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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Trek & Kokankada Camping

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Caves Fort Harishchandragad Kokankada Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Temples Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All,
We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad
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Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again 

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

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

Journey Details:
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Day 1: Saturday
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Rendezvous : On Telecon

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

09:30 Hrs: Depart 2  Pachnai by Private vehicle

B/f en-route

13:00 Hrs : – @ Pachnai
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.Lunch Time
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14:30 Hrs : ASCEND

17:00 Hrs: @ Atop H’gad

17:30 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada

T- Time Sunset View

20:00 Hrs : Dinner ( Bhakri, Bhaji, Rice & Daal)and retire for the dayTented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday 

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple etc

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai
Lunch in hotel on the way
We will reach to Mumbai 19:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 2550 per head
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tht includes transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by private vehicle, 3 veg meals & 2 refreshments & TENTED ACCOMMODATION

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NOTE : Minimum 8 participants required to execute

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Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-Refundable) advance on following A/c for Food & vehicle booking
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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: – 2 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry: -
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) ( a must)
Bedding – sleeping mat/bag (a must)
Torch with extra cell ( a must)
Windcheater , Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes (Preferably ACTION),
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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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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

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11Aug

Shikhar Vedh :: Kalsubai Night Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Kalsubai Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Temples Travels Trek Events Winter Trek
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Dear All,

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We @ शिखर वेध have planned Night Trek to Kalsubai peak – highest point in Maharashtra.

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The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1450 /- per head
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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for private vehicle …  Sunday Morning Breakfast-T & Lunch

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Hope 2 cu on trek with us ;-)

Details r as follows
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Brief Introduction about Kalsubai : -
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Height: ~ 5400 feet
Grade:  Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Bari
Location: Igatpuri
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Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadris, the Everest of Maharashtra. At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai. This being the highest peak, it commands a beautiful view.The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.
Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb. There is a symbolic temple at the top.

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Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous:

 

Day 0:

20:00 hrs : Departure from Borivali East 

20:30 hrs Departure from Andheri East 

Pick Up En-route Bandra , Sion , Ghatkopar etc.

21:30 hrs : Teen Hath Naka, Thane 

Day 1:

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02:30 Hrs : @ Bari Base

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Ascend – Night trek starts

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07:00 Hrs: ATop

Rest . Sunrise

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Breakfast – tea Time

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08:00 Hrs: Descend

                                                                                    

11:30 Hrs:  Base
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Lunch Time

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14:00 Hrs: Departure for Mumbai

19:00 Hrs: @ Andheri

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We will be in mumbai around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
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The cost of the trek is about Rs.1450 / – per head
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This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for private vehicle …  Morning Breakfast-T+ LUNCH

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Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit full amount on following A/c …

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
Wind-cheater (a must) 

Torch with extra set of Battery (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)
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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 (O): 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 :: Sandhan Valley Full Descend Trek & Camping

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Backpacking Tour Camping Caving Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Rappeling Rocks Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Sandhan Sandhan Valley Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh tourism Travels Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All, 
 
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event
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Event Cost :: Rs 2100/- per head
 
Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Asangaon, 2 meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation  
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Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again ;-)
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Next Batches::
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All Weekends till March 2024
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Brief Intro about Sandhan:-

Height:~ 4100 ft
Grade: Medium with Thrill
Time: ~ 0.5 hrs from Samrad
Location: Bhandardara region

” SANDHAN” …. is a beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats  near Ratangad. Amidst the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around two km long. Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 ft deep water pool in the way of  rock floored water carved valley. 

This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : On Telecon

22:50 Hrs :CST
22:57Hrs: Byculla
23:04 Hrs: Dadar
23:12 Hrs: Kurla
23:16 Hrs: Ghatkopar
23:31 Hrs: Thane
23:55 Hrs: Dombivali

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Day 1: Saturday
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00:05 Hrs: Kalyan
01:18 Hrs: KasaraDepart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle
04:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Rest for 2 hours
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Breakfast-T Time
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07:30 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan
08:00 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley
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We have to go through abt 4-5 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same … 
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12:30 Hrs — Rappelling of 50 ft patch
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Lunch time mid way (Packed Lunch)

