OikoEssence
With Nature in Mind…..
Programme schedule 2018 – for all
nature lovers
For details and
registrations, contact us on Email ID: oikoessence@gmail.com; Ph: 9969440476 /
9869611810 / 8433769487
Please note:
January, 2018
- Go through the Rules & Regulations, given at the end of this schedule before registering. Once you are registered, it will be considered that you agree to all our rules and regulations which you must follow during our camps & trails.
- Participants should be 8 yrs and above (no upper age limit). Child between 8 yrs to 12 yrs should be accompanied by their resp. parents/guardians.
January, 2018
14th
– 18th January, 2018 – Narara and Khijediya Bird Sanctuary
At Narara,
one has chance to spot amazing sea life including some corals, plus various
type of birds are scattered around the reef. Khijediya is a protected
area packs in an incredible diversity of ecosystems into the relatively small
area of 6 km2.
Camp charges: Rs.
13,000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost
includes entry fee, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai
to Mumbai. (Rs. 12200/- – Ex. Ahmedabad)
Registration
before: 20th December, 2017.
Journey Details:
3AC
14th
January (Sunday), 2018: Departure by 12267 ADI
Duronto from Bombay Central (BCT) at 23.25hrs. Reach Ahmedabad at 05.55hrs on 15th
January, 2018.
17th
January (Wednesday), 2018: Departure by 12268 BCT Duronto
from Ahmedabad (ADI) at 23.40hrs. Reach BCT at 06.00hrs on 18th January,
2018.
26th
– 30th January, 2018 – Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
Located in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in central India The
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is One of India’s 41 “Project Tiger” -
Tiger reserves. It is notable as Maharashtra's oldest and largest National
Park.
Camp charges: Rs.
21,000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost
includes safari, entry fees, food (except train journey), stay and transport
from Mumbai to Mumbai. (Rs. 18,500/- – Ex. Nagpur)
Registration
before: 20th December, 2017.
Journey Details: 3AC
26th January
(Friday), 2018: Departure by 12289 Nagpur Duronto
from Mumbai CST at 20.15hrs. Reach Nagpur at 07.20hrs on 27th
January,
2018.
30th January
(Monday), 2018: Departure by 12290 Nag-CSTM Duronto
from Nagpur at 20.40hrs. Reach Mumbai CST at 08.05hrs on 30th
January, 2018.
February, 2018
14th – 19th
February, 2018 – Haryana Special
Haryana covers
its major parts by the Indo-Gangetic Plains and is bordered by the outer Himalayan
ranges i.e. Siwalik Ranges in the Northeast and by the northern tip of the
Aravalli Ranges in the Southwestern part. This region including the adjoining
area of Panjab is known to have witnessed drastic changes in courses and
discharges of the rivers like the Saraswati, Yamuna and Sutlej since Pre-historic
times. This is a pretty good place for lesser animals, especially birds. During
this camp we will be visiting few protected areas of the State – Sultanpur,
Kalesar, Bindhwas, Abubsheher being few of them.
Camp charges: Rs.
23,000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost
includes individual entry fee, food, stay and transport from Delhi and till
Chandigarh in return.
Registration
before: 5th January, 2018.
Meeting point: Participants are requested to reach Delhi Airport by 7 am latest
on 14th February, 2018 and book return flight from Chandigarh after
12.00pm on 19th February, 2018.
March, 2018
4th
March, 2018 Shivdi Wader-watch - Trail
Group
Size: 25 only. Charges: Rs. 200/- (includes expertise only). Duration: 2hrs
Meeting
point: Shivdi Station. Kurla end of Platform no 2.
Timing
Will be informed later as it depends upon tide timings. Please mention your
interest by calling us on above mentioned numbers.
28th
March– 2nd April, 2018 – Sawarde, Kallamwadi and Khidrapur temple
This camp
includes visit to Sawarde for sacred grove and Khidrapur for ancient temple.
Camp charges: Rs.
14,500/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost
includes food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to
Mumbai. (Rs. 13,000/- – Ex. Kolhapur)
Journey Details: 3AC
28th March (Wednesday),
2018: Departure by 17411 Mahalaxmi exp from Mumbai
CST at 20.20hrs. Reach Kolhapur (KOP) at 07.35hrs on 29th March,
2018.
