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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Kataldhar Fall – Rajmachi – Kondhane Cave 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
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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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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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8Jan

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Dhodap – Chadawad – Karanjgaon – Mordhan

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Chandwad Dhodap Karanjgaon Mordhan Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Nashik Range Trek Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Travels Trek Events Winter Trek
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Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged Dhodap – Chadawad – Karanjgaon – Mordhan
Brief Introduction about Dhodap / Chadwad / Karanjgaon / Mordhan:-

Height:  4751 ft / 3995 ft / 3480 ft
Grade: Medium / Difficult / Medium
Time: ~ 3 Hr / 2 hr / 2 hr from base villages
Base Village: Hatti / Chandwad / Khairgaon

Location: Ajanta Satmal Region
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The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : –

Day 0: Friday
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CSMT – Kasara Fast Local Option
22:50 Hrs: CSMT
22:57 Hrs: Byculla
23:05 Hrs: Dadar
23:30 Hrs: Mulund
23:34 Hrs: Thane
23:50 Hrs: Dombivali
00:00 Hrs: Kalyan
01:15 Hrs: Kasara
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Bus Option
22:30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by Private Vehicle

Day-1 – Saturday
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06:00 Hrs – Reach Hatti village
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Breakfast – Tea

Start trek

11:00 Hrs – Dhodap Top … explore the gad

Pack Lunch Time and rest for an hour

15:00 Hrs – Descend

17:30 Hrs – @ Base.
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Have a dinner, camp fire and Good night.
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Day-2 – Sunday

 

06:00 Hrs – Good morning bell

06:30 Hrs – Have a breakfast-tea
Move 2 Chandwad

07:30 Hrs -@ Chandreshwar Temple, Chandwad

08:00 Hrs :- Start trek for Indrsi

10:00 Hrs – Reach Chandwad atop via Ladder – Wire route – difficult

Exploration  Time

11:00 Hrs – Descend

12:00 Hrs – @ Karanjgaon Gadhi Eploration

13:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Hotel on Highway

15:00 Hrs: Mordhan Village Base

16:30 Hrs: Mordhan Atop

Explore & Descend

18:30 Hrs: @ Base

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Have a tea and start return journey by 19:30 hrs back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle / Kasara – CSMT Local

We will be @ Dadar by 23:00 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 2950/- per head, which includes
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Travel expenditure from Kasara 2 Kasara by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & accommodation if any
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OR
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 3700/- per head, which includes
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Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 2 veg meals, Refreshments & accommodation if any
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For registration, Rs. 2000/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle & food charges is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.
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 Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
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Maximum 25 seats …
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Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on 7 daye prior to departure till 5 pm
Note: We will be keeping our bags in vehicle itself while trekking … Will carry only Water Bottles (3 Liters must), Something to munch, Torch (must) & Ur valuables only

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So it will be easy for us to Trek …

Things To Be carried:-
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A bottle of water (At least 3 Ltrs – must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
Bedding ( 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 preferably ACTION , 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/

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11Aug

Shikhar Vedh :: Kalsubai Night Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Kalsubai Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Temples Travels Trek Events Winter Trek
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Dear All,

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

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

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Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)

Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Kalsubai : -
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Height: ~ 5400 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Bari
Location: Igatpuri
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Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadris, the Everest of Maharashtra. At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai. This being the highest peak, it commands a beautiful view.The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.
Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb. There is a symbolic temple at the top.

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Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous:

 

Day 0:

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:

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02:30 Hrs : @ Bari Base

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Ascend – Night trek starts

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07:00 Hrs: ATop

Rest . Sunrise

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Breakfast – tea Time

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08:00 Hrs: Descend

                                                                                    

11:30 Hrs:  Base
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Lunch Time

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14:00 Hrs: Departure for Mumbai

19:00 Hrs: @ Andheri

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We will be in mumbai around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
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The cost of the trek is about Rs.1450 / – per head
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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai 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)
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 @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Range Trek 2 Ratangad-Harishchandragad Circuit

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Harishchandragad Jungle Trek Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Padbhraman Mohim Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Ratangad Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Shikhar Vedh Tented Accommodation Trek Events Winter Trek
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a Range trek 2 Ratangad-Harishchandragad Circuit … Hope 2 c u with us 2 Njoy

Note: We r doing only circuit part i.e route only in 1 day and not a visit to any of the forts

Route is Ratanwadi – Ratan-Harish bifurcation point – Katrabai Khind- Kumshet-Pethechi Wadi-Pachani

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Brief Intro abt Ratan-Harishchandragad circuit route

