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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
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Ifsc code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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

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

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

Jagadish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
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Also join us @
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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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20Jul

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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26May

Shikhar Vedh :: Amazing Andaman Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Andaman Backpacking Tour Beaches Cellular Jail Corbyn Cove Beach Elephant Beach Havelock Island Kala Pani Marine Life Neil Island Photography Port Blair Radhanagar Beach Ross Island Temples Tour Event tourism Travels Trip Event
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Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Amazing Andaman Backpacking Tour !!! 

Tour Fees Rs. 29000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Port Blair Airport

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Travel Suggestion :-

Day 1: Arrive @ Port Blair Airport by 12 pm latest

Day 7: Book your flight from Port Blair after 11 am

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Andaman : a Paradise on the earth, is one of the best Tourism Attractions, located in Bay of Bengal & Comprises of 572 islands. It is known for its Pristine & Sandy beaches with endless white sand Shorelines, Corals, Underwater Marine Life, Crystal Clear Water, Endemic Birds, Mangrove Forests & limestone Caves

Major Highlights of the offbeat tour !!!

Visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach

Fascinating Neil Island, Havelock Island, Ross Island

Historical Visit to Cellular Jail (Kala Pani)

Encounter with Underwater Marine Life

Snorkeling / scuba diving in Crystal Clear Water at Elephant Beach

Asia’s Best & Cleanest Beach Radhanagar Beach

Itinerary

Day 1::-  Arrival @ Port Blair 

Arrival in Port Blair by Flight by 1 pm

Visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach

Night Stay at Port Blair

Day 2::- North bay & Ross Islands Excursion 

Ross Islands: The capital of Port Blair in British regime now renamed as Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Island … can see ruins of old buildings here ..

North Bay: U can do snorkeling activity here

Night Stay at Port Blair

Day 3::-  Havelock Island & Radhanagar Beach 

Move to amazing Havelock Island by cruise

Visit to one of the best beach of asia – Radhanagar Beach in the evening

Night Stay at Havelock

Day 4::-  Adventure activities @ Elephanta  Beach 

Post breakfast proceed to Elephanta Beach by speedboat

Elephanta beach is famous for coral reef & underwater marine life

Explore life beneath water and enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving activities

Night Stay at Havelock

Day 5::-  Neil Island 

After B/f by an Inter-Island Ferry. Move to beautiful Neil Island which has turquoise blue water and white sand beach

Sitapur viewpoint

Bharatpur : You can experience a glass bottom ride to explore marine life

Laxmanpur Beach: You can see the natural coral bridge & experience exotic sunset

Overnight in Neil Island

Day 6::- Port Blair sightseeing 

Morning Sightseeing in Port Blair City

Afternoon Visit to Cellular Jail

Witness the Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail

Night Stay at Port Blair

Day 7::-  Fly out to home 

Half Day Sightseeing in Port Blair City

Leave for Mumbai by an Afternoon Flight

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Tour Fees Rs. 29000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop at Port Blair Airport

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Cost Exclusions:- 

Mumbai – Port Blair – Mumbai Airfare

Mineral Water & Soft Drinks Charges

Camera Charges, Cost of Emergency & Insurance

Scuba Diving & any other Water Sports Activities

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Deposit Advance Rs. 20000/- 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
.

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Things To Carry:-
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Valid Identity proof (Passport / Voted ID) with 5 photocopies (A must)
5 passport size colour photographs (A must)
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater / Poncho (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Toiletries ( Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Sunscreen etc)
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
.
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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5May

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Arunachal Pradesh Backpacking Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Backpacking Tour Bombdila Bum la pass Camping Caves Dirang Lake Monastery Night Trek Photography Road Trip Sangti Valley Tawang Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Arunachal Pradesh Backpacking Tour !!! 

Tour Fees Rs. 23000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Guwahati

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

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Travel Suggestion :-

Day 1: Arrive @ Guwahati Airport / Railway station by 11 am latest

Day 7: Book your flight / train from Guwahati after 6 pm

/ Day 8: Book your flight / train from Guwahati in morning   

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Arunachal Pradesh –  The Land of the Rising Sun   !!! 

