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27May

Shikhar Vedh : Odisha Backpacking Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Backpacking Tour Beach Beaches Bhubaneshwar Bhuvaneshwar Birding Caves Cuttack Dhauli Heritage Tour Jagganathpuri Konark Lake Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Odisha Orisa Photography Pipili Pune Event Puri Road Trip Stupa Sun Temple Temples Tour Event Travels Trip Event UNESCO Site
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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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Googlepay : 9702121373
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If interested do call or ping me on 9702121373 – Jagadish Patil
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21Dec

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Trek to Dermal, Pisol, Galna, Kankrala, Malegaon forts

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fort Mumbai Trekkers Range Trek Saturday Trek Shikharayan Sunday Trek Temples Tented Accommodation Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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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
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The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : -

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

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Day-1 – Saturday

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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

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Move to Galna Fort base

19:30 Hrs : Galna Fort Base

Have a dinner at 20:30 hrs and 

Stay in village

Good night.

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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)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 2950/- per head, which includes

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Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & accommodation if any
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 For registration, Rs. 1500/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle & food charges is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.
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 Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC code :: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay: 9702121373

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Maximum 25 seats …
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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 …
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Things To Be carried:-
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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

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 Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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20Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Khajurao, Orcha, Jhanshi & Gwalior Heritage tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Backpacking Tour Caves Fort Gwalior Heritage Tour Jhanshi Khajurao Orcha Photography Temples Tour Event tourism Trek Events Trip Event UNESCO Site
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Vishwanath Temple Khajuraho

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Heritage Tour to  Khajurao – Orcha – Jhanshi & Gwalior
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The Cost of the tour would be  Rs 13500/- per head.

The above cost includes

  • Travel from CST to Gwalior; Gwalior to Jhansi & Satna to CST by SL class Train Journey
  • Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c) for the sightseeing for 2 days
  • Public transport for Gwalior sightseeing
  • All Food (Excludes train journey)
  • Tripple sharing accommodation in hotel
  • Entry Fees (Except camera fee)

Khajuraho :: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khajuraho is named after the common date palm tree – Khajura. The ancient temples illustrate the brilliant burst of artistic flowering built under Chandela rulers in form of sandstone Sculptures depicting various forms of Love, desire, meditation, royalty and spiritual teachings. The intricate art and carvings will leave you awestruck the moment uyou witness them.

ORCHA :: Orcha was founded in 16th Century by Bundela Rajput Chief, Rudra Prata. Ram Raja Temple is the only place where Lord Ram is worshipped both as a God and as a king. The Laxmi Narayan Temple exhibits a unique architectural style which is a mix of a Fort and a temple. The Jahangir Mahal was built in honou of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir

JHANSHI FORT::  In 17th century, this fort was built by King Bir Singh Judeo of Orchha on top of a hill as an army stronghold. The fort has been a witness to the fiery battle led by Rani Laxmi Bai. There are temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha within the fort. The Karak Bijli and Bhawani Shankar cannon of the queen are also kept inside the fort. There is also a museum which has a collection of sculpture and provides an insight into the history of Bundelkhand.

Grade : Easy

Itinerary of the tour:

Departure by 12137 – Punjab Mail

Day 1:- 

19:30 hrs : @ CST Station

Day 2:-

16:00 hrs : @ Gwalior

Hotel Check in … Freshen up

Sightseeing time

Day 3:-

Full Day Gwalior Exploration

Fort, Palace & Temple etc

19:00 Hrs : Move to Jhansi by train

21:00 hrs : @ Jhanshi

Check in Hotel

Dinner and Overnight in Hotel

Day 4 :-  23 March 2020

Jhanshi Fort Exploration  

09:30 Hrs: Check out 

Breakfast – Tea

11:00 hrs – 14:30 Hrs: Orcha Sight seeing by private vehicle

Move to Khajurao

Lunch on the way

19:30 hrs : @ Khajurao

Overnight stay in hotel

Day 5 :-

Post Breakfast – Tea

Full Day Exploration of Khajurao 

Western, Eastern & Southern area temples

17:00 Hrs : Move to Satana station

20:00 Hrs :: @ Satna

Departure to Mumbai by Train

Dinner in the train (To be born by the participants)

Day 6 :-

23:00 Hrs : @ LTT
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The Cost of the tour would be Rs. 13500/- per head.