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Height: 4255 ft /4510 ft
Grade:Medium

Endurance: High
Time: ~ 9-10 hrs frm Ratanwadi
Location: IgatPuri-Nagar region
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The Itinerary for the trek: -
Rendezvous:  @ Dadar 23:55 hrs on Saturday

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Catch KASARA slow local … timings as below

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Sunday

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00:15 Hrs :CST
00:23 Hrs: Byculla
00:33 Hrs: Dadar
00:44 Hrs: Kurla
00:50 Hrs: Ghatkopar
01:10 Hrs: Thane
01:32 Hrs: Dombivali
01:40 Hrs: Kalyan
02:56 Hrs: Kasara

03:00 hrs: Depart from Kasara by Private Jeep

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05:30 Hrs: @ Ratanwadi

 

Breakfast – Tea

07:00 Hrs: Ascend 

09:00 Hrs: @ R-H bifurcation point

Ascend Katrabai Khind

11:00 Hrs: @ Katrabai Temple

Descend 2 Kumshet

13:00 Hrs : @ Kumshet- Lunch time

Move 2 Pethyachi wadi

15:30 Hrs: Pethyachi wadi

17:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

Depart by private vehicle 2 Kasara

Snacks-Tea break enroute

20:00 @ Kasara … from there by local train to Mumbai

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

The Cost of the Trek is abt Rs. 1800 /- per head
This includes Kasara to Kasara transport by private vehicle, 2 Refreshments & SV charges

Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1800/- per head (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 … MAXimum 25 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is till 5 pm
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Things To Carry:-
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Pls Do carry LUNCH for Sunday (a must)
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09869369836 / 09702121373
.
Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

Shikhar Vedh :: Salher – Salota – Mulher – Mora – Hargad

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Nashik Range Trek Night Trek Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Road Trip Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Shikharayan Sunday Trek Travels Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged Salher-Salota, Mulher, Mora and Hargad Trek

Brief Introduction about Salher / Salota / Mulher / Mora / Hargad:-

Height: 1567 m / 4290 ft / 4450 ft/ 4450 ft
Grade: Medium / Easy / Easy / Easy
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from base villages

Base Village: Waghambe / Salherwadi / Mulher / Mulher / Mulher
Location: Baglan Region

The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : -

Day 0: Friday
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22:30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar (East) by Private Vehicle (Mumbai Ppl) & McD, Deccan (Pune Ppl)
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Day-1 – Saturday

06:00 Hrs – Reach Mulher village
06:30 Hrs – Freshen Up @ Uddhav Maharaj Ashram & Breakfast – Tea
07:00 Hrs – Leave for Someshwar Temple
08:45 Hrs – @ Someshwar Temple
09:00 Hrs – Start trek for Hargad
10:30 Hrs – Reach Hargad Top … explore the gad
11:30 Hrs – Descend to Someshwar Temple
12:30 Hrs – @ temple
Lunch Time and rest for an hour
14:00 Hrs – Start Moragad trek
15:00 Hrs – Reach Moragad atop, explore gad
16:00 Hrs – Start descend for Mulhergad
17:00 Hrs – Reach Mulhergad top.
Explore the Mulher gad : Bhadangnath Mahadev Temple, Ancient Rantapur village ruins, old construction.
Enjoy evening hours at the top, enjoy panorama.
18:30 Hrs – Start descend after sunset (by 18:30 hrs) – Night Trek and reach Someshwar Temple by 20:00 Hrs.
21:00 Hrs – Stay @ Uddhav Maharaj Temple @ Mulher Village
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Have a dinner at 21:30 hrs and Good night.
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Day-2 – Sunday

06:00 Hrs – Good morning bell
06:30 Hrs – Have a breakfast-tea at Mulher village.
07:00 Hrs – Start for Vaghambe .
08:00 Hrs – @ Vaghambe village.
08:00 Hrs – Start trek for Salota
10:00 Hrs – Reach Salota atop.
10:30 Hrs – Start Descend to ridge between Salota-Salher
13:00 Hrs – Salher atop.
Packed Lunch, Explore, Enjoy panoramic view from the Salher fort top, Lord Parshuram Temple.
14:30 Hrs – Descend
17:00 Hrs – @ Salher village
– Have a tea and start return journey by 17:30 hrs back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle

We will be @ Dadar by 23:30 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 3450/- per head, which includes

Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar (OR Pune 2 Pune) by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & Accommodation in Ashram

For registration, Rs. 2000/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle & food charges is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.

