OikoEssence
Programmes for you From June, 2015 to
February, 2016
Learning from ‘The Mother Nature’
One day nearby…
Participants
should bear their own entry tickets (wherever required), travel and food
expenses unless mentioned. Carry your own water, food, cap, sunglasses, and
rainwear according to the season. OikoEssence will not bear any charges unless
mentioned. Prior registration is compulsory. Duration of the trail may vary
depending upon the interest and sightings. Group size will be limited to 5-20
people. Registrations will be on first come first serve basis.
But,
before registering yourself, please go through the Rules & Regulations to
be followed during OikiEssence Camps & Trails. . It is given at the end of
the programme.
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| pic by Gauri Gurav |
21st June, 2015 – Ransai Charges: Rs. 1000/- per head. 10% discount
for child below 12 yrs.
Meeting
Point: Swaminarayan temple, Dadar stn (E) Time:
06.30am Duration of trail: Full day. Registration before: 6th June,
2015.
Charges
include: breakfast, lunch and travel by private vehicle.
19th July, 2015 – Barvi Dam
Meeting
Point: Badlapur Station (E). Time:
08.15am Duration of trail: 5 hrs. Registration
before: 10th July, 2015.
We will
be going by share autos till the base and then start walking. The aim will be
to observe biodiversity. Participants should bear your own expenses.
23rd August,
2015 – Panorama Point Materan
Meeting
Point: Neral Stn (E) ticket window.
Time: 08.15am Duration of
trail: 5 hrs. Registration before: 15th
August, 2015.
We will
be going by share taxis till dasturi and then walk towards panorama point. The
aim will be to observe biodiversity. We may not reach till the end. Participants
should bear your own expenses.
13th September, 2015 – Ajoba
fort
Meeting
Point: Asangaon Stn (E) ticket window.
Time: 08.15am Duration of
trail: 5 hrs. Registration before: 15th
August, 2015.
We will
be going by share autos to the base and then walk. The aim will be to observe
biodiversity. We may not reach to the fort. Participants should bear your own
expenses.
25th October, 2015 – Korlai
fort Charges: Rs.
1000/- per head. 10% discount for child below 12 yrs.
Meeting
Point: Swaminarayan temple, Dadar stn (E)
Time: 06.30am Duration of
trail: full day Registration before: 9th
October, 2015. Charges
include: breakfast, lunch and travel by private vehicle.
15th November, 2015 – Chheda
Nagar, Chembur
Meeting
Point: Will be informed later Time:
07.30am Duration of trail: 3
hrs. Registration before: 7th
November, 2015. Participants should bear your own expenses.
13th December, 2015 – Colaba
Woods
Meeting
Point: Entrance of the garden. Time:
07.30am Duration of trail: 3
hrs. Registration before: 5th
December, 2015. Participants should bear your own expenses.
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| Pic by Dr. Shreya Bhanap |
17th January, 2016 – Saatpool
Meeting
Point: Dombivali stn (W). Time:
07.15am Duration of trail: 5
hrs. Registration before: 9th
January, 2016.
We will
be going by autos till saatpool. Participants should bear your own expenses.
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| Pic by Rupali Gurav |
14th February, 2016 – Tansa
Meeting
Point: Aatgaon stn (W). Time: 08.15am Duration of trail: 5 hrs. Registration before: 6th
January, 2016. Participants should bear your own expenses.
Overnight in Wilderness - Nature Camps
Carry
your own water, food, cap, sunglasses, and rainwear according to the season.
Food served will be simple, vegetarian as per forest permits.
8th – 11th June,
2015 – Radhanagari and Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
Located
in Konkan, these Sanctuaries have dense forests and are famous for Gaurs.
Camp
charges: Rs. 6000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs.
The
cost includes food, stay and transport Mumbai to Mumbai. Registration before: 8th May, 2015.
Journey Details: Second
class
8th June (Monday),
2015: Departure by 10111 Konkankanya from Mumbai CST at 23.05hrs. Reach kankvali
at 07.17hrs on 9th June, Tuesday.
