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SHIKHAR VEDH :: Sandhan Valley exploration event

jagdish — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:54:39 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged our Favourite destination Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration event Trek

Event Cost :: Rs 1850/- per head

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Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again
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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 ::
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
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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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07:00 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan

07:30 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley

We have to go through abt 4 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same …

10:30 Hrs —Sandhan Valley view point

Return Journey to base village
Lunch time mid way

& Explore Ghatghar –
kokankada & Amruteshwar Mandir @ Rtanwadi ..

Move Kasara station

19:00 Hrs — @ Kasara station

We will be in Dadar around 22:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) …

The cost for the entire EVENT is about Rs. 1850 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Kasara, B/f-Tea, Lunch & Trek/span>

Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 1850/- (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 …
Last date to register with advance payment is Tuesday 17 March 2015 till 5 pm
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Note:- Its a group activity so each and every member will be allotted some or other responsibility. Pls do keep space for 1kg at least in your bag.
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Previous memories in form of snaps of our NEW Year special event to Sandhan

https://picasaweb.google.com/104269804834836030230/NewYearTrekSandhanValleyRappelling?authkey=Gv1sRgCMb43pHR9a_cywE

Things To Carry:-

A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
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/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Karad – Patan – Sangli Region Forts

jagdish — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:21:22 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged Karad – Patan – Sangli Region Forts Range

Brief Intro about tour:

Destinations : Dategad / Sundargad, Gunwantgad, Patan Fort / Patankar Gadi, Vasantgad, Vilasgad, Bahadurwadi, Bagani fort, Machhindragad, Sadashivgad

Date: 20 – 21 January 2024

Cost per Person: Indian Rupee ₹ 2950/- per head (Pune to Pune)
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Grade: Easy & Exciting

Time: ~ Few places vehicle reaches atop AND Few abt 15-30 mins from base

Location: Patan – Karad – Sangli region
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The itinerary for the Event is as given:

Rendezvous: Day 0: Mcd, Deccan , Pune @ 23:45 Hrs on Friday
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Departure by private vehicle
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Day 1: Saturday
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04:00 Hrs: @ Dategad / Sundargad

Rest for an hour

Breakfast – T

07:30 Hrs: Dategad – Exploration

09:00 Hrs: Move 2 Gunwantgad

10:00 – 12:00 Hrs: Gunwantgad – Exploration

12:30 Hrs :- Patan fort / Patankar Gadi Exploration

13:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Patan (Veg only)

15:30 Hrs: Vasantgad base

16:00 – 18:00 Hrs: Vasantgad Exploration

18:30 Hrs: Move 2 Vilasgad

Dinner

Stay @ Vilasgad villagers house / temple
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Day 2: Sunday

Post Breakfast – T

07:30 Hrs: Vilasgad / Mallikarjungad – Exploration

10:30 Hrs : @ Bahadurwadi fort

11:15 Hrs : @ Bagani Fort

12:00 Hrs : @ Machhindragad Base

12:00 – 14:00 Hrs : Machhindragad Exploration

Lunch Time

16:00 Hrs: @ Sadashivgad base

Sadashivgad – Exploration

18:00 Hrs: Move 2 Pune

22:00 Hrs: @ Pune

The cost for the whole event will be Indian Rupee ₹ 2950/- per head
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This includes
Transportation by pvt vehicle from Pune to Pune for 2 days
Veg Food for 2 days
Dormitory Accommodation @ villagers house / Temple
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Maximum 20 seats …
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NOTE :: Mumbai Participants need to arrange their own transport till Pune & return journey
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One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 1500/- (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)

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

For Registration & Confirmation

Jagadish Patil : 9702121373

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Harishchandragad Trek & Kokankada Camping

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:40:32 +0000

Dear All,

We @ Shikhar Vedh has arranged Konkankada Camping @ Trekkers Paradise-Harishchandrgad