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

OR Googlepay : 9702121373

Maximum 25 seats …

Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on 7 Days prior 2 departure till 5 pm

Note: We will be keeping our bags in vehicle itself while trekking … Will carry only Water Bottles (3 Liters must), Something to munch, Torch (must) & Ur valuables only

… So it will be easy for us to Trek …

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

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

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

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

Brief intro about the forts as follows:

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

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

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

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

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

Refresh & Breakfast

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

14:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Raireshwar

15:00 Hrs: Explore & Descend

Move 2 Kenjalgad
16:30 Hrs: @ Kenjalgad

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

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

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

Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 1900/- (Non-refundable) to book for private vehicle … Deposit the amount on following account.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Seats r limited … MAXimum 25 members …

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food.
Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes (preferably Action), do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 9869369836
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/
Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Ratangad-Harishchandragad Circuit Range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fort Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Sahyadri Treks Trek Events
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a Range trek 2  Ratangad – Harishchandragad Circuit …

Hope 2 c u with us 2 Njoy …

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Brief Intro abt Ratangad/ Harishchandragad

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Height: 4255 ft/4510 ft
Grade:Medium

Endurance: High
Time: ~3 hrs frm Samrad / Abt 10 Hrs frm Ratangad
Location: IgatPuri-Nagar region
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Fascinating Spots:

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

Harishchandragad: Taramati, Konkan Kada, Kedareshwar, Saptatirtha etc.
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The Itinerary for the trek: -
Rendezvous:  @ Kasra Railway station @ 01:30 hrs on Saturday

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : On Telecon

22:50 Hrs :CST
22:57Hrs: Byculla
23:04 Hrs: Dadar
23:12 Hrs: Kurla
23:16 Hrs: Ghatkopar
23:31 Hrs: Thane
23:55 Hrs: Dombivali
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Day 1: Saturday
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00:05 Hrs: Kalyan
01:18 Hrs: Kasara

Depart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle

04:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Rest for 2 hours
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Breakfast-T Time

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06:45 Hrs: Ascend Ratangad via Tryambak Darvaja

09:30 Hrs: Atop Ratangad

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Exploration for 2 hrs

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


Ascend Katrabai Khind & Descend

Lunch en-route

16:30 Hrs: @ Kumshet

Move 2 Pethyachi wadi

18:30 Hrs: Pethyachi wadi

Night Trek till Pachnai

20:30 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Dinner & Stay in Pachnai village

Sunday

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Early Morning Breakfast & T

07:00 Hrs: Ascend H’gad

09:00 Hrs: Atop

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Explore Kokankada- Harishchandrgad for 3 hours

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12:00 Hrs: Lunch

13:00 Hrs: Descend

15:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Depart by private jeep 2 Kasra

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

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The Cost of the Trek is abt Rs. 2950 /- per head
This includes Kasara to Kasara transport by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments, village house Accommodation, Guide
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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1950/- per head (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 … MAXimum 25 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Rajgad to Torna range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Fort Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Padbhraman Mohim Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Rajgad Range Trek Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tented Accommodation Torna Travels Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged much awaited Rajgad to Torna Trek 

Cost of the event :: Rs 3450/- 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 3450/- per head, which includes Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & Tented accommodation

For registration, Rs. 2000/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges & Food arrangement is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR
Googlepay : 9702121373

Maximum 25 seats …
Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on 4 days prior to departure till 5 pm
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Things To Be carried:

A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
Bedding ( Compulsory)
TIFFIN BOX, A spoon and a plate (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.


For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
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Also join us @
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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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20Jul

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

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

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

Hope to c u with us

Brief Introduction & Summary:

Distance to be covered: 90 km approx.

Difficulty level: Medium

Endurance level: High – Previous trekking experience required.

Maximum participants: 25 only

Itinerary of the trek is as follows:

Day 0 ::

Meet at Mumbai Central Depot by 22:00 Hrs

Depart by ST Bus to Junnar
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Day 1 ::

Will reach @ Junnar by 4 am 

Travel to Naneghat by Pvt Jeep

06:00 Hrs: @ Naneghat

Post breakfast start our trek Explore Naneghat Platue

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

Lunch in Ghatghar Village

14:00 Hrs : Trek to Amboli Village

19:00 Hrs : @ Amboli Village

Dinner & Overnight stay at Amboli Village

Day 2 ::

Early Wake up … A long day 2 trek

Post B/f & Tea

Trek to Dhakoba fort (~3.5 Hrs)

11:00 Hrs : @ Dhakoba Fort … EXplore

Trek to Durg Fort (~ 2.5 Hrs)

14:00 Hrs : @ Durg Fort …. Explore

Have Packed Lunch en-route

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

20:00 Hrs : @ Ahupe village

Dinner & Overnight stay at Ahupe Village

Day 3 ::

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

Temple Darshan

13:00 hrs : Lunch Time

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

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

Inclusions:

  1. Transportation from Mumbai / Pune  to Junnar to Naneghat
  2. All veg meals during the trek
  3.  Basic Accommodation at villager’s house
  4. Guidance and Expertise Charges.

