Hi Mates,
We at Trek Mates India have arranged a one day trek to Fort Tikona & Bedse Caves in Lonavala region on Sunday, 10thJune 2012.
We at Trek Mates India have arranged a one day trek to Fort Tikona & Bedse Caves in Lonavala region on Sunday, 10thJune 2012.
Little about the fort :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3500 ft Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy trek
District: Lonavala.
Base Village: Tikona peth
Trek Leader – Vikram Singh
Tikona Fort, also renowned as Vitandgad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve centre of the many activities of entire Malwan Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona peth. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction.
Tikona Fort, also renowned as Vitandgad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve centre of the many activities of entire Malwan Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona peth. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction.
The Tikona fort is a great
trekking destination for the adventurous tourists.
One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visaput, Tung and Lohagarh. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev'. The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad and valleys from the top is breathtaking.
One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visaput, Tung and Lohagarh. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev'. The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad and valleys from the top is breathtaking.
Bedse Caves are built at the
latest in 1st century BC (circa 60 BC) – thus they belong to the oldest ones in
Maharashtra. If compared with the later cave temples, Bedse Caves are much
simpler and smaller, with fewer furnishings. It’s a part of a trilogy (Bedse,
Karla and Bhaje Caves)
* Click on pic to enlarge.
please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
Pics Of Tikona
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/SatishK1m/TrekToTikonaMaval#
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/patelpritzs/TikonaBedseCaves#
The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting point : Swami
Narayan Mandir, Dadar (E) at 6.00am on Sunday
Pick up point near Yogi
Hotel, Chembur, at 6.15am
Pick up point near Vashi
Main Bridge, at 6.30am
Travel
by private vehicle till the base.
Breakfast
at the Lonavala
Visit
Bedse Caves
Start our trek by 11:00 am
Start our trek by 11:00 am
Reach
the Top, Lunch, Explore n Descend.
Reach
the base till 5 pm.
Evening Refreshments
Evening Refreshments
Start
the return journey, reaching Mumbai by 9.30 pm tentatively.
The cost for the trek is Rs 550/- per head which includes Travelling from Dadar to
Dadar by Private Non AC Bus, Morning and Evening Refreshments, TMI Expertise
Charges
Note:
Registrations through phone calls only.
Entries and seating
arrangement in the bus on first come, first serve basis
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank
Details
Bank Name : Union Bank of India
Account ID : 641602010000559
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : Vikramsingh Suryawanshi
Branch : Railway Station Thane(w) branch
Bank Name : Union Bank of India
Account ID : 641602010000559
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : Vikramsingh Suryawanshi
Branch : Railway Station Thane(w) branch
IFS code : UBIN0564168
(Once
payment is done , please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction
ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point [Dadar /
Chembur / Vashi])
Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
A bottle of water (At least 1 Ltrs),
Lunch for the day
Napkin, Pair of clothes
Camera (Optional),
Cap, etc.
A good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags
For
more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai
Coordinators:
Vikram
Singh: 8652028262 / 9987761562
Manoj
Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Pune Coordinator:
Adhar:
9975641375
Registrations are only
through phone calls (scraps,
reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended , then please send an SMS with message TikonaTrek Enquiry, we will call you back.
If calls not attended , then please send an SMS with message TikonaTrek Enquiry, we will call you back.
Limited
seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Mail us in case of any
query at trekmates@gmail.com
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Few
rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Regards,
Team
– Trek Mates India