Hope 2 c u on trek with us to NJoy again

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

14:00 Hrs : ASCEND

16:30 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 day

Tented Accommodation

Day 2: Sunday

06:30 Hrs : Good Morning

Post Breakfast – Tea

Explore Hgad … Caves, Kedarehwar Temple

10:30 Hrs: Descend via Pachnai

12:00 Hrs: @ Pachnai

Lunch time

We will reach to Mumbai 19:00 hrs (That’s Subjective)

The cost for da Trek is about Rs. 2800 per head

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tht includes transportation from Kasara to Kasara by private vehicle, 3 veg meals & 2 refreshments & TENTED ACCOMMODATION

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

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 2 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry: -

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),

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

Shikhar Vedh :: Kalsubai Night Trek

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:51:52 +0000

Dear All,

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

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

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:

02:30 Hrs : @ Bari Base

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Ascend – Night trek starts

07:00 Hrs: ATop

Rest . Sunrise

Breakfast – tea Time

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

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

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

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 4 days prior to departure

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)
.
A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Night Trek to Kalsubai peak – highest point in Maharashtra

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:37:52 +0000

Dear All,

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

The cost of the trek is about Rs. 1150 /- per head
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This includes Kasara 2 Kasara fare for private vehicle … Sunday Morning Breakfast-T & Lunch

Hope 2 cu on trek with us

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Itinerary for the event : -
Rendezvous:

Kasara railway station @ 23:15 Hrs on Saturday / Sunday

Day 0: Friday / Saturday

Catch 20:44 hrs CST-Kasara Fast Local

Day 1: Saturday / Sunday

23:15 hrs : @ Kasara Station

Departure to Bari by pvt jeeps

01:30 Hrs : @ Bari Base

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Ascend – Night trek starts

07:00 Hrs: ATop

Rest . Sunrise

Breakfast – tea Time

08:00 Hrs: Descend

11:30 Hrs: Base
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Lunch Time

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13:00 Hrs: Departure for Kasara

15:00 Hrs: @ Kasara

Catch available local to Mumbai
We will be in mumbai around 19:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
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The cost of the trek is about Rs.1150 / – per head
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This includes Kasara 2 Kasra fare for private vehicle … Morning Breakfast-T+ LUNCH

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

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268

Googlepay : 9702121373

Last date for registration: – 3 days prior to departure

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)

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagadish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Devkund Waterfall Trek from Pune

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:03:13 +0000

Dear All ,

We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invites you to trek DEVKUND Waterfall on All weekends

Batches ::

All Saturdays, Sundays

Devkund is a serene lake located at the end of Plus valley. A small lake is created due to 300 ft falling waterfall is known as Devkund. It’s one of the virgin places with crystal clear water. Located near Bhira, it is a small hike of about 2 hour. As the name suggests Devkund is a place of local villager’s faith and they regard this as an origin of Kundalika River.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below:

Day 0: Meeting point : Mcd, Deccan at 23:00 Hrs

Pick – up en-route till Chandani Chowk

23:30 Hrs : Depart from Deccan

Day 1 :

04:00 Hrs : @ base village

Rest in the bus

Freshen up

06:00 Hrs : Breakfast-Tea

Introduction & Instruction

Start trek towards DevKund lake

09:00 Hrs : @ Devkund

1.5 hrs for exploration,

11:00 Hrs : Start return trek to Base

13:30 Hrs : @ base

Lunch Break, relaxation

15:00 Hrs : Departure to Pune

We will reach Pune around 21:30 Hrs (Dat’s Subjective)

The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1450/- per head.

This includes Transportation from Pune to Pune, Morning breakfast-Tea , Veg Lunch & Shikhar Vedh Charges

Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1450/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account.
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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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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)
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
.

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/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: 1 Day Trek @ Peth / Kothaligad Near Karjat

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:00:31 +0000

Dear All

We @ शिखर वेध have planned a 1-day Trek @ Peth / Kothaligad near Karjat
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Hope 2 c u on Trek …
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Brief Introduction about Kothaligad / Peth fort : –

Height: ~ 3100 feet
Grade: Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2.5 hrs from Ambivali, Base Village
Location: Karjat region

Kothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle. Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort.

