Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has planned a weekend tour to DAJIPUR WLS 

Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary Safari

The jungle of Dajipur is situated on the border of Kolhapur and Sindhudurg districts about 500 km away from Mumbai. Surrounded by rugged mountains and dense forests, this secluded little place is completely cut-off from human habitat. Home to bison, wild deer, chital, gawa and many more spectacular wild animals and birds. Dajipur is an exciting and beautiful holiday getaway, situated 1200 metres above sea level. An excursion in the vicinity to the Gagangiri Maharaj’s Math makes for a pleasant outing.

SAGARESHWAR WLS:

 

This sanctuary is unique as a very rare experiments and a significant endeavor in conservation in the sense that it is almost entirely a man made sanctuary, created through a planned afforestation programme, with an unreserved co-operation of the local population.

A Itinerary for our jungle trek.. as follow

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Day 0: Friday
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Departure from Mumbai @ 20:30 Hrs::

By 17411: Mahalaxmi Express OR MSRTC / Private Buses by 9 pm

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Day 1: Saturday
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Rendezvous: 07:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur station / Bus stand

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Breakfast – Tea
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09:00 Hrs: Move 2 Dajipur by private vehicle
11:30 Hrs: @ Dajipur WLS

Jungle safari

Packed LUNCH


19:00 Hrs: @ Back 2 Village

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Stay: @ rest house, Radhanagari

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Day 2: Sunday

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07:00 Hrs : Move 2 Sagareshwar

En-route Breakfast & Tea

11:00 Hrs: @ Sagareshwar sanctuary

 

Jungle Trail

Lunch time

15:00 Hrs: Move to Kolhapur

visit Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Museum ( Time permits)

19:00 Hrs : Drop @ Kolhapur station / bus stand

21:00 Hrs: Departure for Mumbai

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Day 3: Monday


We will be in Mumbai around 05:30 Hrs (that’s – subjective)

The cost for the trip is abt Rs. 5950 /- per head
This includes Kolhapur to Kolhapur transportation by Private vehicle, Jungle safaris , Forest Sanctuary entry fee, Guide Fee, refreshments & 3 veg meals and accommodation charges @ rest house.

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Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 3950/- (Non-refundable) to book Vehicle, accommodation etc. …

Deposit the amount on following account

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

IFSC code : ICIC0000268

Note: 1) Assistance to reach kolhapur @ added cost

2) The tour commence wid minimum 6 ppl …

The last date to register yourself is Tuesday till 5 pm

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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
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, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on


Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373  / 09869369836

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Ringan Image _ From Internet

Dear all

We @ Shikhar Vedh are pleased to arrange a spiritual photography tour of Pandharichi Vari 

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!! विठ्ठल भेटीची आस !!

Short Info:

Category: Special Cultural & Photography Tour

Duration: 01 Day

Cost: 1350/- Per Person

About:

Pandharichi Vari is an annual pilgrimage in Maharashtra that starts from Alandi near Pune and ends in Pandharpur, a distance of more than 205 kilometres. The word ‘Vari’ in Marathi literally means ‘to visit at regular intervals’, therefore this annual pilgrimage to pay tributes to Bhagwan Viththala in Pandharpur is termed as Pandharichi Vari. There are a total of four Varis which are conducted in the months of Magha, Ashadha, Kartik of the Hindu Lunar Calendar. Although all Varis are equally important, the Ashadhi Vari has an unusual and special significance and draws hundreds of thousands of Varkaris, devotees from Maharashtra and Karnataka. It also draws significantly large number of scholars from all corners of the world who are interested in the culture and heritage of Bhagwat Dharma and are studying the Saint literature of Maharashtra.

 

Itinerary:

Day 01:

08:00 Hrs: Meet at McD Deccan Pune

Departure to Lonand by private vehicle

Breakfast – Tea on the way

12:00 Hrs: @ Lonand

Post Lunch 

Join the Palkhi (Dindi) till Taradgaon about 6 kms divine journey with full of “ विठ्ठलनामाचा गजर” enchanting and lots of Photography opportunities.