The above cost includes

  • Travel from CST to Gwalior; Gwalior to Jhansi & Satna to CST by SL class Train Journey
  • Private Vehicle ( Non – A/c) for the sightseeing for 2 days
  • Public transport for Gwalior sightseeing
  • All Food (Excludes train journey)
  • Tripple sharing accommodation in hotel
  • Entry Fees (Except camera fee)

Deposit Rs. 7500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Train Tickets, vehicle, hotel 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 Train Tkts available OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry:- 
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( 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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Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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5Apr

SHIKHAR VEDH :: JOG Falls !!!! MURUDESHWARA !!! MIRJAN Fort !!! GOKARNA !!! APSARKONDA !!! Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Backpacking Tour Beach Beaches Falls Fort Gokarn Karnataka Karnataka Tourism Kumtha Gokarna Beach Trek Mirjan Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Murdeshwara Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Road Trip Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Spiritual Tour Sunday Trek Temples Tour Event Travels Trek Events Trip Event Water sports Waterfalls Watersports
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jog-falls

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the JOG Waterfalls !!! MURUDESHWARA Temple !!! MIRJAN Fort !!! GOKARNA !!! on

Batch Dates :-

B1: 15-16 July 2023

B2: 22-23 July 2023

B3: 15-16 August 2023

B4: 19-20 August 2023

B5: 16-17 September 2023

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Tour Fees would be approximately Rs. 6300/- per Head which includes

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

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days for Sightseeing JOG – Murdeshwar – Gokarn – Mirjan Fort

3) Food expenses

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Jog Falls

Jog Falls , Gerosoppa Falls or Joga Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located in Sagara taluka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.
It is located on the Shimoga and Uttara Kannada district border.

Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River dropping 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a drop of 335 m (1100 ft) in Meghalaya.

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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: Friday at CSMT @ 21:30 Hrs

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Departure by Train -Manglore Express

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Day 1: Saturday

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Breakfast in train

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11:00 Hrs: @ Alight @ kumtha

3 Hrs drive to JOG Falls by private vehicle

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14:00 Hrs :: @ JOG Falls

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Lunch & Exploration Time

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17:30 Hrs :: Move to Murdeshwara

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20:30 Hrs :: @ Murdeshwara

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Overnight Stay at Hotel in Murdeshwara

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Day 2: Sunday

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Early Wake up , after freshen up

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Murdeshwara Temple Visit, Sight-seeing
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Break fast – Tea

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08:30 Hrs :: Move to Gokarna 

En-route Visit Apsarkonda Waterfall  

11:00 Hrs :: @ Gokarna

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Temple visit, Beach Exploration & Lunch Time

(~ 3 Hrs Time)

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14:30 Hrs :: @ Mirjan Fort

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Mirjan Fort Exploration for 1.5 hrs

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16:00 Hrs :: @ Kumta Station

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16:30 Hrs :: Departure by Train – Matsyagandha Express to Mumbai

Day 3: 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. 6300/- per Head which includes

 

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

2) Private Vehicle for 2 days for Sightseeing JOG – Murdeshwar – Gokarn – Mirjan Fort

3) Food expenses for Saturday & Sunday (Sunday dinner excluded)

4) Accommodation on tripple sharing basis

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Rs. 4300/- 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/

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27Mar

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Anjarle Turtle Festival Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Beaches Coastal Forts Fort Photography Road Trip Sea Forts Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Turtle Festival
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unnamed

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh are glad to announce Anjarle Turtle Festival Tour 

The Cost for Tour :: Rs. 3850 / - per head
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This includes 
 Dadar 2 Dadar transportation fare for private vehicle ( A.C.), Turtle festival charges, ferry charges for suvarnadurg, food expenses veg only and dormitory accommodation charges.

Get Ready to Witness the Wonderful Life Of Turtles ….

Some information about the area: The places that will be visiting are:

  1. Anjarle Beach – Turtle Festival visit
  2. Suvarna Durg Fort
  3. Goa Fort
  4. Kadyavarcha Ganpati Temple
  5. Shree Keshavraj Temple
  6. Shree Vyaghreshwar Temple

Anjarle Beach :   Anjarle Village is hosting its first turtle conservation event this year. Let us support the villagers and provide support and motivation to villagers by participating in Anjarle Turtle Festival.

Unspoiled a sleepy fishing village surrounded by beach covered with coconut trees. You can spend your weekend here refreshing and taking the beautiful sights around Anjarle Village.

