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SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Trek & Kokankada Camping from Pune

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:45:00 +0000

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad

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

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

Journey Details:

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

05:30 Hrs: Depart 2 Pachnai by Private vehicle

B/f en-route

13:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai

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.Lunch Time

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14:00 Hrs : ASCEND

16:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time & Sunset View

20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)

and retire for the day

Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Lunch time

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We will reach to Pune 22:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

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

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

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NOTE : Minimum 12 participants required to execute

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Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Food & vehicle booking
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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)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)

Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Extra Pair of clothes,

Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),

.

A haversack to put all these things

.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Trek & Kokankada Camping

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:40:32 +0000

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad

.

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:

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Day 1: Saturday
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Rendezvous : On Telecon

06:55 Hrs :CST
07:02 Hrs: Byculla
07:08 Hrs: Dadar
07:15 Hrs: Kurla
07:21 Hrs: Ghatkopar
07:35 Hrs: Thane
07:47 Hrs: Dombivali
07:54 Hrs: Kalyan
09:08 Hrs: Kasara

09:30 Hrs: Depart 2 Pachnai by Private vehicle

B/f en-route

13:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai

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.Lunch Time

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14:00 Hrs : ASCEND

16:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time & Sunset View

20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)

and retire for the day

Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Lunch time

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We will reach to Mumbai 19:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

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The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 2800 per head

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

.

NOTE : Minimum 8 participants required to execute

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

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 2 days prior to departure

.
Things To Carry: -

.

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)

Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Extra Pair of clothes,

Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),

.

A haversack to put all these things

.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

.

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: A Scenic Kumtha – Gokarna Beach Trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:21:24 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged a scenic Kumtha – Gokarna beach Trek on weekend

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Key Highlights of the trek ::

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> Hike through more than 10 pristine beaches, trek through Sand rock patches, boulders, along the Arabian Sea coast

> Ferry ride across the Aghanashini River
> Camp on a beach, experience mesmerizing sunset and sleep under the stars

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About Kumta  -Gokarna beach trek ::
Situated by the Konkan Railway route, the trail between Kumta and Gokarna connects more than 10 clean and beautiful beaches on the northern tip of Karnataka. Most are untouched by regular tourists and only shelter few shacks for beach lovers. Start the trail at Kumta, walk through Vannali Beach, Kadle Beach, Nirvana Beach, Paradise Beach, Half-Moon Beach and Om Beach to name a few. End the trek at Gokarna, which is home to a famous Shiva Temple

Itinerary of the range trek is as below ::

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Day 1- Friday

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Meeting point :: CSMT @ 21:00 Hrs

catch 12133 / Manglore Express

Day 2 – Saturday

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09:30 Hrs :: Reach Kumta station

Freshen Up

Breakfast- tea

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Move to Kumta Beach by local public transport

10:30 Hrs Start the hike through number of beaches

viz Kumta beach, Vannali beach, Mangodlu beach, Kadle beach, Gude Angadi beach , Nirvana beach , Belekan Beach

Note :: Packed lunch on the way

06:00 Hrs :: Camping @ Belekan

Freshen up, set up camp for the night

Dinner
Bonfire fun – games
Sleep under the stars in your sleeping bag or you also have the option to use the tents. Please carry sheets to be used in the tent at night if you don’t have a sleeping bag

Day 3: Sunday

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06:00 hrs :: Wake up call, freshen up
Breakfast – tea time

08:00 Hrs Start the trek to Gokarna viz

Paradise beach , Half-Moon Beach, Om Beach, Kudle beach

02:00 pm Reach Gokarna Beach,

Lunch time in hotel

Proceed towards Gokarna Road Station

16:30 Hrs :: Catch 12620 / Matsyagandha Express

Day 4: Monday

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05:53 am Reach Thane Station
06:35 am Reach LTT Station

The cost for the event is about Rs. 4250 / – per head

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Sleeper class (SL) train tickets Mumbai – Kumta and Gokarna – Mumbai
Local transport at Kumta and Gokarna
Vehicles to carry your luggage
Food – 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner
Tented accommodation at beach camp
& Shikhar Vedh expertise charges

Deposit advance amount of Rs. 3250/- (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for  For Train-tickets, Private vehicle and Food etc.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Lasr date for registration: – Monday till 5 pm OR till the train tickets are available
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Note: Though the trek is easy still the endurance level is moderate there will be a limit
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)

A Torch with spare set of Battery (a must)

Sleeping mat, bedding (a must)

Extra 2 Pair of Clothes (a must)

Good trekking shoes; carry extra pair (a must)

wind-cheater (Optional)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.