“The Land of the Rising Sun”, Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most enthralling holiday destinations in India. Strung out along the misty mountain peaks , verdant valleys, swift rivers and finest sanctuaries , it entices an adventurer with mysterious , immaculate and picturesque loveliness. Arunachal is huge and traveling around its vast and mountainous tracts is too arduous and time consuming to be completed in a week.

Itinerary

Day 1::- Guwahati – Bhalukpong (250 km / 6 hr)

Meet the team @ Guwahati Airport by 11:00 Hrs

Drive to Bhalukpong – Situated at 213 metres above sea level, Bhalukpong is the entry point to Arunachal. The place is famous for archaeological ruins of King Bhaluka who was the grandfather of King Bana of Mahabharata fame and an ancient ruler of the region. A historical fort of 10th-12th Century AD is situated in the foothills of the region and one can see the stone remains of the fort. Some important remains of King Bahluk’s capital and his grandson Bana are preserved here. The Kameng River flows through Bhalukpong providing ample scope for adventure tourism. It is also a beautiful picnic spot.

Evening arrival @ Hotel & Relax

Day 2::- Bhalukpong to Sangti Valley ( 150 km / 6 hr)

After breakfast depart for Dirang

En-route visit Tipi, It is 5 kms from Bhalukpong and is famous for its orchid museum where one can see about 450 species of orchids. Some of these are rare and endangered. Asia’s biggest orchidarium.

Sessa: It is 24 kms from Tipi on the way to Bomdila. There is a natural orchid sanctuary spread over 10 sq km. More than 2600 orchids representing 80 species have been cultivated in natural surroundings.

Sangti Valley is beyond description. It is surrounded by Eastern Himalayan ranges, covered with fruit orchards (kiwi fruit, apple, apricot, orange), dotted with pristine dense forests and meandering fast hill rivers. Black-necked cranes migrate to this valley.

Overnight stay at Sangti Valley ( Home stay / Tents)

Day 3::- Sangti Valley – Dirang  - Tawang (150 km / 6 hr)

Dirang: The place is famous for hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin ailments. Places worth visiting here are the apple and kiwi orchards, National Yak Research and sheep Breeding Center at Nigmadung.

Sela Pass: It is 45 kms from Dirang on the way to Tawang. Sela Pass is the world’s second highest motorable pass at an altitude of 14000 ft. The serene crystal blue water natural lake and the surrounding landscape are truly pleasing to the eyes and senses.

Nurannang: It is 12 kms from Sela Pass and is famous for cold water snow and rainbow trout fish hatchery where one can go fishing in the chilly waters.

Jaswant Garh: Located at a distance of 4 kms from Nuranang, Jaswant Garh is a memorial erected in the memory of Veer Jaswant Singh of the 4th Garhwal Rifles and a recipient of Mahavir Chakra (Posthumous) who alone stopped the Chinese Army for 72 hours during the 1962 aggression.

Overnight @ Tawang

Day 4::- Tawang local Sightseeing

After breakfast, go for local sightseeing. 

Tawang monastery, which is an important seat of Mahayana Buddhism is located here. This world famous monastery of the Gelukpa was founded during the 17th century by Mera Lama Lodre Gyaltso who is considered as a contemporary of the 5th Dalai Lama. It is Asia’s second largest monastery after Lhasa and India’s largest which controls 17 Gompas in the region. The highlights of this monastery are the imposing three-storied assembly hall and the 28 ft high golden statue of Lord Buddha. There is also a big library which has an impressive collection of ancient books and manuscripts.

Tawang War Memorial , dedicated to the martyrs of Sino-India war (1962), 

Evening @ local markets

Overnight @ Tawang

Day 5::-  Feel pride Bum La Pass & dip @ Sangster lake

Bum La Pass – The meeting point of India and China, sitting pretty at 4,600 meters (15,200 ft). Only Indians can visit, with proper permit

There are also beautiful natural Lakes in Tawang like the Sangetsar Lake which is known for its scenic surroundings as well as rare avi-fauna like snow pigeon and musk deer and the PTso Lake for its picturesque landscape .

