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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Yana Rocks – Gokarna – Murdeshwar – Sahasralinga – Banavasi – Sirsi

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Backpacking Tour Beaches Caves Fort Gokarn Jog Falls Karnataka Mirjan Murdeshwar Night Trek Photography Road Trip Rocks Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Vibhuti Falls Waterfalls Yana Rocks
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Dear All

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

Tour Fees would be 

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

Rs 13500/- per person (Pune to Pune)

 which includes

1) AC Private Vehicle for transportation

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

3) Hotel Accommodation on triple sharing basis

4) Entry fees (Except camera fee) wherever applicable

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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

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

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

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

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Itinerary for the trip as below: -

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Meeting Point:  

Day 0 :- Dadar / Thane @ 7 pm

Departure by Private Vehicle

Pune pick up @ 9:30 pm

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

Day 1:- Gokarn beach hopping

8:00 am : @ Base Village – Belekan

Freshen up – Simple Breakfast – Tea

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

Lunch @ Kudle

Evening slot  for Temple visit & Beach photography

Stay @ Hotel

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

Early Wake up – Post B/f – Tea

08:30 Hrs : Drive to Murdeshwar

10:00 Hrs : @ Murdeshwar

Visit Temple & Explore the place, beach

12:00 Hrs: Move to Mirjan Fort

Explore Mirjan Fort

14:00 Hrs : Lunch time

1 Hrs drive to Yana

16:00 Hrs : @ Yana Caves

(~ 20 mins trail to visit)

Yana Exploration for 1 hr

Drive to Sirsi ~ 1.5 hrs

Dinner & Overnight @ Sirsi

Day 3 :- Sirsi – Banavasi – Sahasralinga –

Early Wake up

Divine visit to Temples in Sirsi :- 

Marikamba Temple

Mahaganpati Temple

Gopalkrishna Temple

09:00 Hrs :- Breakfast – Tea

09:00 Hrs : @ Banavasi 

Explore Madhukeshwara Temple

11:00 Hrs : @ Sahastralingas

Explore and drive to Pune / Mumbai

Lunch En-route in Hotel

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20:00 Hrs :: @ Pune

22:30 Hrs :: @ Mumbai

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Tour Fees would be 

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

Rs 13500/- per person (Pune to Pune)

 which includes

1) AC Private Vehicle for transportation

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

3) Accommodation on triple sharing basis

4) Entry fees (Except camera fee) wherever applicable

5) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Deposit Advance Rs. 7500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Hotel booking

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

Ifsc code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373
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Last date for registration: –  Till the batch gets full
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Tour is ON with Minimum 5 participants

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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra 2 Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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20Feb

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Velas Turtle Festival Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Beaches Dolphin Safari Fort Olive Ridley Turtle Photography Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Turtle Festival Velas Turtle Festival
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Dear All

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

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The Cost for Tour :: Rs. 3450 / - per head
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This includes Dadar 2 Dadar transportation fare for private vehicle (A.C.), Turtle festival charges, ferry charges, food expenses veg only and dormitory accommodation charges.

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Next Batch Dates :: All weekends of March & April

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Get Ready to Witness the Wonderful Life Of Turtles ….

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

  1. VelasBeach – Turtle Festival visit
  2. Bankot Fort
  3. Harihareshwar Temple

 

Velas Beach :  Velas is the birth place of Nana Phadnis, one of the great prominent personalities in Maratha history. Due to the sea-shore Velas is an existing place and it is situated near Bankot Bay. There is an old temple of Shri Bhairi- Rameshwar and in this temple all twelve months water is made available taking the benefit of favorable geographical conditions. A statue of Nana Phadnis is present outside his house. In Velas Mahalakshmi temple and Nana Phadnis house are the places to visit. Velas is also one of the popular breeding sites of Olive Ridley, which is an endangered species of turtle.  

