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1Nov

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Vaitarna Lakeside Camping & Water Sports

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Lakeside Camping Photography Tour Event Trip Event Vaitarna Watersports
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Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged  Vaitarna Lakeside CAMPING & Water Sports  on all weekends
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About Campsite:
Welcome to our secret campsite high fives, Start with water sports activities which includes Learning Kayaking, River Raft Boating or just relax by swimming and body surfing life jackets will be given to all. Swimmers and Non Swimmers can enjoy water sports at Igatpuri Secret Camping and all ages can participate. Life Jackets are compulsory for Swimmers and non Swimmers for all water sports activities. Our campsite is well hidden inside a beautiful jungle for sure you will have trouble finding it we have kept it that way. Vaitarna Lakeside camping is a beautiful spot for landscape photography. Your tents will be lake facing as the sunsets you can enjoy tea and evening snacks. Our guest are always welcomed early to maximize time spent at Igatpuri camping site and enjoy water sports to the fullest. Igatpuri Campsite is amazing for Astro – photography, Star Trails Photography, Igatpuri Stargazing it has very less night light pollution located in one of the darkest spot in Maharashtra. You can join for Night Trek shoes compulsory after you enjoy Dinner local food.Wake up to the sounds of birds and enjoy birding your tents will be facing sunrise and the beautiful Secret Camping Lake. Indian toilets are available on campsite and parking. After your morning breakfast you can click more selfies and groupies. Check out timings are 10 am you can also visit nearby sites our campsite manager will share the locations.Campsite is ideal for camping near Mumbai, camping near Nasik.

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Cost :: Rs 2000 per head ( Food – Tented stay – Barbecue – Campfire – Kasara to  Kasara Pickup and Drop )
Direct @ Campsite with your own vehicle: Rs 1400/- pp
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Please Note: Vaitarna Lake Camping  is ~150 km drive from Mumbai, 4 hours drive & ~ 225 km drive from Pune, 5-6 hours drive

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I VAITARNA Lake Camping Itinerary
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People Travelling from Mumbai can board the following local train

Day 1 – Saturday : Catch CSMT – Kasara local : Timings as below

11:46 hrs :  CSMT

11:53 hrs : Byculla

11:59 hrs : Dadar

12:06 hrs : Kurla

12:26 hrs : Thane

12:39 hrs : Dombivali

12:48 hrs : Kalyan

13:58 hrs : Kasara

14:00 hrs – Meeting Point @ Kasara railway station

Jeep Ride from Kasara to Camping Site

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15:00 hrs – Reach Campsite
Start with water sports Lake Boating / Lake Kayaking / Swimming 

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17:30 – Evening Snacks and Tea ( Bhel and Potato vada ) 
Relax by the Lake, unwind yourself get comfortable at campsite
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18:30 – Sunset
19:30 – Bonfire.
21:30 – Dinner
22:30 – Enjoy Night trek around property if interested.
23:00 – Rest for the Night

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Day Two – Sunday 

08:00 hrs – Wake up relaxed
10:00 hrs – Check out after morning tea and breakfast
11:00 Hrs : @ Kasara railway station and Disperse
Please Note :- You can also drive to campsite directly by your own vehicle … cost will be Rs 1400 per head for such clients …
GPS locations will be shared after confirmations ………………………………………………………

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

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For Registration Deposit full advance amount of Rs. 1400/-  pp (Non-Refundable) on following A/c
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268

 
OR
 
Googlepay : 9702121373
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Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to weekends
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Contact Jagadish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836

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25Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Sandhan Valley Full Descend Trek & Camping from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Rappeling Sandhan Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All, 
 
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event
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Event Cost :: Rs 3000/- per head
 
Includes Transportation from Pune 2 Pune, 2 meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation  
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Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again ;-)
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Next Batches::
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All Weekends till March 2023
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Brief Intro about Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft
Grade: Medium with Thrill
Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
Location: Bhandardara region

” SANDHAN” …. is a beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats  near Ratangad. Amidst the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around two km long. Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 ft deep water pool in the way of  rock floored water carved valley. 
This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : Mcd, Deccan Gymkhana …