Anjarle is also famous for the ‘Kadyawarcha Ganpati’ temple located on a cliff. Anjarle Turtle festival is organized by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra and Kasav Mitra Mandal. Olive Ridley Turtles eggs are protected at nest site after they are laid on the beach by Turtles. Protected eggs are later released when they hatch into baby olive ridley turtles with hope they will return one day again to lay more eggs on the beach. Watching these baby turtles take their first steps as they find their way towards the sea is an unforgettable moment.

Suvarnadurg Fort

Enjoy boat ride from Harnai Jetty towards Suvarnadurg fort located in middle of the sea if you are lucky we can spot dolphin nearby. Suvarnadurg is a fort that is located on a small island in the Arabian Sea, near Harnai in Konkan.

Goa Fort: 

Tour Duration: 2 Night / 2 Days
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The Itinerary for the Tour as follows:

Day 0: FRIDAY :-

Departure by private vehicle from Pritam Hotel, Dadar (East) @ 10:45 pm

Maitripark, Chembur @ 11:00 pm
Vashi below main bridge @ 11:30 pm

Day 1: SATURDAY :-

05:30 Hrs: @ Anjarle

Refresh
06:45 Hrs: Visit Anjarle Beach for Turtle festival
Breakfast @ our home stay

10:30 Hrs: @ Suvarnadurg fort by boat

Fort Exploration

Lunch at Anjarle (Veg. Only)

Rest timev

Evening Tea & Visit Anjarle beach, 

Go for Turtle watching.

Dinner ( Veg. Only)

Stay @ villagers home in Anjarle (Dormitory Type only) —

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Day 2: SUNDAY :-
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06:45 Hrs: Visit Anjarle Beach for Turtle watching.

08:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea

09:30 Hrs: @ Visit Kadyavarcha Ganpati, Shri Keshavraj Temple, Shri Vyaghreshwar Temple
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13:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Dapoli ( 2 b borne by participants as per veg / non-veg )

15:00 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
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We will be in mumbai around 22:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
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The Cost for Tour is about Rs. 3850 / - per head
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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai transportation fare for private vehicle (AC), Turtle festival charges, ferry charges for Suvarnadurg, Veg food expenses, and accommodation charges.
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Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit  Rs 3850/- per head (Non-refundable) advance 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 departure or till the registration gets full
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VIMP NOTES :: For PUNE PARTICIPANTS, we can hire a private vehicle as well if we get minimum 6 participants for the Trip.
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The cost remains the same as Rs 3850/- per head

The Departure time wud be 11:00 pm on friday from SWARGATE Bus Depo.

Other Itinerary details same as for Mumbai Participants
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Note: -

1) Emergence of Hatchlings of turtles is a natural process. So cannot give guarantee of emerging possibility of turtles on the mentioned dates.

2) Anjarle beach have strong currents … so won’t b allowed to go inside the water
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Things To Carry:-
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A Torch with spare battery ( a must)
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Bag, Mat (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc

Good trekking shoes 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

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836

 

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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27Feb

SHIKHAR VEDH – Korigad Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fort Korigad Lake Temples Trek Events Trip Event
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korigad

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध, has arranged a Women Special Trek to Korigad near Lonavala on Sundays

Details are as follows

Brief Introduction about Korigad

Height: ~ 3049 feet

Grade:  Easy

Time: ~ Maximum 45 mins from Peth-Shahpur, Base Village

Location: Lonavala region

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Korigad (also called Koraigad or Kumwarigad) is a hill fort located about 20 km south of Lonavala in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. It is about 929 meters above sea level. The planned township of Aamby Valley is built over the fort’s southern and eastern foothills. The closest village is Peth Shahpur about 1 km north of the fort. To the east, there lie two artificial lakes part of the Aamby Valley project which later drains into the Mulshi reservoir. There are two lakes on the top of the fort. This fort can be visited at any time of the year. Even a night trek during summer gives a nice experience. There are a lot of camping sites on the fort. There are three temples on the fort which provide ample cover. The Korai Devi temple can accommodate 25 persons.

Korigad Fort History

During 1657 Korigad was captured by Shivaji Maharaj along with Tung, Tikona, Visapur, Lohagad Fort and a few more. Twelve forts were kept with Shivaji Maharaj after the treaty of Purander, Shivaji Maharaj kept Korigad Fort with him which proves the importance of this fort. March 11th, 1818, Col Prothar attacked this Fort after three days of fighting with Valour by Mavalas, the British blew off the storeroom of ammunition using cannon fire and the fort was lost to British on March 14th, 1818. 

