Bhutan-Taktsang

Bhutan The Land of Thunder Dragons

Roads to Heaven…!

We at Shikhar Vedh invites you all to Explore Land of Thunder Dragons, most nature friendly, Eco Travel Destination in the world “Bhutan”. The Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.

Join us to live the moment and make a memory forever with us.

Bhutan officially the Kingdom of Bhutan(Druk Gyal Khap) is a landlocked country in South Asia. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it is bordered by Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north, the Sikkim state of India and the Chumbi Valley of Tibet in the west, the Arunachal Pradesh state of India in the east, and the states of Assam and West Bengal in the south. Bhutan is geopolitically in South Asia and is the region’s second least populous nation after the Maldives. Thimphu is its capital and largest city, while Phuntsholing is its financial center.

Cost For the Expedition is as follow:

Mode of Expedition

Cost Per Person

Inclusion

BACKPACK by Traveler

Rs. 37000/- pp (Triple sharing)

Rs 39000/- pp (Twin Sharing)

* Accommodation would be in + 3 star properties

* Breakfast and dinner included (MAP plan)

* All transfers from Bagdogra to Bagdorga on Toyata Hiace

* All permits charges

* All inclusive taxes

* Sustainable Developent Fund Rs 1200/- per day

IMP Note :

* Entry fees EXTRA – Around 3000-4000 Indian Rupees for ALL Monuments

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Day 1: Sunday :- Pick up point @ Bagdogra Airport by 12:30 Hrs

Day 8: Sunday :- Drop point @ Bagdogra Airport by 13:00 Hrs

Kindly get your flight tickets accordingly.

7 Night / 8 Days Itinerary:

Day 01:  Meet @ Bagdogra by 13.30 Hrs

* We shall embark the journey to the land of Dragons –Bhutan sailing and gliding across many meadows and an array of nature’s canvas. The beautiful journey will take 4=5 hours to reach Jaigaon … Take a walk to nearby Zangtong Pelri Lakhang

*  After Reaching our Destination. Check in to Hotel.

*  Roam Around in Phuentsholing Locally.

 

Day 02: Move towards Thimpu

* En-route we will require to get permit for Bhutan. Keep your Passport / Voter ID ready / Few Photos Ready.

* Phuentsholing. Enjoy some cool snaps at Bhutan Gate. Roam Around in Phuentsholing Locally.

* Breakfast and move towards Thimpu through the picturesque landscape and magnifying aura, making the travel desired and easing the travel. This will take 4-5 hours to reach.

  • Explore places en-route to Thimpu

*   Visit to Tashicho Dzong ( fort )

*  Check in to Hotel and Take Rest. Dinner.

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Day 03: Explore Thimpu – Punakha
* Get set to take out the wandering beast and explore the mostly unexplored.

  • This is the tinsel capital town of Bhutan stacked with small bubbling markets and the admired monks.

         * In the morning visit to .

         * It nests the world’s biggest Buddha statue for the eyes to enjoy and heart to pray.

  • Afternoon Transfer to Punakha /wangdue via Dochu La ( 10,700ft) to view the high himalayas ranges in Bhutan region. Dochu la pass has 108 Chorten ( Stupas ) Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chorten which is believed brings multi fold merit to all sentient beings and which make the pass a must visit place

         * Check in at hotel and REST. Have Dinner and Good Night.

Day 04: Visit to Gangtey ( Phobjikha Valley )

After breakfast will start for full day trip to Gangtey (9840ft ). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which are migrated birds from Tibet in the north. It is beautiful Valley of Bhutan. You can also visit to Gangtey Gompa ( Monastery). After exploration will travel back to Punakha/wangdue.

* Overnight Stay at Punakha.

Day 05: From Punakha to Paro

*  After breakfast check out and visit to Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Nagwang Namgyal. For many years this place acted as the capital of Bhutan also known as Ancient Capital of Bhutan. Punakha is lil warmer that is why its still winter residence for Head of the Monk and King.  After which we will take a short trip to Chhimi Lakhang ( Temple ) which is knows as “Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”.

       * Will continue to drive toward Paro. Evening will roam around Paro market its a free time.

*  Overnight Stay at Hotel and Rest.

Day 06: Paro – TAKTSANG Monastery – Paro

* Breakfast and start our Journey.

*  Drive / Ride through a beautiful countryside and golden paddy fields. After ascending gradually making twists and turns we see small cottages before the road ends in a breathtaking pine forest.

