Programme schedule, 2017
for nature lovers
Oikoessence
With Nature in Mind…
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Please go through the Rules & Regulations,
given at the end of this schedule, to be followed during OikoEssence Camps
& Trails before registering.
Please note: 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
September, 2017
8th – 13th September,
2017 – Boondi, Ramgadh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan (FULL)
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, stay and transport 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 (Full)
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 Dehradun
to Dehradun.
Registration before: 1st August, 2017.
23rd – 26th October, 2017 –
Ganeshgudi, Karnatak (2 seats left)
A scenic destination blessed with breath taking
natural beauty, Ganeshgudi is located in Uttara Kannada district of
Karnataka
Camp charges: Rs. 13,000/- per head. 10% discount for a
child below 12 yrs.
The cost includes food, stay and transport from
karwar to karwar.
Registration before: 16th September , 2017.
Participants are requested to reach Karwar stn by
7.00am on 23rd October & book return tickets after 7 pm on 26th October.
November, 2017
5th – 11th November,
2017 – Manglajodi, Chilika, Gahirmatha and Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuaries,
Puri, Odisha (3 seats left)
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. 33500/- per head. 10% discount for a
child below 12 yrs.
The cost includes food, stay and transport
Bhubaneswar to Bhubaneswar.
Registration before: 7th October, 2017.
Participants are requested to reach Bhubaneswar stn by 7.00am on 5th November & book return tickets after 3 pm on 11th November.
29th November – 2nd December, 2017 – Kuno-Palpur, Ghatigaon and Karera Sanctuaries – Madhya
Pradesh (3 seats left)
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, stay and transport Jhansi to
Gwalior.
Registration before: 7th October, 2017
Participants
are requested to reach Jhansi stn by 9.00am on 29th November & book return tickets after 8 pm on 2nd December from Gwalior.
December, 2017
23rd – 30th December, 2017 – Kangerghati,
Bastar, Barnawpara and Sitanadi sanctuaries, Chhattisgargh (5 seats available)
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. 26,000/- per head. 10% discount for a
child below 12 yrs.
The cost includes food, stay and transport Raipur
to Raipur.
Registration before: 7th November, 2017
Participants are
requested to reach Raipur stn by 6.00am on 23rd December & book return tickets after 9 am on 30th December.
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.
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
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 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 walkman, 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
