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SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Pre – monsoon Clouds Trek

jagdish — Tue, 21 May 2024 12:30:08 +0000

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Trek to Harishchandrgad for Pre-moonsoon Clouds
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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

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

Shikhar Vedh :: World Peace Dome – Bhuleshwar – Malhargad

jagdish — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 23:02:02 +0000

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

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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)
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A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH : Nanemachi Waterfall Trek from Pune

jagdish — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:19:05 +0000

Dear All ,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invites you to trek Nanemachi Waterfall on All weekends

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Batches ::

All Saturdays, Sundays 2023

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Nanemachi Waterfalls is one of the best waterfalls in Maharashtra. This waterfall is a natural attraction inside a forest and located at few kilometres away from Mahad. The place is famous for its blue water that flows inside the waterfall. It has a depth of about 400 feet and is well hidden. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals. Nanemachi waterfall pool glows in different shades of colour throughout the day, which adds to its majestic beauty.

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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:

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Day 0: Meeting point : Mcd, Deccan at 22:00 Hrs

Pick – up en-route

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22:00 Hrs : Depart from Pune

Day 1 :

05:00 Hrs : @ base village

Freshen up

06:00 Hrs : Breakfast-Tea

Introduction & Instruction

Start trek towards 400 ft Nanemachi Waterfall

09:30 Hrs : @ Nanemachi

1.5 hrs for exploration,

11:30 Hrs : Start return trek to Base

13:30 Hrs : @ base

Lunch Break, relaxation

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15:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune

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We will reach Pune around 21:00 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1500/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune , Morning breakfast-Tea , Veg Lunch & Shikhar Vedh Charges

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Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1500/- 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

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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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)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Night Trek to Kalsubai peak – highest point in Maharashtra

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:37:52 +0000

Dear All,

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

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The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1150 /- per head
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This includes Kasara 2 Kasara 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:

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

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Day 0: Friday / Saturday

Catch 20:44 hrs CST-Kasara Fast Local

Day 1: Saturday / Sunday

23:15 hrs : @ Kasara Station

Departure to Bari by pvt jeeps

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01:30 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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13:00 Hrs: Departure for Kasara

15:00 Hrs: @ Kasara

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Catch available local to Mumbai
We will be in mumbai around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
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The cost of the trek is about Rs.1150 / – per head
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This includes Kasara 2 Kasra 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: – 3 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/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Devkund Waterfall Trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:31:27 +0000

Dear All ,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invites you to trek DEVKUND Waterfall on All weekends

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Batches ::

All Saturdays, Sundays

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Devkund is a serene lake located at the end of Plus valley. A small lake is created due to 300 ft falling waterfall is known as Devkund. It’s one of the virgin places with crystal clear water. Located near Bhira, it is a small hike of about 2 hour. As the name suggests Devkund is a place of local villager’s faith and they regard this as an origin of Kundalika River.

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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:

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Day 0: Meeting point : Borivali (E) at 23:00 Hrs

Pick – up en-route Andheri, Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi till panvel

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23:30 Hrs : Depart from Mumbai

Day 1 :

04:00 Hrs : @ base village

Rest in the bus

Freshen up

06:00 Hrs : Breakfast-Tea

Introduction & Instruction

Start trek towards DevKund lake

09:00 Hrs : @ Devkund

1.5 hrs for exploration,

11:00 Hrs : Start return trek to Base

13:30 Hrs : @ base

Lunch Break, relaxation

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15:00 Hrs : Departure to Mumbai

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Visit Ballaleshwar Asthvinayak Temple @ Pali if time permits

We will reach Mumbai around 21:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1550/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Dadar to Dadar , Morning breakfast-Tea , Veg Lunch & Shikhar Vedh Charges

Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1550/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

.
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)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Devkund Waterfall Trek from Pune

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:03:13 +0000

Dear All ,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invites you to trek DEVKUND Waterfall on All weekends

.