1st
April (Sunday), 2018: Departure by 17412 Mahalaxmi
Exp from Kolhapur at 20.30hrs. Reach Mumbai CST at 07.25hrs on 2nd
April, 2018.
April, 2018
14th
April – 26th April, 2018 – Sikkim
Sikkim has
always been favourite of nature lovers. During this camp we will be exploring
interesting places of South and North Sikkim. However, for convenience of
participants three options are given. Hopefully, we will also get to see the
flowering of beautiful Rhododendron plants.
Plan A: South
and North Sikkim: 14th – 26th April, 2018 (From New
Jalpaiguri Railway station to New Jalpaiguri railway station)
Camp charges:
48,500/- Ex New Jalpaiguri
Meeting point: Participants are requested to reach New Jalpaiguri by 12.30 pm
latest on 14th April, 2018 and book return journey from New
Jalpaiguri after 02.00pm on 26th April, 2018.
Plan B: South
Sikkim: 14th April – 22st April, 2018 (From New Jalpaiguri
Raillway station to New Jalpaiguri railway station)
Camp charges: 34,500/-
Ex New Jalpaiguri
Meeting point: Participants are requested to reach New Jalpiguri by 12.30 pm
latest on 14th April, 2018 and book return journey from New
Jalpaiguri after 09.00am on 22th April, 2018.
Plan C: North
Sikkim: 21st April – 26th April, 2018 (From New Jalpaiguri
railway station to New Jalpaiguri railway station)
Camp charges:
26,000/- Ex New Jalpaiguri
Meeting point: Participants are requested to reach New Jalpiguri by 05.00pm
latest on 21st April, 2018 and book return journey from New
Jalpaiguri after 02.00pm on 26th April, 2018.
Registration
before: 14th February, 2018.
May, 2018
A walk
exploring avenue trees, interesting culture, buildings and temples of the area.
Group
Size: 15 only Meeting point:
Ticket window, Parel
Station (Central line).
Time:
7.30am Duration: 3hrs walk minimum. Charge: Free
10th
– 17th May, 2018 – Sundarban-UNESCO heritage site
The Sundarbans are a part of the world's largest delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Sundarbans forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India with estuarine mangrove ecosystem. The main attractions of the Sunderbans are the Tiger, Monitor Lizard, Estuarine Crocodile and the Olive Ridley Turtle.
Camp charges: Rs. 30,000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes safari, entry fees, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai. (Rs. 25,000/- – Ex. Kolkata)
The Sundarbans are a part of the world's largest delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Sundarbans forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India with estuarine mangrove ecosystem. The main attractions of the Sunderbans are the Tiger, Monitor Lizard, Estuarine Crocodile and the Olive Ridley Turtle.
Camp charges: Rs. 30,000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes safari, entry fees, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai. (Rs. 25,000/- – Ex. Kolkata)
Journey Details: 3AC
10th May (Thursday),
2018: Departure by 12261 Howrah Duranto from Mumbai
CST at 17.15hrs. Reach Howarh (HWH) at 19.40hrs on 11th May,
2018.
16th
May (Wednesday), 2018: Departure by 12262 HWH CSTM
Duranto from Howrah at 08.20hrs. Reach Mumbai CST at 10.30hrs on 17th
May, 2018.
26th
– 30th May, 2018 – Konkan – Kurne, Pawas, Chiplun, Ratnagiri
Konkan is well
known for its natural beauty which consist of coconut trees, beautiful virgin
beaches, mountains and lush green valleys. Enjoy homestay in Kurne-a small
village and grab on delicious kokani food alongwith Mangoes. Pawas is a sacred
place because of Swami Swaroopand's Ashram who was one of the finest exponents
of BHAKTI YOGA & RAAJA YOGA.
We will enjoy Naman,
a traditional folk art to Ratnagiri region. It consists of dramatization of
Mythological stories with ancient folk songs sung by performers. Act consist of
Ganapati vandana, Nandi, Gan Gavalan act and ends a dramatized Wag. Female
parts are played by Male Artist along with different ‘Mukhavata’(Face mask)are
used while performing the act.
Camp charges: Rs.
13,800/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost
includes stay, food and transport from Mumbai
to Mumbai.