* We start our trek for the famous Taktsang or Tigers Nest Monastery from here. It seems like it is perched on the vertical rock by magical glue. You will witness steep slopes and dusty paths in the forest as you reach closer, concluding the beautiful trek with 700 steps. The serenity and beauty of the place make one forget all the tiredness.  This will take almost 5 hours of your day.

* we will visit the stunning Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan. In the evening we enjoy our euphoric moments in the lap of Paro valley and sleep through the night.

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Day 07:  Paro Sightseeing– Phuentsholing

*  Morning Breakfast and checkout. Explore Ta Dzong Rinpung Dzong and travel back to Phuentsholing

*  Overnight Stay and Dinner.

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Day 08:  Phuentsholing to Bagdogra Airport</p>

* Today we bid adieu to Bhutan and proceed back to Siliguri.

We travel through the breathtaking mountains and captivating scenic beauty towards the India – Bhutan border and reach Siliguri after a lifelong memorable ride.

Terms and Conditions:

  1. Participant needs to get the personal medicines if any.
  2. All the accommodations will be on sharing basis (3 person) in all the stay locations.
  3. Participants needs to take care of belongings and all the electrical devices, cameras and ornaments. Shikhar Vedh will not be responsible for any kind of loss ( accidental / natural ).
  4. Since its a group activity, the group leaders decision will be final and we encourage support from all the participant for the same.
  5. We are visiting to high territory, so that any change in itinerary due incidents due to natural calamities, bad conditions or other issues which is not in our control will be cost effective to all.
  6. In case of sudden Hike in Visa Fee or any unforeseen hike will be applicable to participant fee cost

Contact Details:

Jagdish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836

(Team Shikhar Vedh)

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the  Agumbe Backpacking Tour 
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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 7500/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Udupi – Mumbai

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days for Sightseeing Udupi – Agumbe – Kundapura

3) Food expenses for 2 days (B, L, D)

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Places to visit

Varanga Lake Jain Temple
Koodluteertha Falls
Sirimane Falls
Sringeri Math
Hanging Bridge
Agumbe
Kundadri Hills
Kavaledurg Fort
Nagara Fort
Marvante Beach
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Itinerary for the trip as below: -

Day 0: Meeting Point:

LTT @ 15:00 Hrs on Friday
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Departure by Train – Matsyagadha Express
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Day1: Saturday
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05:00 Hrs: @ Alight @ Udupi

Freshen up at station

Breakfast time
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07:30 Hrs: 1 Hr drive to Varanga by private vehicle
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08:30 Hrs: Varanga lake Jain Temple – Exploration Time

09:30 Hrs:- Drive to Koodluteerth falls ~ 20 – 30 mins one way trek … Total (~ 2 Hrs Time)
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En-route Have a Lunch

Explore Sirimane Falls
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16:30 Hrs :: Move to Sringeri Math

Visit Hanging Bridge

Return to Agumbe

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Agumbe

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Day 2: Sunday
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Early Wake up , after freshen up

Trail in Agumbe

Break fast – Tea Time

Kavaledurga fort visit

Visit Kundadri Hills

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12:30 Hrs :: Nagara Fort

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Lunch Time
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Visit Maravante Beach
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16:00 Hrs :: @ Kundapura Station
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16:15 Hrs :: Departure by Train – Matsyagandha Express to Mumbai

Day3: Monday

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05:10 Hrs :: @ Panvel

05:55 Hrs :: @ Thane

06:30 Hrs :: @ LTT

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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 7500/- per Head which includes

1) To & Fro SL Class tickets from Mumbai – Udupi – Mumbai

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days for Sightseeing Udupi – Agumbe – Kundapura

3) Food expenses for 2 days (B, L, D)

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Rs. 4500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking / Hotel booking

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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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OR
Googlepay: 9702121373
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Last date for registration: – Till the train tickets are available to get confirmed seats, OR Till the batch gets full
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( 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
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

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/

Dear All

Join us for a Spiritual backpacking trip :-

Destinations Covered :  Kedarnath – Tungnath – Rudraprayag – Badrinath – Mana – Haridwar
Tour Duration : (07 Nights / 08 Days)

Introduction:
Kedarnath has been a pilgrimage centre since ancient times. It is not certain who constructed the original Kedarnath temple and when. A mythological account ascribes the temple’s construction to the legendary Pandava brothers mentioned in the Mahabharata. However, the Mahabharata does not mention any place called Kedarnath. One of the earliest references to Kedarnath occurs in the Skanda Purana (c. 7th-8th century), which names Kedara (Kedarnath) as the place where Shiva released the holy waters of Ganga from his matted hair, resulting in the formation of the Ganges river.

