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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: ANDHARBAN (Dark Forest) Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Andharban Andharban Jungle Andharban Jungle Trek from Mumbai Andharban Jungle Trek from Pune Dark forest Jungle Trek Lake Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Tamhini Ghat Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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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:
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
.
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
.
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.

.
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 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/

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11Aug

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

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Andharban Andharban Jungle Andharban Jungle Trek from Mumbai Andharban Jungle Trek from Pune Dark forest Falls Jungle Trek Lake Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls Winter Trek
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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
.
The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
.
Day 0:

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Rendezvous:  McD, Deccan @ 05:00 Hrs
.

Departure from Deccan at 5 am
.

Pickup points will be till Chandani Chowk etc.

We would be heading by Private vehicle.

.
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
.
16:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune
Evening refreshments

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

.

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
.
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 7 days prior to departure OR till the registration gets Full
.

———————————————————————————————————-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/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Aadrai – Unexplored Jungle Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Aadrai Aadrai Jungle Aadrai trek from Mumbai Adventure Activities Jungle Trek Kalu Waterfall Malshej Ghat Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Rocks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Sunday Trek Travels Trek Events Waterfalls
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Dear All , 
 
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to unexplored jungle Trek to AADRAI 
 
NEXT BATCHES :: 
All Saturdays & Sundays
.
The Aadrai Jungle Trek is the best way to explore one of Sahyadri’s most beautiful and untouched Jungles. This tour will take you deep into the heart of this lush, green forest, where you can see waterfalls, caves, valleys, shepherd trails, famous peaks, and more. You’ll be able to experience all that this incredible Aadrai Forest Trek has to offer in just one day!

Places to See on the Aadrai Forest Trek

1. Kalu Waterfall

2. Nageshwar temple

3. Ancient Caves

4. Aadrai jungle.

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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
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Day 0: Meeting point : National Park, Borivali (east) at 21:45 Hrs
Pick – up en-route till Thane viz
23:30 Hrs : @ WEH, Andheri
23:45 Hrs : @ Kalanagar, Bandra (E)
00:00 Hrs: @ Sion
00:45 Hrs : @ 3 Hath Naka, Thane
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Day 1:
 
04:00 Hrs : Base village

Rest in bus

05:00 Hrs : Wake up call … Freshen Up

Breakfast-Tea time

Introduction & Instruction

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

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

The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1450/- per head.
This includes Transportation from Borivali to Borivali, 1 Veg Lunch & 1 Veg Breakfast – Tea, Forest official entry fee, & Shikhar Vedh administrative 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 3 days prior to departure OR till the registration gets Full
.

———————————————————————————————————-

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/

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15Jun

SHIKHAR VEDH : Bhimashankar – A Thrilling trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhimashankar Jungle Trek Photography 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:  Thrilling
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 Dadar (E) / Borivali

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
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
.
Evening snacks & Tea

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

This includes Dadar 2 Dadar travel by private vehicle, Morning –  Evening B/f, snacks & Tea & LUNCH
.
Since its a Thrilling 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:-
.
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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23Jul

SHIKHAR VEDH : Trip to mesmerizing beauty of Dudhsagar Waterfall

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Beaches Dudhsagar Photography Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Dudhsagar

Dear all,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the mesmerizing beauty of Dudhsagar Waterfall !!! 

.

COST for the event ::

Complete Tour Fees would be Rs. 2900/- per Head which includes

1) SL Class tickets from Pune 2 Kulem, Kulem 2 Madgaon & Madgaon to LTT for Mumbai Participants ( For Pune participants KULEM 2 Pune tkts via Goa Express)

2) Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary Entry Fee

3) Food expenses include 1 veg meals, 1 B/f-Tea

4) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

BATCH DATES ::

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VIMP Note: We are not allowed to alight at Dudhsagar Railway station & can’t trek upto the Bridge & visit, however we can trek only upto the base of the waterfalls and enjoy the view from there

Itinerary for the trip as below: -

Day 0 :: Saturday 

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17:00 hrs: Departure by Goa Express from Pune – Platform no 3

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Day 1 :: Sunday

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04:30 Hrs: @ Kulem 

05:30 Hrs: Trek starts towards @ Doodhsagar Waterall through Bhagwan Mahaveer Jungle Sanctuary … ( ~ 4 hours easy jungle trek crossing multiple water streams en-route)

09:30 Hrs: @ Dudhsagar Base – 

Fun time – REST – Breakfast Time (Parcelled one)

11:00 – 14:30 Hrs: 3.5 hrs  – Jungle Trek till Kulem

Lunch Time in hotel

16:00 Hrs: 

Mumbai Participants :: Move to Madgaon station by Passenjar train & Furthure to catch 20:30 Hrs Matsyagandha Express from Madgaon

Pune Participants :: Board the train for Pune (Goa Express)

.

Day 3 :: Monday

03:30 Hrs: @ Pune railway Station

06:35 Hrs: @ LTT, Mumbai

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Complete Tour Fees would be Rs. 2900/- per Head which includes

1) SL Class tickets from Pune 2 Kulem, Kulem 2 Madgaon & Madgaon to LTT for Mumbai Participants ( For Pune participants KULEM 2 Pune tkts via Goa Express)

2) Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary Entry Fee

3) Food expenses include 1 veg meals, 1 B/f-Tea

4) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

.
It won’t include food on train (i.e. Dinner on Saturday & Sunday) and any other expense of personal in nature.
.

Deposit Rs. 1900/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking.

.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464 
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
Ifsc code: ICIC0000268
.
Last date for registration: –
Since now the train bookings starts 120 days before the travel date, you are requested to confirm ur presence wid advance payment accordingly to get confirmed birth …
Failure to this you may have to plan by private buses between metro cities with extra cost roughly around Rs 700-800/- per head 
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Memories of last year trail in form of snap link :

https://www.facebook.com/ganesh.gajare/media_set?set=a.10204616482000929.1073741873.1501154608&type=3
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Things To Carry:-
.
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies ( a must)
Rain-cheater (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, 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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