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

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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 :: Rann of Kutch Festival – Full Moon Glory

jagdish — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:56:23 +0000

Dear All
We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged an Tour to Rann of Kutch Festival on Full Moon Weekend
Brief Info about trip
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Duration: 2D / 1N
Category: Rann Utsav Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person: INR 9500/- per person & would include
Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)Kutchi Style Stay / Accommodation triple sharing in Hodka VillageSightseeing for 2 days by private AC vehicleFood for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges.
Information about the places ::

The Great Rann of Kutch :   is a massive salt desert which measures around ten thousand square kilometers in Gujrat. An amazing remarkable thing about this place is that it goes underwater when the monsoon season sets in at full force. The rest of the year, the Rann of Kutch remains an enormous desert of salt. The Rann Utsav is an awesome festival that takes place between December – February every year. It is a carnival full of music and dance. Rann appears even more mesmerizing than usual if witnessed under the full moon.
Bhuj : Sightseeing explores Royal Havelis / Palace / Mahals. Shopping of Fabric / Jewelry & Bandhani etc
Itinerary for the tour:

Day 0: Friday
Board Train for Bhuj from Mumbai at 5 p.m.

Day 1: Saturday
07:00 Hrs : Wake up Call
08;00 Hrs : Breakfast – Tea on the Train .09:00 Hrs :: @ Bhuj Railway Station
Drive towards Kala Dunger – Highest point in Rann
10:30 Hrs :: @ Kala Dunger
Explore the place
11:30 Hrs :: We will be heading to Hotel at Hodka Village

13:00 Hrs: @ Bhunga / Kutchi Style stay @ Hodka
Lunch time

Leave for White Desert – Heaven on earth … Enjoy the memorable moments till sunset color changes to Blue, red and sometimes yellow below the skyline … Feel lost in white rann desert land … Enjoy local delicacies , try camel riding and live performances / music (If available)
20:30 Hrs: @ Hotel for Dinner and relax
Night stay at Bhunga
Day 2: Sunday
For enthusiastic early morning visit to Rann for sunrise view
Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel.

Bhuj Local sightseeing full day
Aina Mahal – Prag Mahal, Swami Narayan Temple – Exploration time
Visit handicraft village – Bhujodi
Post lunch
Visit to Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi’s famous beach, & Sunset
Move towards Bhuj Railway Station by 7 p.m. to Catch a Train back to Mumbai.

Day 3: Monday : Reach Mumbai by 2 pm.

The cost for two days tour  would be Rs. 9500/- per person & would include: Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)Kutchi Style Stay / Accommodation triple sharing in Hodka VillageSightseeing for 2 days by private AC vehicleFood for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges
Note: One has to pay Rs 6500/- per head (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event.
Name: Jagadish Govind Patil
A/C No: 026801521464A/C Type: SavingsBank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane BranchRTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268
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Last date to confirm with advance payment is 20 days before departure OR till the train tickets are available
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Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual –

> A haversack to put in all the stuffs> At least 2 Liters of water
> Two-three set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
> Binoculars, Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
> Torch with extra set of batterries
> Personal medicines required if any
> Identity Proof

To register for this event, contact us –

Jagdish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836
.Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Grand Canyon of India , Gandikota fort, Belum caves, Yaganti Temple & Gooty Fort

jagdish — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:30:15 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged an offbeat tour to Grand Canyon Of India, Gandikota Fort & Belum Caves (India’s 2nd largest cave), Yaganti Temple, Gooty Fort

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Itinerary of the tour as follows ::

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Day 0 : Friday

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18:00 Hrs ::Meeting point @ LTT