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Arrival : Day 1 : @ Haridwar Airport / Railway Station – at 14:00 Hrs
Departure : Day 8 : @ Haridwar Airport / Railway Station – at 08:00 Hrs
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Day 01 : Arrival at Haridwar railway station/ Airport

• 14:00 Hrs: Meeting point at Haridwar
• 15:30 Hrs: Haridwar Sightseeing
• Night Stay at Haridwar (Charges to be borne by participants)

Day 02: Haridwar to Guptakashi / Sonprayag (230 km ~ 7 Hrs)

• 05:00 Hrs: Wake up call and get ready for Guptakashi / Sitapur / Sonprayag
• 07:00 Hrs: Breakfast and start our journey
En-route visit Deprayag: Alaknanda – Bhagirathi Sangam
• 20:00 Hrs: @ Check in Hotel & Dinner time

Day 03: Gaurikund to Kedarnath Temple (21km)

• Wake up to beautiful mountain view and sip on some hot coffee or tea
• Drive to Gauri-kund … Post breakfast, its time for Kedarnath Trek
• Visit Kedarnath temple , attain evening aarti and seek blessings of Lord Shiva
• Dinner and night stay at Kedarnath (Only Dormitory / Tent Accommodation here)

Day 04: Kedarnath To Chopta (80 km ~ 2 Hrs )

• Wake up to beautiful sunrise and spiritual view of Kedarnath Temple
• Early Morning Kedarbaba Darshan – Post breakfast, its time for Kedarnath to Sonprayag by trail
• Ready for Chopta by private vehicle
• Dinner and night stay at Chopta

Day 05: Chopta to Tunganath to Joshimath (160 km ~ 5 Hrs )

• Wake up to beautiful sunrise
• Ready for Tunganath Mahadev Trail and Time permits and if interested Chandrashila Peak (~1 hr asend) ..
Evening start Road journey to Joshimath
• Dinner and Night stay at Joshimath

Day 06: Joshimath to Badrinath to Pipalkoti (150 km ~ 3 hr)

• 05:00 Hrs: Wake up call and get ready for Badrinath Temple
• 06:00 Hrs: breakfast and Visit Narsinha Temple en-route
Badrinath Temple Darshan
• Visit the last Indian village Mana
• Night Stay at Pipalkoti

Day 07: Pipalkoti to Rishikesh / Haridwar (260km ~ 7 Hrs)

• After a few farewell speeches, gossips and tons of pictures its time to return home with sweet memories
En-route visit SHaktipeeth Dhari Devi Temple time permits
Interested participants can opt for Ganga Aarti
• Dinner and Night stay at Haridwar (Charges to be borne by participants)

Day 08: Haridwar Hotel check out and return journey starts for Delhi/ Mumbai

Plz book to & fro train/flight tickets accordingly ASAP till seats available.

Day 1 : Arrival @ Haridwar at 2 pm
Day 8 : Departure from Haridwar after 8 am
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Cost of the tour :-
Rs 24500/- + Air / Train Fare

It Includes

• Day 02 to Day 07 :- Haridwar to Haridwar private vehicle
• Day 02 to Day 07 :- Breakfast and Dinner at the time of event
• Day 02 to Day 07 :- Triple sharing accommodation
• Dormitory stay in Tent at Kedarnath
• Tour Leader / Guide and other Professionals
• Shikhar Vedh Administrator Charges

Exclusions:

• Mumbai – Haridwar – Mumbai :- Airfare / Train fare
• Day 1 & Day 7 :- Haridwar Stay
• Any Expenses of Personal nature such as Travel and medical insurance, Additional Porterage or transportation
• Daily Lunch
• Any additional expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as natural calamities (landslides, floods etc.), any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, evacuation costs etc. Stay charge that could be enforced during this period will be extra and need to be borne by the participant
• Any service not specifically mentioned in the Includes sections.
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For confirmation book with advance Rs 14500/- pp (Non-refundable)

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

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Googlepay : 9702121373
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If interested do call or ping me on 9702121373 – Jagadish Patil
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Dear All

We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged an Heritage Tour to Rani ki Vav @ Patan, Sun temple @ Modhera, Step-well @Adalaj,  & Ahmedabad Sightseeing 


Brief Info about trip
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Duration: 2D / 1N
Category: Heritage Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person: INR 6950/- per person & would include

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)
  2. AC Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
  3. Sightseeing for 2 days by private vehicle
  4. Food for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
  5. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

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Information about the places ::

Adalaj Vav : Built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai, wife of the Vaghela chief, Veersinh, this five-storey stepwell was not just a cultural and utilitarian space, but also a spiritual refuge. It is believed that villagers would come everyday in the morning to fill water, offer prayers to the deities carved into the walls and interact with each other in the cool shade of the vav.

