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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kalu Waterfall Trek from Mumbai

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Kalu Waterfall Kalu Waterfall from Mumbai Kalu Waterfall from Pune Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged one day Kalu Waterfall Trek 

Hope 2 cu on trek with us to NJoy

Brief Introduction about Kalu Waterfall:

Grade: Easy
Time: ~ 2.5 hrs from Base Village – Savarne / Tithabi
Location: Malshej

Kalu Waterfall: This is very famous waterfall in the Malshej region. Total height is about 1200 feet, drops in about five patches. The trek to the Kalu Waterfall near the Malshej Ghat is just to experience its awesome power and strength is an experience in itself.

 

Plan: Day 0 -

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Meet at  National Park, Borivali (E) at 22.45 hrs sharp 
We will be heading to base village by private vehicle
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Day 1:
04:00 Hrs: @ Thitabi village … Rest in bus
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06:00 Hrs: Freshen up – B/f- Tea Time
Round of Instructions, Intro’s etc.
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07:00 Hrs: Trek Starts to the Kalu Waterfall
09:00 Hrs: @ Kalu waterfall, View Point
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Exploration
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10:00 Hrs: Descend / Return trek to base village
12:00 Hrs: @ Base Village

Lunch Time

13:30 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
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We will reach Borivali by 21:00 Hrs (Subjective to traffic)
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The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1600/- per head

The above cost includes

  • Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai by Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c )
  • 1 Veg B/f & 1 Veg Lunch
  • Shikhar Vedh Charges

Seats r limited …
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Deposit Rs. 1600/- (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for vehicle reservation
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – Till the reg. gets full

Note: We have to cross the stream (Knee – depth) 2 times  on this trek … U can try floaters with good grips if u r comfortable with it …

Things To Carry: -

A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)
Rain-cheater (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 (preferably Action),
A haversack to put all these things
.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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Jagadish Patil: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
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Also join us @

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

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kataldhar Fall – Rajmachi – Kondhane Cave Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fireflies Godhaneshwar Mandir Jungle Trek Kataldhar Kataldhar waterfall Kondhane Caves Kondhane Caves Waterfall Lake Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Rajmachi Rajmachi Campiing Rajmachi Fireflies Rajmachi Fireflies Camping Range Trek Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Temples tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Uday Sagar Lake Waterfalls Winter Trek
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Dear All,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH is glad to announce Monsoon trek to Kataldhar Fall – Rajmachi & Kondhane cave waterfall  … Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy …

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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 2100/- per head & would include:

> Lonavala to  Phanasrai &  Kondhane to Karjat  transport

> 2 Breakfast – Tea, 3 Veg meals

> Accommodation in village house & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges
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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, no trek to Rajmachi is complete without taking a dip in this lake.
Behind the lake lies an ancient Monolith, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. For those looking for more trekking adventures, consider exploring the Tour du Mont Blanc. Be sure to check out tour du mont blanc climbing gear for a safe and enjoyable experience.

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

Plan:

Rendezvous: Meet at 08:15 Hrs (Sharp) at Lonawala Railway station

MUMBAI People

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We will b starting from CST by Indrayani Express

(time-table as below) — Alight @ Lonavala …

Mumbai CST : 05:30 Hrs
Dadar : 05:40 Hrs
Thane : 06:00 Hrs
Kalyan : 06:15 Hrs

Lonavala : 08:15 hrs

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PUNE people

Catch Pune-Lonavala local … Timings as follows

06:00 Hrs: Pune Staion

06:05 Hrs: Shivaji Nagar

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07:40 Hrs: Lonavala

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday


08:15 Hrs: @ Lonavala railway station

Breakfast – Tea
Move Fanasrai Village by local Transport

09:30 Hrs: @ Fanasrai – Kataldhar Trek point

Descend Trek to Kataldhar fall (~ 1 hr)

~ 1 hr for exploration

Ascend Trek to Fanasrai – Trek start point

Lunch Time @ Fanasrai Village

Ascend to Rajmachi (~2.0 hrs / 7 – 8 kms)

05:00 Hrs: @ Udhewadi – base village

Explore Manranjan Fort

Dinner Time (Veg / Non-Veg )

Stay @ Villagers House (Dormitory)

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 .