Journey Details:

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Day 1:

Rendezvous: Sharp 06:00 Hrs @ Darpan Cinema, Andheri

Departure by Pvt vehicle

Pick up en-route Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Nerul, Kalamboli

09:30 Hrs: @ Peth-shahpur – Base village

Breakfast – Tea Time

10:00 Hrs: Ascend

11:00 Hrs: @ Atop 

Rest , Explore

13:00 Hrs: Descend

14:00 Hrs: @ Base

Lunch -Time  Veg  Thali

15:00 Hrs: Move to Mumbai by pvt vehicle

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We would be getting back to Andheri at approx. 19:00 Hrs (Subjective)

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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1400/- per head and would include:

> Andheri to Andheri by private vehicle

> Breakfast – Tea & LUNCH

> Trek Leader – Expertise

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Deposit Advance Rs. 1400/- per head (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Ifsc code : icic0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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

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Things To Carry: -

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)

Wind-cheater ( a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

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

Good trekking shoes 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 any Clarification and further information call on
Shraddha Shenvi  : 09820822725
Sonya Anchan : 9892813235
Supriya Choudhari : 09881843813
Poonam Angre  : 07506354114

Jagdish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Dec

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Sade Teen Shakti-Peeth :- Saptashringi Vani, Mahurgad, Tuljapur, Mahalaxmi Kolhapur

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Ambejogai Gurudwara Mahalaxmi Ambabai Kolhapur Mahurgad Nanded Parali Vaijnath Renuka Mata Mandir Road Trip Saptashringi Mata Vani Shaktipeeth Shri Gajanan Maharaj Temple Shegaon Temples Tour Event Travels Trip Event Tuljabhavani Mata Temple Tuljapur Yogeshwari Mata
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has planned a weekend tour to  Sade Teen Shakti-peeth tour – Sapatashringi – Vani, Renuka Devi Mandir – Mahurgad, Tuljabhavani Mata Mandir – Tuljapur, Ambabai – Mahalaxmi – Kolhapur

A Itinerary for the trip as follow

Day 0:

Departure by private vehicle from Mumbai @ 22:30 Hrs

Day 1:

05:00 Hrs: @ Vani

Freshen up at nearby rooms

Visit Saptashringi Mata Temple – Darshan

Breakfast – Tea .

08:30 Hrs: Move to Chandwad

10:00 Hrs: Visit Renuka Devi temple @ Chandwad

11:00 Hrs: Move to Shegaon

Lunch En-route

18:30 Hrs: @ Shegaon

Visit Shri Gajanan Maharaj temple

Overnight @ Shegaon Bhakt – Niwas

Day 2:

Breakfast & Tea

07:45 Hrs: Move to Mahurgad

12:30 Hrs: @ Mahurgad – Visit Renuka Mata Temple  

Lunch time

15:00 Hrs: Move to Nanded

18:30 Hrs : Visit Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib Gurudwara

19:15 Hrs: Move to Ambejogai

21:30 Hrs: Time permits Visit Jyotirling @ Parali Vajinath

22:30 Hrs: @ Ambejogai

Overnight @ Ambejogai Hotel

Day 3:

Breakfast & Tea

07:30 Hrs: Visit Yogeshwari Mata Temple  

08:00 Hrs: Move to Tuljapur

10:30 Hrs: @ Tuljapur – Visit Tuljabhavani Mata Temple  

11:45 Hrs: Move to Kolhapur

Lunch En-route

18:00 Hrs: @ Kolhapur – Visit Mahalaxmi Ambabai Temple  

21:00 Hrs: Departure for Mumbai.

Day 4:

We will be in Mumbai around 05:30 Hrs (that’s – subjective)

The cost for the trip is abt Rs. 11000 /- per head
This includes  Mumbai to Mumbai transportation by Private vehicle, refreshments & veg meals and tripple sharing accommodation in hotel.

Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 6000/- (Non-refundable) to book Vehicle, accommodation etc. …

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

The tour commence wid minimum 6 ppl …

The last date to register yourself is  4 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food, Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes, 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

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12Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Rajgad to Torna range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Fort Padbhraman Mohim Photography Rajgad Range Trek Tented Accommodation Torna Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged much awaited Rajgad to Torna Trek 

Cost of the event :: Rs 2950/- per head

Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, FOOD & Tented Accommodation
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Brief Introduction about Rajgad / Torna:-

Height:  4182 ft / 4200 ft
Grade:  Medium/Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2 / 3 hrs from base villages Gunjavane / Velhe
Location: Pune

RAJGAD – The name describes the place itself. The King of all the forts. 
It is to the south-west 40 Kms from Pune. It boasts the highest number of days stayed by Chhatrapati Shivaji on any fort. He spent almost 25/30 yrs here. Rajgad is famous for its construction. The fort can be divided into four different parts based on geographical terrain and fortification. These are the three sub-plateaux (Machee) namely Padmavati Machee, Suvela Machee and Sanjevani Machee, and at the centre is the Ballekilla. 

