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SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Trek & Kokankada Camping from Pune

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

Dear All,

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

Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again

Brief Introduction about Harishchandragad:
Height: 1412 meters (4510 feet)
Grade:Easy
Time: ~ 2 hrs from Pachnai, Base Village
Location:Nagar region

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

Journey Details:

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

05:30 Hrs: Depart 2 Pachnai by Private vehicle

B/f en-route

13:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai

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.Lunch Time

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14:00 Hrs : ASCEND

16:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time & Sunset View

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

and retire for the day

Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Lunch time

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

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

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

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NOTE : Minimum 12 participants required to execute

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

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry: -

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

Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)

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

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Extra Pair of clothes,

Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),

.

A haversack to put all these things

.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Trek & Kokankada Camping

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

Dear All,

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

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Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again

.

Brief Introduction about Harishchandragad:
Height: 1412 meters (4510 feet)
Grade:Easy
Time: ~ 2 hrs from Pachnai, Base Village
Location:Nagar region

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

Journey Details:

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Day 1: Saturday
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Rendezvous : On Telecon

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

09:30 Hrs: Depart 2 Pachnai by Private vehicle

B/f en-route

13:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai

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.Lunch Time

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14:00 Hrs : ASCEND

16:30 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time & Sunset View

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

and retire for the day

Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Lunch time

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

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

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

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NOTE : Minimum 8 participants required to execute

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

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 2 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry: -

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

Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)

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

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Extra Pair of clothes,

Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),

.

A haversack to put all these things

.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

.

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: A Scenic Kumtha – Gokarna Beach Trek

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

Dear All

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

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Key Highlights of the trek ::

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

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

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

Itinerary of the range trek is as below ::

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Day 1- Friday

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Meeting point :: CSMT @ 21:00 Hrs

catch 12133 / Manglore Express

Day 2 – Saturday

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09:30 Hrs :: Reach Kumta station

Freshen Up

Breakfast- tea

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Move to Kumta Beach by local public transport

10:30 Hrs Start the hike through number of beaches

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

Note :: Packed lunch on the way

06:00 Hrs :: Camping @ Belekan

Freshen up, set up camp for the night

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

Day 3: Sunday

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

08:00 Hrs Start the trek to Gokarna viz

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

02:00 pm Reach Gokarna Beach,

Lunch time in hotel

Proceed towards Gokarna Road Station

16:30 Hrs :: Catch 12620 / Matsyagandha Express

Day 4: Monday

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

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

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

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

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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

A Torch with spare set of Battery (a must)

Sleeping mat, bedding (a must)

Extra 2 Pair of Clothes (a must)

Good trekking shoes; carry extra pair (a must)

wind-cheater (Optional)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

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

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

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Vaitarna Lakeside Camping & Water Sports

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:33:42 +0000

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 2400 per head ( Food – Tented stay – Barbecue – Campfire – Kasara to Kasara Pickup and Drop )

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Direct @ Campsite with your own vehicle: Rs 1500/- pp
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Please Note: Vaitarna Lake Camping near Wavi village is ~170 km drive from Mumbai, 4 hours drive & ~ 225 km drive from Pune, 5-6 hours drive … 22 kms from Highway

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VAITARNA Lake Camping Itinerary

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People Travelling from Mumbai can board the following local train

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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

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Please Note :- You can also drive to campsite directly by your own vehicle … cost will be Rs 1500 per head for such clients …
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GPS locations will be shared after confirmations ………………………………………………………

Activities @ Campsite

1) Lake Kayaking Experience
2) Lake Rafting – (Boating)
3) Lake Swimming with Life Jackets Experience
4) Lake Tubing Fun (Using Your Hand)
5) Coracle Fun Ride
6) Air Rifle Shooting
7) Archery
8) Night Trek around Campsite
9) BBQ (Limited 200 g) Veg / Non Veg ( Only Saturday)
10) DJ Music ( Basic System ) (Only Saturday)
11) Bonfire : 2 -3 Hrs max
12) Selfie Point

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

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For Registration Deposit full advance amount of Rs. 1500/- 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

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

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:51:55 +0000

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
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
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Lunch time mid way (Packed Lunch)

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& 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

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Lunch En-route in hotel (To be Borne by participant)
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20:00 Hrs — @ Pune

We will be in Pune around 20:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on traffic

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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OR
Googlepay : 9702121373
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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/

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

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:41:11 +0000

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),

.

A haversack to put all these things

.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

.

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Ratangad – Harishchandragad Circuit Range trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:32:49 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a Range trek 2 Ratangad – Harishchandragad Circuit …
Hope 2 c u with us 2 Njoy …
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Brief Intro abt Ratangad/ Harishchandragad
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Height: 4255 ft/4510 ft
Grade: Medium
Endurance: High
Time: ~2 hrs frm Ratanwadi / Abt 10 Hrs frm Ratangad
Location: IgatPuri-Nagar region
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Fascinating Spots:

Ratangad: Amruteshwar temple, Rani cha Huda, Nedhe, Trimbak Darwaja etc.