Rani Ki Vav: Exceptional example of a distinctive form of subterranean water architecture of the Indian subcontinent, the stepwell, which is located on the banks of the Saraswati River in Patan. Initially built as a memorial in the 11th century CE, the stepwell was constructed as a religious as well as functional structure and designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water.

Modhera Sun Temple: In 1026, the temple was built by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty (believed to be the descendants of the lineage of Sun God).The temple encompasses three different yet axially-aligned and integrated constituents.

Itinerary for the tour:
Day 0: Friday 

Board Train for Ahmedabad from Mumbai at 7:30 p.m.

Day 1: Saturday

05:00 Hrs :: @ Ahmedabad Railway Station 

Drive towards Patan to explore the Famous Rani Ki Vav

en-route breakfast

08:30 Hrs :: @ Rani ki Vav, Patan

Explore the place

Visit to the Patola museum & Patola House

11:30 Hrs :: We will be heading to Modhera sun Temple

12:30 Hrs: @ Sun Temple, Modhera

Explore , Lunch time

We will move towards Adalaj Stepwell

16:00 Hrs: @ Adalaj – Stepwell

Exploration time


Night stay at Ahmedabad in hotel

Day 2: Sunday

Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel. 

  Full day excursion Tour in Ahmedabad 

Visit to  Sabarmati Ashram, Akshar – Dham, Siddi Sayyad Mosque, Sarkhel Roja , & few more places as per time

Evening Halt at Kankaria Lake.

Move towards Ahmedabad Railway Station by 8 p.m. to Catch a Train back to Mumbai.

Day 3: Monday  Reach Mumbai by 6 a.m.

The cost for two days Heritage tour  would be Rs. 6950/- per person 

& would include:

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)
  2. AC Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
  3. Sightseeing for 2 days by private vehicle
  4. Food for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
  5. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 4950/- per head (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event.

Name: Jagadish Govind Patil

A/C No: 026801521464

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay: 9702121373

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Last date to confirm with advance payment is 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
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

 

Dear All
We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged Tour to Girnar, Somnath temple, Sasan Gir Lion Safari & Dwarka

Brief Info about trip
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Duration: 3D / 2N
Category: Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person: Rs 14500/- pp (SL Class)  & Rs 16500/- pp (3 AC)
& would include

Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train
Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
Sightseeing for 3 days by private vehicle
Food for 3 days (Train Journey Dinner excluded)
Sasan Gir Lion Safari Permit & Ticket (Except camera fee if any)
Two – Way Ropeway Charges at Girnar
Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges
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Itinerary for the tour:

Day 0: Thursday 

Board Train for Girnar from Bandra Terminus at 13:30 Hrs.

Day 1: Friday
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05:00 Hrs :: @ Jungad Railway Station 
Move  to Girnar base – Freshen up nearby  
Breakfast – time
07:30 Hrs : @ Ropeway – Lower station
08:00 Hrs : @ Ropeway – Upper station ~ @ 5000 steps

Ascend by steps ~ 2 hrs trek

10:30 Hrs :: @ Girnar atop
Explore the place & Descend 

14:30 Hrs : @ Ropeway – Upper station15:00 Hrs : @ Ropeway – LOwer  station

Lunch time

Explore Junagadh

We will move towards Sasan Gir near by for Night Stay in Hotel

Night stay at Sasan Gir in hotel

Day 2 : Saturday

Early Morning Gir Lion Safari ~ 3 hrs 
Return to Hotel for Breakfast – Tea
Check out from Hotel
1.5 hrs Drive to Somnath
12:00 Hrs : @ Somnath
Post lunch 
Exploration time Temple / Beach
Move to Dwarka for night stay
Evening Halt at Dwarka Htels

Day 3: Sunday

Explore Dwarkadhish temple and nearby area
Exploration time
Bet Dwarka visit
13:00 Hrs: Nageshwar Jyotirling

Post lunch

Move to Rajkot Railway Station by 8 p.m. to Catch a Train back to Mumbai.

Day 4: Monday 

Reach Mumbai by 10 a.m.