22:00 Hrs : Depart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle … pcik up en-route Shivajinagar / Chinchwad
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Day 1: Saturday
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04:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Rest for 2 hours in bus
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Breakfast-T Time
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07:30 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan
08:00 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley
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We have to go through abt 4-5 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same … 
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12:30 Hrs — Rappelling of 50 ft patch
Lunch time mid way (Packed Lunch)
& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel .. 
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17:30 Hrs —  Settle at base
Dinner & Campfire
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Tented Accommodation
 
Day 2 :: Sunday
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Wake Up early
08:00 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
09:00 Hrs — Trek upwards Samrad
12:30 Hrs — @ Samrad
Move Pune by private transport

Lunch En-route in hotel (To be Borne by participant)

20:00 Hrs — @ Pune
 
We will be in Pune around 20:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on Mega block things

The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 3000 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Pune 2 Pune, 2 meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 3000/- (Non-refundable) …  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
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Seats r limited …
Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
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Previous memories in form of snaps of our NEW Year special event to Sandhan

https://picasaweb.google.com/104269804834836030230/NewYearTrekSandhanValleyRappelling?authkey=Gv1sRgCMb43pHR9a_cywE

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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Mug, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
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, do carry a extra pair as well
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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12Apr

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Peth (Kothaligad)

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fireflies Fort Night Trek Photography Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Kothaligad
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1400/- per head


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
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Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Kothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle. Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort.
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Here is some info abt the place: – Kothaligad

Height: 3100 feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Region: Karjat
Base Village: Ambivali
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Itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Note: Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own.
Board the second last compartment from Karjat side which is the second
one from CST side

Day 1: Saturday

Train Timing – Karjat Fast local

CST           :16:30 Hrs
Byculla       :16:37
Dadar         :16:44
Kurla          :16:51
Ghatkopar   :16:55
Thane         :17:10
Dombivali    :17:23
Kalyan        :17:31
Karjat         :18:24 Hrs

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Ambivali village by tumtum
19:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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Ascend – Enjoy Fire flies en-route
21:00 Hrs: @ Pethwadi

Dinner Time
Post dinner, Night walk in Jungle for more Fireflies
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Day 2: Sunday
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Wake up call

07:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea time
08:00 Hrs: Ascend fort
09:00 Hrs: Atop
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Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
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10:30 Hrs:  Descend
11:30 Hrs: Peth Village.
12:30 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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LUNCH Time
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14:30 Hrs: @ Move Karjat  by rick/bus
15:30 Hrs: @ Karjat
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From there by local train 2 mumbai

We will be in mumbai around 19:00 Hrs (Subjective)

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


That would include:

Karjat to Karjat transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

Accommodation in villagers house & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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Maximum 30 seats
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Things to be carried:
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A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (A Must)
Sleeping Bags / Mat, Bedding (A Must)
Torch with spare batteries ( A must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Raincheaters.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
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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12Apr

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Camping at Samrad (Bhandardara)

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Fireflies Photography Sandhan Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Camping at Samrad (Bhandardara) on

The cost of this trip would be Rs. 2000/- per head


That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea, 

Accommodation: Tented / in house in case of rain & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
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Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the firefliescontain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Samrad village is the home to the famous Sandhan Valley Trek during the Winters, to a Reverse Waterfall during Monsoons and to FIREFLIES during Summers.This May, witness a million fireflies emitting their lights and camping with you.

Here is some info abt the place:

Type: Camping Event
Grade: Easy
Region: Bhandardara
Base Village: Samrad
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Day 1: Saturday:-  Meet at 15:00 Hrs (Sharp) at Kasara Railway station 

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MUMBAI People

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We will b starting from CST by Kasara fast local

(time-table as below) — Alight @ Kasara …

Mumbai CST : 12:28 Hrs

Byculla : 12:35 Hrs
Dadar : 12:41 Hrs

Kurla : 12:48 Hrs
Thane : 13:10 Hrs

Dombivali : 13:33 Hrs
Kalyan : 13:42 Hrs
Kasara : 14:52 Hrs

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PUNE people

can catch train from Kalyan Station

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

15:00 Hrs: @ Kasara railway station

Move Samrad Village by private Transport

17:45 Hrs: @ Samrad

Freshen up,  Have Evening Tea , Set up the tents

Enjoy Fireflies in the Jungle

21:00 Hrs: Dinner Time


Post Dinner – Night Walk for Fireflies

Tented Stay /  @ Villagers House in case of rain


Day 2: Sunday
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06:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call
Breakfast  – Tea in village .
Explore Sandhan valley time permits & if interested