Padmavati Machee (north end) : This machee is the site of Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, Chor Darwaja, Pali Darwaja, Gunjavane Darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition), Diwankhana, Rajwada (ruins), Ghod Tale (Horse Lake), Sadar (office) and Dhalkathi (flag hoisting place).

Sanjeevani Machee (southwest/west end) : This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machee faces west and has a three-stepped (layered) fortified structure. Each of the lower levels is separated from the higher one by a fortified bastion with a gate that could be defended independently. The lowest level is beautifully fortified by double curtain walls (chilkhathi) separated by a deep trench, on average 12 feet across. One can walk between these walls. The outer wall has openings to let soldiers out for sudden attack.

Suvela Machee (south east) : This is another grand machee facing east with lots of secret routes and doorways. This one is a double-stepped fortified machee with the steps separated by a beautiful bastioned doorway. At the end of first step a hole cuts across the rock; one can sit in this hole (nedhe). The final (lowest) step like Sanjeevani Machee has a double curtain wall. To the south side of this machee one can see a beautiful triangular bastion called Kaleswari buruz having an escape door near it. The home of the renowned military leader Tanaji Malusare was in this machee.

Bale Killa (centre) : This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water cisterns and caves. It has a beautiful entrance door called Mahadarwaja. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.

TORNA :- The fort is also known as Prachandagad (huge fort), due to its massive size. In 1646, when Shivaji was 16, he launched his first military attack by capturing Torna fort, paving the way for the great empire. Many battles have been fought on this fort. The fort is truly grand and stretches for couple of kilometers.

Fascinating points on Torna fort:

Goddess Toranjai: it is a simple temple where goddesses Somjai and Toranjai are worshiped. Ahead we can see the lakes toran and mhasoba.

Maal and Safeli Bastions: On the west of Kothji Darwaja are the bastion maal, and the latter one is to the south of the former. Near Safeli is the construction called lakadkhaana, where wood was stored. Here is the way to Kokan Darwaja and Budhla Machi.

Budhla Machi: In Marathi ‘budhla’ means vessel, and budhla machi looks like a vessel kept upside down. This cliff is a breathtaking spot on the fort.

Bini Darwaja: This is the main entrance to the fort from velhe and is situated to the northwest of the fort. The bastion on the left side has collapsed. The path ahead leadsto the Kothi Darwaja.

Kothi Darwaja: Ascending the steps carved in the rock, we enter the Kothi Darwaja facing east. Here we come across some guard rooms. Way along the wall towards east takes us to the temple of goddess Toranjai.

Hanuman Bastion: This bastion is situated to the east of Kothi Darwaja. Here we can see the idol of hanuman facing south and a flag post. The way ahead leads to the bastion Bhel. Further eastwards we come to Zunjar Machi.

Temple of goddess Mengai: this is the only place on the fort where one can stay. It has two doors and the roof is stillin the needs of repairs. In front of the temple is a Deepmala.

Zunjar Machi: It is situated on the western side & a wonderful spot to see.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below: 

Rendezvous:

Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) @ 22:45 Hrs on Friday
23:00 Hrs: Departure from Dadar
Pick-ups en-route Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur etc. 
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Saturday
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05:00 Hrs : @ Gunjavane, Base Village
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Finish off Morning activities , Breakfast & Tea
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06:30 Hrs : Ascend to Rajgad
08:45 Hrs : Atop Rajgad
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Explore Padmavati machi, Balekilla & Suvela Machi
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13:00 Hrs : Lunch time @ Padmavati Temple
14:30 Hrs : Move 2 Sanjivani Machi
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Explore Sanjivani Machi
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16:15 Hrs : Descend from Alu Darwaja
18:30 Hrs : @ Paal-Khind 
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Retire for da day & Prepare Dinner & Tented accommodation … 
Note: 1 Tent will be distributed among 3-4 ppls group as per size and They have to carry out the burden of same alternately till the trek ends.