Cost for tour would be Rs 14500/- pp (SL Class)  & Rs 16500/- pp (3 AC)

& would include

Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train
Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
Sightseeing for 3 days by private vehicle
Food for 3 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
Sasan Gir Lion Safari Permit & Ticket (Except camera fee if any)
Two – Way Ropeway Charges at Girnar
Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Advance Rs 7500/- per head (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event
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Name: Jagadish Govind Patil
A/C No: 026801521464
A/C Type: Savings
Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch
IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373.

Last date to confirm with advance payment 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
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Naldurg

Dear All,

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We @ शिखर वेध has planned two days Tour to Biggest Land Fort In Maharashtra Naldurg Fort and visits to Paranda Fort, Solapur Fort, Siddheshwar Temple @ Solapur & Tuljabhavani Mata Temple @ Tuljapur 
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About Naldurg Fort
Naldurg which was formerly a district headquarter is situated about 50 Kms. south-east of Osmanabad. The fort which is an interesting place has enclosed a surface of a knoll or plantain of basalt rock which is jutted out into the valley or raving of the small river Bori. Along the rest of the cliff on three sides ran fortifications. bastion firmly built out have deseed basalt and are large enough to carry heavy guns. The entire circumference is about a mile and a half.
The interior portion is covered with ruined walls and a half, the interior portion is covered with ruined walls and a vide road running up to the centre.  The fort has many bastions amongst which are upli Buruj, which is the height point in the fort paranda Buruj , nagar Buruj, Sangam Burug, Sangram Buruj, Bands Buruj, poone Buruj, etc. Inside the fort there are remains of the walls and some of the building such a Barood kotha, Baradari, Ambarkhana, Rangaan mahal, Jali etc. Though the buildings are in ruins the remains give a impression that there night have been at one time the specious buildings. There are two tanks in the fort known as machali guns amongst which important are the “hathi toph” and magar Toph”, The hathi Darwaza and the hurmukh and the hurmukh darwaza are the main gates of the fort. The most interesting building which connects the fort and the Ranmandala is the dam constructed across the bori river, the dam and the” pani mahal, which is built underaatch and in the middle of the dam were, constructed. During the reign of Ibrahim Adil shah II. The fort is said to have been originally built by a Hindu Raja who was a vassal of the Chalukya kings of kalyani. It was latter included in the dominions of the Bahamanis and was subsequently taken over by the Adil shahi kings of bijapur, from whom it passed in the hands of mughalain the year 1686.A.D.

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PARANDA Fort :: 
No records are available to show when this fort was constructed, but believe that it was laid out during the late 15th century by Mahmud Gawan, the Vazir of Bahamani Sultanate.

In 1599, Mughals defeated Nizam Shahi of Ahmednagar. Though Emperor Akbar appointed his officers to look after the kingdom of the Deccan, the Nizam Shah’s officers refused to receive orders from them. They had lost their independence. They declared Murtaza, the son of Shah Ali king and made Paranda Fort, about 75 miles south east of Ahmednagar capital. The site passed several times between them and the Adil Shahis and remained with him for two to three years and was captured by the Adil Shah in 1630. In 1657 it was again captured by the Moghuls and eventually came into the hands of the Nizams of Hyderabad.

Solapur Bhuikot Fort 

Bhuikot Fort is the major attraction in Solapur region. This fort is not only the muslim fort but also it is ancient historical and religious place in Maharashtra.
It is said that this fort was built during 14th century under the Bahamani Dynasty, in the memory of Hutatma Bagh. As per the historians Aurangzeb have spent sometime on this fort. This fort was handed to Peshwa, Bajirao II also stayed on this fort. The temple built by Bahamani Sultan is the most historical and attractive places in the fort.

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Itinerary for the Trek is as follows :
 
Day 0 : Friday
21:15 hrs  : Departure by train towards Solapur
 
Day 1 : Saturday
07:00 Hrs :  Reach at Solapur.
Freshen up & Breakfast – Tea
 
Explore Solapur Bhuikot Fort
Visit Siddheshwar Temple
 
11:00 hrs :  Move to Paranda Fort by private vehicle
Lunch @ Kurduwadi
14:00 Hrs :: Explore Paranda Fort
 
17.00 Hrs :  Move to Tuljapur
18:30 Hrs : @ Tuljapur – hotel
Get Fresh and Free Time
20.00 Hrs : Dinner
22.00hrs : Good Night
 
Day 2: Sunday
 
06:00 Hrs : Wake Up call — Freshen up
 
Tuljapur Bhavani Mata Temple Visit
Post Breakfast Move to Naldurg Fort via Private Vehicle
 
09:00 Hrs :: @ Naldurg Fort
5 hours to Explore Naldurg Fort ,
 
Post Lunch Move to Solapur
En-route we will visit DHOTRI FORT (GADHI) if time permits

Free Time to enjoy Solapur City

22:50 hrs : Travel to Mumbai.
 