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Move by MAS Express

Day 1: Saturday

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break-fast – Tea in Train

Alight

10:00 Hrs :: Move to Belum Caves by private vehicle

Explore Belum Cave (India’s 2nd largest Cave)

13:00 Hrs :: Lunch time

Move to Yaganti Temple

Explore Yaganti Temple

Move to Gandikota

18:00 Hrs :: Check in hotel

Witness Grand Canyon of India

Dinner & stay @ Hotel

Day 2: Sunday

Early morning explore Gandikota Fort, Grand Canyon visit again

Post breakfast – Tea check out hotel

Visit Mylavaram Dam

Move to Tadipadri Temple

13:00 Hrs :: Lunch time

Move to Gooty Fort

Explore Gooty Fort

20:00 Hrs :: Dinner time

21:00 Hrs :: Catch train to Mumbai

Day 3: Monday

14:00 Hrs :: @ LTT

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The cost for da Tour is about Rs. 6750 per head
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The above cost includes

NON A/c Sleeper coach reservation in express train from Mumbai to Mumbai

Pvt vehicle transportation for sightseeing for 2 days,

Dormitory stay in a decent hotel

4 veg meals & 2 refreshments

Entry fees wherever needed

Shikhar Vedh administrative charges
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Exclusion :: Train journey food excluded , camera fee excluded

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NOTE : Minimum 6 participants required to execute

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Deposit Rs. 4750/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Train Ticket reservation, stay in hotel & pvt vehicle booking
.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – Till Train Tickets available

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Things To Carry: -

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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) ( a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)

Wind-cheater (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Extra Pair of clothes,

Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),

.

A haversack to put all these things

.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

.

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

.

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

.

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Revdanda Beach Camping

jagdish — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 22:40:33 +0000

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Revdanda Beach Camping on all weekends
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Sun sand and stars are the perfect combinations that ever existed. Everyone needs a weekend getaway that they can cherish for the rest of their lives So why settle for less. So let’s head together towards every Mumbaikar’s go-to getaway “Alibaug”. Brace yourselves for a therapeutic camping experience which is our Beach camp

Campsite is ideal for camping near Mumbai, Pune

Direct @ Campsite with your own vehicle: Rs 1400/- pp ( Food – Tented stay – Barbecue – Campfire – Movie Screening on weekends only )

Please Note : – GPS locations/ Contacts will be shared after confirmations …

Revdanda Beach Camping Event Details

Location: Revdanda beach, Alibaug

Tent pitched on the beach itself

Movie screening on weekends only

Tents will have mat and blanket

The location has properly built washrooms

Available for weekdays also (minimum requirement is 4)

How to reach the campsite

1. Direct auto from Mandwa Jetty to campsite approx cost Rs 1000 for an auto.

2. Take a bus to Alibaug from Mandwa jetty, bus cost is in the ferry ticket itself and from Alibaug the Auto to the campsite will cost approx 500.

Day 1 – Saturday :

16:00 hrs – Check in at the Campsite

16:30 – Evening Snacks and Tea

After Evening Snacks Enjoy the sunset at the beach, unwind yourself and get comfortable at campsite.

19:00 Hrs – BBQ Session (Veg / Non-veg)

Enjoy Bonfire.
21:30 – Dinner (Veg / Non-Veg / Jain)

Movie Time (On weekends only)

23:00 – Rest for the Night in your allotted TentsDay Two – Sunday

07:00 hrs – Wake up relaxed

08:00 Hrs – Breakfast
10:00 hrs – Check out after morning tea and breakfast

Please Note

Those who are coming by their own vehicle, please follow all covid-19 safety guideline and reach at the base village on time.

Due to the above issue, if you come late or unable to come, will not provide any refund.

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Things to carry and Rules:

Comfortable Footwear
Odomos – Mosquito Repellent
Sunscreen – Extra Clothes – Sunglasses
Extra Footwear – Towel
Camera – Telescope – Gopro
Basic First Aid Kit
Do not litter eco sensitive zone
Listen to the campsite in charge
No Swimming allowed inside lake

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For Registration Deposit full advance amount of Rs. 1400/- pp (Non-Refundable) 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
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Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to weekends
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Contact Jagadish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836