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10:30 Hrs – Visit Uday sagar Talav, Godhaneshwar Shiva Temple
12:00 Hrs – Lunch (Veg Only)

13:00 Hrs – Descend to Kondhane village

15:30 Hrs – @ Kondhane Caves-Waterfall

17:00 Hrs – @ Kondhane village

18:00 Hrs – @ Katjat station

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We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 21:00 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 2100/- per head & would include:

> Lonavala to  Phanasrai &  Kondhane to Karjat  transport

> 2 Breakfast, 2 Veg meals

> Accommodation in village house & Shikhar Vedh charges

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Advance amount of Rs. 1100/- 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
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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
.
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/

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11Aug

शिखर वेध – Ganpatipule – Marleshwar – Amba Ghat – Pavankhind – Panhala

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Amba Ghat Beaches Ganpatipule Jotiba Marleshwar Panhala Panhala 2 Pavankhind Pavankhind Mohim Pawankhind Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All,  शिखर वेध has arranged a 2 – day Trip to Ganpatipule – Marleshwar – Amba Ghat – Pavankhind – Panhala fort

Brief Introduction about Places as below: -
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Ganpatipule: Nestled in the greenery is a nearly 4000 year old landmark the Swayambhu Ganpati Temple (Swayambhu means a self-originated idol, Ganapati). It is flooded by thousands of devotees and tourists every year. Ganpatipule, the Lord of the ‘ganas’ or army and “pule” means sand dunes. It is one of the ‘Ashta Ganapatis’ (eight Ganpatis) of India and is known as ‘Paschim Dwar Dewata’ (Western Sentinel God).
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Marleshwar Temple: Tourists should visit this important temple in Sangmeshwar for devotion and natural beauty. We can see Sahyadri’s huge precipice and river. We get a surprise when we reach Marleshwar in the pleasant atmosphere. At the right side we get the entrance of the cave and near the entrance of the cave, there is ‘Kund’ of cold water. When we enter the cave we can see Shri. Marleshwar. Friendly snakes and cobras are everywhere in the cave but noteworthy thing is not a single person has died because of snakes here. If we go ahead, ‘Dhareshwar’ waterfall can be seen. The waterfall sight is very beautiful from the cave but we don’t get an idea about the height of the waterfall from here. We will have to go beyond ‘Karambeli Doh’ for that.
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Itinerary of the trip:
Day 0:
Meeting Point : 21:00 Hrs  @ Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E)
Departure from Dadar by Private Vehicle
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Day 1: .
06:00 Hrs: @ Ganpatipule
Freshen up & Breakfast – Tea Time
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Exploration TIME for TEMPLE, BEACH, KESHAV SUT SMARAK @ MALGUND
Lunch Time
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Move to Marleshwar view
Explore Marleshwar

Overnight @ Hotel in AMBA GHAT
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Day 2:
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Wake Up Early & Finish Morning Chores
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07:30 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea Time
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08:30 Hrs: Move 2 Pavankhind
Explore Pavankhind …. Pay tribute
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Drive to Panhala

Explore Panhala fort
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14:30 Hrs: Lunch Time (VEG / NON-VEG)
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Time Permits visit JOTIBA Temple
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17:00 Hrs: Start Return Journey to MUmbai
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Dinner En-route
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Day 3: We will be in mumbai around 05:30 hrs ( thats – subjective)

The Cost for the Tour is about Rs. 6950 / – per head
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This includes Dadar 2 Dadar Transportation by Private vehicle (Non A/c) , Accommodation ( 3 ppl sharing), Food as Mentioned, Entry Fees wherever applicable and administrative charges for Shikhar Vedh only.

Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 3500/- (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)

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Seats r limited … MAXimum 15 members …

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

Good trekking shoes, Extra pair of Cloths, 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)
.
A haversack to put all these things

.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil (O): 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Trek & Kokankada Camping from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Caves Fort Harishchandragad Harishchandragad Camping Harishchandragad Trek Harishchandragad Trek from Pune Kokankada Kokankada Camping Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Road Trip Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Shikharayan Sunday Trek Tented Accommodation Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek Women Special Trek / Trip / Tour Events
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Dear All,
We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad
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Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again 

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

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Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the Medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate on Taramati/Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.
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Konkan Kada: The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset. This cliff is not just vertical; it is an overhang, almost like a cobra’s hood.
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Kedareshwar:  The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.

Journey Details:
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Day 1: Saturday
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Rendezvous : 05:30 Hrs – Mcd, Deccan
Pick up en-route Shivaji Nagar, Nashik Phata

05:30 Hrs: Depart 2  Pachnai by Private vehicle

B/f en-route

13:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai
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.Lunch Time
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14:00 Hrs : ASCEND
16:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad
17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada
T- Time & Sunset View
20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)

and retire for the day

Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday 

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai
12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai
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Lunch time
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We will reach to Pune 22:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

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The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 3250 per head

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tht includes transportation from Pune to Pune by private vehicle, 3 veg meals & 2 refreshments & TENTED ACCOMMODATION

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NOTE : Minimum 12 participants required to execute

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Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Food & vehicle booking
 .