Overnight stay @ Tawang

Day 6 ::- Tawang to Bomdila (175 km / 6 hrs)

Bomdila: is the headquarters of West Kameng District. The place is inhabited by tribes like Aka (Hrusso), Miji (Sajalong), Monpa, Sherdukpen, and Bogun (Khawas). The craft centers, monasteries, ethnographic museum and emporium etc. are worth visiting. One can also watch various snow clad mountain peaks from Bomdila including the Kangto and Gorichen Peaks which are the highest peak of the state.

Overnight @ Hotel

Day 7::- Bomdila – Guwahati ( 300 km / 8 hrs)

Early breakfast and move to long drive to Guwahati

U can book ur flight after 6 pm if don’t want to stay back

Else Overnight @ Guwahati (Stay cost on your own)

Day 8 :: Post Breakfast – Local Sightseeing – Kamakhya Temple & Other

Guwahati Airport to catch flight back home

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Tour Fees Rs. 23000/- per Head which includes

1) Pick up & drop to Guwahati

2) Vehicle for internal travel

3) Food expenses Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch excluded)

4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels & Home-stay

5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)

6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges

.

Deposit Advance Rs. 12000/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Hotel booking
.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464 
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
Ifsc code: ICIC0000268
.
Googlepay : 9702121373

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Things To Carry:-
.
Valid Identity proof (Passport / Voted ID) with 5 photocopies (A must)
5 passport size colour photographs (A must)
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries ( a must)
Rain-cheater / Poncho (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Toiletries ( Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Sunscreen etc)
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
.
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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9Jan

SHIKHAR VEDH : BHUTAN Backpacking Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhutan International Tour International Trip Monastery Paro Photography Temples Thimpu Tiger Nest Tour Event tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event
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Bhutan-Taktsang

Bhutan The Land of Thunder Dragons

Roads to Heaven…!

We at Shikhar Vedh invites you all to Explore Land of Thunder Dragons, most nature friendly, Eco Travel Destination in the world “Bhutan”. The Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.

Join us to live the moment and make a memory forever with us.

Bhutan officially the Kingdom of Bhutan(Druk Gyal Khap) is a landlocked country in South Asia. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it is bordered by Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north, the Sikkim state of India and the Chumbi Valley of Tibet in the west, the Arunachal Pradesh state of India in the east, and the states of Assam and West Bengal in the south. Bhutan is geopolitically in South Asia and is the region’s second least populous nation after the Maldives. Thimphu is its capital and largest city, while Phuntsholing is its financial center.

Cost For the Expedition is as follow:

Mode of Expedition

Cost Per Person

Inclusion

BACKPACK by Traveler

Rs. 32500/- pp (Triple sharing)

Rs 34500/- pp (Twin Sharing)

* Accommodation would be in + 3 star properties

* Breakfast and dinner included (MAP plan)

* All transfers from Bagdogra to Bagdorga on Toyata Hiace

* All entry fees

* All permits charges

* All inclusive taxes

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Day 1: Sunday :- Pick up point @ Bagdogra Airport by 13:30 Hrs

Day 8: Sunday :- Drop point @ Bagdogra Airport by 13:00 Hrs

Kindly get your flight tickets accordingly.

7 Night / 8 Days Itinerary:

Day 01:  Meet @ Bagdogra by 13.30 Hrs

* We shall embark the journey to the land of Dragons –Bhutan sailing and gliding across many meadows and an array of nature’s canvas. The beautiful journey will take 5-6 hours to reach  Phuentsholing. Enjoy some cool snaps at Bhutan Gate.

* Enroute we will require to get permit for Bhutan. Keep your Passport / Voter ID ready / Few Photos Ready.

*  After Reaching our Destination. Check in to Hotel.

*  Roam Around in Phuentsholing Locally.

Day 02:  Move towards Thimpu

* Breakfast and move towards Thimputhrough the picturesque landscape and magnifying aura, making the travel desired and easing the travel. This will take 4-5 hours to reach.

