OikoEssence
With Nature in Mind…
For details and registrations get in touch with us on
Email ID: oikoessence@gmail.com; Ph: 9969440476 / 9869611810
Please note: Please 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 and follow it during
our camps & trails.
Residential Nature Camps
January, 2017
12th – 15th January,
2017 – Jaigad and Velneshwar
The meeting point of the river Shashtri
and Arabian Sea is called as the creek of Jaigad. For the protection of this
creek two forts were constructed, one is Vijaygad at the north direction and
the other is Jaigad at south. The aim is to explore the biodiversity of Jaigad.
Camp charges: Rs. 7,650/- per head. 10% discount for a child below
12 yrs.
The cost includes
food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 20th December,
2016.
The cost includes
food, stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Bus will leave
from Swaminarayan Temple, Opposite Dadar station East at 06.30am sharp.
26th –
30th January, 2017 – Navegaon Nagzira tiger reserve
Navegaon is home
for almost 60% of the bird species found in the entire Maharashtra. While
enjoying the jungle safari, one can see leopards, sloth bears, gaurs, sambars,
chitals and langoors. Whereas, Tiger, panther, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild
boar, sloth bear and wild dog are amongst the mammals’ diversity of Nagzira.
Camp charges: Rs. 13,150/-
per head. 10% discount for a
child below 12 yrs.
The cost includes
food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to
Mumbai.
Registration
before: 10th December, 2016.
Journey Details: 3AC
26th January
(Thursday), 2017: Departure by 12289 Nagpur Duronto from Mumbai CST at 20.15hrs.
Reach Nagpur at 07.20hrs on 27th Jan, 2017.
29th January
(Sunday), 2017: Departure by 12290 Nag-CSTM Duronto from Nagpur at 20.40hrs.
Reach Mumbai CST at 07.55hrs on 30th January, 2017.
February, 2017
8th –
12th February – Sundarban Tiger Reserve
Unique natural
wonder of India and globe The Sundarban National Park is a tiger and biosphere
reserve located in the Sundarbans delta in the state of West Bengal.
Camp charges: Rs. 17,250/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food, stay and transport from Kolkata to Kolkata.
Registration
before: 30th December, 2016.
Flight tickets can
be booked by us at an extra cost at actual.
15th –
19th February – Thol, Jessore and Balaram, Ambaji Sancturies
The Thol lake or
Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary (TLBS) is located in Mehsana District of Gujarat.
Covering an area
of about 180 square kilometres (69 sq mi), Jessore Sloth bear
Sanctuary is principally declared for protection of the sloth bear.
Undulating hills
of Aravali, supporting the dry deciduous forests of North Gujarat, provide an
unimaginable beautiful ambience to Balaram-Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary.
Camp charges: Rs. 11,400/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 10th December, 2016.
Journey Details: 3AC
15th February
(Wednesday), 2017: Departure by 12267 ADI Duronto from BCT at 23.25hrs. Reach Ahmedabad
at 05.55hrs on 16th Feb, 2017.
18th February
(Saturday), 2017: Departure by 12268 BCT Duronto from ADI at 20.45hrs. Reach BCT
at 06.00hrs on 19th February, 2017.
March, 2017
3rd – 5th March,
2017 – Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
Harike is one of
the largest man-made wetlands of northern India, It is a significant abode for
the birds migrating from across the international frontiers.
Camp charges: Rs. 20,000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
flight tickets (Mumbai-Amritsar-Mumbai), food (except flight journey), stay and
transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 30th December, 2016.
24th –
27th March, 2017 – Chandoli Wildlife Sanctuary
It is situated at
the junction of four districts viz. Sangli, Kolhapur, Satara and Ratnagiri. The
protected area covers an area of 308.97 square kilometers.
Camp charges: Rs. 7700/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to
Mumbai.
Registration
before: 20th December, 2016
Journey Details: 3AC
24th March
(Friday), 2017: Departure by 17411 Mahalaxmi Exp from CSTM at 20.23hrs. Reach Karad
at 04.08hrs on 25th March, 2017.
26th March
(Sunday), 2017: Departure by 17412 Mahalaxmi Exp from Karad at 23.05hrs. Reach CSTM
at 07.25hrs on 27th March, 2017.
April, 2017
1st – 2nd
April, 2017 – Kankeshwar, Alibaug
Kanekeshwar hill
supports a variety of flora and fauna. It has been observed to a good breeding
place for raptor birds.
Camp Charges: Rs. 4,500/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food, stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Bus will leave
from Swaminarayan Temple, Opposite Dadar station East at 06.30am sharp.
Registration
before: 23rd January, 2017.
April, 2017 - Indonesia
Details:
Please note that
Visa charges and Mumbai-Indonesia-Mumbai tickets are not included in any of the
travel options given below.