 

Bankot Fort:

 

Region: Mandangad

District: Ratnagiri

Height: Sea fort (Slightly above sea level)

Difficulty: Simple

 

Bankot is a square shaped fort. On the sides of Bankot fort, there is a dry moat (Revni) dug out in the Jambhya stone. Jambhya stone is peculiar type of stone adorning a purple shade and peculiarly it is incapable of storing water as the water invariable percolates through it owing to its much porous nature. The main entrance (Mahadarwaja) of the fort is north-facing with a well sculpted arch and carvings. Watch guards dug out (Devdya) align on both sides of the Mahadarwaja with some pits being dug out in the right Devdi. On the left, there are steps leading towards Nagarkhana while there is an underground storey and a tunnel on the right. A Maruti idol in the centre stands deserted now. On the west, there is a small entrance (Darwaja) leading to a Bastion on the exterior of the fortifications. A deep well (now dry and filled) occupied the centre of this bastion earlier and the adjacent water tanks too are dry and obsolete now. One can leave the Buruj via a small exit that leads to the surrounding moat and a beautiful “Revni” lying nearby.

 

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

Day 0: FRIDAY -

 

Departure by private vehicle from Pritam Hotel, Dadar (East) @ 10:30 pm

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

Day 1: SATURDAY -

05:30 Hrs: @ Velas

Refresh

06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle festival

Breakfast

10:00 Hrs: @ Bankot fort

10:30 Hrs: Atop

Fort Exploration
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Lunch at Velas (Veg. Only)

Rest time
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Evening Tea & Visit Velas beach, 

Go for Turtle watching.

Dinner ( Veg. Only)

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

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Day 2: SUNDAY -

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06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle watching.

08:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea

09:30 Hrs: @ Harihareshwar by crossing Veshvi – Bagmandala creek by ferry
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Harihareshwar Temple visit

Visit 2 Harihareshwar Beach
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13:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Harihareshwar ( Veg/Non-Veg to be borne by participant as per choice)

15:00 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai

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We will be in mumbai around 21:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)

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The Cost for Tour is about Rs. 3450 / - per head
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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai transportation fare for private vehicle ( AC), Turtle festival charges, ferry charges, food expenses Veg only and dormitory accommodation charges.

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Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit  Rs 3450/- per head (Non-refundable) advance on following A/c …

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSCcode : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date for registration: – 8 days prior to departure or till the registration gets full

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VIMP NOTES :: For PUNE PARTICIPANTS, we can hire a private vehicle as well if we get minimum 6 participants for the Trip.

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The cost remains the same as Rs 3250/- per head

The Departure time wud be 11:00 pm on friday from SWARGATE Bus Depo. & Shivajinagar – Bank of Maharashtra 

Other Itinerary details same as for Mumbai Participants

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Note: -

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

2) Velas beach have strong currents … so won’t b allowed to go inside the water

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Things To Carry:-
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A Torch with spare battery ( a must)

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

Sleeping Bag, Mat (a must)

Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc

Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
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A haversack to put all these things

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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836

 

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH : Manali – Dharamshala – Mcleodganj – Dalhousie – Amritsar Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Himalayean Trek Lake Monastery Photography Snow Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All

 
We @ SHIKHAR VEDH has arranged a tour of top tourist attractions of Himachal Pradesh along-with Amritsar. 
 
The 6 Night / 7 Days package is crafted such a way that your holiday is full of fun. Explore snowcapped mountains, picturesque hill stations, soothing lakes , barren beauty of upper Himalayas and much more.
 
Below are the details about the tour :- 

 
(6 N / 7 Days) 

Manali – Dharamshala – Mcleodganj – Dalhousie – Amritsar :

Total Cost for the tour will be 23,500/- pp approx, which includes


  1. Accommodation in Hotels (Twin Sharing ).

  2. Food which includes Breakfast and Dinner.  

(Note : Lunch will be en-route which will be on participants cost.)

3. Travel from Manali – Dharamshala – Dalhousie – Chandigadh

Pick up : Day 1 Sunday – Manali
Drop : Chandigad on Saturday – Day

 
Day 1 : Sunday

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Manali Local Sightseeing
 
Arrive @ Manali in morning , Check in Hotel
Post breakfast. Embark on a half-day local sightseeing in Manali.
 
