Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged  Dermal, Pisol, Galna, Kankrala, Malegaon forts 
Trek range

Brief Introduction Dermal / Pisol / Galna / Kankrala / Malegaon:-

Height: ~ 3700 / 3500 / 4000 / 2000 / 2400 / 0 ft
Grade:  Medium / Easy / Easy / Easy / Easy
Time: ~ 2.5 hr / 1.5 hr / 20 mins / 1 hr / 0 hrs from base villages
Base Village: Tinghari / Vadi Pisol  / Galna / Kankrala / Malegaon

Location: Galna Hills Region
.
The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : -

Friday
.
22:30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by Private Vehicle

.
Day-1 – Saturday

.

06:00 Hrs – Reach Tinghari Village

Breakfast – Tea

07:00 Hrs – Start trek for Dermal Fort

09:00 Hrs – Dermal ATop … explore the gad

10:30 Hrs – Descend

12:00 Hrs – @ Base Village

12:00 Hrs : Lunch Time

Move to Pisol base

13:30 Hrs –  Ascend to Pisol gad

15:00 Hrs – Pisolgad Atop

Exploration &  Descend

18:00 Hrs – @ Base village

.

Move to Galna Fort base

19:30 Hrs : Galna Fort Base

Have a dinner at 20:30 hrs and 

Stay in village

Good night.

.
Day-2 – Sunday 

06:00 Hrs – Good morning bell

07:00 Hrs – Have a breakfast-tea

07:30 Hrs – Start trek

07:30 Hrs – Reach Galna Atop

Exploration & Descend Time ~ 3 Hrs

11:00 Hrs – Base & Move 2 Kankrala

11:30 Hrs: Base Village

12:45 Hrs – @ Kankrala Atop

Explore & Descend

14:30 Hrs: @ Base village

Lunch Time in Hotel

16:00 Hrs – Visit Malegaon Land Fort

Start return journey by 17:00 hrs back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle

We will be @ Dadar by 23:00 Hrs (Subjectively)
.
The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 2950/- per head, which includes

.

Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & accommodation if any
.

 For registration, Rs. 1500/- (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)

IFSC code :: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay: 9702121373

.
Maximum 25 seats …
.
Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on Tuesday 11th January, 2022 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 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

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

 Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Dear All , 
 
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to unexplored jungle Trek to AADRAI 
 
NEXT BATCHES :: 
All Saturdays & Sundays
.
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.

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

.
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 Pune

We will reach Mcd, Deccan around 22:0 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)
.

The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1400/- per head.
This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune, 1 Veg Lunch & 1 Veg Breakfast – Tea, Forest official entry fee, & Shikhar Vedh administrative Charges
.
Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1400/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand :) else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.

.
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/

Dear All,

.
We @ शिखर वेध have planned one day trek to Kalsubai peak – highest point in Maharashtra (Walk in Clouds) 

.

The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1400 /- per head
.
This includes  Pune 2 Pune fare for private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T+ Lunch

.

Monsoon will be in full force soon …

Next Batches :: All Saturday & Sundays of 2022

.
Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)

.
Details r as follows
.
Brief Introduction about Kalsubai : -
.

Height: ~ 5400 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Bari
Location: Igatpuri

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

.
Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous: 

Day 0:  Mcd @ Deccan 22:45 Hrs 

.
23:00 Hrs: Departure from Deccan

Pick Up En-route – 23:15 Hrs : Shivajinagar & 23:30 Hrs: Nashik Phata / Opp. Kasarwadi police station

Day 1:

.
04:00 Hrs: Bari Base – rest in bus for some time

Have Tea – Biscuit & 06:00 Hrs: Ascend
09:30 Hrs: ATop
Breakfast – tea

09:30-10:30 pm Explore, Rest and enjoy the view of the surrounding

10:30 Hrs: Descend                                                                                   

13:30 Hrs:  Base
Lunch Time
15:00 Hrs: 
Departure for Pune

.
We will be in Pune around 21:30 hrs ( thats – subjective)
.
The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1400 / – per head
.
This includes  Pune 2 Pune fare for private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T+ Lunch

.

Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit full amount on following A/c …

.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

.

Things To Carry:-

.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
Rain-cheater (a must) 

Torch with extra set of Battery (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
.
A haversack to put all these things

.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373
 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

harihar

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged one day Thrilling Trek to HARIHAR

Hope 2 c u here :)
.