  • Explore places en-route to Thimpu

*   Visit to Tashicho Dzong ( fort )

*  Check in to Hotel and Take Rest. Dinner.

Day 03: Explore Thimpu – Punakha
* Get set to take out the wandering beast and explore the mostly unexplored.

  • This is the tinsel capital town of Bhutan stacked with small bubbling markets and the admired monks.

         * In the morning visit to Kuensel Phodrang ( Buddha Statue ), Kings Memorial Chorten ( Stupa ) and Folk heritage museum.

         * It nests the world’s biggest Buddha statue for the eyes to enjoy and heart to pray.

  • Afternoon Transfer to Punakha /wangdue via Dochu La ( 10,700ft) to view the high himalayas ranges in Bhutan region. Dochu la pass has 108 Chorten ( Stupas ) Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chorten which is believed brings multi fold merit to all sentient beings and which make the pass a must visit place

         * Check in at hotel and REST. Have Dinner and Good Night.

Day 04: Visit to Gangtey ( Phobjikha Valley )

After breakfast will start for full day trip to Gangtey (9840ft ). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which are migrated birds from Tibet in the north. It is beautiful Valley of Bhutan. You can also visit to Gangtey Gompa ( Monastery). After exploration will travel back to Punakha/wangdue.

* Overnight Stay at Punakha.

Day 05: From Punakha to Paro

*  After breakfast check out and visit to Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Nagwang Namgyal. For many years this place acted as the capital of Bhutan also known as Ancient Capital of Bhutan. Punakha is lil warmer that is why its still winter residence for Head of the Monk and King.  After which we will take a short trip to Chhimi Lakhang ( Temple ) which is knows as “Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”.

       * Will continue to drive toward Paro. Evening will roam around Paro market its a free time.

*  Overnight Stay at Hotel and Rest.

Day 06: Paro – TAKTSANG Monastery – Paro

* Breakfast and start our Journey.

*  Drive / Ride through a beautiful countryside and golden paddy fields. After ascending gradually making twists and turns we see small cottages before the road ends in a breathtaking pine forest.

* We start our trek for the famous Taktsang or Tigers Nest Monastery from here. It seems like it is perched on the vertical rock by magical glue. You will witness steep slopes and dusty paths in the forest as you reach closer, concluding the beautiful trek with 700 steps. The serenity and beauty of the place make one forget all the tiredness.  This will take almost 5 hours of your day.

* we will visit the stunning Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan. In the evening we enjoy our euphoric moments in the lap of Paro valley and sleep through the night.

Day 07:  Paro Sightseeing– Phuentsholing

*  Morning Breakfast and checkout. Explore Ta Dzong Rinpung Dzong and travel back to Phuentsholing

*  Overnight Stay and Dinner.

Day 08:  Phuentsholing to Bagdogra Airport</p>

* Today we bid adieu to Bhutan and proceed back to Siliguri.

We travel through the breathtaking mountains and captivating scenic beauty towards the India – Bhutan border and reach Siliguri after a lifelong memorable ride.

Terms and Conditions:

  1. Participant needs to get the personal medicines if any.
  2. All the accommodations will be on sharing basis (3 person) in all the stay locations.
  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.
  6. In case of sudden Hike in Visa Fee or any unforeseen hike will be applicable to participant fee cost

Contact Details:

Jagdish Patil : 9702121373 / 9869369836

(Team Shikhar Vedh)

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21Jan

SHIKHAR VEDH :: MANDU, Maheshwar, Raverkhedi & Omkareshwar Road Trip

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fort Heritage Tour Madhya Pradesh Maheshwar Mandu Omakareshwar Photography Road Trip Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event UNESCO Site
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Mandu

Dear All,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH, invite you for a weekend Road trip to Mandavgad (Mandu) the fortress of joy and a glorious city of Maheshwar situated on the banks of Narmada, Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa Samadhi @ Raverkhedi And Omkareshwar Jyotirling

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About the places -

Mandu, the fortress of joy, also known as Mandavgadh, rises 634 meters high in the Vindhya Range and is enclosed in battlements 37 km long. With-in this well-defended plateau is wealth of palaces, pleasure pavilions, mansions, tombs and mosques.