The attractions to be visited are Hadimba Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, Vashisht Temple and more.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure and the night in your hotel

Day 2 : Monday

Rohtang Pass / Solang Valley

Post breakfast, drive to Rohtang Pass, located at a height of 3978 meters, above sea-level. Indulge in adventure sports like skiing. Spend some time in this snow paradise, glancing at the magnificent views of the valley.

If time permits we will halt in Solang Valley. Make the most of your time here. 

Overnight @ hotel.

Optional: In case Rohtang Pass is closed then a trip to Solang Valley.

Day 3 : Tuesday

DharamShala via Palampur (235 km ~ 6 hrs)

Drive past the ever-captivating Kullu Valley, Palampur tea garden, Baijnath, and Chamunda Devi Temple.

On reaching Dharamshala, check in to your hotel

Overnight @ hotel

Day 4 : Wednesday

Dalhousie : Visit to Mcleodganj – Kareri Dal Lake (117 km ~ 4 hrs)

Post breakfast, check out from the hotel. 

Explore the Little Lhasa, Mcleodganj. 

Visit the church, St. John in the Wilderness from 1852

Relax around the soothing Kareri Dal Lake and then move to Dalhousie. 

Overnight @ hotel

Day 5 : Thursday

Dalhousie : A day in Khajjar

Post breakfast, embark on an exciting sightseeing of Khajjiar which is also known as the Mini Switzerland of India, as lush green meadows embrace it through and through. The charm is escalated with a glistening pond, in the middle.

In the evening return to your hotel and may opt to shop in the local markets. 

Overnight @ hotel

Day 6 : Friday

Amritsar : Patriotism @ Wagha Border (200 km & ~ 4 Hrs)

Post breakfast drive towards Amritsar. Check in hotel and relax for a while.

In the afternoon get ready to witness the flag lowering ceremony in India-Pakistan Border, The Wagah Border. The ceremony is enthralling.

Overnight @ hotel.

Day 7 : Saturday

Amritsar: Sightseeing & Shopping & Chandigarh Drop ( 230 km & ~ 4 hrs) 

Post breakfast & check out from the hotel. 

Amritsar sightseeing tour – visit the iconic Golden Temple and the Jallianwala Bagh, where the massacre by General Dyer took place. Enjoy shopping in colorful local markets post-sightseeing.

Later in the day, drive to Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station for drop

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Note: One has to pay Rs 15500/- pp (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event in below account
 
Name: Jagadish Govind Patil
A/C No: 026801521464
A/C Type: Savings
Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch
RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268
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Note: Balance amount 30 days prior to departure date
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Terms and Conditions:

  1. Participant needs to get the personal medicines if any.

  2. All the accommodations will be on twin sharing basis

  3. Participants needs to take care of belongings and all the electrical devices, cameras and ornaments. SHIKHAR VEDH will not be responsible for any kind of loss ( accidental / natural ).

  4. Since its a group activity, the group leaders decision will be final and we encourage support from all the participant for the same.

  5. We are visiting to high territory, so that any change in itinerary due incidents due to natural calamities, bad conditions or other issues which is not in our control will be cost effective to all.


Contact Details:

Jagdish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Heritage Tour to Champaner – Pavagad & Statue of Unity – Poicha – Tilakwada

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Champaner Fort Heritage Tour Kuber Bhandari Lake Pavagad Photography Poicha Road Trip Sahyadri Travels Shikhar Vedh SoU Spiritual Tour State of Unity Temples Tilakwada Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event UNESCO Site
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Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged tour to UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner – Pavagad & visit to Statue of Unity sightseeing alongwith Poicha, Tilakwada and Kuber BHandari

Brief Info about trip
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Category: Heritage Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person: INR 12000/- per person & would include

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by private AC Vehicle
  2.  Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
  3. Sightseeing for 3 days by private AC vehicle
  4. Food for 3 days (Thursday & Sunday Dinner excluded)
  5. Entry Fees for Statue of Unity, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Champaner and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Gondola ride for Pavagad
  7. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

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Itinerary for the tour:

Day 0: Thursday

21:00 Hrs: Departure from Mumbai by private vehicle

Day 1: Friday
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08:00 Hrs :: @ Statue of Unity

Breakfast – Tea Time

Explore the place

Lunch time

We will move towards Vadodara

15:00 Hrs: @ Laxmi Vilas Palace

Exploration & Vadodara sightseeing

Night stay at Vadodara in hotel

Day 2: Saturday

Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel.