The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1200/- per head.

The above cost includes

  • Travel from Kasara to Kasara by Private Jeeps ( Non – A/c)
  • Morning B/f & Tea
  • Veg Lunch

.

 

Harihar.JPG


Harihar s a triangular massif with sheer vertical walls & edges. The only way up the fort is by climbing rock cut steps in a 70 degree rock edge. There are a couple of caves, water tanks, & a temple atop the fort. The top offers one a birds eye view of the entire region & also gives one the gratification of having gotten over the fear of heights.

Brief Intro about place:-

Forts: Harihar
Base Village : Nirgudpada
Region : Trimbakeshwar, Nasik
Grade: Medium – Thrilling one
Height: 3676 Feet
 
Plan: 
 

Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous: 

Kasara railway station @ 01:15 Hrs on Sunday

Day 0: Saturday

Catch 22:50 hrs CST-Kasara Fast Local 

Day 1: Sunday

01:15 hrs : @ Kasara Station

Departure to base village by pvt jeeps

04:00 Hrs: @ Nirgudpada, Base village

05:30 Hrs : Morning Breakfast – Tea time
.
Round of Instructions, Intro’s etc.
.
06:00 Hrs: Trek to the Fort Harihar

09:00 Hrs: Atop
.
Exploration for ~ 1.5 hrs
.
10:30 Hrs: Descend
13:00 Hrs: @ Base

.
Lunch Time
.
14:30 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
.
We will reach Kasara station by 16:30 Hrs & disperse
.
The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1200/- per head.
The above cost includes

  • Travel from Kasara to Kasra by Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c)
  • Morning B/f & Tea
  • Veg Lunch

Since its a thrilling one day trek … seats r limited …

Deposit Advance Rs. 1200/- 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)
Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
 
A haversack to put all these things
 
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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

 

P1530014

Dear All ,
 
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invites you to trek DEVKUND Waterfall on All weekends
.
Batches ::
All Saturdays, Sundays 2022
.
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.
.
The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
.
Day 0: Meeting point :  Bank of Maharashtra Shivajinagar at 23:00 Hrs
 
Pick – up en-route till Chandani Chowk
.
23:30 Hrs : Depart from Shivajinagar
 
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
.
15:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune
.
 

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

.
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

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.
.
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
.

———————————————————————————————————-

Things To Carry:-
.
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/

19959129_10213542245539439_1673109596585094206_n

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:

.

Rendezvous:  Bank of Maharashtra, ShivajiNagar @ 23:00 Hrs
.

Departure from Shivajinagar at 11 pm
.

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 1500/- 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. 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.

.
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/

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar VEDH has arranged a 1 day trip to KAAS Plateau Valley of Flowers – Maharashtra along-with visit to Thoseghar waterfall as well
on Saturday … Leaving early morning

Hope 2 cu on trip with us ;-)
.
Details r as follows
Brief Introduction about Kaas Valley

.

KAAS PLATEAU: A wonderful outing to explore the colourful world of flowers … valley of flowers in Maharashtra  where hundreds of varieties of wild flowers of all colours which blooms in Mid August – Sept end (Da Best Time) … In monsoon the whole area transforms into an unbelievable carpets of flowers like yellow carpets of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpets of Balsam, Purple carpets of Karvi etc. … These carpets change colors almost every week depending on the dominant flowers during that time.

.

Rendezvous:  Bank of Maharashtra, ShivajiNagar @ 05:00 Hrs
.
Day 1: 
Departure from Shivajinagar at 5 am
.

Pickup points will be till Katraj etc.

We would be heading by Private vehicle.

.
07:30 Hrs: @ Satara

Breakfast – Tea Time

08:30 Hrs: @ Kaas Plateau – Valley of Flowers in Maharashtra

.

Exploration Time, PHotography, Sight seeing

.

11:30 Hrs : Move to Thoseghar Waterfall

13:00 Hrs: Lunch Break @ Thoseghar

Thosegar Waterfall Sight-seeing

.

15:00 Hrs: Depart 2 Pune

En-route visit Sajjangad

We will be in Pune around 21:30 hrs (that’s – subjective)
.
The Expenditure for the Trip is  Rs. 1700 /- per Head only

.

This includes  Pune to Pune transport by private vehicle, Morning B/f – Tea, Veg Lunch, Entry fees @ Kaas Plateau & Thoseghar & SHIKHAR VEDH Administration Charges.