Day 3 : Monday 
07:00 Hrs : @ Mumbai

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The Expenditure for the Trip is  Rs 5950 /- per Head .
This includes MUMBAI to SOLAPUR & Back SLeeper Coach (SL) class Train Journey ; Solapur to Solapur transport by private vehicle for two days, 4 refreshments, 3 Veg Meals , accommodation in hotel and Entry fees
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Please book in Advance with payment of Rs. 3950/- pp (Non-refundable) … 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 …

Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( 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
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For confirmation, do call on below number
 
Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
Also join us @
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged one day Kalu Waterfall Trek 

Hope 2 cu on trek with us to NJoy

Brief Introduction about Kalu Waterfall:

Grade: Easy
Time: ~ 2.5 hrs from Base Village – Savarne / Tithabi
Location: Malshej

Kalu WaterfallThis is very famous waterfall in the Malshej region. Total height is about 1200 feet, drops in about five patches. The trek to the Kalu Waterfall near the Malshej Ghat is just to experience its awesome power and strength is an experience in itself.

 

Plan: Day 0 -

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Meet at  National Park, Borivali (E) at 22.45 hrs sharp 
We will be heading to base village by private vehicle
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Day 1:
04:00 Hrs: @ Thitabi village … Rest in bus
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06:00 Hrs: Freshen up – B/f- Tea Time
Round of Instructions, Intro’s etc.
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07:00 Hrs: Trek Starts to the Kalu Waterfall
09:00 Hrs: @ Kalu waterfall, View Point
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Exploration
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10:00 Hrs: Descend / Return trek to base village
12:00 Hrs: @ Base Village

Lunch Time

13:30 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
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We will reach Borivali by 21:00 Hrs (Subjective to traffic)
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The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1600/- per head

The above cost includes

  • Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai by Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c )
  • 1 Veg B/f & 1 Veg Lunch
  • Shikhar Vedh Charges

Seats r limited …
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Deposit Rs. 1600/- (Non-Refundable) advance 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

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – Till the reg. gets full

Note: We have to cross the stream (Knee – depth) 2 times  on this trek … U can try floaters with good grips if u r comfortable with it …

Things To Carry: -

A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)
Rain-cheater (Optional) for those who don’t want to wet
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
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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Jagadish Patil: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
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Yana Caves_Rocks

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the   Yana Rocks !!! Gokarna !!! Murdeshwar !!! Banavasi !!! Sahastralinga !!! Sirsi !!  

Tour Fees would be 

Rs. 14500/- per Head (Mumbai to Mumbai) &

Rs 13500/- per person (Pune to Pune)

 which includes

1) AC Private Vehicle for transportation

2) Food expenses (Veg only ) for B, L, D for 3 days

3) Hotel Accommodation on triple sharing basis

4) Entry fees (Except camera fee) wherever applicable

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Yana Rocks :- Limestone rocks, a hiking trail, beautiful scenery and lush backdrops compose Yana Rocks. These rocks lie close to the village of Yana in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. They are home to an epic trail of limestone formations and black karst structures. Yana is famous for two massive rock outcrops known as the Bhairaveshwara Shikhara 120 metres (390 ft) in height and the Mohini Shikhara is 90 metres (300 ft) in height.

Banavasi :- Madhukeshwara Temple – A 9th Century Marvel. Located in one of the oldest cities of India, Banavasi, the Madhukeshwara temple has religious and historical significance. … Banavasi was the first capital city of Karnataka when it was ruled by the Kadamba dynasty.

Sahasralinga :- is a pilgrimage place, located around 14 km from the Sirsi. It is in the river Shalmala and is famous for being the location where around a thousand lingas are carved on rocks in the river and on its banks.

Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. “Murudeshwara” is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world’s second-tallest Shiva statue, Murudeshwara beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple. The nearest airport to Murudeshwar is Mangalore International Airport at distance of 160 kilometre .Murudeshwar has railway station on Konkan railway route.