1.5 hrs Drive to Champaner

09:00 Hrs : @ Champaner

Champaner – Pavagad Archaeological Park Exploration

Visit to Sahar ki Masjid,  Jami Masjid, Kevda Masjid, Cenotep, Ek Minar ki Masjid & few more places as per time  

Post lunch Visit Pavagad Hill

Saat Kaman, Kalika Mata Temple, Lakuish temple & few more places

Night stay at Vadodara in hotel

Day 3: Sunday

Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel.

Explore spiritual places Poicha, Tilakwada and Kuber BHandari through out day

17:00 Hrs: Drive back to Mumbai.

Day 4: Monday

Reach Mumbai around 4 am

The cost for three days Heritage tour  would be INR 12000/- per person & would include

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by private AC Vehicle
  2.  Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
  3. Sightseeing for 3 days by private AC vehicle
  4. Food for 3 days (Friday & Sunday Dinner excluded)
  5. Entry Fees for Statue of Unity, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Champaner and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Gondola ride for Pavagad
  7. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 7500/- per head (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event.

Name: Jagadish Govind Patil

A/C No: 026801521464

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to confirm with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure OR till seats are available

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Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -

> A haversack to put in all the stuffs

> At least 2 Liters of water
> Two-three set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
> Binoculars, Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
> Torch with extra set of batteries
> Personal medicines required if any
> Identity Proof

To register for this event, contact us – 

Jagdish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836 .

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Heritage Tour to Champaner – Pavagad & Visit to Statue of Unity

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fort Heritage Tour Lake Photography Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event UNESCO Site
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champaner-pavagadh

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged tour to UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner – Pavagad & visit to Statue of Unity sightseeing

Brief Info about trip
.
Category: Heritage Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person: INR 8250/- per person & would include

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by private AC Vehicle
  2.  Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
  3. Sightseeing for 2 days by private AC vehicle
  4. Food for 2 days (Friday & Sunday Dinner excluded)
  5. Entry Fees for Statue of Unity, Laxmi Vilas Palace and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Gondola ride for Pavagad
  7. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

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Itinerary for the tour:
Day 0: Friday

21:00 Hrs: Departure from Mumbai by private vehicle

Day 1: Saturday

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08:00 Hrs :: @ Statue of Unity

Breakfast – Tea Time

Explore the place

Lunch time

We will move towards Vadodara

15:00 Hrs: @ Laxmi Vilas Palace

Exploration & Vadodara sightseeing

Night stay at Vadodara in hotel

Day 2: Sunday

Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel.

1.5 hrs Drive to Champaner

09:00 Hrs : @ Champaner

Champaner – Pavagad Archaeological Park Exploration

Visit to Sahar ki Masjid,  Jami Masjid, Kevda Masjid, Cenotep, Ek Minar ki Masjid & few more places as per time  

Post lunch Visit Pavagad Hill

Saat Kaman, Kalika Mata Temple, Lakuish temple & few more places

17:00 Hrs: Drive back to Mumbai.

Day 3: Monday

Reach Mumbai around 4 am

The cost for two days Heritage tour  would be INR 8250/- per person & would include

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by private AC Vehicle
  2.  Accommodation in triple sharing in Hotel
  3. Sightseeing for 2 days by private AC vehicle
  4. Food for 2 days (Friday & Sunday Dinner excluded)
  5. Entry Fees for Statue of Unity, Laxmi Vilas Palace and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Gondola ride for Pavagad
  7. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 4500/- per head (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event.

Name: Jagadish Govind Patil

A/C No: 026801521464

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

.