The hill range is endowed with a very attractive natural scenery, which is at its best during the rainy season, when on all sides, it is clothed in green with a number of brooks and torrents, rushing down into the ravine winding about its sides below. The beauty of which is further enhanced by about a dozen lakes and ponds interspersed on its top.

Each of Mandu’s structures is an architectural gem and the monuments were raised in the period of hardly 125 years, between 1401 A.D to 1526 A.D; some are out standing like massive Massive Jami Massjid and Hoshang Shah’s tomb, which provided inspiration for the master builders of the Magnificent Taj Mahal centuries later.

Maheshwar was a glorious city at the dawn of Indian civilization when it was ‘Mahishmati'; capital of king Kartivarjun. This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Revived to its ancient position of importance by the Holkar queen Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. Maheshwar’s temples and mighty fort-complex stand in quiet beauty, mirrored in the river below.
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Shrimant Peshwa Bajirao Samadhi @ Raverkhedi

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Omkareshwar Jyotirling darshan

Itinerary – 

Day 0: Friday

19:30 Hrs :: Departure by Private Vehicle from Thane / Pune

Day 1: Saturday

07:30 Hrs :: Reach Mandavgad

Freshen up, Breakfast

Full day Mandu Sight-seeing

Visit the central Group – Jami Masjid, Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, Ashrafi Mahal

Visit to the Royal Enclave – Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Taveli Mahal, Champa Baoli

Lunch Break

Visit Eco Point, Jain Temple, Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Roopmati’s Pavilion etc.

Travel to Maheshwar

Overnight @ Maheshwar

Day 2: Sunday

Wake up early, freshen up

Breakfast time

Visit to Rajarajeshwara Temple, Ahilya Fort, Ahilyeshwar Temple, Bank of Narmada

Visit Shrimant Peshwa Maharaj Samadhi @ Ravekhedi

Move to Omkareshwar Jyotirling

Post Lunch

Return journey to Mumbai

Day 3: Monday

05:00 Hrs :: Reach Thane / Pune

 

The cost for Mandu – Maheshwar – Raverkhedi – Omkareshwar road trip would be Rs. 8000/- per person & would include:

 

  1. AC Travel from Thane to Thane by Pvt Vehicle ( Pune 2 Pune)
  2. AC Accommodation in Triple sharing
  3. Veg Food for 2 days (Travel Journey i.e. Friday & Sunday Dinner food excluded)
  4. All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)
  5. Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges

Note: One has to pay Rs 5000/- 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 is 8 days prior to departure

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

 

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8Oct

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

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

Depart from Mumbai

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

 

Dinner and retire for the day

Day 2 – Saturday


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

Day 3 – Sunday

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

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

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

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

 
OR
 
Googlepay : 9702121373

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

Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)
Cap, Extra 3 pair of Clothes, a Towel etc.(a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
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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 @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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5Oct

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Ausa – Dharur – Kharoshi – Parli Vaijnath – Dharmapuri Latur Tour

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Ambejogai Ausa Fort Backpacking Tour Caves Dharur Fort Fort Kharosa Caves Latur Parali Vaijnath Photography Range Trek Temples Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All

We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged a Tour to Ausa – Dharur – Kharoshi Caves – Parli Vaijnath – Ambejogai -Dharmapuri Tour

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COST of the tour : Rs. 5750/- per person & would include:

 

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)
  2. Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in hotel
  3. Sightseeing around Latur – Ausa – Dharur – Parli 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 -

Ausa Fort :: The fort featured prominently in the conflicts between the Deccan Sultanates in the post Bahamani period. In later days it was captured by Malik Ambar in 1014 Hijri and was renamed by him as Ambarapur which was later changed to Amrapur.

Almost square in shape, the fort has a moat or khandak (ditch) around, nearly 36.58 meters (120 ft) in width, now nearly dry. Fort has a glance, a retaining wall, a covered way, a double rampart fortified further with massive bastions, which are mostly semi-circular mounted with huge cannon. There is the usual Pani Mahal in a ruined condition, quite a few large wells now unused, a mosque and a dargah of one Sayyad Sadat.