Meeting point:
Bus will leave from Swaminarayan temple, Dadar at 5 am sharp.
Registration
before: 2th May, 2018.
June, 2018
15th
– 20th June, 2018 – Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Panna National Park is formally being renowned as the 22nd tiger reserve of India and fifth in Madhya Pradesh. The ideal home to Indian tigers, Panna is composed of deciduous forests to include other species like Indian wolf, four-horned antelope, sloth bear pangolin, rusty spotted cat, leopard, carcal.
Camp charges: Rs.
24,000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost
includes safari, entry fees, food (except train journey), stay and transport
from Mumbai to Mumbai. (Rs. 20,500/- – Ex. Satna)
Registration
before: 2nd February, 2018.
Journey Details: 3AC
15th June (Friday),
2018: Departure by 12322 Kolkata mail from Mumbai
CST at 21.30hrs. Reach Satna(STA) at 16.04hrs on 16th June,
2018.
19th June (Tuesday),
2018: Departure by 12294 ALD-LTT Duronto from Satna
(STA) at 22.00hrs. Reach LTT at 14.55hrs on 20th June, 2018.
26th
June – 1st July, 2018 – Sariska National Park and Pink city-Jaipur
Sariska, once
the famous hunting area of Maharajas of Alwar, is now known for the
conservation of Tiger species. The dry, deciduous, and tropical thorny forest
of the Western Aravali Hills is perfect for wide ranges of wildlife. Also, the
17th century old Kankawari Fort, one of
the best illustrations of a jungle fort in India, lies within the centre of the
reserve. Visit the famous heritage sites from the well known Pink City-Jaipur.
Camp charges: Rs.
23,000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost
includes entry fee, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai
to Mumbai. (Rs. 21,000/- – Ex. Alwar)
Registration
before: 8th February, 2018.
Journey Details:
3AC
26th
June (Tuesday), 2018: Departure by 12216 DEE
Garibrath from Bandra Terminus(BDTS)at 12.45hrs. Reach Jaipur(JP) at 07.05hrs
on 27th June,
2018.
30th
June (Saturday), 2018: Departure by 12215 DEE
Garibrath from Jaipur(JP) at 14.20hrs. Reach Bandra Terminus (BDTS) at 08.10hrs
on 1st July, 2018.
July,
2018
The Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary was
set up in 1968 to protect the exposed stretch of woodland on the Goa-Karnataka
border, which was home to a number of species of animal and bird life, as well
as some rare, old trees. Most of the vegetation in this area is of the
moist-deciduous type, interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen patches.
Camp charges: Rs. 14,500/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes entry
fee, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai. (Rs.
12,200/- - Ex. Karwar)
Registration before: 5th
March, 2018.
Journey Details: 3AC
11th July
(Wednesday), 2018: Departure by 12133 Manglore Exp
from Mumbai CST (CSTM) at 22.02 hrs. Reach Karwar at 8.10hrs on 12th
July,
2018.
14th July
(Saturday), 2018: Departure by 12134 Mumbai Exp
from Karwar at 17.45hrs. Reach Mumbai CST (CSTM) at 04.25hrs on 15th
July, 2018.
A walk
will focus flora and fauna of the area. We may reach the top.
Group
Size: 20 only Meeting point:
Swami Narayan temple, Dadar.
Time: Bus will leave at 6.30 am sharp and will be back by 6.30pm
approximately, depending upon the traffic conditions. Charge:
1500/- (Includes travel, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and expertise)
August,
2018
Camp charges: Rs. 3,000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes stay,
food and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Meeting point: Bus will leave from
Swami Narayan temple, Dadar at 6 am sharp on 11th August (Saturday).
Return on 12th August
(Sunday) by 7.30pm.
Registration before: 23rd July,
2018.
The Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary
was established in the year 1976 spread over a totalarea of 288
sq. km. Ujjain is an ancient city beside the Kshipra River in the central
Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Indore is a city in west-central India. Its
known for the 7-story Rajwada Palace and the Lal Baag Palace, which date back
to Indores 19th-century Holkar dynasty. The Bhimbetka rock
shelters are an archaeological site of the Paleolithic, exhibiting the earliest
traces of human life on the Indian Subcontinent, and thus the beginning of the
Indian Stone Age. The Udayagiri Caves are twenty rock-cut caves near Vidisha,
Madhya Pradesh from the early years of the 5th century CE. They contain some of
the oldest surviving Hindu temples and iconography in India.