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& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel .. 
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17:30 Hrs —  Settle at base
Dinner & Campfire
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Tented Accommodation
 
Day 2 :: Sunday
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Wake Up early
07:00 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
08:00 Hrs — Trek towrds Dehne
10:00 Hrs — @ Dehne
Move Asangaon by public transport

11:30 Hrs — @ Asangaon station

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Board 11:47 AM CSMT Fast Local or 12:56 PM CSMT Fast Local 
 
We will be in CST around 15:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on Mega block things
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The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 2100 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Asangaon, 2 meals & Refreshments +  Rappeling Charges, Tented Accommodation
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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 2100/- (Non-refundable) …  Deposit the amount on following account.
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code : ICIC0000268
 
OR
 
Googlepay : 9702121373
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Seats r limited …
Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
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Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Mug, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Extra Pair of clothes (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes preferably Action, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Chandgad – Nesari – Gargoti region forts exploration

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Backpacking Tour Camping Fort gandharvgad Kalanidhigad Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Nesari Khind Pargad Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Samangad Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Shikharayan Sunday Trek Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear all,
 
We @ शिखर वेध are glad to announce its Chandgad – Nesari – Gargoti region forts exploration Trek event …

Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy

 
Brief Intro about tour:
 
Grade           : Easy

Destination   : Vallabhgad, Samangad, Nesari-Kandewadi, Gandharvgad, Kalanidhigad, Pargad, Mahipalgad, Bhudargad
Cost per Person: Indian Rupee ₹ 4750/- per head (Kolhapur to Kolhapur) 

Maximum 15 Participants

NOTE :: Mumbai , Pune Participants need to arrange their own transport till Kolhapur & return journey

Brief Introduction about Vallabhgad / Samangad / Kalanidhigad / Pargad / Gandharvgad/ Mahipalgad / Bhudargad :


Grade: Easy & Exciting  
Time: ~ Most places vehicle reaches atop and some are abt 15-30 mins trek
Location: Gadhinglaj-Chandgad-Nesari-Gargoti region
 
Vallabhgad:  Vallabhgad Fort is a fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state, India. It dates back to 1674, and is said to have been built by the Maratha ruler Shivaji.
SAAMANGAD: This fort has inspiring fables woven around it. Situated in the Gadhinglaj taluka the fort has secret passages and strong bastions.
PAARGAD: Surrounded by lush greenery and a picturesque forest, the fort has exquisite bronze statues of Shivaji and a temple of Bhagawati Bhawani.
KALANIDHIGAD: Is said to have been built by the Maratha ruler Shivaji. 
BHUDARGAD: This fort is situated on a huge vertical rock amidst mountain ranges. It is said to resemble from a distance, the crescent moon in the matted hair of the god Shiva..
MAHIPALGAD: A hill fort in Kolhapur district built by Mahipal king was renovated by Maratha ruler Shivaji. An Ancient temple of Vajinath is there.


The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Day 0: Friday – Depart for Kolhapur by Bus / Railway @ 20:30 Hrs from Mumbai

Day 1: Saturday

07:30 Hrs: @ Kolhapur
 
Breakfast – T

Departure by private vehicle

09:30 Hrs: Vallabhgad – Exploration

11:00 Hrs: Move 2 Samangad
 
12:00 Hrs: Samangad – Exploration
 
14:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Nesari (Veg only)
 
15:30 Hrs: Nesari-Kandewadi – A tribute visit to  

 ‘ वेडात मराठे वीर दौडले सात !!!’
 
17:00 Hrs: Gandharvgad – Exploration


18:00 Hrs: Tea Break

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Pargad
 
20:00 Hrs: @ Pargad
 
Dinner 
 
Stay Pargad Atop in villagers house / temple
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Day 2: Sunday
 
07:00 Hrs: Breakfast
 
Pargad Exploration
 
08:30 Hrs: Move to Kalanidhigad

09:45 Hrs: @ Kalanidhigad base (easy trek)

11:00 Hrs: Atop Kalanidhigad – Exploration
12:30 Hrs: @ Base 
 
Lunch Time
 
14:30 Hrs: Mahipalgad Exploration

17:00 Hrs : @ Bhudargad Atop

Bhudargad – Exploration

20:00 Hrs: Drop at Kolhapur CBS / Station …. Dinner @ Kolhapur (To be borne by Participant as per veg / non veg choice)