09:30 Hrs – Move to Kasara station by pvt transport

12:30 Hrs – @ Kasara station

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We would be getting back to Dadar / Pune at approx 17.30 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trip would be Rs. 2000/- per head


That would include:

Transportation : To & Fro Kasara – Campsite by pvt Jeep

1 Veg meals,
Sunday Morning Breakfast – Tea, 

Accommodation: Tented / in house incase of rain & 

Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

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Advance amount of Rs. 2000/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

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 to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

 

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12Apr

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Fireflies Special Night Trek 2 Prabalmachi

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Fireflies Night Trek Photography Trek Events
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Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 Prabalmachi

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


That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday,

Tented Accommodation & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges


Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…
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Fireflies: Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.
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Prabalgadmachi, is a small hamlet hiding in the hills is located in the Panvel region. The machi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to the twin forts of Kalavantin  & Prabalgad which grace the backdrop of the village.
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Here is some info abt the place: – Prabalmachi

Height: 1700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Raigad
Region: Panvel
Base Village: Thakurwadi
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Rendezvous:  Meet at 18:00 Hrs (Sharp) at Panvel Railway station on Saturdays with a return ticket to Panvel

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We will b starting with 

1) CST- Panvel local (time-table as below)
Alight @ Panvel …

Mumbai CST : 16:35 Hrs
Vadala Road : 16:54 Hrs
Kurla : 17:04 Hrs
Chembur : 17:10 Hrs
Vashi: 17:24 Hrs
Nerul : 17:33 Hrs
Panvel : 17:55 hrs
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2) Thane – Panvel local (time-table as below)

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Thane : 17:20 Hrs
Koparkhairene: 17:37 Hrs
Nerul : 17:51 Hrs
Panvel : 18:15 hrs

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The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 1: Saturday

18:15 Hrs: @ Panvel railway station

Move Thakurwadi base village by Tumtum

19:15 Hrs: @ Thakurwadi – Base village

Introduction 


Ascend to (~1.5 hrs)

21:30 Hrs: @ Prabalmachi

Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Night Walk for Fireflies

(Note : Tent will b provided which is to b carried by participants on trek)

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Day 2: Sunday
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07:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call

Breakfast  – Tea in village.

08:30 Hrs – Descend

10:00 Hrs – Base

Move to Panvel station by public transport

11:00 Hrs – @ Panvel station

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We would be getting back to Mumbai at approx 12.00 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1400/- per head 

That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday, Tented Accommodation

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

.
Advance amount of Rs. 1400/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

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 to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 /  09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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15Nov

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Prabalmachi Trek & Camping

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Night Trek Prabalgad Prabalmachi Tented Accommodation Trek Events
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We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce  trek 2 Prabalmachi & Camping

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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1300/- per head

That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday night dinner,

Tented Accommodation on sharing basis with Mat & Blanket,

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy…

Prabalgadmachi, is a small hamlet hiding in the hills is located in the Panvel region. The machi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to the twin forts of Kalavantin  & Prabalgad which grace the backdrop of the village.

Here is some info abt the place: – Prabalmachi

Height: 1700 feet above MSL
Grade: Easy
District: Raigad
Region: Panvel
Base Village: Thakurwadi
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Rendezvous:  Meet at 16:00 Hrs (Sharp) at Panvel Railway Station on Saturdays with a return ticket

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day1 : Saturday :

16:00 Hrs: @ Panvel railway station

Move Thakurwadi base village by Tumtum

17:00 Hrs: @ Thakurwadi – Base village

Introduction

Ascend to (~ 2 hrs)

20:00 Hrs: @ Prabalmachi

21:00 Hrs: Dinner Time

Post Dinner – Night Walk

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Day 2: Sunday
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07:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call

Breakfast  – Tea in village.