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry: -
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A Water Bottle (~3 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),
.
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/

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21Jul

SHIKHAR VEDH : Bhimashankar Monsoon trek via Ganesh Ghat from Pune

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

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

Hope 2 cu on trek with me ;-)

Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Bhimashankar:-

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

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

Journey Details:-

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

Pick up en-route

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

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

This includes  Pune 2 Pune travel by private vehicle, Morning –  Evening B/f, snacks & Tea & LUNCH
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Since its a Moderate trek … seats r limited ..
.
Deposit Rs. 1600/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater(a must) very much pouring @ Bhimashankar
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food.Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/
Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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21May

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Pre – monsoon Clouds Trek

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

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

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

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

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

Journey Details:

DAY 0 :: 

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

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

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Depart 2  Pachnai by Private vehicle

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

06:00 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

06:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

Breakfast-T Time

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EXPLORE  the surroundings

Rest Time

10:00 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

LUNCH Time ( Pithale-Bhakri, Rice & Daal)

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

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

————————————————————————————————————-

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

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure


.
Things To Carry: -
.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)
Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),
.
A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

.

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Tags:
11Apr

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Rajmachi

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fireflies Fireflies Camping Fort Lake Night Trek Photography Rajmachi Rajmachi Fireflies Rajmachi Fireflies Camping Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All

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

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1450/- per head

That would include:

To & Fro Transportation : Lonavala – Phanasrai – Rajmachi to Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps, 
Day 1: 1 Veg meal for Dinner,
Day 2: Morning Breakfast – Tea, 
Forest Entry Fee, 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.
.
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
.

Day 1: Saturday:-  Meet at 17:15 Hrs (Sharp) at Lonavala Railway station 

MUMBAI People

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

PUNE people

Catch Pune-Lonavala local … Timings as follows

15:00 Hrs: Pune Staion

15:06 Hrs: Shivaji Nagar

15:23 hrs: Pimpri

.

16:32 Hrs: Lonavala

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday
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17:20 Hrs: @ Lonavala railway station

Move Fanasrai / Udhewadi / Rajmachi Village by local Transport

18:45 Hrs: @ Fanasrai / Udhewadi

Ascend to Rajmachi (~ 1.5 hrs)

Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle En-route

21:00 Hrs: @ Udhewadi – base village

Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Again Night Walk for Fireflies

Stay @ Villagers House / Tented Accommodation

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

10:00 Hrs – Visit Uday sagar Talav, Shiva Temple
11:00 Hrs: Move to Lonavala station by pvt transport

12:00 Hrs – @ Lonavala station

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. 1450/- per head

That would include:
To & Fro Transportation : Lonavala – Phanasrai – Rajmachi to Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps, 
Day 1: 1 Veg meal for Dinner,
Day 2: Morning Breakfast – Tea, 
Forest Entry Fee, Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Advance amount of Rs. 1450/- 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

Note : Non Veg (chicken) Food Rs 100/- pp extra
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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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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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12Mar

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Velas Turtle Festival Tour from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Backpacking Tour Bankot Beach Beaches Harihareshwar Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Olive Ridley Turtle Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Velas Velas Turtle Festival
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Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh are glad to announce Velas Turtle Festival Tour

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The Cost for Tour :: Rs. 3450 / - per head
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This includes  Pune 2 Pune transportation fare for private vehicle (A.C.), Turtle festival charges, ferry charges, food expenses veg only and dormitory accommodation charges.

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Next Batch Dates :: All weekends of March & April

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Get Ready to Witness the Wonderful Life Of Turtles ….

Some information about the area: The places that will be visiting are:

  1. VelasBeach – Turtle Festival visit
  2. Bankot Fort
  3. Harihareshwar Temple

 

Velas Beach :  Velas is the birth place of Nana Phadnis, one of the great prominent personalities in Maratha history. Due to the sea-shore Velas is an existing place and it is situated near Bankot Bay. There is an old temple of Shri Bhairi- Rameshwar and in this temple all twelve months water is made available taking the benefit of favorable geographical conditions. A statue of Nana Phadnis is present outside his house. In Velas Mahalakshmi temple and Nana Phadnis house are the places to visit. Velas is also one of the popular breeding sites of Olive Ridley, which is an endangered species of turtle.  