Last date to confirm with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure OR till seats are available

.
Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -

> A haversack to put in all the stuffs

> At least 2 Liters of water
> Two-three set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
> Binoculars, Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
> Torch with extra set of batteries
> Personal medicines required if any
> Identity Proof

To register for this event, contact us – 

Jagdish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Bidar – Basavakalyan Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Backpacking Tour Basavakalyan Bidar Fort Gurudwar Gurudwara Heritage Tour Historical Tour Karnataka Karnataka Tourism Monsoon Treks Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Saturday Trek Solapur Spiritual Tour Sunday Trek Temples Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event
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Bidar Fort

Dear All

We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged a Tour to Bidar – Basavkalyan

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COST of the tour : Rs. 5950/- per person & would include:

 

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)
  2. Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in hotel
  3. Sightseeing around Bidar & Basavkalyan by Non-AC local transport
  4. Food for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
  5. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

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About the places -

Bidar Fort :: The Bidar fort is a specimen of the Persian architectural style having 1.21 km in length and 0.80 km in breadth, with a quadrangular layout. Surrounded by three miles long walls and comprising 37 bastions, it is surrounded by a triple moat.

There are seven gates in the fort. The dominant main gate exhibits Persian style architecture. The Gumbad Darwaza depicts arches with stilted size, also in Persian style. The Sherza Darwaza, the second gate of entry depicts two images of tigers carved on its fascia. The other gates are the Fateh Gate on the south, Talghat Gate in the east, Delhi Gate and Mandu Gate. The prominent bastion at the entry is known as the Munda Burj with guns positioned on it.

Within the fort complex, there is an old city, with monuments and structures from Bahamian era. Among these monuments, Gagan Mahal, Rangin Mahal and Tarkash Mahal are most popular. Jami Masjid and Solah Khamba Masjid are the two notable mosques constructed within the fort.

The inner section of the fort behind Solah Khamba Mosque has few wonderful monuments like Diwan-i-Am (also known as Jali Mahal) was a Public Audience hall built by Bahamani Sultans in 14th-15th centuries. It is currently in ruins. The Jalis can be still in the upper windows of the structure.

Beside the Diwan-i-Am is a wonderful structure known as Diwan-i-Khass also called Takht Mahal or Throne Palace. It was built by Bahamani Sultan Ahmad Shah between 1422-1436. This is the place where coronation of several Bahamani and Barid Shahi sultans was taken place. The palace used to be adorned with beautifully colored tiles and stone carvings part of which can be still seen on the arches. This structure is closed for public and the outer sections can be seen from outside.

Behind Diwan-i-Khass, an old temple known as Valkoti Bhavani temple exists along with few settlements.

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Basavakalyan Fort: is considered to be one of the oldest and most imposing forts in South India. It was built by King Nalaraja in the 10th century. Basavakalyan, earlier known as Kalyani, was the royal capital of the Western Chalukyan

The fort is strategically built as a defensive structure, with inter-connecting boulders scattered on the hills with strong fort walls. The fort has seven gates, five of them are in perfect condition. At the entrance there is a solid arch with balconies which can be accessed by steps on both sides. The main gate to the citadel is known as the Akhand Darwaza and has been built with four red stone slabs. There is a temple adjoining the Rajmahal palace and a square pond in front of the temple, towards the west side of the temple is the Rani Mahal.

The majority of the places in the fort are now in ruins, the only maintained structure that can be found here is the mosque as an Urdu school is running here. The museum adjoining the fort has a number of Jain idols which belong to the 10th and 11th centuries. There is a large cannon placed at one of the bastions of the fort.

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Rendezvous: Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) @ 20:30 Hrs on Friday 

The itinerary for the event is given below:

Day 0: Friday

Depart Mumbai by 02043 CSMT Bidar Express @ 21:00 Hrs

 

Day 1: Saturday

 

Arrive in Bidar @ 09:15 hrs

 

Check in Hotel, Freshen up & have breakfast

leave by 11:00 am for Bidar Sightseeing

 

Sightseeing:  Bidar Fort

(Rangin Mahal, Solah Khambh Masjid, Gagan Mahal, Diwan-e-aam, Royal Pavillion, Tarkash Mahal)

Guru Jhira Sahib, Lunch at Guru Jhira Sahib

Bahmani Ruler tombs, Barid Shahi Tombs, Madrassa of Mahmud Gawan, Chaubara, Deva Deva Vana,

Dinner & Rest for day

 

Day 2: Sunday

 

Wake by early by 06.00 hrs & finish with Morning ablutions & Breakfast.