08:30 Hrs – Descend

10:00 Hrs – Base

Move to Panvel station by public transport

11:00 Hrs – @ Panvel station

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We would be getting back to Mumbai at approx 12.00 PM (That’s Subjective)
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The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1300/- per head 

That would include:

Panvel to Panvel transportation,

Morning Breakfast – Tea on Sunday, 1 Veg meal on Saturday, Tented Accommodation

Tented Accommodation on sharing basis with Mat & Blanket,

& Shikhar Vedh administrative charges
.
Advance amount of Rs. 1300/- per head (Non- Refundable) for registration

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)
IFSC code : ICIC0000268
.
OR
Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Last date to register: 4 days prior to event ot till the batch is full
.
Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~ 3 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Mat / bags (a must)
Torch with batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
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
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836

In case call is not received; please do sms / whtsapp
.
Also join us @

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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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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12Dec

SHIKHAR VEDH :: A Scenic Kumtha – Gokarna Beach Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Backpacking Tour Beach Trek Beaches Camping Half Moon Beach Kumtha Gokarna Beach Trek Om Beach Padbhraman Mohim Paradise Beach Photography Range Trek Temples Tour Event Travels Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All
We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged a scenic Kumtha – Gokarna beach Trek on weekend
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Key Highlights of the trek ::
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> Hike through more than 10 pristine beaches, trek through Sand rock patches, boulders, along the Arabian Sea coast
> Ferry ride across the Aghanashini River
> Camp on a beach, experience mesmerizing sunset and sleep under the stars

About Kumta  -Gokarna beach trek ::

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Situated by the Konkan Railway route, the trail between Kumta and Gokarna connects more than 10 clean and beautiful beaches on the northern tip of Karnataka. Most are untouched by regular tourists and only shelter few shacks for beach lovers. Start the trail at Kumta, walk through Vannali Beach, Kadle Beach, Nirvana Beach, Paradise Beach, Half-Moon Beach and Om Beach to name a few. End the trek at Gokarna, which is home to a famous Shiva Temple.
Itinerary of the range trek is as below ::
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Day 1-  Friday
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Meeting point :: Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) @ 15:00 Hrs
catch 12619 / Matsyagandha Express

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Day 2 – Saturday

05:00 Hrs :: Reach Kumta station

Freshen Up
 
Breakfast- tea 
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Move to Kumta Beach by local public transport
08:30 Hrs Start the hike through number of beaches
 
viz Kumta beach, Vannali beach, Mangodlu beach, Kadle beach, Gude Angadi beach , Nirvana beach , Belekan Beach
 
Note :: Packed lunch on the way

06:00 Hrs ::  Camping @ Belekan 
 
Freshen up, set up camp for the night
 
Dinner
Bonfire fun – games

Sleep under the stars in your sleeping bag or you also have the option to use the tents. Please carry sheets to be used in the tent at night if you don’t have a sleeping bag.
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Day 3: Sunday

06:00 hrs :: Wake up call, freshen up

Breakfast – tea time

08:00 Hrs Start the trek to Gokarna viz
 
Paradise beach , Half-Moon Beach, Om Beach, Kudle beach

02:00 pm Reach Gokarna Beach,
 
Lunch time in hotel

Proceed towards Gokarna Road Station

16:30 Hrs :: Catch 12620 / Matsyagandha Express
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Day 4: Monday
05:53 am Reach Thane Station
06:35 am Reach LTT Station

The cost for the event is about Rs. 3950 / – per head

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

Deposit advance amount of Rs. 2000/-  (Non-Refundable) on following A/c for  For Train-tickets, Private vehicle and Food etc.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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

A Torch with spare set of Battery (a must)

Sleeping mat, bedding (a must)

Extra 2 Pair of Clothes (a must)

Good trekking shoes; carry extra pair (a must)

wind-cheater (Optional)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

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

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

A haversack to put all these things
 

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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22Nov

SHIKHAR VEDH :: BHIGWAN – Bird-watching & Photography tour & visit to Mayureshwar WLS

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Bhigwan Birding Camping Flemingoes Photography Tour Event Trip Event WLS
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Dear All,

 

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged a Bird watching & photography tour to Bhigwan along-with a short visit to Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

 

Bird’s Paradise of Maharashtra !!!

 

About the Tour:

 

Bhigwan is a small dusty town on the border of Pune and Solapur district in Central Maharashtra, in India. Bhigwan is located on the Pune-Solapur Highway. South of Bhigwan town, exists a widespread backwater formed due to a man made dam built on the Bhima river. The dam is called as Ujni dam. The backwaters is spread over a wide region and is mainly a shallow waste water reserve. There are two areas where one can see the migratory water birds. 1) Diksal-Parewadi area and 2) Dalaj – Kumbharwadi area. The semi-waste water in this Ujni dam backwater area has built very good wetland based ecosystem and helped agriculture also. The rainfall in Pune region decides the water level in Ujani dam.