Registration
before: 31st December, 2016.
Plan
|
A. Bali, Rinco & Komodo.
15th
April to 25th April
(10 nights)
Amt. in INR
|
B. Bali, Rinco & Komodo and Java
15th April to 2nd May
(17 nights)
Amt. in INR
|
C.Bali, Rinco & Komodo, Java and Sumatra
15th April to 6th May
(21 nights) Amt. in INR
|
Without local flights
|
72,000/-
|
1,10,000/-
|
1,55,000/-
|
With local flights
|
1, 06,000/-
Denpasar-LabuanBajo-Denpasar
|
1,80,000/-
Denpasar-LabuanBajo-Solo City-Jakarta
|
2,10,000/- Denpasar-LabuanBajo-Solo City-Jakarta-Bandar
Lampang-Denpasar
|
Places
|
Denpasar & nearby, Gunung, Bedugul, West Bali National Park,
Rinco and Komodo Islands
|
In addition to places mentioned in Plan A – Borobudur, Prambalan,
Sangiran Early Man Site, Palau Rambat Island, Ujung Kulon, Jakarta
|
In addition to places mentioned in plan A & B – Bukit Barisan
Sellatan National Park, Way kambas
|
May, 2016
10th –
15th May, 2017 – Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
It is the oldest
National Park of India and is a home for Endangered Bengal Tiger.
Plan A
Mumbai to Mumbai
Camp charges: Rs. 24,850/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 7th January, 2017.
Journey Details:
10th May (Wednesday),
2017: Departure by 12951
MUMBAI RAJDHANI from BCT at 16:35hrs. Reach NEW DELHI at 08.35hrs on 11th May,
2017.
(3AC)
11th May
(Thursday), 2017: Departure by 15035
UTR Sampark k Exp from DLI at 16:00hrs. Reach Rampur at 20.40hrs on 11th May,
2017. (CC)
&
13th May (Saturday),
2017: Departure by 25014 CORBET PRK LINK from Ramnagar at 22.00hrs. Reach DLI 03.55hrs
on 14th May, 2017.
14th May (Sunday),
2017: Departure by 12952
MUMBAI RAJDHANI from New Delhi at 16:25hrs. Reach BCT at 08.35hrs on 15th May,
2017.
(3AC)
Plan B
Delhi to Delhi
Camp charges: Rs. 21,500/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and transport from Delhi to Delhi.
Registration
before: 10th March, 2017.
26th –
31st May, 2017 – Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Situated in the
heart of India, Kanha National Park is the largest tiger reserves in India.
Camp charges: Rs. 24,000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food, stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 21st January, 2017.
Journey Details: 3AC
26th May
(Friday), 2017: Departure by 12322 Kolkata Mail from Mumbai CST at 21.30hrs.
Reach Jabalpur at 13.10hrs on 27th May, 2017.
30th May
(Tuesday), 2017: Departure by 11094 Mahanagri Exp from Jabalpur at 21.20hrs.
Reach Mumbai CST at 14.15hrs on 31st May, 2017.
June, 2017
3rd – 11th
June, 2017 – Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Wildlife Sancturies – Nakti dam, Nagi &
Vikramshila, Bihar
The biodiversity
of Bihar can be observed along one of the important heritage sites of India.
Camp charges: Rs. 21,350/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 1st February, 2017.
Journey Details: 3AC
3rd
June (Friday), 2017: Departure by 12322 Kolkata Mail from Mumbai CST at 21.30hrs.
Reach Gaya at 02.25hrs on 5th June, 2017.
9th June
(Friday), 2017: Departure by 13201 RJPB LTT Exp from Patna at 23.55hrs. Reach LTT
at 11.30hrs on 11th June, 2017.
23rd –
27th June, 2017 – Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Camp charges: Rs. 19,000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and from transport Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 20th February, 2017.
Journey Details:
3AC
23rd June
(Friday), 2017: Departure by 12953 August Kranti Rajdhani Exp from BCT at 17.40hrs.
Reach Sawaimadhopur at 06.26hrs on 24th June, 2017.
26th June
(Monday), 2017: Departure by 12904 Golden Temple Mail from Sawaimadhour at 13.00hrs.
Reach BCT at 05.20hrs on 27th June, 2016.
July, 2017
8th – 22nd
July, 2017 – Srinagar, Leh & Ladakh
Paradise on Earth.
Camp charges: Rs. 50250/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food, stay and transport from Srinagar to Delhi. Flights from
Mumbai-Srinagar and Delhi-Mumbai can be booked at extra cost.
Registration
before: 10th May, 2017.
26th – 31st
July, 2017 – Gaganbawda
Magical beauty of
Western Ghats
Camp charges: Rs. 11850/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 21st March, 2017.