A CAMP FIRE SESSION —
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Sunday
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05:00 Hrs : Wake up call
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Finish off Morning activities
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06:30 Hrs : Breakfast – Tea
06:30 Hrs : Move to Torna

10:30 Hrs : Torna Atop
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Explore Torna gad, Lunch, Rest 

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14:00 Hrs : Descend
16:30 Hrs : Refreshment – Tea
17:00 Hrs : Start return journey back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
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We will be @ Dadar by 22:30 Hrs (Subjectively)
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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 & Tented accommodation

For registration, Rs. 1000/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges & Food arrangement 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 4 days prior to departure till 5 pm
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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, 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: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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8Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Heritage tour to Ajantha – Ellora – Aurangabad – Paithan

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Ajanta Aurangabad Backpacking Tour Caves Daulatabad Devgiri Ellora Fort Heritage Tour Historical Tour Photography Road Trip Temples Tour Event Travels Trek Events Trip Event UNESCO Site Verul
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Dear All,We @ Shikhar Vedh invites all enthusiastic and like minded people to explore historical places around Aurangabad viz Ajatha – Ellora – Paithan – Devgiri etc
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About Aurangabad: 
Since the earliest times Aurangabad played a vital role in shaping the history and culture of the region. It was the centre of intense socio-political activities, the Set of learning, the seat of religious movements. During its long and undeterred course of history it has contributed in the filed of art, architecture, sculpture, paintings, dress and ornaments, food dishes and language etc. Centers like Paithan, Devgiri, Aurangabad, Ajanta, Ellora attracted large number of saints, poets, men and literature and artisans from all over the country. Hence, it remained a meeting place of different life-styles including faiths. Therefore the district holds the visitors spellbound with its ancient and medieval charms.
Places We will be exploring are : –
1) Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves,
2) Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panchakki,
3) Ghrushneshwar Temple, Bhadra Maruti Temple,
4) Daulatabad / Devgiri Fort
5) Paithan – Saint Dnyaneshwar Garden , Jayakwadi Dam etc.
The itinerary for the event is as below: –
Day 0: Thursday
22:00 Hrs: Meet at Pritam Hotel, Dadar (e)

Depart from Mumbai

Day 1 – Friday
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07:00 Hrs: Freshen up and Breakfast on the way
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08:30 Hrs: Visit to Ajanta Caves
12:30 Hrs: Lunch time
13:30 Hrs: Travel towards Aurangabad
16:30 Hrs: Visit to Bibi ka Maqbara
18:30 Hrs : Check into the Hotel
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Shopping Time

 

Dinner and retire for the day

Day 2 – Saturday


Wake up early, Freshen Up
07:00 Hrs: – Breakfast – Tea Time
08:00 Hrs: – @ Daulatabad / Devgiri Fort
LUNCH Time
14:00 Hrs: Move to Paithan
16:30 Hrs: Visit 2 Paithan – Saint Dnyaneshwar Garden and Jaikwadi Dam
20:00 Hrs: Reach Aurangabad
Dinner and retire for the day

Day 3 – Sunday

Wake up early, freshen up
07:00 Hrs : Breakfast – Tea Time
08:00 Hrs : @
Visit to Bhadra Maruti Temple
09:00 Hrs : Visit to Ghrishneshwar Temple
Visit to Ellora Caves
12:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Ellora (To b borne by participant as per choice veg / non -veg)
13:30 Hrs: Start Journey towards Mumbai
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Reach Mumbai by 23:00 Hrs approx.

Cost of the event would be Rs 9000/- pp and the above cost includes -

> Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai by Private Vehicle (Non A/C)
> Stay in Hotel on Tripple sharing basis (Non A/C)
> Twin sharing will b at added cost and have to bring companion for the same
> 3 Breakfast, 4 Veg meals & Evening refreshments
> All entry fees and guide charges

The above cost excludes – Cold drink and mineral water charges, Camera charges, anything other than mentioned in the cost includes.
Note: The use of tripod and flash photography is not allowed in Ajanta Caves.One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 4000/- (Non-refundable) advance amount for Booking Private Vehicle and Accommodation into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
IFSC Code: ICIC0000268
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

 
OR
 
Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – Tuesday 2nd November 2021, 5 pm OR Till Reg. Gets Full .

Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)
Cap, Extra 3 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
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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2Sep

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

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Belum Caves Caves Dam Fort Gantikota Heritage Tour Photography Temples Tour Event Travels Trek Events Trip Event UNESCO Site
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Gandikota : Grand Canyon of India

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  
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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 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

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

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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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