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

09:00 Hrs: Peth – base

Breakfast Time

10:00 Hrs: Ascend

09:45 Hrs : Ascend

11:00 Hrs: @ Peth village

12:00 Hrs: Atop
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Fort Exploration for 1.5 Hrs
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13:30 Hrs: Descend
14:30 Hrs: Peth Village
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Lunch @ Peth wadi

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16:00 Hrs: Descend continue

17:00 Hrs: @ Ambivali
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17:30 Hrs: Move by private vehicle

We will be in mumbai around 22:00 Hrs (Subjective)

The cost of the Trek will be Rs. 1400/- per head

which includes, Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by pvt vehicle, B/f-Tea and Lunch as mentioned.
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VIMP : Meeting point @ Karjat Railway Station @ 8 am … Cost :- Rs 1000/- per head
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Maximum 35 seats
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Things to be carried:

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A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs), (A Must)

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Rain-cheaters.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Sandhan Valley Full Descend Trek & Camping

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:38:21 +0000

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

.

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Padamdurg – Janjira Fort

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:35:57 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a one day trip to Padamdurg (KASA FORT) & Murud Janjira fort

Padmadurg, also known as Kasa fort, is a fort in Maharashtra, India. It was built by the great Maratha ruler King Shivaji to the northwest of the fort Janjira. It was built mainly to conquer the fort Janjira, although it is not as big as Janjira. Due to incomplete construction, and bombardment from Janjira during its construction, only ruins of the Padmadurg fort remain.

It looks great from Janjira. When Shivaji the Great decided o take on the Siddis of Janjira, his admiral, Daulat Khan, built this fort on an island next to Janjira. The rock, on which the fort was built, was called Kasa and the fort was named Padmadurg. The fort has six bastions, some of them devastated by gun attack from the famous ‘kalal bangdi’ gun in Janjira. Kasa was soon overpowered by Siddis and used as a Jail.

The Janjira Fort:
Janjira is Marathi corruption of the Arabic word Jazirah, which means an island. The Janjira Fort was built by the rulers of the Ahmed Nagar under the patronage of emperor Malik Amber in the 15th century AD. The fort is build in the sea 2 km inside of Murud. This is one of the vital sea-forts in Maharashtra. It has strong walls 40 ft high and standing intact even after being battered by the sea waves from all four sides. the fort was never conquered by any enemy for over 350 years. Shivaji, Sambhaji and the Peshwas tried to take over the fort. But the Marathas, British or Portuguese could never capture Janjira.

Grade: Easy

Itinerary of the trip:

Day 0:

Meeting Point :
Mumbai Participant : 11:00 pm National Park , Borivali (East)
Pune Participant : 11:00 pm Mcd, Deccan,

23:00 Hrs: Departure by private vehicle

Pick Up En-routes viz. Andheri, Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi, Nerul, Panvel for Mumbai ppl

Day 1: Sunday

05:00 Hrs : Arrival at Rajpuri Base village of Padma durg
Freshen up
06:30 Hrs : Breakfast – tea time
07:00 Hrs : Departure for Padma Durga (Kasa Fort)
07:30 Hrs : Arrival on Padma Durga

Padmadurg fort exploration – 2 Hrs

10:30 Hrs: @ Murud beach

11:00 Hrs: Move to Janjira fort by boat

Exploration time ~ 1 hr

14:00 Hrs: Lunch Time

15: 00 Hrs : @ Rajapuri Base Village

Fun Time @ Beach

17:00 Hrs : Departure for Mumbai / Pune

Refreshments on the way

We will be in mumbai around 22:30 hrs ( thats – subjective)

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The Estimated cost for the tour is  Rs. 1900 / – per head

This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai transportation fare for private vehicle (Non-A/c), Boat/Ferry Charges, Food Expenses – 2 Refreshments, Lunch and Shikhar Vedh charges .

Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit Rs 1900/- per head (Non-refundable) as advance amount on following A/c …

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Last date for registration: – 3 days prior to departure

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Things To Carry:-
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A Water Bottle (~1 Ltrs) (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 / Floaters

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

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil (O): 09702121373 / 09869369836

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

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

jagdish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:36:14 +0000

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:  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  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  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)

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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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Also join us @

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

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/