Day 3: Monday

06:00 Hrs: @ Dadar
 
The cost for the whole event will be Indian Rupee ₹ 4750/- per head 
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This includes Transportation by pvt vehicle from Kolhapur to Kolhapur; Permissions and entry fees if necessary, Veg Food for 2 days, Dormitory Accommodation @ villagers house 
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Maximum 25 seats … Seats will be first come 1st basis …
NOTE :: Mumbai , Pune Participants need to arrange their own transport till Kolhapur & return journey
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One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 2500/- (Non-refundable) advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

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Check out our last outing in December of SHikharayan 2009:  

https://picasaweb.google.com/JagadishPatil78/Shikharayan2009#

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

Cap, Good trekking shoes, Extra pair of Clothes, a Towel etc.(a must)

Rain-cheater (a must)

Sleeping Bags / Mat (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls possibly 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, do call on below no or reply here

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836

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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Vasota Jungle Trek from Pune

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Fort Jungle Safari Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tented Accommodation Tour Event Travels Trek Events Trip Event Vasota Winter Trek WLS
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Vasota

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged Vasota Jungle Trek from Pune …

Hope 2 cu on trek with us to NJoy

Brief Introduction about Vasota – Nageshwar:

Height: 4267 feet
Grade: Easy but Endurance level is little more as have to descend on same day
Time: ~ 2 hrs from MetIndavali
Location: Koyna region

VASOTA-NAGESHWAR: Situated in dense forest, surrounded by river Koyna, fort of Vasota is according to ‘Dnyaneshwari’ a resting place known as Vyaghragad. This old warrior offers one of the most thrilling treks in the Sahyadri as far as trekking through forestation is concerned. Dense forest all the way through, panoramic view of Shivsagar Lake in east & Konkan on west, wonderful cave @ Nageshwar makes this fort special for amateur trekkers & photographers
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Rendezvous:

Day 0: 

23:00 Hrs : McD, Deccan

23:55 Hrs : Katraj Chowk

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Day 1:
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04:00 Hrs: @ Bamnoli & Take couple of hours Rest in Bus

06:00 Hrs : Freshen Up

Breakfast – T

Launch Ride

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10:00 Hrs: @ Met Indavali

Ascend

12:00 Hrs: Vasota Atop – Exploration

Exploration

LUNCH Time

14:30 Hrs: Descent to Met Indavali

16:30 Hrs: @ Met Indavali

Launch Ride

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18:30 Hrs : @ Bamnoli

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Evening tea & Disperse

19:00 Hrs: Move 2 Pune

We will be in Shivajinagar, Pune arnd 23:00 hrs (that’s-subjective)

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The Cost of theTrek is : Rs 1900/- per head

Includes Pune 2 Pune transportation by Private Vehicle Non A/c, Launch ferry Charges, Forest entry charges, Guide contri, 1 Morning B/f-Tea, Packed Veg. meal & Evening Tea

Plz do full advance payment of Rs 1900/- per head (Non-refundable). Deposit money on A/c

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No: 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSc Code :: ICIC0000268

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date 2 register: 4 days prior to batch OR till da Batch gets full

Note: – Max. group size would be 24 bcoz of logistic constraints

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Things 2 Carry: 

Water Bottle (~3 Ltr)

Torch

Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon (All must)

Some ready 2 eat food-Plum cakes, biscuits etc

Extra Pair of clothes, trekking shoe 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 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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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Vadgaon – Bhimachi Kathi – Kudpan – Pratapgad Range Trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhimachi Kathi Fort Kudpan Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pratapgad Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Sahyadri Treks Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Trek Events Trip Event Waterfalls
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Dear all,

We @ शिखर वेध  has planned a less trodden path  Vadgaon – Bhimachi Kathi, Kudpan – Pratapgad Range Trek  
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This route is very beautiful. From Kudpan village to Pratapgad. Its approx. 5 hrs trek with 1 gigantic waterfalls to view  at Kudpan and some small waterfalls & streams en-route. Dont miss this different route.
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Pratapgad Fort is a mountain fort built by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort is at a distance of 24 km from the hill station of Mahabaleshwar. The fort holds a sturdy view of coastal Konkan. The Bhavani Temple and Afzal Khan’s tomb are other places of interest.Pratapgad consists of two forts – an upper fort built on the top of the hill and a lower fort immediately below on the south and the east. Surrounding areas can be easily taken guard from the fort on almost all the sides. The southern side is rocky while the eastern side has a strong outwork ending in the Afzal Buruj.