Camp charges: Rs. 17,500/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes entry
fee, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai. (Rs.
15,500/- from Bhopal to Ujjain)
Registration before: 10th
April, 2018.
Journey Details: 3AC
15th August (Wednesday),
2018: Departure by 12107 Lucknow Super Exp from LTT,
Mumbai at 16.25hrs. Reach Bhopal (BPL) at 04.55 hrs on 16th August,
2018.
19th August (Sunday),
2018: Departure by 12962 Avantika Exp from Indore
Jn (INDB) at 16.20 hrs. Reach Mumbai Central (MMCT) at 06.10 hrs on 20th
August, 2018.
September,
2018
Bhimashankar is an ideal destination
to visit for people having great interest in nature. Lush greenery and calm
surrounding wins the hearts of the visitors. Bhimashankar wears a fairy-tale
look in monsoons. The spread of greens are enchanting, the mist rolls over the
hills high and low, abundant waterfalls plummet sporadically. Ahupe is a small
and very picturesque village based on a height, it remains covered in thick fog
most of the year.
Registration before: 1st
September, 2018.
Charges: Rs. 9,000/- per
head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes entry fee,
food, stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Meeting point: Swaminarayan
temple, Opposite Dadar station, East (Central railway) at 6.30am.
Reach back by 7pm on 22nd September, 2018
October,
2018
1st
7th October, 2018 Sangla, Narkand, Kalpa and Chitkul Less known protected areas of Himachal Pradesh (fast filling)
Rakcham chitkul is situated
between Sangla Valley and Chhitkul and counted among the few popular wildlife
reserves of Himachal Pradesh. The vegetation covering the forest are
mostly of dry deciduous category. Narkanda is a located on the Hindustan Tibet road. It is also a
gateway to the upper parts of Himachal Pradesh. The view from Kalpa is
beautiful with an observer getting the feeling that he is sitting in the lap of
the mountains with the entire range of peaks being visible.
Registration before: 14th
August, 2018.
Camp charges: Rs. 35,000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes entry
fee, food, stay and transport from Shimla to Shimla. Mumbai-Shimla-Mumbai
flight tickets can be arranged at extra cost (at actual basis)
A walk
will focus flora and fauna of the area.
Group
Size: 20 only Meeting point:
Swami Narayan temple, Dadar.
Time: Bus will leave at 6.30 am sharp and will be back by 6.30pm
approximately, depending upon the traffic conditions. Charge:
1500/- (Includes travel, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and expertise)
Surrounded by three states Goa,
Maharashtra and Karnataka, Chorla ghat is a delightful destination for
ecologist and biologists. It is an interesting place for flora and fauna of
Sahyadri ragnes.
Camp charges: Rs. 14,000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes entry
fee, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai. (Rs.
11,800/- Ex. Madgaon)
Registration before: 19th
June, 2018.
Journey Details: 3AC
25th October (Thursday),
2018: Departure by 12133 Mangalore Exp from CSMT,
Mumbai at 22.02hrs. Reach Madgaon(MAO) at 07.05 hrs on 26th October,
2018.
28th October (Sunday),
2018: Departure by 12134 Mumbai Exp from Madgaon(MAO)
at 18.50 hrs. Reach Mumbai CST (CSMT) at 04.25 hrs on 29th October,
2018.
November,
2018
The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
was the first bird sanctuary in Kerala. Salim Ali, one of the best known ornithologists, described this sanctuary as the
richest bird habitat on peninsular India. The Eravikullum National park terrain consists
of high altitude grasslands interspersed with shola forest. Idukki is
popular destination for Keralas endemic birding.
Camp charges: Rs. 27,000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes entry
fee, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai. (Rs.
23,800/- Ex. Aluwa)
Registration before: 13th
July, 2018.
Journey Details: 3AC
18th November (Sunday),
2018: Departure by 16345 Netravati Exp from Lokmanya
Tilak Terminus(LTT)at 11.40hrs. Reach Aluwa(AWY) at 12.13hrs on 19th
November,
2018.