Batches ::

All Saturdays, Sundays

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Devkund is a serene lake located at the end of Plus valley. A small lake is created due to 300 ft falling waterfall is known as Devkund. It’s one of the virgin places with crystal clear water. Located near Bhira, it is a small hike of about 2 hour. As the name suggests Devkund is a place of local villager’s faith and they regard this as an origin of Kundalika River.

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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 till Chandani Chowk

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23:30 Hrs : Depart from Deccan

Day 1 :

04:00 Hrs : @ base village

Rest in the bus

Freshen up

06:00 Hrs : Breakfast-Tea

Introduction & Instruction

Start trek towards DevKund lake

09:00 Hrs : @ Devkund

1.5 hrs for exploration,

11:00 Hrs : Start return trek to Base

13:30 Hrs : @ base

Lunch Break, relaxation

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15:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune

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We will reach Pune around 21:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1450/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune, Morning breakfast-Tea , Veg Lunch & Shikhar Vedh Charges

Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1450/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

.
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)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: ANDHARBAN (Dark Forest) Trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:05:19 +0000

Dear All ,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to trek to little explored ANDHARBAN

NEXT BATCHES ::

All Saturdays & Sundays

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As the name is the jungle, so dense and dark that at some places the sun-rays don’t reach to ground at noon time as well and one may not find any route out of it if lost.

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Jungle trek : One of the ancient sahyadri passes that joins ghat to konkan area, Andharban offers endless trudge through the thicket forest.

Trekking : we will be walking on ridge offering awesome view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat.

Waterfalls :: En-route 4-5 small waterfalls to enjoy

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Trivia

Type :Trek though mountains and jungle

Height : 3000 ft above msl approx

Grade : Easy Bt endurance level little high

Region : Tamhini Ghat-Kundalika

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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:

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Day 0:

Meeting point : Borivali National Park, Borivali (east) at 22:30 Hrs

Pick – up en-route till panvel

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Day 1:

05:00 Hrs : Base village

Breakfast-Tea time

Introduction & Instruction

07:00 Hrs : Start trek towards Andharban

11:00 Hrs : @ Hirdi Plateau

11:30 Hrs :Trek towards Bhira Dam / Return 2 Pimpri village

14:30 Hrs : @ Bhira Dam / @ Pimpri – Lunch time

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16:00 Hrs : Departure to Mumbai

Evening refreshments @ Pali … Visit Ballaleshwar Asthvinayak Temple if time permits & Temple open

We will reach Mumbai around 22:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1650/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai , 2 refreshments, 1 Veg Lunch (Pithale Bhakri), Forest official entry fee, Private land entry fee & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges

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Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1600/- 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

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure OR till the registration gets Full
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Things To Carry:- .

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
.

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/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: ANDHARBAN (Dark Forest) Trek from Pune

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:52:05 +0000

Dear All ,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to trek to little explored ANDHARBAN

.

NEXT BATCHES ::

All Saturdays & Sundays

.

As the name is the jungle, so dense and dark that at some places the sun-rays don’t reach to ground at noon time as well and one may not find any route out of it if lost.

.

Jungle trek : One of the ancient sahyadri passes that joins ghat to konkan area, Andharban offers endless trudge through the thicket forest.

Trekking : we will be walking on ridge offering awesome view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat.

Waterfalls :: En-route 4-5 small waterfalls to enjoy

.

Trivia

Type :Trek though mountains and jungle

Height : 3000 ft above msl approx

Grade : Easy Bt endurance level little high

Region : Tamhini Ghat-Kundalika

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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:

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Day 0:

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Rendezvous: McD, Deccan @ 05:00 Hrs

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Departure from Deccan at 5 am

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Pickup points will be till Chandani Chowk etc.

We would be heading by Private vehicle.

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Day 1:

05:00 Hrs : Base village

Breakfast-Tea time

Introduction & Instruction

07:00 Hrs : Start trek towards Andharban

11:00 Hrs : View Point

11:00 Hrs : Return Journey @ Pimpri Dam

14:30 Hrs : @ Pimpri Dam – Lunch Break

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16:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune

Evening refreshments

We will reach Dadar around 21:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

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The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1550/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune , 1 refreshments, Veg Lunch, Forest official entry fee, Private land entry fee & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges

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Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1550/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.