It is believed that Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja was blessed with a shining sword at the temple of Goddess Bhavani here. The historic battle between Chatrapati Shivaji and Afzal Khan, the commander of the Bijapur Sultanate fought here.

Bhimachi Kathi – a well-known pinnacle in this region. Height around 800′ form the valley side, This valley is surrounded by all three “Wadis” of Kudpan & famous for two gigantic waterfall.

You can enjoy various small waterfalls here. This route is wonderful for nature lovers.
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Trivia : Trek through mountains
Height: 3000 ft above MSL approx.
Grade: Medium
Base Village : Kudpan
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Itinerary for the Trek is as follows :

Meeting point:  Day 0: Friday – 22:00 Hrs @ Pritam Hotel, Dadar Mcd, Deccan – Pune (E)

Pick Up En-route

Day 1: Sunday

06:00 Hrs: @ Khed

Freshen up … B/f – Tea

Move to Vadgaon Village

08:30 Hrs: Trek starts … Ascend to Kudpan Village

its about 6 – 7 hours moderate grade trek

15:00 Hrs : @ Kudpan Village

Lunch Time

Exploration of Bhimachi Kathi Pinnacle & Waterfall

Dinner time

Overnight @ Kudpan village
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Day 2: Sunday
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B/f & Tea
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08:00 Hrs: Trek Starts
09:30 Hrs: @ Greenish plateau atop near Dhangarwada
15 mins Break
09:45 Hrs: Continue Treks – Njoy small waterfalls & streams en-route
11:30 Hrs: @ Kumthe Village
12:00 Hrs: @ Par Village
13:00 Hrs: @ Pratapgad Base
13:30 Hrs: 15 mins climb 2 Pratapgad fort & Exploration time
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Lunch Time
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16:00 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
Evening Tea on the way
22:30 Hrs: @ Dadar / Pune (Thats subjective)
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The cost for the trek is about Rs. 2900 / – per head

This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai (Pune 2 Pune) travel by private vehicle, 2 B/f +Tea, 2 meals , Dormitory accommodation
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Deposit Rs. 2900/- 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

OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

>Last date for registration: – 7 days before departure OR Till the reg. gets full

Things To Carry:-
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LUNCH For the Saturday ( A must)
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( A must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies ( 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 (Action Preferably),
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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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Ratangad-Harishchandragad Circuit Range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Fort Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Pune Treks Range Trek Sahyadri Treks Trek Events
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Dear All,

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

Hope 2 c u with us 2 Njoy …

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Brief Intro abt Ratangad/ Harishchandragad

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Height: 4255 ft/4510 ft
Grade:Medium

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

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

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

Trek Details:

DAY 0 :: Friday

Rendezvous : On Telecon

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

Depart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle

04:00 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Rest for 2 hours
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Breakfast-T Time

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06:45 Hrs: Ascend Ratangad via Tryambak Darvaja

09:30 Hrs: Atop Ratangad

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Exploration for 2 hrs

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


Ascend Katrabai Khind & Descend

Lunch en-route

16:30 Hrs: @ Kumshet

Move 2 Pethyachi wadi

18:30 Hrs: Pethyachi wadi

Night Trek till Pachnai

20:30 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Dinner & Stay in Pachnai village

Sunday

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Early Morning Breakfast & T

07:00 Hrs: Ascend H’gad

09:00 Hrs: Atop

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Explore Kokankada- Harishchandrgad for 3 hours

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12:00 Hrs: Lunch

13:00 Hrs: Descend

15:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

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Depart by private jeep 2 Kasra