24th November
(Saturday), 2018: Departure by 16346 Netravati Exp
from Aluwa(AWY) at 14.42hrs. Reach Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) at 16.40hrs on
25th November, 2018.
December,
2018
Amboli, one of the wettest places
in India is famous for its diverse herpetofauna. During this season the weather
becomes very pleasant. Also its a good season to observe birds from Western
ghat reagion.
Camp charges: Rs. 12,500/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes entry
fee, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai. (Rs.
10,700/- Ex. Sawntwadi)
Registration before: 1st
August, 2018.
Journey Details: 3AC
8th December (Saturday),
2018: Departure by 10111 Konkan Kanya from CSMT at 23.05hrs.
Reach Sawantwadi (SWV) at 08.20hrs on 9th December,
2018.
11th December (Tuesday),
2018: Departure by 10112 Konkan Kanya Exp from Sawantwadi
(SWV) at 19.37hrs. Reach CSMT at 05.50hrs on 12th December, 2018.
16th
December, 2018 Navghar, Pali-Khopoli Road
Good time to observe birds.
Group
Size: 20 only Meeting point:
Swami Narayan temple, Dadar.
Time: Bus will leave at 6.30 am sharp and will be back by 6.30pm
approximately, depending upon the traffic conditions. Charge:
1500/- (Includes travel, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and expertise)
23rd
30th December, 2018 Velanad, Kalakadu, Kunthankulan, Madurai, Kanyakumari and
Rameshawaram Tamil Nadu (fast filling)
Have fun while venturing in
various places of Tamil Nadu. This camp is a perfect to enjoy Indias rich
heritage and her natural beauty.
Camp charges: Rs. 36,500/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs. The cost includes entry
fee, food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Trivandrum. (Rs.
35,000/- Ex. Madurai to Trivandrum)
Registration before: 14th
August, 2018.
Journey Details: 3AC
21st December (Friday),
2018: Departure by 11043 Madurai Express from Lokmanya
Tilak Terminus (LTT) at 00.15hrs. Reach Madurai JN (MDU) at 10.00hrs on 22nd
December, 2018.
Return 30th December
(Sunday), 2018: Flight from Trivandrum to Mumbai
can be booked after 8.00pm. OikoEssence can book this flight at additional cost
(at actual basis).
Rules & Regulations to be
followed during OikoEssence Camps and Trails
- Oikoessence Nature Camps and trails are educational camps and not luxury camps or picnics.
- Basic necessities will be provided like simple and wholesome vegetarian food (tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner), clean accommodation and toilets. During visits to remote forest areas participants will have to use open air toilets and rough it out.
- During multiple accommodation facilities at the camp site participants must adjust to them and no separate accommodation will be provided. The group leader will decide the room allotments and the participants in the room, no alterations will be done.
- Participants must follow strict discipline and no misbehavior will be tolerated any participant found doing so may be requested to leave the camp.
- Detailed program/itinerary of the following day will be briefed one day in advance.
- Participants have to adhere to the given itinerary and no alterations by the participants will be entertained.
- Participants should strictly follow the instructions of the group leader.
- Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.
- Participants should take care of their belongings & valuable articles & will be solely responsible for them.
- No portage will be provided.
- Mineral water will not be provided unless mentioned.
- OikoEssence will not be responsible for any mishap or catastrophe.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and never wear any high heels foot wear.
- Please carry Water bottle, Cap, Torch, Mosquito repellents, Personal medicines and toiletries.
- Do not wear any kind of perfume or deodorant while in the sanctuary.
- Do not carry any music system or MP3, etc. in forest area.
- Do not carry any inflammables and do not light fire in the forest area.
- Do not tease any wild animal or destroy habitat of the Park or Sanctuary.
- Carry clothes according to climate and season (do not wear red, white or any bright/fluorescent colours).
- If a camp is canceled by OikoEssence for reasons such as lack of enough participation, unless any expense is incurred, a 100 % refund will be given. Participants who cancel their seats prior to cancellation of the camp will not get a complete refund. 50% of the total camp cost will be deducted for cancellation done 15 days prior to the commencement of camp. After that no refund will be given.
- Vehicles/transport used for local sightseeing/safaris etc mentioned in the programme are Non-AC private vehicles.
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