Outside the fort is an old Jama mosque and in the prayer niche are two inscriptions in Persian, which record the names of Emperor Aurangzeb and Sohrab Khan, the builder of the mosque. It was built in 1680.

Dharur Fort:

Dharmapuri Fort:

Ambejogai Temple & Parli Vaijnath Temple :-

Kharosa Leni: .

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 @ Udgir @ 07:45 hrs

Freshen up & have breakfast

09:00 – 11:00 Hrs: Udgir Fort Exploration

Move to Nilanga ~ 1.5 hrs drive

Visit Shiva – Temple

Move to Kharosa Caves for exploration

Move to Ausa

14:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Ausa

15:00 – 17:00 Hrs : Ausa Fort Exploration

Drive to Parali for overnight stay

Dinner & Rest for day

 

Day 2: Sunday

Wake by early by 06.00 hrs & finish with Morning ablutions

Parli – Vaijnath Temple Darshan

Breakfast

08:00 Hrs: Leave for Dharur fort

En-route visit Bhagwangad – Pay tribute visit to Gopinath Mundhe

10:00 – 12:00 Hrs: Dharur Fort Exploration

1.5 hrs Drive to Ambejogai

13:30 Hrs: Lunch Time

Ambejogai Temple Sightseeing:  

15:00 Hrs: Drive to Dharmapuri

16:00 – 17:00 Hrs: Visit Dharmapuri Fort

17:00 Hrs : Leave Dharmapuri

19:00 Hrs : @ Latur

Shopping & Dinner (on your own)

22:00 Hrs: Return journey to Mumbai by 02044 – Bidar – CSTM express

Day 3: Monday

07:30 Hrs :: Reach Dadar

 

COST of the tour : Rs. 5750/- per person & would include:

 

  1. Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)
  2. Accommodation in tripple sharing basis in hotel
  3. Sightseeing around Udgir – Ausa – Latur – Dharur – Parli 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 is Tuesday 9 November 2021 OR 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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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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2Sep

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

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

Dear All

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged an offbeat tour to Grand Canyon Of India, Gandikota Fort & Belum Caves (India’s 2nd largest cave), Yaganti Temple, Gooty Fort

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Itinerary of the tour as follows ::
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Day 0 : Friday
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18:00 Hrs ::Meeting point @ LTT
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Move by MAS Express
 
Day 1: Saturday
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break-fast – Tea in Train
 
Alight
 
10:00 Hrs :: Move to Belum Caves by private vehicle
 
Explore Belum Cave (India’s 2nd largest Cave)
 
13:00 Hrs :: Lunch time
 
Move to Yaganti Temple
 
Explore Yaganti Temple
 
Move to Gandikota
 
18:00 Hrs :: Check in hotel
 
Witness Grand Canyon of India
 
Dinner & stay @ Hotel
 
Day 2: Sunday
 
Early morning explore Gandikota Fort, Grand Canyon visit again
 
Post breakfast – Tea check out hotel
 
Visit Mylavaram Dam
 
Move to Tadipadri Temple
 
13:00 Hrs :: Lunch time
 
Move to Gooty Fort
 
Explore Gooty Fort
 
20:00 Hrs :: Dinner time
 
21:00 Hrs :: Catch train to Mumbai
 
Day 3: Monday
 
14:00 Hrs :: @ LTT
 
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The cost for da Tour is about Rs. 6750 per head
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The above cost includes 
 
NON A/c Sleeper coach reservation in express train from Mumbai to Mumbai
Pvt vehicle transportation for sightseeing for 2 days,
Dormitory stay in a decent hotel 
4 veg meals & 2 refreshments
Entry fees wherever needed
Shikhar Vedh administrative charges
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Exclusion :: Train journey food excluded , camera fee excluded
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NOTE : Minimum 6 participants required to execute

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Deposit  Rs. 4750/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Train Ticket reservation, stay in hotel & pvt vehicle booking  
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – Till Train Tickets available

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Things To Carry: -
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) ( a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)
Wind-cheater (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),
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A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