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

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to register with advance payment is 7 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
.

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/

SHIKHAR VEDH:: One day trek to Fort Lohgad

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:50:44 +0000

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh have arranged a one day trek to Fort Lohgad in Lonavala region on Saturdays & Sundays
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Batch Dates :

All Saturdays & Sundays

This includes  Breakfast, Veg Lunch, Entry Fee for Fort, Lonawala to Lohgad for base & Lohgad Fort base to Lonavala by private jeep & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges.The cost of the trek is Rs. 1000 / – per head

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Little info about the fort :
Fort: Lohgad.
Region: Lonavla.
Height: 3400 ft
Grade: Easy.
Type: Hill Fort

History:
Lohagad (literally “Iron fort” in Marathi) is one of the many hill forts of Chatrapati Shivaji. It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the Sahyadris. The Visapur fort is located on its eastern side. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. Historical records show that in the later Peshwa period, Nana Phadnavis (1742-1800 AD) built several structures in the fort such as a big tank and a step-well (bawali).

On the west side, there is a long and narrow wall-like fortified spur called Vinchukata (Marathi for Scorpion’s tail) because of shape.Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas. Shivaji captured it in 1648 CE, but he was forced to surrender it to the Mughals in 1665 CE by the Treaty of Purandar. Shivaji recaptured the fort in 1670 CE and used it for keeping his treasury.

Trek Schedule :- SATURDAY / SUNDAY
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The journey starts with the Indrayani express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with ticket till Malavli & meet at lonavala station. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets)

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Train Timings :- Indrayani Express
CST – 5:40 am
Dadar – 5.51 am
Thane – 6.14 am
Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am
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Pune people :
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Catch Pune Lonavala Local Train … Timings are as below
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Pune Station: 06:27 Hrs
Shivaji Nagar : 06:33 Hrs
Lonavala Station: 07:50 Hrs
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Move forward to base village by private jeep

09:00 Hrs: @ Base village
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Breakfast – Tea Time
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09:30 Hrs: Ascend

11:00 Hrs: Atop Lohgad
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Exploration rest etc (2 hrs approx)
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13:30 Hrs: Descend
14:00 Hrs: @ Lohgadwadi
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Lunch Time
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From there 2 Lonavla by private jeep

Take train / bus to Mumbai / Pune
We would be returning to Mumbai by 21:00 Hrs (thts-subjective).
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The charges for this trek is Rs 1000/- per head,
This includes  Breakfast, Veg Lunch, Entry Fee for Fort, Lonawala to Lohgad for base & Lohgad Fort base to Lonavala by private jeep & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges.
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Deposit Rs. 1000/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC code: ICIC0000268

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Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
4. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits
5. Personal medicines.
6. A good trekking shoes, wind cheater.
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Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:00:31 +0000

Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध have planned a 1-day Trek @ Peth / Kothaligad near Karjat
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Hope 2 c u on Trek …
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Brief Introduction about Kothaligad / Peth fort : –

Height: ~ 3100 feet
Grade: Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2.5 hrs from Ambivali, Base Village
Location: Karjat region

Kothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle. Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
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Meeting Point : @ WEH Metro Bus Station, Andheri …. @ 05:45 Hrs

09:00 Hrs: Peth – base

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Breakfast Time

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10:00 Hrs: Ascend

09:45 Hrs : Ascend

11:00 Hrs: @ Peth village

12:00 Hrs: Atop
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Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
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13:30 Hrs: Descend
14:30 Hrs: Peth Village
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Lunch @ Peth wadi

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16:00 Hrs: Descend continue

17:00 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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17:30 Hrs: Move by private vehicle

We will be in mumbai around 22:00 Hrs (Subjective)

The cost of the Trek will be Rs. 1400/- per head

which includes, Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by pvt vehicle, B/f-Tea and Lunch as mentioned.
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VIMP : Meeting point @ Karjat Railway Station @ 8 am … Cost :- Rs 1000/- per head
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Maximum 35 seats
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Things to be carried:

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A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (A Must)

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Rain-cheaters.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/