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Itinerary for the trip as below: -

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Meeting Point:  

Day 0 :- Dadar / Thane @ 7 pm

Departure by Private Vehicle

Pune pick up @ 9:30 pm

Dinner Halt – En-route in Hotel ( To b self sponsored )

Day 1:- Gokarn beach hopping

8:00 am : @ Base Village – Belekan

Freshen up – Simple Breakfast – Tea

beach walk viz Paradise , Half Moon, Om Beach, Kudle & Gokarn Beach

Lunch @ Kudle

Evening slot  for Temple visit & Beach photography

Stay @ Hotel

Day 2 :- Murdeshwar – Mirjan – Yana Caves – Sirsi

Early Wake up – Post B/f – Tea

08:30 Hrs : Drive to Murdeshwar

10:00 Hrs : @ Murdeshwar

Visit Temple & Explore the place, beach

12:00 Hrs: Move to Mirjan Fort

Explore Mirjan Fort

14:00 Hrs : Lunch time

1 Hrs drive to Yana

16:00 Hrs : @ Yana Caves

(~ 20 mins trail to visit)

Yana Exploration for 1 hr

Drive to Sirsi ~ 1.5 hrs

Dinner & Overnight @ Sirsi

Day 3 :- Sirsi – Banavasi – Sahasralinga –

Early Wake up

Divine visit to Temples in Sirsi :- 

Marikamba Temple

Mahaganpati Temple

Gopalkrishna Temple

09:00 Hrs :- Breakfast – Tea

09:00 Hrs : @ Banavasi 

Explore Madhukeshwara Temple

11:00 Hrs : @ Sahastralingas

Explore and drive to Pune / Mumbai

Lunch En-route in Hotel

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20:00 Hrs :: @ Pune

22:30 Hrs :: @ Mumbai

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Tour Fees would be 

Rs. 14500/- per Head (Mumbai to Mumbai) &

Rs 13500/- per person (Pune to Pune)

 which includes

1) AC Private Vehicle for transportation

2) Food expenses for B, L, D for 3 days

3) Accommodation on triple sharing basis

4) Entry fees (Except camera fee) wherever applicable

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Advance Rs. 7500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Hotel 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
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Last date for registration: –  Till the batch gets full
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Tour is ON with Minimum 5 participants

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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( 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 2 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
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

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/

Destinations Covered : Bhubaneswar – Cuttack – Konark – Puri
Tour Duration : (05 Nights / 06 Days)
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Arrival : Day 1 : @ Bhubaneshwar Airport / Railway Station – at 11:00 Hrs
Departure : Day 6 : @ Bhuvaneshwar Airport / Railway Station – at 17:00 Hrs
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Day 01 : Arrival at Bhubaneswar

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport. Transfer to hotel.
Afternoon Visit to famous city temples including Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar ( Mukteswar temple has been constructed in the style that is quite similar in the Kalinga School of Temple Architecture and know as the ‘gem of Orissan architecture’), Rajarani temple.  
Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 02 : Cuttack Sightseeing 

Nandankanan Zoological Park
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum – Birthplace 
Kattak Chandi Temple – Famous Deity of city
Barbati Fort – Built in 987 CE by the Somvanshi Dynasty lineage ruler Maharaja Markata Keshari 
Odisha State Maritime Museum 
Ananta Sayan Mandir : Vishnu
Tarkashi / Silver Filigree work – Shopping
Overnight @ Bhubneshwar

Day 03 : Bhubaneswar – Puri 

Proceed to Puri. Visit to Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves – oldest rock cut caves are reminiscent of influence of Buddhism and Jainism in Odisha (Orissa). 
Dhauli – the peace pagoda.   
Pipili – the applique work village
Raghurajpur –  Artisan village, the most famous attraction here is the Pattachitra, paintings on pieces of fabric.
Overnight at Puri

Day 04 : Puri – Konark – Jagannath Temple – Puri

Early Morning visit of Lord Jagannath Temple After Darshan Move to Konak  
Visit Konark Sun Temple ( famously known as black pagoda ). 
Explore & return to Puri
Again Evening visit of Lord Jagannath Temple OR Relax on the golden beach of puri. Overnight at Puri.

Day 05 : Puri – Chilika – Puri

Morning drive to Chilika lake at Satpada ( the largest Ramsar site of Asia and famous for its migratory birds coming from distance places ). Take the boat cruise to visit the Irrawaddy Dolphins & Rajhans Island. Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.

Day 06 : Puri – Bhubaneswar & Departure

Drive back to Bhubaneswar and transfer to airport to board the flight for onwards journey.