Enjoy the magical environment with lots of portraits serenity, purity and devoted people also the landscapes.

Witness the most attracting part of Vari i.e. Ubhe Ringan1st @ Chandobacha Limb

Return to Pune …

Tour Concludes with Happy Memories !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The cost of the tour is about Rs. 1350 / – per head
This includes  Pune 2 Pune travel by private vehicle, Vegetarian Food and Shikhar Vedh administrative charges
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Deposit  Adv Rs. 1350/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for vehicle reservation
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

 
IFSC code: ICIC0000268

Things To Carry:- 
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A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) ( 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,
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

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

 

 

Dear All

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH has arranged Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek in Uttarakhand
 
Below are the details about the trek :- 

 
Date : 24 – 31 July 2022 (7 N / 8 Days) 


Total Cost for the tour will be 13,500/- pp approx, which includes

3 AC class Delhi to Delhi Travel by Train

Private vehicle transfers from Haridwar – Govindghat – Haridwar
All Veg meals from Day – 2 Breakfast to Day – 7 Dinner
2 Nights Hotel accommodation on Triple / Quad sharing in Govindghat
3 Nights Hotel accommodation on Triple / Quad sharing in Ghangaria
Valley permit (for Indian nationals)
First aid medical kits 
Expert Trek Leader & Administrative charges 

Pick up : New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday 24 July 2022
Drop : New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday 31 July 2022

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Valley of Flowers : -

The most beautiful of all Himalayan flowers, the blue Primula Brahmakamal and cobra lily can be seen blooming in thousands in this 8 – 10 km valley. This section of the Garwhal Himalayas boasts for its diverse and unique floral treasure. Varieties of flowers bloomed everywhere in riot of colours. The best time to see the valley in full bloom is from mid-July to mid-August 

Hemkund Sahib : -

The high altitude serine lake, known as Hemkund ( ~ 14100 ft) lies in heavenly environment. It is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Sikhs. Guru Govind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru meditated by a lake surrounded with seven snow-capped peaks. There is a Sikh Gurudwara and a Lakshman temple built on the bank of the lake.

Region :- Uttarakhand
Duration :- 6 Days
Grade :- Easy
Max Altitude :- 14,100 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 47 Kms.

Detailed Itinerary of the event : 

Day 1: Sunday 24 July 2022
 
Delhi to Haridwar
22:00 hrs :: Meeting @ New Delhi Railway Station
23:30 hrs :: Catch Nanda Devi Express for Haridwar
 
Day 2: Monday 25 July 2022
 
Haridwar – Govindghat (~ 6300 ft) (280 kms / 10-11 hrs drive)
04:50 Hrs : Reach Haridwar Station. 
07:00 hrs : Post Breakfast Proceed towards Govindghat via private vehicle
18:00 Hrs : Reach Govindghat and check into a hotel for the night
 
Day 3: Tuesday 26 July 2022
 
Govindghat – Ghangaria (~9600 ft) (13 kms  / 5-6 hrs)
Post B/f, Trek starts 
Gradual ascend trail from Govindghat to Ghangaria. 
Check into a hotel at Ghangaria upon arrival. 
Rest for some time & explore nearby area in the evening 
 
Day 4: Wednesday 27 July 2022
 
Ghangaria – Valley flower (~ 11500 ft) – Ghangaria (4 km one way / 4 hrs)
Early B/f & will move to explore the Valley of Flowers which is at 11500 ft. 
Explore till noon … pack lunch will b provided
12 :30 Hrs : we will head back to the hotel in Ghangaria and retire for the night.
 
Day 5: Thursday 28 July 2022
 
Ghangaria– Hemkund Sahib (~14100 ft) –Ghangaria (6 km one way / 5 hrs)
A moderate grade ascend to Hemkund Sahib today
Visit the gurudwara and enjoy hot lunch @ Langar  
Steep descend will head back to reach Ghangaria by evening and relax.
 