 

Sightseeing: Narasimha Jharni Temple, breakfast,

10:00 Hrs: Leave for Basavakalyan (2 hrs) by pvt Hired car

Lunch on the way

Visit Basavakalyan Fort

16:00 Hrs : Leave Basavakalyan

18:00 Hrs : @ Bidar / Bhalki

Return journey to Mumbai by 02044 – Bidar CSTM express

Day 3: Monday

07:30 Hrs :: Reach Dadar

 

The cost for two days Bidar-Basavkalyan tour would be Rs. 5950/- per person 

& would include:

 

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)
  2. Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in Hotel
  3. Sightseeing around Bidar & Basavkalyan by Non-AC local transport
  4. Food for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)
  5. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  6. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 3500/- pp (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event.

Name: Jagadish Govind Patil

A/C No: 026801521464

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Last date to confirm with advance payment till the train tickets are available

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Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -

> A haversack to put in all the stuffs

> At least 2 Liters of water
> Two-three set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
> Binoculars, Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
> Torch with extra set of batterries
> Personal medicines required if any
> Identity Proof

To register for this event, contact us – 

Jagdish Patil: 9702121373 / 9869369836
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Also join us @
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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

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

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

Dear All,

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

The above cost includes

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

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

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

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

Grade : Easy

Itinerary of the tour:

Departure by 12137 – Punjab Mail

Day 1:- 

19:30 hrs : @ CST Station

Day 2:-

16:00 hrs : @ Gwalior

Hotel Check in … Freshen up

Sightseeing time

Day 3:-

Full Day Gwalior Exploration

Fort, Palace & Temple etc

19:00 Hrs : Move to Jhansi by train

21:00 hrs : @ Jhanshi

Check in Hotel

Dinner and Overnight in Hotel

Day 4 :-

Jhanshi Fort Exploration  

09:30 Hrs: Check out 

Breakfast – Tea

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

Move to Khajurao

Lunch on the way

19:30 hrs : @ Khajurao

Overnight stay in hotel

Day 5 :-

Post Breakfast – Tea

Full Day Exploration of Khajurao 

Western, Eastern & Southern area temples

17:00 Hrs : Move to Satana station

20:00 Hrs :: @ Satna

Departure to Mumbai by Train

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

Day 6 :-

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

The above cost includes

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

Deposit Rs. 7500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Train Tickets, vehicle, hotel reservation
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Ifsc code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – till Train Tkts available OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry:- 
.
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food.Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

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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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: AJANTA – Ellora – Devgiri – Ghrushneshwar Heritage Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Ajanta Aurangabad Backpacking Tour Caves Daulatabad Devgiri Ellora Fort Ghrushneshwara Heritage Tour Photography Road Trip Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event UNESCO Site Verul
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Dear All,
We @ Shikhar Vedh invites all enthusiastic and like minded people to explore Ajanta – Ellora – Devgiri Tour
.
Cost of the tour:: Rs 8250/- per head only  and it includes
> Travel from Dadar to Dadar by Private Vehicle
> Stay in Hotel on Tripple sharing basis (Non A/C)
> 3 Veg meals &  refreshments
> All entry fees and guide charges

.

Places We will be exploring are : -
1) Ajanta Caves, 
2) Bibi Ka Maqbara
3) Ellora Caves
4) Daulatabad / Devgiri Fort etc.
5) Ghrushneshwar Jyotirling Temple
6) Bhadra Maruti Temple

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The itinerary for the event is as below: -

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Day 0: Friday

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22:15 Hrs: Meet at Pritam Hotel, Dadar (e)

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Depart from Mumbai

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Day 1 – Saturday
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07:00 Hrs: Freshen up and Breakfast on the way
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09:00 Hrs: Visit to Ajanta Caves – Guided Tour
12:30 Hrs: Lunch time
13:30 Hrs: Travel towards Aurangabad
17:00 Hrs: Visit to Bibi ka Maqbara 

