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7Jun

SHIKHAR VEDH: One day Trek to Tikona Fort

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fort Lake Monsoon Treks Photography Tikona Trek Events Trip Event
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Tikona Fort

Dear All,We @ शिखर वेध have arranged a one day trek to Fort Tikona in Lonavala region on Sundays
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The cost for the trek will be Rs 1400/- per head which includes
• Traveling from Mumbai 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
• Morning Breakfast – Tea & Veg Lunch
.

Batch Dates : All Satuday & Sundays
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Little info about the fort :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3500 ft Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Region: Lonavala.
Base Village: Tikona peth
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Tikona Fort, also renowned as Vitandgad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve center of the many activities of entire Malwa Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona peth. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction.
.
The Tikona fort is a great trekking destination for the adventurous tourists.
One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visaput, Tung and Lohagarh. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev’.The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad and valleys from the top is breathtaking.
.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
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Meeting Point : @ WEH Metro Bus Station, Andheri …. @ 05:45 Hrs on Sunday 

09:00 Hrs: Tikona Peth – base
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Breakfast Time
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10:30 Hrs: Ascend
11:30 Hrs: Atop Tikona
.
Exploration rest etc (2 hrs approx)
.
13:30 Hrs: Descend 
14.30 Hrs: @ Base
.
Lunch Time
.
16:00 Hrs: Move 2 Mumbai

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We would be returning to Mumbai by 21:00 Hrs (thts-subjective).
.
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The cost for the trek will be Rs 1400/- per head which includes
• Traveling from Mumbai 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
• Morning Breakfast – Tea & Lunch
.
Advance amount of Rs. 1400/- per head (Non- Refundable) for booking the vehicle is a must !!!

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
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OR
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Googlepay : 9702121373
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VIMP: For Pune Participants – The cost for the trek will be Rs 1000/- per head
Meeting point : Kamshet Station @ 8 am
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Last date 2 confirm yourself for the event with advance payment is Thursday till 5 pm
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Things To Be carried:
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) – (a must)
Rain-cheater
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold & other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
.
A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.

For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here
.
Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836 

.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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3Jun

Shikhar Vedh :: Trek To Tikona Fort

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Trek Events
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Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध have arranged a one day trek to Fort Tikona in Lonavala region
.
The cost for the trek will be Rs 950/- per head which includes
• Traveling from Kamsheth 2 Kamsheth by hired jeeps
• Morning Breakfast – Tea & Veg Lunch
.
Little info about the fort :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3500 ft Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Region: Lonavala.
Base Village: Tikona peth
.
Tikona Fort, also renowned as Vitandgad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve center of the many activities of entire Malwa Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona peth. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction.
.
The Tikona fort is a great trekking destination for the adventurous tourists.
One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visaput, Tung and Lohagarh. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev’.
The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad and valleys from the top is breathtaking.
.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
.
Meeting Point : @ Kamsheth Railway station …. @ 08:35 Hrs
.
Mumbai People:
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Board Indrayani Express From CST Morning at 5.40 am and alight at Lonavla by 8am. (With ticket till Kamshet)

Time table of Indrayani Express :
Mumbai CST : 5.40am
Dadar : 5.51am
Thane : 6.14am
Kalyan : 6.35am
Karjat : 7.15am
Lonavala : 8.00am
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Note: 1) People may board same train from their respective stations of convenience and meet us directly at Lonavla. {Train timetable is provided above} . Preferably try to get into second last general compartment as we will be boarding the same.
2) For Comfortable Journey, U can book reserved Tkts in the train if u wish to.
3) Alternatively, U can Opt for MSRTC bus service which goes through Lonavala bus depo, alight there & walk of 7-8 mins will take u @ Railway station (Suitable for Navi Mumbai ppl)
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Move to Kamshet by local train (8:15am at Lonavala station platform no 3).
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Pune people :
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Catch Pune Lonavala Local Train … Timings are as below
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Pune Station: 06:27 Hrs
Shivaji Nagar : 06:33 Hrs
Kamshet Station: 07:30 Hrs
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08:45 Hrs: Move 2 Tikona Peth, the base village by Jeep.
09:45 Hrs: @ Tikona Peth – base
.
Breakfast Time
.
10:30 Hrs: Ascend
11:30 Hrs: Atop Tikona
.
Exploration rest etc (2 hrs approx)
.
13:30 Hrs: Descend
14.30 Hrs: @ Base
.
Lunch Time
.
16:00 Hrs: Move 2 Kamshet Station
17:00 Hrs: @ Kamshet Station
.
From there 2 Lonavla by local
Take train / bus to Mumbai.
We would be returning to Mumbai by 21:00 Hrs (thts-subjective).
.

The cost for the trek will be Rs 950/- per head which includes
• Traveling from Kamsheth 2 Kamsheth by hired jeeps
• Morning Breakfast – Tea & Lunch
.
Advance amount of Rs. 950/- per head (Non- Refundable) for booking the vehicle is a must !!!

Please deposit same amount on following details:

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no : 026801521464
Vartak nagar branch, Thane(w)

OR

GooglePay: 9702121373

Last date 2 confirm yourself for the event with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
.
Things To Be carried:
.
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) – (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold & other ornaments

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc

Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION

Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
.
A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here
.
Jagdish Patil : 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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