Journey Details: 3AC
26th
July (Wednesday), 2017: Departure by 17411 Mahalaxmi Exp from Mumbai CST at 20.30hrs.
Reach KOP at 07.25hrs on 27th July, 2017.
30th July
(Sunday), 2017: Departure by 17412 Mahalaxmi Exp from KOP at 20.30hrs. Reach Mumbai
CST at 07.25hrs on 31st July, 2017.
August, 2017
12th –
13th August, 2017 – Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
Phansad is one
place where the grasslands and wetlands come together and provide shelter for a
wide range of floral and faunal species.
Camp charges: Rs. 4950/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food, stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 27th July, 2017.
Bus will leave
from Swaminarayan temple opposite Dadar Station (E) at 6.30am sharp.
19th –
20th August, 2017 – Bhuleshwar temple, Yawat & Morachi
Chincholi
Bhuleshwar is
famous for a 13th century temple of Lord Shiva on top of a hill. The temple is
unique because of its architecture. One can say that Morachi chincholi is
a town of dancing peacock.
Camp charges: Rs. 5750/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food, stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 1st August, 2017.
Bus will leave
from Swaminarayan temple opposite Dadar Station (E) at 6.30am sharp.
September, 2017
8th –
13th September, 2017 – Boondi, Ramgadh Vishdhari Wildlife
Sanctuary, Rajasthan
Famous for its
architecture, paintings and festivals, Bundi is a small city in the
Hadoti region of Rajasthan. Ramgadh Vihdhari Sanctuary was established in
1982, it forms a buffer for Ranthambore National Park.
Camp charges: Rs. 18,850/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 2nd May, 2017.
Journey Details: 3AC
8th September
(Friday), 2017: Departure by 12953 August Kranti from BCT at 17.40hrs. Reach Kota
at 05.10hrs on 9th September, 2017.
12th September
(Tuesday), 2017: Departure by 12952 Mumbai Rajdhani from Kota at 21.08hrs.
Reach BCT at 08.15 hrs on 13th September, 2017.
October, 2017
1st – 5th October,
2017 – Chakrata
Chakrata is
abundantly blessed with natural beauty. The hilly area flanked on either side
by the Jamuna & Tons rivers from the tribal region of “Jaunsar Bawar”.
Camp charges: Rs. 22000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food, stay and transport from Dehradun to Dehradun. Mumbai0-Dehradun-Mumbai
flight ticketscan be booked at extra cost
Registration
before: 1st August, 2017.
22nd –
27th October, 2017 – Ganeshgudi, Karnatak
A scenic
destination blessed with breath taking natural beauty, Ganeshgudi is
located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka
Camp charges: Rs. 15,000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 20th June, 2017.
Journey Details: 3AC
22nd
October (Sunday), 2017: Departure by 12133 Mangalore Exp from Mumbai CST at 22.00hrs.
Reach Karwar at 08.10hrs on 23rd October, 2017.
26th October
(Wednesday), 2017: Departure by 12620 Matsyagandha Exp from Karwar at 19.22hrs.
Reach LTT at 6.35hrs on 27th October, 2017.
November, 2017
3rd –
13th November, 2017 – Manglajodi, Chilika, Gahirmatha and
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuaries, Puri, Odisha
The south-eastern
state of Odisha is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The host
of wildlife sanctuaries is evidence to it. The wildlife sanctuaries in
Odisha are not only unique but also every nature lover's delight.
Camp charges: Rs. 36500/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 27th June, 2017.
Journey Details:
3AC
3rd November
(Friday), 2017: Departure by 11019 Konark Exp from Mumbai CST at 15.10hrs.
Reach Bhubaneshwar at 04.15hrs on 5th November, 2017.
11th November
(Saturday), 2017: Departure by 11020 Konark EXP from Bhubaneshwar at 15.25hrs.
Reach CSTM 03.55hrs on 13th November, 2017.
28th November
– 3rd December, 2017 – Kuno-Palpur, Ghatigaon and Karera Sanctuaries
– Madhya Pradesh
Kuno-Palpur has a
vast richness and diversity of indigenous flora and fauna which represents a
typical cross-section of the dry deciduous forest of the Central India.
Ghatigaon sanctuary has a significant population of the great Indian
bustard. The principal fauna of Karera includes the Great Indian Bustard.,
Padki, Baya, Tithari, Titar, Chital, Black Buck etc.
Camp charges: Rs. 15,850/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 25th July, 2017
Journey Details:
28th November
(Tuesday), 2017: Departure by 12173 Udyog Nagari Exp from LTT at 16.25hrs.
Reach Jhansi at 09.10hrs on 29th November, 2017.
2nd
December (Saturday), 2017: Departure by 14314 BE LTT Exp from Gwalior at 20.50hrs.
