 Pune)
  2. AC Accommodation in Triple sharing
  3. Veg Food for 2 days (Travel Journey i.e. Friday & Sunday Dinner food excluded)
  4. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  5. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 5000/- pp (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event.

Name: Jagadish Govind Patil

A/C No: 026801521464

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to confirm with advance payment is 8 days prior to departure

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Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -

> A haversack to put in all the stuffs

> At least 2 Liters of water
> Two-three set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
> Binoculars, Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
> Torch with extra set of batterries
> Personal medicines required if any
> Identity Proof

To register for this event, contact us – 

Jagdish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

 

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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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Vasota

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged Vasota Jungle Trek from Pune 

Hope 2 cu on trek with us to NJoy

Brief Introduction about Vasota – Nageshwar:

Height: 4267 feet
Grade: Easy but Endurance level is little more as have to descend on same day
Time: ~ 2 hrs from MetIndavali
Location: Koyna region

VASOTA-NAGESHWAR: Situated in dense forest, surrounded by river Koyna, fort of Vasota is according to ‘Dnyaneshwari’ a resting place known as Vyaghragad. This old warrior offers one of the most thrilling treks in the Sahyadri as far as trekking through forestation is concerned. Dense forest all the way through, panoramic view of Shivsagar Lake in east & Konkan on west, wonderful cave @ Nageshwar makes this fort special for amateur trekkers & photographers

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Rendezvous:

Day 0: 

23:00 Hrs : McD, Deccan

23:55 Hrs : Katraj Chowk

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Day 1:

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04:00 Hrs: @ Bamnoli & Take couple of hours Rest in Bus

06:00 Hrs : Freshen Up

Breakfast – T

Launch Ride

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10:00 Hrs: @ Met Indavali

Ascend

12:00 Hrs: Vasota Atop – Exploration

Exploration

LUNCH Time

14:30 Hrs: Descent to Met Indavali

16:30 Hrs: @ Met Indavali

Launch Ride

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18:30 Hrs : @ Bamnoli

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Evening tea & Disperse

19:00 Hrs: Move 2 Pune

We will be in Shivajinagar, Pune arnd 23:00 hrs (that’s-subjective)

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The Cost of theTrek is : Rs 1700/- per head

Includes Pune 2 Pune transportation by Private Vehicle Non A/c, Launch ferry Charges, Forest entry charges, Guide contri, 1 Morning B/f-Tea, Packed Veg. meal & Evening Tea

Plz do full advance payment of Rs 1700/- per head (Non-refundable). Deposit money on 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 2 register: 4 days prior to batch OR till da Batch gets full

Note: – Max. group size would be 24 bcoz of logistic constraints

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Things 2 Carry: 

Water Bottle (~3 Ltr)

Torch

Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon (All must)

Some ready 2 eat food-Plum cakes, biscuits etc

Extra Pair of clothes, trekking shoe 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: 09702121373 / 
09869369836
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sindhudurg-fort

Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a trip to Konkan – Sindhudurg Safari (Scuba Diving Event) 
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Brief Intro about tour:
Grade           : 
Easy
Destination   : Vijaydurg, Kunkeshwar, Rameshwar, Sindhudurg Fort, Dolphin Safari, Tsunami Island, Tarkarli Beach, Nivati Beach
Activities      : Scuba Diving,
Cost per Person: Indian Rupee ₹ 10000/- per head ( All Veg Meals ) and  Indian Rupee ₹ 11000/- per head ( All Non-Veg Meals ) 
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Maximum 25 Participants
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Details as below:

Vijaydurg or Victory Fort:

The oldest fort on Sindhudurg coast constructed in the regime of Raja Bhoj of shilahar dynasty in 1205 (construction period 1193-1205). The fort was earlier known as “Gheria” as it is situated in the village “Girye”. Shivaji Maharaj won this fort from Adilshaha of Bijapur in 1653 and renamed it as “Vijay Durg” as the then Hindu solar ear’s name was “Vijay”. Vijay means Victory.

Sprawling over an area of 48 acres, Vijaydurg, fort of victory, was once seized by the British following a bloody battle. They renamed it Fort Augustus. A dilapidated board at the entrance of the fort relates its history. One of the best views of the fort is from the jetty. The fort stretches out into the sea and a walk inside its precincts is worthwhile. Shivaji added triple rows of huge walls, umpteen towers and spacious inner buildings to it and strengthened it in the 17th century.
Kunkeshwar Temple
Kunkeshwar Temple, an ancient Shiva Temple is located in Kunkeshwar village, 14 Kms from Devgad town. A pristine beach with a very long stretch of seashore and white sand adds to the beauty of temple surroundings. This beautiful temple near beach has alluring architecture with reminiscent of South Indian style of temple architecture. Yadav Kings built this temple in 1100 A. D. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who rejuvenated this temple many times was a frequent visitor to this temple. This temple is also famous as Kashi of South Konkan.
Sindhudurga fort:
Huge sea rocks of Malvan has easefully shouldered the responsibility of two Forts Sindhudurg & Padmagad on their broad chest. The name of the fort is given to the Sindhudurg district. Tourist from all over the world visit through out the year to see this Maratha glory.The fort was built with the help of huge rocks on the Kurte Island which amazes people & one appreciates imaginative power of Shivaji. In 1664 shivaji erected this fort on 44 acers of land. In Sindhudurg Fort there is ‘Shri Shivarajeshwar temple’ of King Shivaji. Also there are temples of Hanuman, Jarimari mandir and Goddess ‘Bhavani Temple’. Impressions of shivaji’s fingers prints found to be preserved here on one of the wall . Also lies, inside the fort worth seeing temples of Bhavanimata, Shambhu Mahadev, Jirimiri & Mahapurush. All are in good conditions.