Day 6: Friday 29 July 2022
 
Ghangaria – Govindghat– Joshimath (14 kms / 5-6 hrs)
Leave Ghangaria post b/f with pleasant memories and head towards Govindghat by trek
then to Joshimath by private vehicle
Overnight @ Joshimath
 
Day 7: Saturday 30 July 2022
 
Joshimath – Haridwar (280 kms  / 10 -11 hrs drive) 
23:55 hrs :Catch 12206 / Nanda Devi AC Ex from Haridwar
 
Day 8: Sunday 31 July 2022
05:30 hrs : Reach Delhi
 
Head to your head town by Air / Train
 
Note: One has to pay full amount Rs 13500/- 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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Googlepay : 9702121373

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Terms and Conditions:

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

  2. All the accommodations will be on triple / quad 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

 
Things to Carry 
  • Identity card
  • 2 water bottles of 1 litre capacity
  • Enerzyl Powder / Glucon D powder, Snacks & Biscuits
  • Extra 2-3 Pair of Clothes
  • Raincoat or poncho
  • Jacket, woolen sweater
  • Sunscreen, Mosquito repellant
  • Torch, Cap, sunglasses, scarf
  • Haversack or Backpack
  • Please carry personal medicines if any

Dear All
We @ Shikhar vedh has arranged an Tour to Rann of Kutch Festival on Full Moon Weekend
Brief Info about trip
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Duration: 2D / 1N
Category: Rann Utsav Tour
Grade: Easy
Cost Per Person: INR 9500/- per person & would include
Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)Kutchi Style Stay /  Accommodation triple sharing in Hodka VillageSightseeing for 2 days by private AC vehicleFood for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges.
Information about the places ::

The Great Rann of Kutch :   is a massive salt desert which measures around ten thousand square kilometers in Gujrat. An amazing remarkable thing about this place is that it goes underwater when the monsoon season sets in at full force. The rest of the year, the Rann of Kutch remains an enormous desert of salt. The Rann Utsav is an awesome festival that takes place between December – February every year. It is a carnival full of music and dance. Rann appears even more mesmerizing than usual if  witnessed under the full moon.
Bhuj : Sightseeing explores Royal Havelis / Palace / Mahals. Shopping of Fabric / Jewelry & Bandhani etc
Itinerary for the tour:

Day 0: Friday
Board Train for Bhuj from Mumbai at 5 p.m.

Day 1: Saturday
07:00 Hrs : Wake up Call
08;00 Hrs : Breakfast – Tea on the Train .09:00 Hrs :: @ Bhuj Railway Station
Drive towards  Kala Dunger – Highest point in Rann
10:30 Hrs :: @ Kala Dunger
Explore the place
11:30 Hrs :: We will be heading to Hotel at Hodka Village

13:00 Hrs: @ Bhunga / Kutchi Style stay @ Hodka
Lunch time

Leave for White Desert – Heaven on earth … Enjoy the memorable moments till sunset color changes to Blue, red and sometimes yellow below the skyline … Feel lost in white rann desert land … Enjoy local delicacies , try camel riding and live performances / music (If available)
20:30 Hrs: @  Hotel for Dinner and relax
Night stay at Bhunga
Day 2: Sunday
For enthusiastic early morning visit to Rann for sunrise view
Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel.

Bhuj Local sightseeing full day
Aina Mahal – Prag Mahal, Swami Narayan Temple – Exploration time
Visit handicraft village – Bhujodi
Post lunch
Visit to Vijay Vilas Palace,  Mandvi’s famous beach, & Sunset
Move towards Bhuj Railway Station by 7 p.m. to Catch a Train back to Mumbai.

Day 3: Monday : Reach Mumbai by 2 pm.

