Nisarga Bhraman have decided to head down to the Lonavala region to cover the fort - Tikona and Buddhist caves of Bedse. It is considered as an ideal outing over the weekend for all age groups. Travel and explore with us on an easy and enjoyable one day trek.
Here is some info About Tikona:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3580 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
District: Pune
Region: Lonavala
Base Village: Tikonapeth
Tikona Fort: The fort of Tikona is named so because of its peculiar shape, it looks like a Triangle or a 'Trikon' as a triangle is called in Marathi. The forts of Lohagad - Visapur - Tung - Tikona formed a quadrangle and helped keep a Hawk Eye on the entire Lonavala region. The fort of Tikona offers one a magnificent view of the Pawana Dam and the surrounding region and is easy to ascend.
Bedse Caves: Situated in the Maval region of Pune Taluka, Bedse caves are carved in the 1st Century BC. Until around 1861, Bedse caves were regularly maintained - even they were painted. There are couple of caves with Chaitya with beautiful stupa, Vihara, and some water cisterns carved in the rocks.
Plan:
Rendezvous: Departure from Borivali (E) by Private vehicle at 5:00 am Sharp on Sunday 4th August 2013.
The route taken would be Borivali-Andheri-Bandra-Sion-Chembur-Vashi-Belapur-Panvel. People can also choose to board at the above mentioned places & also places falling along the route.
The Itinerary for the trek is as as given below:
Sunday, 4th August 2013 -
Ø Bus towards Tikona Fort (~3hrs)
Ø Breakfast on the way
Ø Reach base of Tikona Fort by 9.00 AM
Ø Introduction, Rules & Regulations (~15 mins)
Ø Trek to Tikona Fort (~ 1.5hrs)
Ø Explore and Enjoy the view from the top (~1.0hrs)
Ø Have Lunch atop the fort & Descend back down
Ø Visit Bedse Caves (~1.0hr)
Ø We will be back in Mumbai by 9:00PM (tentative)
The cost of this event would be Rs.550 for Registered Members and Rs 30/- extra for non members
The above mentioned cost includes -
> Transport from Borivali to Borivali by private non a/c transport
> Breakfast and evening tea
> Entry to Bedse Caves
> Guide and expertise charges
To register for this event, please contact on the nos. below -
Sameer: 9820972043
Hemant: 9819786136
Note: Registrations would be confirmed only against payment of the Full Amount to the following account details -
Name: Sameer M. Patel
A/C No: 1451108345
A/C Type: Savings
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR - Colaba Branch
RTGS / IFSC Code: CBIN0283996
Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek:
1. A haversack to carry your belongings so that your hands are free while trekking. Avoid Jholas.
2. A set of spare clothes, Towel and Napkin
3. At least 2 liters of water
4. Lunch for the day (Compulsory – Unless u choose to go hungry)
5. Something to munch on during the journey
6. Personal medicines required if any
7. Identity Proof
Few rules that we would like people to follow:
1. Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
2. Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
3. Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise.
4. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
5. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
6. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
7. Please do not litter, we strongly believe in the saying, “Leave only Footprints, Take back only Memories”
Here is some info About Tikona:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3580 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
District: Pune
Region: Lonavala
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| Bastions near Entrance of Tikona. Photo By: Sameer |
Tikona Fort: The fort of Tikona is named so because of its peculiar shape, it looks like a Triangle or a 'Trikon' as a triangle is called in Marathi. The forts of Lohagad - Visapur - Tung - Tikona formed a quadrangle and helped keep a Hawk Eye on the entire Lonavala region. The fort of Tikona offers one a magnificent view of the Pawana Dam and the surrounding region and is easy to ascend.
Bedse Caves: Situated in the Maval region of Pune Taluka, Bedse caves are carved in the 1st Century BC. Until around 1861, Bedse caves were regularly maintained - even they were painted. There are couple of caves with Chaitya with beautiful stupa, Vihara, and some water cisterns carved in the rocks.
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Carvings in the Bedse Caves. Photographs by: Sameer Patel
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Rendezvous: Departure from Borivali (E) by Private vehicle at 5:00 am Sharp on Sunday 4th August 2013.
The route taken would be Borivali-Andheri-Bandra-Sion-Chembur-Vashi-Belapur-Panvel. People can also choose to board at the above mentioned places & also places falling along the route.
The Itinerary for the trek is as as given below:
Sunday, 4th August 2013 -
Ø Bus towards Tikona Fort (~3hrs)
Ø Breakfast on the way
Ø Reach base of Tikona Fort by 9.00 AM
Ø Introduction, Rules & Regulations (~15 mins)
Ø Trek to Tikona Fort (~ 1.5hrs)
Ø Explore and Enjoy the view from the top (~1.0hrs)
Ø Have Lunch atop the fort & Descend back down
Ø Visit Bedse Caves (~1.0hr)
Ø We will be back in Mumbai by 9:00PM (tentative)
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| Main Entrance to the fort Tikona. Photo By: Sameer |
The above mentioned cost includes -
> Transport from Borivali to Borivali by private non a/c transport
> Breakfast and evening tea
> Entry to Bedse Caves
> Guide and expertise charges
To register for this event, please contact on the nos. below -
Sameer: 9820972043
Hemant: 9819786136
Note: Registrations would be confirmed only against payment of the Full Amount to the following account details -
Name: Sameer M. Patel
A/C No: 1451108345
A/C Type: Savings
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR - Colaba Branch
RTGS / IFSC Code: CBIN0283996
Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek:
1. A haversack to carry your belongings so that your hands are free while trekking. Avoid Jholas.
2. A set of spare clothes, Towel and Napkin
3. At least 2 liters of water
4. Lunch for the day (Compulsory – Unless u choose to go hungry)
5. Something to munch on during the journey
6. Personal medicines required if any
7. Identity Proof
Few rules that we would like people to follow:
1. Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
2. Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
3. Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise.
4. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
5. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
6. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
7. Please do not litter, we strongly believe in the saying, “Leave only Footprints, Take back only Memories”