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

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The Cost of the Trek is abt Rs. 2950 /- per head
This includes Kasara to Kasara transport by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments, village house Accommodation, Guide
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Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1950/- per head (Non-refundable) … Deposit the amount on following account.
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268
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Seats r limited … MAXimum 25 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is 4 days prior to departure
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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
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11Aug

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Rajgad to Torna range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Camping Fort Mumbai Trekkers Mumbai treks Night Trek Padbhraman Mohim Photography Pune Event Pune Trek Rajgad Range Trek Sahyadri Travels Sahyadri Treks Saturday Trek Shikhar Vedh Sunday Trek Tented Accommodation Torna Travels Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध has arranged much awaited Rajgad to Torna Trek 

Cost of the event :: Rs 3450/- per head

Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, FOOD & Tented Accommodation
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Brief Introduction about Rajgad / Torna:-

Height:  4182 ft / 4200 ft
Grade:  Medium/Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2 / 3 hrs from base villages Gunjavane / Velhe
Location: Pune

RAJGAD – The name describes the place itself. The King of all the forts. 
It is to the south-west 40 Kms from Pune. It boasts the highest number of days stayed by Chhatrapati Shivaji on any fort. He spent almost 25/30 yrs here. Rajgad is famous for its construction. The fort can be divided into four different parts based on geographical terrain and fortification. These are the three sub-plateaux (Machee) namely Padmavati Machee, Suvela Machee and Sanjevani Machee, and at the centre is the Ballekilla. 

Padmavati Machee (north end) : This machee is the site of Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, Chor Darwaja, Pali Darwaja, Gunjavane Darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition), Diwankhana, Rajwada (ruins), Ghod Tale (Horse Lake), Sadar (office) and Dhalkathi (flag hoisting place).

Sanjeevani Machee (southwest/west end) : This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machee faces west and has a three-stepped (layered) fortified structure. Each of the lower levels is separated from the higher one by a fortified bastion with a gate that could be defended independently. The lowest level is beautifully fortified by double curtain walls (chilkhathi) separated by a deep trench, on average 12 feet across. One can walk between these walls. The outer wall has openings to let soldiers out for sudden attack.

Suvela Machee (south east) : This is another grand machee facing east with lots of secret routes and doorways. This one is a double-stepped fortified machee with the steps separated by a beautiful bastioned doorway. At the end of first step a hole cuts across the rock; one can sit in this hole (nedhe). The final (lowest) step like Sanjeevani Machee has a double curtain wall. To the south side of this machee one can see a beautiful triangular bastion called Kaleswari buruz having an escape door near it. The home of the renowned military leader Tanaji Malusare was in this machee.

Bale Killa (centre) : This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water cisterns and caves. It has a beautiful entrance door called Mahadarwaja. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.

TORNA :- The fort is also known as Prachandagad (huge fort), due to its massive size. In 1646, when Shivaji was 16, he launched his first military attack by capturing Torna fort, paving the way for the great empire. Many battles have been fought on this fort. The fort is truly grand and stretches for couple of kilometers.

Fascinating points on Torna fort:

Goddess Toranjai: it is a simple temple where goddesses Somjai and Toranjai are worshiped. Ahead we can see the lakes toran and mhasoba.

Maal and Safeli Bastions: On the west of Kothji Darwaja are the bastion maal, and the latter one is to the south of the former. Near Safeli is the construction called lakadkhaana, where wood was stored. Here is the way to Kokan Darwaja and Budhla Machi.

Budhla Machi: In Marathi ‘budhla’ means vessel, and budhla machi looks like a vessel kept upside down. This cliff is a breathtaking spot on the fort.

Bini Darwaja: This is the main entrance to the fort from velhe and is situated to the northwest of the fort. The bastion on the left side has collapsed. The path ahead leadsto the Kothi Darwaja.

Kothi Darwaja: Ascending the steps carved in the rock, we enter the Kothi Darwaja facing east. Here we come across some guard rooms. Way along the wall towards east takes us to the temple of goddess Toranjai.

Hanuman Bastion: This bastion is situated to the east of Kothi Darwaja. Here we can see the idol of hanuman facing south and a flag post. The way ahead leads to the bastion Bhel. Further eastwards we come to Zunjar Machi.