Tarkarli Beach

Tarkarli is a narrow stretch of beach with pristine waters, located at the convergence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea. It is 546 k.m. away from Mumbai, 6 kms. south of Malvan, on the west coast of India. This place has gained prominence because of its transparently clear seas, where on a fairly sunny day, one can see the sea- bed up to a depth of 20 feet. This beach can be rightly called as ‘Queen Beach’ of Sindhudurg.

Dolphin Safari:

SCUBA DIVING

The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:
 
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Day 0 ::

Meeting point:

22:00 Hrs : Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) / Swargate (Pune)
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Day 1: 

07:00 Hrs: Breakfast en-route @ Hotel Alankar, HatKhamba

11:30 Hrs: Check in Hotel @ Malvan

12:00 Hrs: Lunch in Hotel (Veg Thali / Chicken Thali / Fish Thali – Soundale Fish – Limited)

14:00 Hrs: TSUNAMI Island

17:00 Hrs: Tarkarli / Devbaug Beach – FUN Time

19:00 Hrs: Evening Tea

19:30 Hrs: Free time for Malvan Market / Beach / Rock Garden etc. (Optional)

21:00 Hrs: Dinner (Veg Thali / Chicken Thali / Fish Thali – Paplet / Surmai Fish as available – Limited)

Stay at Malvan

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Day 2: 

07:30 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea Time

08:00 Hrs – 13:00 Hrs:

DOLPHIN SAFARI ;

Scuba Diving ( ~ 15 mins each ) ;  

14:00 Hrs: Lunch Time in Hotel (Veg Thali / Chicken Thali / Fish Thali – HALWA  Fish as available -Limited)

16:00 Hrs : Nivati Fort & Beach – The amazing beauty of tour

19:00 Hrs: Snacks – Vada Pav & Tea

19:30 Hrs: Free time for Malvan Market / Beach / Rock Garden etc. (Optional)

21:00 Hrs: Dinner (Veg Thali / Chicken Thali / Fish Thali – Paplet / Surmai Fish as available -Limited)

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Stay at Malvan

Day 3: 

07:00 Hrs: Visit to Sindhudurg fort

08:30 Hrs: Break Fast (Ghavane + Tea)

09:30 Hrs: Move 2 Achara

10:00 Hrs: @ Rameshwar Temple, Achara

11:30 Hrs: @ Kunkeshwar Temple

12:00 Hrs: Move 2 Vijaydurg

12:45 Hrs: @ Rameshwar temple, Girye, Vijaydurg

13:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Hotel Suruchi, Vijaydurg (Veg Thali / Chicken Thali / Fish Thali)

14:00 Hrs: @ Vijay-Durg fort (Guided Tour)

Vijaydurg – Exploration

16:30 Hrs: Tea Break & Depart for Mumbai

21:30 Hrs: Dinner @ Hotel Swad, Sangmeshwar (To be borne by Participant as per veg / non veg choice)

Day 4: 

05:30 Hrs: @ Dadar (Subjective) / Swargate (Pune)

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The cost for the whole tour will be Indian Rupee ₹ 11000/- per head ( For Non Veg meals ) &  Indian Rupee ₹ 10000/- per head ( For All Veg meals )
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This includes Dadar 2 Dadar transportation fare for private vehicle (Non A/c), Dolphin Safari, Boating charges, Permissions and entry fees, Guide Charges, Food ( Veg & Non Veg Thali as mentioned wherever limited and unlimited), Non A.C. Accommodations ( Rooms with 4 ppl sharing basis) & SCUBA charges
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VIMP Note: 
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1) Twin sharing accommodation with an extra amount of  Rs 600/- per head And Tripple Sharing accommodation with an extra amount of Rs 400/- per head is possible but the participant has to make arrangement for the company as well
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Maximum 25 seats … Seats will be first come 1st basis wid Advance payment only …
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One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 5000/- (Non-refundable) advance amount for Booking Private Vehicle, Activity Charges, Boats, Food, Accommodation etc.  into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
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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: – 8 Days prior to departure OR Till Reg. Gets Full .

Few memories in form of snaps of our previous Konkan – Tour –  as below
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Amazing world of Under – Water
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.438554322860654&type=1

Things To Carry:- .
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)

Cap, Good trekking shoes, 

Extra 3 pair of Clothes, a Towel etc.(a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
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

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/