 

One can expect various types of Ducks, Herons, Egrets, Raptors and Waders along with flocks of hundreds of flamingos. The huge quantity of birds at Bhigwan increases the chance of sighting almost all the prime bird species there and also creates great photographic opportunities for wildlife photographers. The best part of these outings is that we are also including the famous Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in our itinerary. Its a small patch of forest at Supa village, also known as Supa Grasslands and is a great place to observe and photograph the Indian Gazelles.

 

Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary:

This small wildlife sanctuary is a home to  Gazelia bennetti (Chinkara), Hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), Canis lupus (Wolf), Vulpes bengalensis (Indian Fox).

 

ITINERARY of the Tour as below

 

Day 0: Friday


Meeting Point:: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (East) @ 11:00 pm

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Overnight Journey to Bhigwan – Kumbhargaon

Day 1: Saturday

 

Early morning reach Bhigwan / Kumbhargaon.

Freshen up & have breakfast.

Explore the location by private boat in order to cover maximum species and also to reach as close to birds as possible.

Have lunch and rest for a while.

Evening again explore the wetland habitat in golden lights considering the sunset.

Dinner & retire for the day

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Day 2 : Sunday

 

Early morning wake up

Post breakfast one more round of exploration by boat

Move to Mayureshwar Wild Life Sanctuary

Around 1 hours of exploration in sanctuary

Lunch en-route

Move to Mumbai

Reach Mumbai by 10 pm

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Total Charges for the Tour is :: Rs 5450/- per head 

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Inclusions: 

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Transport in pvt. Vehicle from Dadar to Dadar (Non A/c),

Home stay (Dormitory type only) / Tented Accommodation, 

Boat charges 3 rounds, Mayureshwar WLS Fee

Food : 3 Veg meals, 2 breakfast-Tea, Evening Tea

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Payment details:
One needs to transfer Rs 3500/- per head as advance (Non-Refundable) at the time of booking  in following A/c

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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

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Note : Max 15 Participants only

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VIMP NOTES ::

1) We will b staying in locals house … 6-7 ppl in one room with basic washroom facilities / Tented Accommodation

2) Basic bedding is provided but still need to carry chaddars / pullover

3) Local tasty food provided … Don’t expect luxury amenities

4) Carry Good quality Binoculars for sightings

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Things To Carry: -

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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) ( a must)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)

Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)

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

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Extra Pair of clothes,

Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),

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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:  09702121373 /  09869369836
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13Nov

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Sandhan Valley Full Descend Trek & Camping

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Mumbai Trekkers Photography Rappeling Sandhan Sandhan Valley Travels Trek Events Trip Event Valley of Shadow
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sandhan_valley

Dear All, 
 
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event
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Event Cost :: Rs 3000/- per head ( Mumbai & Pune)
 
Includes Transportation from Mumbai 2 Mumbai, 3 veg meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation  
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Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again ;-)
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Next Batches::
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All Weekends of November, December 2020 & January 2021
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Brief Intro about Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft
Grade: Medium with Thrill
Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
Location: Bhandardara region

” SANDHAN” …. is a beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats  near Ratangad. Amidst the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around two km long. Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 ft deep water pool in the way of  rock floored water carved valley. 
This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : Dadar for Mumbai people & Swargate for Pune people

23:00 Hrs : Departure by private vehicle Non a/c
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Day 1: Saturday
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05:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Rest for 1 hours
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Breakfast-T Time
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07:30 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan
08:00 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley
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We have to go through abt 4-5 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same … 
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12:30 Hrs — Rappelling of 50 ft patch
Lunch time mid way (Packed Lunch)
& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel .. 
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17:30 Hrs —  Settle at base
Dinner & Campfire
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Tented Accommodation
 
Day 2 :: Sunday
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Wake Up early
08:00 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
09:00 Hrs — Trek towards Dehne for Mumbai ppl / Ascend 2 Samrad for Pune ppl
11:30 Hrs — @ Dehne / @ Samrad
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Move to Mumbai / Pune
Lunch en-route
 
We will be in Dadar / Pune around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on traffic

The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 3000 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Mumbai 2 Mumbai, 3 veg meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation

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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 3000/- (Non-refundable) …  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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Seats r limited …
Last date to register with full advance payment 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
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Mug, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
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, do carry a extra pair as well
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/

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