 

Bankot Fort:

 

Region: Mandangad

District: Ratnagiri

Height: Sea fort (Slightly above sea level)

Difficulty: Simple

 

Bankot is a square shaped fort. On the sides of Bankot fort, there is a dry moat (Revni) dug out in the Jambhya stone. Jambhya stone is peculiar type of stone adorning a purple shade and peculiarly it is incapable of storing water as the water invariable percolates through it owing to its much porous nature. The main entrance (Mahadarwaja) of the fort is north-facing with a well sculpted arch and carvings. Watch guards dug out (Devdya) align on both sides of the Mahadarwaja with some pits being dug out in the right Devdi. On the left, there are steps leading towards Nagarkhana while there is an underground storey and a tunnel on the right. A Maruti idol in the centre stands deserted now. On the west, there is a small entrance (Darwaja) leading to a Bastion on the exterior of the fortifications. A deep well (now dry and filled) occupied the centre of this bastion earlier and the adjacent water tanks too are dry and obsolete now. One can leave the Buruj via a small exit that leads to the surrounding moat and a beautiful “Revni” lying nearby.

 

Tour Duration: 2 Night / 2 Days
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The Itinerary for the Tour as follows:

Day 0: FRIDAY -

 

Departure by private vehicle from Mcd, Deccan @ 10:30 pm

Karve Nagar @ 11:00 pm
Chandani Chowk @ 11:15 pm

Day 1: SATURDAY -

05:30 Hrs: @ Velas

Refresh

06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle festival

Breakfast

10:00 Hrs: @ Bankot fort

10:30 Hrs: Atop

Fort Exploration
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Lunch at Velas (Veg. Only)

Rest time
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Evening Tea & Visit Velas beach, 

Go for Turtle watching.

Dinner ( Veg. Only)

Stay @ villagers home in Velas (Dormitory Type only) —

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Day 2: SUNDAY -

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06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle watching.

08:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea

09:30 Hrs: @ Harihareshwar by crossing Veshvi – Bagmandala creek by ferry
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Harihareshwar Temple visit

Visit 2 Harihareshwar Beach
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13:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Harihareshwar ( Veg/Non-Veg to be borne by participant as per choice)

15:00 Hrs: Departure 2 Pune

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We will be in Pune around 21:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)

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The Cost for Tour is about Rs. 3450 / - per head
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This includes  Pune  2 Pune transportation fare for private vehicle ( AC), Turtle festival charges, ferry charges, food expenses Veg only and dormitory accommodation charges.

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Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit  Rs 3450/- per head (Non-refundable) advance on following A/c …

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSCcode : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date for registration: – 8 days prior to departure or till the registration gets full

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Note: -

1) Emergence of Hatchlings of turtles is a natural process. So cannot give guarantee of emerging possibility of turtles on the mentioned dates.

2) Velas beach have strong currents … so won’t b allowed to go inside the water

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Things To Carry:-
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A Torch with spare battery ( a must)

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

Sleeping Bag, Mat (a must)

Towel, a napkin, 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,
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 : 09702121373 / 09869369836

 

Also join us @
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5Mar

Shikhar Vedh : Nepal Backpacking Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Backpacking Tour Bhairawa Chitwan Gorakhpur Himalayean Tour Jungle Safari Kathmandu Lumbini Nepal Pashupatinath Temple Pokhara Tour Event tourism Travels Trip Event UNESCO Site
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Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the  Nepal Backpacking Tour !!! 
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Tour Fees Rs. 29500/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Gorakhpur  Railway station 

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

4) Note: Twin sharing Accommodation Rs 2000/- pp Extra

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Travel Suggestion :-

Day 1: Arrive @ Gorakhpur Airport / Railway station by 8 am latest

Day 7: Book your flight / train from Gorakhpur after 2 pm

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Major Highlights of the offbeat tour !!!

Kathmandu Valley – UNESCO Site – Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhutnath Stupa, Babulnath

Chitwan – National Park – Jungle Safari – UNESCO Heritage Site

Lumbini – Birthplace of Lord Buddha – UNESCO Site

Pokhara – Bindabasini Temple, Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave, Museum

Nepali Cusines – Blend of Indian & Tibetian influences

Itinerary

Day 1:- Gorakhpur – Pokhara Drive (~ 280 km / 8 hr drive)

Meet the team @ Gorakhpur Airport / Railway station by 08:00 Hrs

Drive to Pokhara – Day Journey

Enjoy Scenic view en-route … Overnight  in Hotel @ Pokhara

Day 2:- Pokhara Sightseeing Tour

Post Break-fast, Full day Pokhara sight seeing tour –  Visit popular attractions viz.  Bindabasini Temple, Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, Museum, Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave etc. . Explore Fewa Lake Market – evening time.