Temple of goddess Mengai: this is the only place on the fort where one can stay. It has two doors and the roof is stillin the needs of repairs. In front of the temple is a Deepmala.

Zunjar Machi: It is situated on the western side & a wonderful spot to see.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below: 

Rendezvous:

Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) @ 22:45 Hrs on Friday
23:00 Hrs: Departure from Dadar
Pick-ups en-route Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur etc. 
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Saturday
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05:00 Hrs : @ Gunjavane, Base Village
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Finish off Morning activities , Breakfast & Tea
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06:30 Hrs : Ascend to Rajgad
08:45 Hrs : Atop Rajgad
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Explore Padmavati machi, Balekilla & Suvela Machi
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13:00 Hrs : Lunch time @ Padmavati Temple
14:30 Hrs : Move 2 Sanjivani Machi
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Explore Sanjivani Machi
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16:15 Hrs : Descend from Alu Darwaja
18:30 Hrs : @ Paal-Khind 
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Retire for da day & Prepare Dinner & Tented accommodation … 
Note: 1 Tent will be distributed among 3-4 ppls group as per size and They have to carry out the burden of same alternately till the trek ends.

A CAMP FIRE SESSION —
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Sunday
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05:00 Hrs : Wake up call
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Finish off Morning activities
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06:30 Hrs : Breakfast – Tea
06:30 Hrs : Move to Torna

10:30 Hrs : Torna Atop
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Explore Torna gad, Lunch, Rest 

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14:00 Hrs : Descend
16:30 Hrs : Refreshment – Tea
17:00 Hrs : Start return journey back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle
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We will be @ Dadar by 22:30 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 3450/- per head, which includes Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & Tented accommodation

For registration, Rs. 2000/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges & Food arrangement is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.

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

OR
Googlepay : 9702121373

Maximum 25 seats …
Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on 4 days prior to departure till 5 pm
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Things To Be carried:

A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
Bedding ( Compulsory)
TIFFIN BOX, A spoon and a plate (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.


For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09869369836 / 09702121373 (Whtsapp)
.
Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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20Jul

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Naneghat to Bhimashankar (Na-Bhi) range trek

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Bhimashankar Dhakoba Durg Fort Jungle Trek Night Trek Padbhraman Mohim Photography Range Trek Temples Trek Events Trip Event
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Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Naneghat to Bhimashankar (Nabhi) range trek 

Hope to c u with us

Brief Introduction & Summary:

Distance to be covered: 90 km approx.

Difficulty level: Medium

Endurance level: High – Previous trekking experience required.

Maximum participants: 25 only

Itinerary of the trek is as follows:

Day 0 ::

Meet at Mumbai Central Depot by 22:00 Hrs

Depart by ST Bus to Junnar
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Day 1 ::

Will reach @ Junnar by 4 am 

Travel to Naneghat by Pvt Jeep

06:00 Hrs: @ Naneghat

Post breakfast start our trek Explore Naneghat Platue

Then Ascend Jivdhan Fort, Explore, Descend to Ghatghar village (~ 5 hrs)

Lunch in Ghatghar Village

14:00 Hrs : Trek to Amboli Village

19:00 Hrs : @ Amboli Village

Dinner & Overnight stay at Amboli Village

Day 2 ::

Early Wake up … A long day 2 trek

Post B/f & Tea

Trek to Dhakoba fort (~3.5 Hrs)

11:00 Hrs : @ Dhakoba Fort … EXplore

Trek to Durg Fort (~ 2.5 Hrs)

14:00 Hrs : @ Durg Fort …. Explore

Have Packed Lunch en-route

16:00 Hrs : Move to Ahupe Village for Overnight Stay (~ 4 Hrs)

20:00 Hrs : @ Ahupe village

Dinner & Overnight stay at Ahupe Village

Day 3 ::

Post Breakfast Move to Bhimashankar via Kondwal Village (~ 6 hrs )

Temple Darshan

13:00 hrs : Lunch Time

From Bhimashankar move to Pune, Mumbai by public / private transport on your own

  • Group Size: Max.20
  • Contribution: Rs. 3450/- per head

Inclusions:

  1. Transportation from Mumbai / Pune  to Junnar to Naneghat
  2. All veg meals during the trek
  3.  Basic Accommodation at villager’s house
  4. Guidance and Expertise Charges.