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

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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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26Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Tour to Kaas Plateau – Sajjangad – Thoseghar – Kalyangad & Limb

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Flowers Fort Heritage Tour Photography Tour Event Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Dear All,
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We @ शिखर वेध have planned a Tour to Kaas Plateau Valley of Flowers – Sajjangad – Thosegar Waterfall & Kalyangad Fort in Satara region

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Hope 2 cu on trip – trek with us ;-)
Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Kaas Valley / Sajjangad / Thosegar / Kalyangad / Bara Motechi Vihir @ Limb :

Height: 3300 ft /3350 ft / 3500 ft / 3490ft / 

Grade: simple but Exciting 

Time: ~ Max. 0.5 / 0.75 mins from base villages

Location: Satara region
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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.

SAJJANGAD: Samarth Ramdas lived for long time @ Sajjangad, a small hillock near Satara. He breathed his last here and devotees worship his mausoleum here. This is an important centre of worship for the Ramdasi sect. Ramdas swami remains an inspiration for the technique he developed in infusing Nationalism and Dharmic devotion among ordinary people across the country by his concept of Hanuman temple, akhaada and a Paathashaalain every village. His emphasis on Rashtra chintana along with spiritualsadhana is more relevant today than it was anytime before.

THOSEGAR Waterfall: Thoseghar is very famous for it’s high Waterfalls. one of which is around 500 meters tall. Thoseghar is a wonderful place for nature lovers. These Waterfalls are very attractive and creates a loud noise in the calm nature.

KALYANGAD: is also known as Nandgiri fort. This fort was built by king Bhoj-II of Shilahar dynasty as mentioned in the copper plate inscription found in Satara.This fort appears to be built in between 1178 to 1209. It appears from many copper plate inscriptions of Shilahar kings that they gave many donations to Jain people. It has been proved that this fort is built by Shilahar Kings, as many statues of Lord Parshvanath are found in the cave on Kalyangad. In 1673 Shivaji Maharaj conquered Satara and surrounding regions. Kalyangad became a part of his territory. After Shivaji, the administration of Kalyangad went into the hands of Pratinidhis (representatives). Later, conflicts arose between Peshvas and Pratinidhis. The fort was taken over by Peshwa. In 1818 general Prisler brought this fort under British control.

Bara Motechi Vihir @ Limb :
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Rendezvous: Day 0: Pritam hotel, Dadar (e) @ 22:45 Hrs on Friday
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Departure from Dadar

Pickup points will be Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur, Panvel etc.

We would be heading by Private vehicle. All destination are quickies. Kalyangad is Max. 45 mins ascend for fort.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

 

DAY 1:: Saturday 

05:30 Hrs: @ Satara

Breakfast – Tea Time

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

Exploration Time, PHotography, Sight seeing

12:30 Hrs: Depart

13:30 Hrs: Lunch Break @ Satara

15:00 Hrs: @ Move 2 Sajjangad

16:00 Hrs: @ Sajjangad Atop

Exploration Time

20:30 Hrs: Dinner ( Simple veg one)

Night Stay in hotel (Triple sharing)
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DAY 2 :: Sunday 

07:30 Hrs: Breakfast

09:00 Hrs: @ Thosegar Waterfall visit

12:00 Hrs: @ Kalyangad Base

13:00 Hrs: Kalyangad Atop

Exploration Time for 1 hour

15:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Base

16:00 Hrs: Visit Bara motechi Vihir @ Limb

17:00 Hrs: Depart 2 Mumbai

Evening Tea/ snacks en-route

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

The Expenditure for the Trip is  Rs. 4500 /- per Head

This includes Dadar to Dadar transport by private vehicle, 4 refreshments, 3 Veg Meals , Triple sharing accommodation and Entry fees

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Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 2500/- (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 … MAXimum 25 members …

Last date to register with advance payment is  Thursday  

Note 1:- Kas valley, Thosegar, Kalyangad etc. are at remote places and do not have touristy facilities … pls keep in mind …

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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) (a must)

1 torch (a must) with spare battereies

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 2-3 Pair of clothes,

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

Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited.

For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here

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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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