.
Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 1700/- 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

 

Seats r limited … 

Last date: 4 days prior to departure

 

Note:- Kas valley, is a remote place and do not have touristy facilities … pls keep in mind …

——————————————————————————————

Things To Carry:-

 

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

Rain cheater (Optional) for those who don’t want to wet … but pls do carry one …

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 / floaters

Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things

.
Smoking & Alcohol consumption 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/

Dear All ,
 
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invites you to trek  Nanemachi Waterfall on All weekends
.
Batches ::
All Saturdays, Sundays 2022
.
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.
.
The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
.
Day 0: Meeting point :  Borivali (E) at 22:00 Hrs
 
Pick – up en-route Andheri, Bandra, Sion, chembur, vashi till panvel
.
22:00 Hrs : Depart from Dadar
 
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
.
15:00 Hrs : Departure to Mumbai
.

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

.
The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1600/- per head.
This includes Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai ,  Morning  breakfast-Tea , Veg Lunch & Shikhar Vedh 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
.

———————————————————————————————————-

Things To Carry:-
.
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/

malshej-ghat-1

 

Friendship Day Special…!

Explore Offbeat & the unknown. Go there where nobody dare. Go deep inside the Malshej Ghat jungle explore numerous waterfalls & the streams surrounding with misty cloud & get the chance visit Dad of all Waterfalls 1275ft Kalu Waterfall…Heaven is here, Feel It…

Malshej Ghat is a wildly beautiful haven of towering peaks and bottomless valleys, home to a hundred different kinds of flora and fauna, and mountain air so fragrant and pure, you wish you could capture the scent and take it back home with you. Miles upon miles of rolling meadows and paddies neatly stitched into a huge quilt of varying greens, the peaks hiding behind rolling mists and blue-grey monsoon clouds all vie for your attention.

This is a very old route which was in use before the ghat roadways were built. This route gives magnificent views of harishchandragad, rohidas, bhairavgad, kombada, thidbi. You will also visit 1200 ft kaalu waterfall enroute as well many small waterfall around. While descend you see a Ganpati idol varved in a rock wall and rock cut steps which are proof of historical existence of this route.

Grade:- Medium

Itinerary :
* Meeting Point: Borivali National Park (East) 22.30 pm
* Pick UP en-route – Andheri, Bandra, Sion, Ghatkopar, 3 Hat Naka Thane
* Post bumpy ride of 4hrs we will reach base village morning by 04.30am
* Have bf and refresh yourself & ready for Offbeat Thrill
* Brief about trek and start ascend by 07.00am sharp
* Reach Old Ghat Entrance by 30/40mins of gradual walk in beautiful misty climate
* Start descend immediate in route photos & enjoy surrounding
* It will take 4/5 hrs to reach base village titabhi. Have delicious Village lunch post travel to Mumbai by private vehicle.
Trek end by beautiful memories.
Cost for Trek : Rs.1500/- per participant

Include:-
Travelling from-to Mumbai
1 bf/Tea, 1 Lunch, (Basic Village Food)
Guide and Expertise Charges
Equipment’s and Safety Gears

Exclude:-
Personal Expenses
Anything which is not mentioned in inclusion
Medical & Insurance

Last date for registration: – Till Seats get Full.

Things to Carry :-
* Rucksack or bag to carry all things (Compulsory)
* Extra pair of cloths if required by you. (Douple Wrap in plastic bag avoaid drenched)
* 1 Chaddar
* Some ready eat food like plum cake, biscuits, fruits Paratha/Thepala/Boiled Eggs/Dates Etc. (Compulsory)
* Glucon-D or Electrolytes (Compulsory)
* Drinking water min 2ltr
* Personal medicine if any
* Headlamp or Torch (Compulsory)
* Good grip shoes (Compulsory) (flotters are not allowed)
* Full Sleeves Shirt & Full Pant.

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/

 

 

1937453_802784443088880_2754916093217543614_n

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
.
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:
.
04:00 Hrs: Khandas (Base Village)
.
Early Morning B/f & Tea
.
05:30 Hrs: Trek Starts
09:00 Hrs: @ Padarwadi
11:15 Hrs: @ Bhimashankar
.
Bhimashankar Temple Darshan … There will be a queue for this one
.
12:30 Hrs: Lunch Time
.
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)
.
The Estimated expenditure is about Rs. 1500 / – 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. 1500/- 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/