Day 1 : Arrival @ Bhubneshwar Airport at 11 am
Day 6 : Departure from Bhubneshwar Airport after 3 pm
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Cost of the tour :-
Rs 21000/- (Twin Sharing) + Air Fare
Rs 19500/- (Triple Sharing) + Air fare

It Includes
Surface transfer by private vehicle for all 6 days
5 Night Accommodation in Hotel as mentioned Above
Food (B,L,D)
Guide, & Entry Fee, Boat Fee (Except Camera Fee)
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For confirmation book with advance Rs 10000/- pp (Non-refundable)

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

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OR
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Googlepay : 9702121373
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If interested do call or ping me on 9702121373 – Jagadish Patil
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Dear All,
We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged a leisure trip to Hedavi, Velneshwar, Guhagar, Dabhol, Dapoli, Anjarle

Brief Intro about tour:
Grade           : Easy

Destinations   :  Velneshwar, Hedvi, Guhagar, Dabhol, Dapoli, Anjarle

Cost per Person: Rs 6950/- per head

Maximum 25 Participants

Details as below:
Velneswar:
Velneshwar has one of the most secluded and pristine beaches in the entire Konkan stretch and with popular destinations like Guhagar and Ganpatipule flanking it on either sides Velneshwar is soon going to capture the imagination of beach lovers in Maharashtra.
Velneshwar hasnt been been spoken about much apart from the Velneshwar Shiva Temple which is flocked by hundreds of devotees during the Maha –  Shivratri festival. Small shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Ganesha and Kala Bhairav are also present around the main sanctum in this Shiva temple

1 IMP thing :) :It is known that all Gokhale in the world originated from this place.
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Hedvi :
Dashabhuja Ganesh Mandir, Hedvi
This ‘Laxmi – Ganesh Temple’ is not only ancient but also rare. Carved in white stone beleived to be from the Kashmir region the idol is 3 feet high with ten hands, hence the name ‘Dashabhuja Ganapati’. A grand ceremony along with a procession of in a chariot is held between Shukla Chaturthi to Shashthi in Magh every year to celebrate the birth of the elephant god.

Guhagar Beach: Vyadeshwar Temple

Dabhol : – Chandika Mandir

Burondi : – Lord Parshuram Statue & Nearby Panhalekaji Caves

Anjarle :- Beach , Kadyavarcha Ganpati, Keshavraj Temple

The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:

Day 0: Friday Night

Meeting point: 22:15 Hrs at Swami Narayan Temple , Dadar (East).

22:30 Hrs: Departure

Day 1: Saturday

07:00 Hrs : @ Hedavi

Freshen up, Breakfast – Tea Time

09:00 Hrs:   Dashbuja Ganpati Temple , Bamanghal exploration
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11:00 Hrs:  Velneshwar Temple & Beach
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12:00 Hrs: Vyadeshwar Temple @ Guhagar

13:00 Hrs: Chandrika Temple @ Dabhol

13:30 Hrs: Lunch time (Veg Thali )

15:00 Hrs: Panhalekaji CAves exploration

16:00 Hrs: P Lord Parshuram Statue @ Burondi

18:00 Hrs: @ Anjarle

21:00 Hrs: Dinner (Veg Thali)

Home Stay at Anjarle >
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Day 2, Sunday

07:00 Hrs: Wake up call – Freshen up time

08:00 Hrs:  Break Fast – Tea

08:30 Hrs: Kadyavarcha Ganpati Temple visit

11:00 Hrs: @ Keshavraj Temple visit

13:00 Hrs:  Lunch Time

14:00 Hrs:  Return Journey to Mumbai / Pune …

Evening Tea on da way

22: 00 Hrs: @ Dadar / Pune (Subjective)

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The cost for the whole tour will be  Rs 6950/- per head

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This includes Dadar 2 Dadar transportation fare for private vehicle (A/c), Ferry charges, Food ( Veg only as mentioned ), Accommodations in Home Stay
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Maximum 25 seats … Seats will be first come 1st basis …

One needs to deposit  Rs 3000/- (Non-refundable) advance amount for Booking Private Vehicle, Boats, Food, Accommodation etc. into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: - 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Last date for registration: - 2 days prior to departure

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Things To Carry:-

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

Cap, Good trekking shoes / Floaters, Extra 2 pair of Clothes, a Towel etc.(a must)

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Mumbai Hikers: http://mumbaihikers.net/shikharvedh/