19:00 Hrs: @ Aurangabad - Check into the Hotel
Shopping Time
Dinner and retire for the day

Day 2 – Sunday

Wake up early, Freshen Up

07:30 Hrs: – Breakfast – Tea Time
08:30 Hrs: – @ Daulatabad / Devgiri Fort – Guided Tour

11:00 Hrs: – Bhadra Maruti Temple Visit

LUNCH Time
13:00 Hrs: @ Visit to Ellora Caves 

18:00 Hrs : Ghrushneshwar Jyotirling Temple

19:00 Hrs: Start Journey towards Mumbai

DINNER on the High-way (To b borne by participant as per choice veg / non -veg)
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Day 3 : Monday
05:00 Hrs :: Reach Mumbai approx.
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The Cost of the tour would be Rs 8250/- per head only  and the above cost includes - 

> Travel from Dadar to Dadar by Private Vehicle
> Stay in Hotel on Tripple sharing basis (Non A/C)
> 3 Veg meals &  refreshments
> All entry fees and guide charges

.

The above cost excludes – Cold drink and mineral water charges, Camera charges, anything other than mentioned in the cost includes.

.

Note: The use of tripod and flash photography is not allowed in Ajanta Caves. One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 4500/- (Non-refundable) advance amount for Booking Private Vehicle and Accommodation into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
 
IFSC Code : ICIC0000268
 
OR 
 
Googlepay : 9702121373

.

Things To Carry:-

.
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)
Cap, Extra 3 pair of Clothes, a Towel etc.(a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
.
A haversack to put all these things
.
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.
Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: KAAS Plateau & Thoseghar waterfall Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Flowers Kaas Plateau Lake Monsoon Treks Photography Road Trip Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event UNESCO Site Waterfalls
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Dear All,
We @ Shikhar VEDH has arranged a 1 day trip to KAAS Plateau Valley of Flowers – Maharashtra along-with visit to Thoseghar waterfall as well … Leaving on previous Night 

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Hope 2 cu on trip with us ;-)
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Details r as follows
Brief Introduction about Kaas Valley

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KAAS PLATEAU: A wonderful outing to explore the colourful world of flowers … valley of flowers in Maharashtra  where hundreds of varieties of wild flowers of all colours which blooms in Mid August – Sept end (Da Best Time) … In monsoon the whole area transforms into an unbelievable carpets of flowers like yellow carpets of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpets of Balsam, Purple carpets of Karvi etc. … These carpets change colors almost every week depending on the dominant flowers during that time.

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Rendezvous:  National Park, Borivali (East) @ 21:45 Hrs
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Day 0: 
Departure from Borivali   @ 10 pm
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Pickup points will be Andheri Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur, Panvel etc.

We would be heading by Private vehicle.

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The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

 

Day 1:

05:30 Hrs: @ Satara

Breakfast – Tea Time

07:30 Hrs: @ Kaas Plateau – Valley of Flowers in Maharashtra

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Exploration Time, PHotography, Sight seeing

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11:30 Hrs : Move to Thoseghar Waterfall

13:00 Hrs: Lunch Break @ Thoseghar

Thosegar Waterfall Sight-seeing

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15:00 Hrs: Depart 2 Mumbai

We will be in Mumbai around 22:30 hrs (that’s – subjective)

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The Expenditure for the Trip is  Rs. 2600 /- per Head only

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This includes  Mumbai to Mumbai transport by private A/C vehicle, Morning B/f – Tea, Veg Lunch, Entry fees & SHIKHAR VEDH Administration Charges.

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Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 2600/- 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.

 

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

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

 

Seats r limited … 

Last date: 4 days prior to departure or till batch gets full

 

Note:- Kas valley, is a remote place and do not have touristy facilities … pls keep in mind …

——————————————————————————————

Things To Carry:-

 

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

Rain cheater (Optional) for those who don’t want to wet … but pls do carry one …

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

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

Extra Pair of clothes,

Good trekking shoes / floaters

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 & Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited.

.

For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

.

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836 

.