 Exclusions:

  1. Medical aid other than first aid.
  2. Anything else other than mentioned above.

Payment details:
One needs to transfer / NEFT Rs 3450/- per head (Non-Refundable) as an advance at the time of booking. Balance Amount in Cash on trek

Account Details

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

Googlepay : 9702121373

  • Things to carry:

1)   Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.

2) Good quality shoes preferably ACTION trekking shoes, chappals during relax time.

3)   Water bottle min 3 Ltrs.

4)   Sleeping mat/bag, shawl, etc.

5)   Personal medicines.

6)   Extra pair of cloths.

7)   A haversack to put in all the things to be carried

  • Special Notes: 

1)  Registration through phone calls only with adv payment

2)  Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.

3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.

4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836 .

Also join us @
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20Jul

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

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

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Lonavla to Bhimashankar (Lobhi) range trek

Hope to c u with us

Brief Introduction & Summary:

Distance to be covered: 70km approx.

Difficulty level: Medium

Endurance level: High – Previous trekking experience required.

Maximum participants: 25 only

Lonavala to Bhimashankar is known to be one of the ancient trek routes in the Sahyadri ranges. This old route shall put your endurance level to test. This a life changing experience, and worth every effort that you put in every stride. Hills and downhill, plateaus and long vast plateaus, dense forest of Karvi plants, ever-changing route, breath taking beauty. One of the most amazing trekking experiences we must say.

Itinerary of the trek is as follows:
Day 0 :: Friday :
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Meet at Lonavala station by 23:00 Hrs
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Here, enjoy the small introduction session. Start the trek from station.
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Day 1 :: Saturday :  
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Will reach @ Valvand village by 3:30 am 

A 2 hours rest … and after having breakfast start our trek towards Kondeshwar temple ….

9:30 Hrs : @ Kondeshwar temple

Move to beautiful Kusur plateau. The huge plateau with awesome greenery and windy sometimes. We’ll reach Kusur village by lunch time. Have lunch (Self-Carried) at Kusur village. around 13:00 Hrs

Transport to Talapewadi village by private vehicle from Kusur.

Start trekking from Talape village approximately 3 hours trek to Padharwadi village via famous ‘Vandre Khind’ which is a rest of day village. This village is at core of Sahyadri. reach @ Padharwadi by 7 pm … Overnight stay at Padharwadi.

Day 2 :: Sunday

The final Day. Today we’ll reach out final destination to the Bhimashankar. We will start our trek early morning so that we can complete as early as possible. After breakfast, start trek from Padharwadi. After crossing huge plateau reach at final point at Bhimashankar. Trek conclude with lot of sense of achievement and off course happy memories.
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13:00 hrs : Lunch Time
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From Bhimashankar move to Pune , Mumbai by public / private transport

Meeting Point & time

Meet Friday :- at Lonavla Railway Station by 11:00 PM

Mumbai people can board 17411 – Mahalaxmi Express from CST by 20:20 hrs

& alight @ Loanavala station by 22:50 Hrs

Pune people can take 21:05 Hrs lonavala local & reach @ lonavala by 22:30 pm

  • Group Size: Max.25
  • Contribution: Rs. 2950/- per head

Inclusions:

  1. Transportation arrangements from Kusur  to Talpewadi village
  2. All meals during the trek (Except Saturday Lunch)
  3. Accommodation at villager’s house
  4. Guidance and Expertise Charges.

 Exclusions:

  1. Medical aid other than first aid.
  2. Anything else other than mentioned above.

Payment details:
One needs to transfer / NEFT Rs 2950/- per head (Non-Refundable) as Full advance at the time of booking.

Account Details

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

  • Things to carry:

1)   Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.

2) Good quality shoes preferably ACTION trekking shoes, chappals during relax time.

3)   Water bottle min 3 Ltrs.

4)   Sleeping mat/bag, shawl, etc.

5)   Personal medicines.

6)   Extra pair of cloths.

7)   A haversack to put in all the things to be carried

  • Special Notes: 

1)  Registration through phone calls only with adv payment

2)  Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.

3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.

4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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