Harishchandragad: Taramati, Konkan Kada, Kedareshwar, Saptatirtha etc.

The Itinerary for the trek :-
Day 0 :- Rendezvous: 22:20 hrs: @ Borivali National Park for Mumbai / Mcd, Deccan for Pune ppl

22:30 hrs: Depart from Mumbai / Pune by Private Vehicle

Day 1: Saturday

05:30 Hrs: @ Samrad

Breakfast – Tea

06:30 Hrs: Ascend Ratangad via Trimbak Darwaja

09:00 Hrs: Atop Ratangad

Exploration for 1.5 hrs

12:30 Hrs: Return 2 R-H bifurcation point

Ascend Katrabai Khind & Descend

Lunch en-route

16:00 Hrs: @ Kumshet

Move 2 Pethyachi wadi

18:00 Hrs: Pethyachi wadi

Night Trek till Pachnai

20:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

Dinner & Stay in Pachnai village (TENTED ACCOMMODATION)

Day 2: Sunday

Early Morning Breakfast & T

07:00 Hrs: Ascend H’gad

09:00 Hrs: Atop

Explore Kokankada- Harishchandrgad for 3 hours

12:30 Hrs: Descend

14:30 Hrs: @ Pachnai

Lunch Time

Depart by private vehicle 2 Mumbai / Pune

We will be in Mumbai / Pune 22:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

IMP NOTE: 1) Those who want 2 do Ratangad & Harishchandrgad separately can also join us … They will descend Ratangad to Ratanwadi village & after lunch will travel 2 Pachnai village in vehicle instead of doing ratangad-h’gad circuit … Albeit the cost of trek will remain same.

2) While Trekking U have 2 carry Water & Food Stuff Only … All other stuff u can keep in the Bus itself.

The Cost of the Trek is abt Rs. 3450 /- per head
This includes Mumbai to Mumbai transport by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments, Tented / Home stay Accommodation
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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 2000/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
.
OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
.
Seats r limited … MAXimum 25 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is 7 Days before departure

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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Ratangad-Harishchandragad Circuit Range trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:15:00 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a Range trek 2 Ratangad – Harishchandragad Circuit …

Hope 2 c u with us 2 Njoy …

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Brief Intro abt Ratangad/ Harishchandragad

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Height: 4255 ft/4510 ft
Grade:Medium

Endurance: High
Time: ~3 hrs frm Samrad / Abt 10 Hrs frm Ratangad
Location: IgatPuri-Nagar region
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Fascinating Spots:

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Ratangad: Amruteshwar temple, Rani cha Huda, Nedhe, Trimbak Darwaja etc.

Harishchandragad: Taramati, Konkan Kada, Kedareshwar, Saptatirtha etc.
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The Itinerary for the trek: -
Rendezvous: @ Kasra Railway station @ 01:30 hrs on Saturday

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : On Telecon

22:50 Hrs :CST
22:57Hrs: Byculla
23:04 Hrs: Dadar
23:12 Hrs: Kurla
23:16 Hrs: Ghatkopar
23:31 Hrs: Thane
23:55 Hrs: Dombivali
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Day 1: Saturday
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00:05 Hrs: Kalyan
01:18 Hrs: Kasara

Depart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle

04:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Rest for 2 hours
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Breakfast-T Time

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06:45 Hrs: Ascend Ratangad via Tryambak Darvaja

09:30 Hrs: Atop Ratangad

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Exploration for 2 hrs

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12:30 Hrs: Return 2 R-H bifurcation point

Ascend Katrabai Khind & Descend

Lunch en-route

16:30 Hrs: @ Kumshet

Move 2 Pethyachi wadi

18:30 Hrs: Pethyachi wadi

Night Trek till Pachnai

20:30 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Dinner & Stay in Pachnai village

Sunday

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Early Morning Breakfast & T

07:00 Hrs: Ascend H’gad

09:00 Hrs: Atop

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Explore Kokankada- Harishchandrgad for 3 hours

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12:00 Hrs: Lunch

13:00 Hrs: Descend

15:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Depart by private jeep 2 Kasra

We will be in Mumbai 22:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

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The Cost of the Trek is abt Rs. 2950 /- per head
This includes Kasara to Kasara transport by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments, village house Accommodation, Guide
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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1950/- per head (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 … MAXimum 25 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
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Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Rajgad to Torna range trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:39:47 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged much awaited Rajgad to Torna Trek

Cost of the event :: Rs 3450/- 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 3450/- per head, which includes Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & Tented accommodation

For registration, Rs. 2000/- (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

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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/

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

jagdish — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:14:00 +0000

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. 1450/- 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. 1450/- 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/