The cost for two days tour  would be Rs. 9500/- per person & would include: Travel from Mumbai – Mumbai by Train (SL-Class)Kutchi Style Stay /  Accommodation triple sharing in Hodka VillageSightseeing for 2 days by private AC vehicleFood for 2 days ( Train Journey Dinner excluded)All Entry Fees and Guide Charges (Except camera fee if any)Shikhar Vedh Administrative charges
Note: One has to pay Rs 6500/- per head (non-refundable) in advance to register for this event.
Name: Jagadish Govind Patil
A/C No: 026801521464A/C Type: SavingsBank & Branch: ICICI BANK, Vartaknagar – Thane BranchRTGS / IFSC Code: ICIC0000268
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Last date to confirm with advance payment is 20 days before departure 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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Naldurg

Dear All,

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We @ शिखर वेध has planned two days Tour to Biggest Land Fort In Maharashtra Naldurg Fort and visits to Paranda Fort, Solapur Fort, Siddheshwar Temple @ Solapur & Tuljabhavani Mata Temple @ Tuljapur 
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About Naldurg Fort
Naldurg which was formerly a district headquarter is situated about 50 Kms. south-east of Osmanabad. The fort which is an interesting place has enclosed a surface of a knoll or plantain of basalt rock which is jutted out into the valley or raving of the small river Bori. Along the rest of the cliff on three sides ran fortifications. bastion firmly built out have deseed basalt and are large enough to carry heavy guns. The entire circumference is about a mile and a half.
The interior portion is covered with ruined walls and a half, the interior portion is covered with ruined walls and a vide road running up to the centre.  The fort has many bastions amongst which are upli Buruj, which is the height point in the fort paranda Buruj , nagar Buruj, Sangam Burug, Sangram Buruj, Bands Buruj, poone Buruj, etc. Inside the fort there are remains of the walls and some of the building such a Barood kotha, Baradari, Ambarkhana, Rangaan mahal, Jali etc. Though the buildings are in ruins the remains give a impression that there night have been at one time the specious buildings. There are two tanks in the fort known as machali guns amongst which important are the “hathi toph” and magar Toph”, The hathi Darwaza and the hurmukh and the hurmukh darwaza are the main gates of the fort. The most interesting building which connects the fort and the Ranmandala is the dam constructed across the bori river, the dam and the” pani mahal, which is built underaatch and in the middle of the dam were, constructed. During the reign of Ibrahim Adil shah II. The fort is said to have been originally built by a Hindu Raja who was a vassal of the Chalukya kings of kalyani. It was latter included in the dominions of the Bahamanis and was subsequently taken over by the Adil shahi kings of bijapur, from whom it passed in the hands of mughalain the year 1686.A.D.

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PARANDA Fort :: 
No records are available to show when this fort was constructed, but believe that it was laid out during the late 15th century by Mahmud Gawan, the Vazir of Bahamani Sultanate.

In 1599, Mughals defeated Nizam Shahi of Ahmednagar. Though Emperor Akbar appointed his officers to look after the kingdom of the Deccan, the Nizam Shah’s officers refused to receive orders from them. They had lost their independence. They declared Murtaza, the son of Shah Ali king and made Paranda Fort, about 75 miles south east of Ahmednagar capital. The site passed several times between them and the Adil Shahis and remained with him for two to three years and was captured by the Adil Shah in 1630. In 1657 it was again captured by the Moghuls and eventually came into the hands of the Nizams of Hyderabad.

Solapur Bhuikot Fort 

Bhuikot Fort is the major attraction in Solapur region. This fort is not only the muslim fort but also it is ancient historical and religious place in Maharashtra.
It is said that this fort was built during 14th century under the Bahamani Dynasty, in the memory of Hutatma Bagh. As per the historians Aurangzeb have spent sometime on this fort. This fort was handed to Peshwa, Bajirao II also stayed on this fort. The temple built by Bahamani Sultan is the most historical and attractive places in the fort.