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

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Tour to Amboli Waterfall !!! Ramtirth !!! Gokak & Godachinmalki Waterfall !!! Nangartas Road Trip

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Amboli Amboli Waterfall Chitri Godachinmalki Godahinmalki Falls Gokak Gokak Falls Lake Nangartas Falls Photography Temples Tour Event Trip Event Waterfalls
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Unbeatable Amboli Waterfall

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Tour to GOKAK – GODACHINMALKI Waterfalls !! AMBOLI Waterfall !!! Ramtirth Waterfall !!! Nangartas Waterfall !!! on Road Trip  …
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The Cost of the tour would be 

Rs. 6750/- per head (Mumbai to Mumbai)

Rs 6250/- per head (Pune to Pune)

Rs 5450/- per head (Kolhapur to Kolhapur)

The above cost includes

  • Travel by private vehicle
  • All Veg Food B,L,D
  • Tripple sharing accommodation in hotel
  • Entry Fees if any

.
The Gokak Waterfall is located on the Ghataprabha River in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is six kilometers away from Gokak. After a long winding course, the Ghataprabha river takes a leap of 52 metres (171 ft) over the sand-stone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of the rugged valley, resembling Niagara Falls on a smaller scale. The waterfall is horse shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood breadth of 177 metres (581 ft). During rainy season, the thick reddish brown water sweeps far over the brink of the cliff with a dull roar that can be heard from some distance. There is a hanging bridge across the river, measuring about 201 metres (659 ft). Its height above the rock bed is 14 metres (46 ft). There is an old electricity generation station and electricity was generated here for the first time in 1887.

One interesting feature of this place is the monuments from the Chalukya era that are found on either bank of the rocky gorge. Another attraction of this place is the very old river-front temple dedicated to Lord Mahalingeshwara, built in the Later Chalukyan style of architecture.

The Godachinmalki Falls is a waterfall located on Markandeya river in Belgaum district, Gokak Taluk, Karnataka, India. It is 15 kilometers away from Gokak and 40 kilometers from Belgaum. It is located in a deep green valley. Godachinmalki falls, also known as Markandeya falls, is located in a rugged valley. There are actually two falls formed here. The Markandeya river takes a first fall from a height of about 25 metres and flows into a rocky valley. After a short distance from the rocky valley, it takes the second fall from a height of about 20 metres. Later Markandeya river joins Ghataprabha river near Gokak. Within a 6 km radius there are two dams; one built across Ghataprabha river (Hidkal dam) and another one (Shirur Dam) across Markandeya river.

Unbeatable Amboli Waterfall : 

Ramtirth Waterfall : 

Grade : Easy

Itinerary of the tour:

Departure by private vehicle

Day 0– Friday 

21:30 hrs : @ Dadar / Thane

23:50 Hrs : @ Pune

Day 1 – Saturday 

07:00 hrs : Reach Gokak

Freshen up

Breakfast – Tea Time

Gokak falls; site-seeing

Visit to Mahalingeshwara Temple

Shopping @ Factory Outlet

10:30 hrs : Departure to Godachinmalki falls

Godachinmalki falls - Exploration

12:00 Hrs : Move 2 next destination

13:30 Hrs : Lunch – Time

16:00 Hrs : Chitri Dam Exploration

18:00 Hrs : Overnight @ Hotel

Day 2 – Sunday 

Post Breakfast Tea

Explore AMBOLI Waterfall

Kavale Shet Point

Hiranyakeshi 

Nangartas Waterfall

Ramtitrth Waterfall 

14:00 hrs : Lunch Time

17:00 Hrs : Departure to Mumbai

Dinner en-route ( 2 b borne by participant)

23:30 hrs : @ Pune

04:30 Hrs : @ Mumbai

.

The Cost of the tour would be

Rs. 6750/- per head (Mumbai to Mumbai)

Rs 6250/- per head (Pune to Pune)

The above cost includes

  • Travel by private vehicle
  • All Veg Food B, L, D
  • Tripple sharing accommodation in hotel
  • Entry Fees if any

Deposit Advance Rs. 4500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Vehicle, hotel reservation
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Ifsc code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: –  Till the batch gets full

Things To Carry:- 
.
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater(a must) 
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food.Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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