Overnight @ Pokhara Hotel

Day 3:- Pokhara to Kathmandu (~ 200 km / 7 hrs)

Post Breakfast, Drive to Kathmandu – capital of Nepal … En-route visit Manokamana Devi

Overnight halt at Kathmandu Hotel.

Day 4:- Kathmandu Sightseeing

Post Break-fast, Full day Kathmandu Sightseeing
Visit Popular Attractions as Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Babulnath & Much More

Overnight @ Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 5 :- Kathmandu – Chitwan (~ 180 km / 5 hrs )

Post Breakfast, Explore / Shopping in Kathmandu and around 11:00 Hrs drive to Chitwan .

Evening , enjoy sunset riverside and then Tharu Cultural Program

Overnight in Hotel @ Chitwan

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Day 6 :- Chitwan – Lumbini (~ 175 kms/ 5 hrs)

Chitwan Jungle Safari – Be ready @ 6 am for thrilling jeep safari .

Breakfast @ 9 am

Then proceed to Lumbini … 5 hrs drive … Visit Birthplace of Lord Buddha

Overnight @ Siddhartnagar / Bhairawa

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Day 7 :- Bhairawa -Gorakhpur ( ~ 100 kms / 3 hrs)

Post Breakfast, Drive to Gorakhpur …

Drop @ Gorkhpur Airport / Station to catch flight / train back home

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Tour Fees Rs. 29500/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Gorakhpur Airport / Railway station 

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

4) Note: Twin sharing Accommodation Rs 2000/- pp Extra

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Adv Rs. 15000/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Hotel booking

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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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Things To Carry:-
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Valid Identity proof (Passport / Voted ID) with 5 photocopies (A must)

5 passport size colour photographs (A must)

A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater / Poncho (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Toiletries ( Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Sunscreen etc)
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, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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2Mar

Shikhar Vedh :: World Peace Dome – Bhuleshwar – Malhargad

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Bhuleshwar Daulat Mangalgad Historical Tour Malhargad Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event World Peace Dome
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a one day trip to World Peace Dome – Bhuleshwar – Malhargad

World Peace Dome Biggest Dome of the world … Peaceful combination of Eastern Spiritual Peace and Western Scientific Wisdom …वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम ..

Bhuleshvar : aka Daulat-Mangalgad Fort

Malhargad : Malhargad is a hill fort situated around 30 km from Pune. Malhargad is also known as Sonori fort because of the village Sonori situated at its base. It was the last fort built by the Marathas, Sardar Paanse. Hence it is also known as Tarun Killa. Tarun in Marathi means young and Killa means fort. The fort is believed to be built to keep watch on ‘Dive’ ghat along the Pune-Saswad route. The fort was built during the period of 1757 to 1760.

Grade: Easy

Itinerary of the trip: 

Day 1:

Meeting Point : 
Mumbai Participant : 5:00 am Pritam Hotel  Dadar (East)
Pune Participant : 9:00 pm Mcd, Deccan, 

Pick Up En-routes viz. Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Nerul, Panvel

05:00 Hrs : Departure by private vehicle

Breakfast – tea time en-rout

10:00 Hrs : Arrival at World Peace Dome

World Peace Dome exploration – 3 Hrs

13:00 Hrs: Lunch Time

10:30 Hrs: @ Murud beach

14:00 Hrs: Move to Bhuleshwar aka Daulat – Mangal fort

Exploration time ~ 1 hr

17:00 Hrs : @ Malhargad fort

Exploration – Sunset photography Time

18:30 Hrs : Departure for Mumbai / Pune 

Refreshments on the way

We will be in mumbai around  22 :30 hrs ( thats – subjective)

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The Estimated cost for the tour is  Mumbai participants: Rs. 2100/- pp & Pune Participants Rs 1450/- pp

This includes Dadar 2 Dadar transportation fare for private vehicle (Non-A/c), Food Expenses, Entry Fees and Shikhar Vedh charges 

Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit Rs 2100/- per head (Non-refundable) as advance amount on following A/c …

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Googlepay: 9702121373

OR

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Last date for registration: – 3 days prior to departure .. 5 pm

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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~1 Ltrs) (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 / 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

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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