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Itinerary for the Trek is as follows :
 
Day 0 : Friday
21:15 hrs  : Departure by train towards Solapur
 
Day 1 : Saturday
07:00 Hrs :  Reach at Solapur.
Freshen up & Breakfast – Tea
 
Explore Solapur Bhuikot Fort
Visit Siddheshwar Temple
 
11:00 hrs :  Move to Paranda Fort by private vehicle
Lunch @ Kurduwadi
14:00 Hrs :: Explore Paranda Fort
 
17.00 Hrs :  Move to Tuljapur
18:30 Hrs : @ Tuljapur – hotel
Get Fresh and Free Time
20.00 Hrs : Dinner
22.00hrs : Good Night
 
Day 2: Sunday
 
06:00 Hrs : Wake Up call — Freshen up
 
Tuljapur Bhavani Mata Temple Visit
Post Breakfast Move to Naldurg Fort via Private Vehicle
 
09:00 Hrs :: @ Naldurg Fort
5 hours to Explore Naldurg Fort ,
 
Post Lunch Move to Solapur
En-route we will visit DHOTRI FORT (GADHI) if time permits

Free Time to enjoy Solapur City

22:50 hrs : Travel to Mumbai.
 
Day 3 : Monday 
07:00 Hrs : @ Mumbai

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The Expenditure for the Trip is  Rs 5950 /- per Head .
This includes MUMBAI to SOLAPUR & Back SLeeper Coach (SL) class Train Journey ; Solapur to Solapur transport by private vehicle for two days, 4 refreshments, 3 Veg Meals , accommodation in hotel and Entry fees
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Please book in Advance with payment of 
Rs. 3950/- pp (Non-refundable) … 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 …

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 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 number
 
Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836
Also join us @
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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध have arranged a one day trek to Patta FORT (Vishramgad)

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Hope 2 cu on trek with us to enjoy

Brief Introduction about PATTA Fort (VISHRAMGAD) : –

Grade: Easy
Type :Hill Fort
Height : 4562 feet
Region : Nashik
Base village : Pattawaadi
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Fort Patta History –
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Patta fort earlier belonged to Mughals but in year 1671,Moropant Pingle was on a mission of capturing forts in Nasik and Baglan range and thus in year 1672,Moropant Pingle was succesful to capture this fort
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Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during raid on Jalna in year 1679 rested for some time near Sangamner and unfortunately the Maratha army was siezed from all sides by Mughal army and Shivaji Maharaj was ill during that time. Bahirji Naik succesfully rescued Shivaji Maharaj and took him to Patta fort. Shivaji Maharaj stayed on this fort for around 1.5 months to recover from illness(After Rajgad and Raigad,Patta is the only fort where Shivaji Maharaj stayed for this much long time)
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Itinerary Details: –
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Day 1/b>
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The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

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Meeting Point : @ WEH Metro Bus Station, Andheri …. @ 05:45 Hrs 

09:45 Hrs: Pattawadi – base
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Breakfast-T en-route
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10:30 Hrs : – @ Base

Ascend

11:30 Hrs: Atop Fort
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2 Hrs time for Exploration, Rest

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14:00 Hrs: @ Pattawadi Base
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Lunch Time
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En-route Photography @ Wind-Mills
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We will be back in Mumbai around 21:30 Hrs (Thats subjective) …

The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1350 / – per head

This includes Transportation from Mumbai 2 Mumbai by private vehicle ; Morning Breakfast + Tea , Veg Lunch; Forest Entry fees & SHIKHAR VEDH Charges

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For registration, Rs. 1350/- per head (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges is a must …

Deposit the amount on following account.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Maximum 25 seats …
Last date for confirmation with advance payment is till Thursday 5 pm
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Things To Carry: -
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Pls do carry A Water Bottle (~2 liters a must)

Rain-cheater
Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A haversack to put all these things
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For any Clarification and further information call on.
Jagadish Patil (O) : 09702121373 / 09869369836
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incase the call is not received, leave sms with your name and confirmation

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