 Exclusions:

  1. Medical aid other than first aid.
  2. Anything else other than mentioned above.

Payment details:
One needs to transfer / NEFT Rs 3450/- per head (Non-Refundable) as an advance at the time of booking. Balance Amount in Cash on trek

Account Details

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code :: ICIC0000268OR

Googlepay : 9702121373

  • Things to carry:

1)   Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.

2) Good quality shoes preferably ACTION trekking shoes, chappals during relax time.

3)   Water bottle min 3 Ltrs.

4)   Sleeping mat/bag, shawl, etc.

5)   Personal medicines.

6)   Extra pair of cloths.

7)   A haversack to put in all the things to be carried

  • Special Notes: 

1)  Registration through phone calls only with adv payment

2)  Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.

3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.

4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836 .

Also join us @
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21Dec

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Trek to Dermal, Pisol, Galna, Kankrala, Malegaon forts

Posted by: jagdish Categories: Adventure Activities Caves Fort Mumbai Trekkers Range Trek Saturday Trek Shikharayan Sunday Trek Temples Tented Accommodation Trek Events Trip Event Winter Trek
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Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged  Dermal, Pisol, Galna, Kankrala, Malegaon forts 
Trek range

Brief Introduction Dermal / Pisol / Galna / Kankrala / Malegaon:-

Height: ~ 3700 / 3500 / 4000 / 2000 / 2400 / 0 ft
Grade:  Medium / Easy / Easy / Easy / Easy
Time: ~ 2.5 hr / 1.5 hr / 20 mins / 1 hr / 0 hrs from base villages
Base Village: Tinghari / Vadi Pisol  / Galna / Kankrala / Malegaon

Location: Galna Hills Region
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The itinerary for the Trek is as follows : -

Friday
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22:30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by Private Vehicle

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Day-1 – Saturday

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06:00 Hrs – Reach Tinghari Village

Breakfast – Tea

07:00 Hrs – Start trek for Dermal Fort

09:00 Hrs – Dermal ATop … explore the gad

10:30 Hrs – Descend

12:00 Hrs – @ Base Village

12:00 Hrs : Lunch Time

Move to Pisol base

13:30 Hrs –  Ascend to Pisol gad

15:00 Hrs – Pisolgad Atop

Exploration &  Descend

18:00 Hrs – @ Base village

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Move to Galna Fort base

19:30 Hrs : Galna Fort Base

Have a dinner at 20:30 hrs and 

Stay in village

Good night.

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Day-2 – Sunday 

06:00 Hrs – Good morning bell

07:00 Hrs – Have a breakfast-tea

07:30 Hrs – Start trek

07:30 Hrs – Reach Galna Atop

Exploration & Descend Time ~ 3 Hrs

11:00 Hrs – Base & Move 2 Kankrala

11:30 Hrs: Base Village

12:45 Hrs – @ Kankrala Atop

Explore & Descend

14:30 Hrs: @ Base village

Lunch Time in Hotel

16:00 Hrs – Visit Malegaon Land Fort

Start return journey by 17:00 hrs back 2 Mumbai by private vehicle

We will be @ Dadar by 23:00 Hrs (Subjectively)
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The Estimated expenditure of the trek is Rs 2950/- per head, which includes

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Travel expenditure from Dadar 2 Dadar by private vehicle, 3 veg meals, Refreshments & accommodation if any
.

 For registration, Rs. 1500/- (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle & food 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

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Maximum 25 seats …
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Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on Tuesday 11th January, 2022 till 5 pm

Note: We will be keeping our bags in vehicle itself while trekking … Will carry only Water Bottles (3 Liters must), Something to munch, Torch (must) & Ur valuables only 

… So it will be easy for us to Trek …
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Things To Be carried:-
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A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs – must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
Bedding ( Compulsory)

Tiffin Box, A spoon and a plate (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION , extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

 

 Jagadish Patil: 09702121373  / 09869369836

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

 Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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