Reach LTT at 20.00hrs on 3rd December, 2017.
December, 2017
22nd –
31st December, 2017 – Kangerghati, Bastar, Barnawpara and Sitanadi
sanctuaries, Chhattisgargh
Chhattisgarh is densely covered with
forest. There are many national parks and sanctuaries located in this region
shows good variety of biodiversity.
Camp charges: Rs. 28,000/-
per head. 10% discount for a child below 12
yrs.
The cost includes
food (Except train journey), stay and transport from Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration
before: 22nd August, 2017
Journey Details:
3AC
22nd December
(Friday), 2017: Departure by 2809 Howrah mail from Mumbai CST at 20.35hrs.
Reach Raipur at 6.05hrs on 23rd December, 2017.
30th December
(Saturday), 2017: Departure by 12810 Howrah Mumbai mail from Raipur at
09.00hrs. Reach Mumbai CST at 05.20hrs on 31st December, 2017.
One day Programmes
Participants should bear their own expenses for travel and food and entry
tickets (wherever required). Oikoessence will not bear any expenses for
participants, unless mentioned.
Carry cap, sunglasses, and rainwear according to the season.
Prior registration is compulsory.
Duration of the trail will vary depending upon the sightings. However
tentative duration is mentioned in the schedule.
Group size - 5-20 participants.
Registrations will be on first come first serve basis.
March, 2017
12th
March, 2017 – Flamingo watch at Shivdi.
Meeting point: Shivdi
station (vashi end of Platform no. 2). Meeting time: 12.00am. Duration: 3 hrs
Charges – Free Last Date to register: 6th
March, 2017
June, 2017
18th June,
2017 – Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Meeting point: Vasai Station(E), (Virar End).
Meeting time: 7.30.
Charges – Rs. 100/- per
head. (charges include entry fee)
Register before 16th
June.
September, 2017
17th September,
2017 – Gadeshwar Dam.
Meeting point: Swaminarayn temple, Dadar east. Bus
will start at 6.30am sharp.
Charges – Rs. 1400/- per
head. The cost includes Food (breakfast, lunch and evening tea); Travel by
private vehicle Mumbai-Mumbai
Register before 6th
September
October, 2017
8th October, 2017 – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Vastusangrahalaya (Museum) - subject to permission
Meeting point: Main gate of Museum, Fort; Time:
9.00am, Duration: 3 hrs
Charges – Rs. 150/-
(charges include entry fee).
December, 2017
10th December,
2017 – Karnala Bird Sanctuary
Swaminarayn temple, Dadar east. Bus will start at
6.30am sharp.
Charges – Rs. 1400/- per
head. The cost includes Food (breakfast, lunch and evening tea); Travel by
private vehicle Mumbai-Mumbai
Register before 2nd December
City Food Trails
(Please note at
each food joint pre-decided vegetarian dishes will be served. However, one can
order anything else at extra cost)
8th
January, 2017 - Mumba Devi, Bhuleshwar
Time: 8.30am
to 12.00pm; Place – Mumba Devi Temple
Charge – 550/- per
head. Last Date to register: 3rd January, 2017
5th
February, 2017 – Dadar West
Time: 8.30am to
12pm; Place – Dadar west; Meeting point – entrance of Nakshatra mall;
Charge – 300/- per
head. Last Date to register: 30th January,
2017
Rules & Regulations to be followed during OikoEssence Camps & Trails
1. Oikoessence
Nature Camps and trails are educational camps and not luxury camps or picnics.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Participants must follow strict discipline and no misbehavior will be
tolerated any participant found doing so may be requested to leave the camp.
5. Detailed
program/itinerary of the following day will be briefed one day in advance.
6. Participants
have to adhere to the given itinerary and no alterations by the participants
will be entertained.
7. Participants
should strictly follow the instructions of the group leader.
8. Smoking and
consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.
9. Participants
should take care of their belongings & valuable articles & will be
solely responsible for them.
10. No portage
will be provided.
11. Mineral water
will not be provided unless mentioned.
12. OikoEssence
will not be responsible for any mishap or catastrophe.
13. Wear comfortable
walking shoes and never wear any high heels foot wear.
14. Please carry
Water bottle, Cap, Torch, Mosquito repellents, Personal medicines and
toiletries.
15. Do not wear
any kind of perfume or deodorant while in the sanctuary.
16. Do not carry
any music system or MP3, etc. in forest area.
17. Do not carry
any inflammables and do not light fire in the forest area.
18. Do not tease
any wild animal or destroy habitat of the Park or Sanctuary.
19. Carry clothes
according to climate and season (do not wear red, white or any
bright/fluorescent colours).
20. 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.
21. Vehicles/transport
used for local sightseeing/safaris etc mentioned in the programme are Non-AC private
vehicles.