11th June (Thursday),
2015: Departure by 12052 Janashatabdi from Kankvali at 16.08hrs. Reach Dadar at
23:05 hrs on the same night.
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| Pic by Rupali Gurav |
27th – 28th June,
2015 – Morachi Chincholi
Enjoy local
food and home stay at this village of Pashchim Maharashtra. Villagers of
Morachi Chincholi have adapted a special lifestyle of staying in harmony with peafowl.
We will be also visiting Nighoj famous for natural deep gorge rock formations.
It is known for the naturally created potholes on the riverbed of the River
Kukadi
Camp
charges: Rs. 3600/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs.
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The
cost includes food, stay and transport (by private vehicle) Mumbai to Mumbai. Registration before: 19th June,
2015.
Bus
will leave from from Swaminarayan temple opposite Dadar station (E) at 6.30am
sharp on 27th June, 2015. We should reach back at 7.30pm on Sunday, 28th
June, 2015
6th – 10th August,
2015 – Amboli
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Camp
charges: Rs. 5350/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs.
The
cost includes food, stay and transport Mumbai to Mumbai. Registration before: 8th May, 2015.
Journey Details: Second
sleeper class
6th August
(Thursday), 2015: Departure by 10111 Konkankanya from Mumbai CST at 23.05hrs.
Reach Sawantwadi Rd at 08.22hrs on 7th August, Friday.
9th August (Sunday),
2015: Departure by 10112 Konkankanya from Sawantwadi Rd at 19.36hrs. Reach
Mumbai CST at 05.50hrs on Monday 10th August.
The
focus of the camp will be on biodiversity especially monsoon plants and lesser
fauna such as amphibians, reptiles etc. Stay will be in hotel on double or
triple sharing basis.
24th – 25th
September, 2015 – Kaas platue
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| Pic by Gauri Gurav |
It is
known as little valley of flowers in Maharashtra. There are extreme chances of
sighting monsoon flora in bloom and also the mass flowering of Karvi shrub.
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| Pic by Gauri Gurav |
Camp
charges: Rs. 4000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs.
The
cost includes food, stay and transport (by private vehicle) Mumbai to Mumbai.
Registration before: 11th
September, 2015. Bus
will leave from Swaminarayan temple opposite Dadar station (E) at 6.30am sharp
on 24th and we should reach back at 7.30pm on 25th September
Evening.
10th – 11th
October, 2015 – Raigad
Built
in 14th century and was a capital of Maratha Kingdom since 1674.
This ‘Gibraltar of the East’ (as British used to call it) is built on a
strategic location also offers, a scenic beauty and variety of Biodiversity. Stay
will be in hotel on double or triple sharing basis.
Camp
charges: Rs. 3850/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs.
The
cost includes food, stay and transport (by private vehicle) Mumbai to Mumbai. Registration before: 25th
September, 2015.
Bus will
leave from Swaminarayan temple opposite Dadar station (E) at 6.30am sharp on 10th
and we should reach back at 7.30pm on Sunday, 11th
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| Pic by Gauri Gurav |
15th – 25th
November, 2015 – Hampi, Karnataka; Salim Ali bird Sanctuary and Mhadei Sanctuary,
North Goa (Travel local)
Camp
charges: Rs. 20,000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs.
The
cost includes food, stay and transport (the emphasis will be given to local
transport such as buses, autos and sometimes private vehicles) Mumbai to
Mumbai. Registration before: 11th
July, 2015.
Journey
Details: second sleeper class
15th November (Sunday),
2015: Departure by 17322 LTT Hubli express from LTT at 21.15hrs. Reach Badami
at 13.55hrs on 16th November, 2015.
21st November (Saturday),
2015: Departure by 18047 Amaravathi Express from Hospet at 06.25hrs. Reach Vasco
Da Gama at 15.05hrs on 21st November, 2015.
24th November (Tuesday),
2015: Departure by 10112 Konkankanya Express from Madgaon at 18.00hrs. Reach
Mumbai CST at 05.50hrs on 25th November, 2015.
26th – 31st
December, 2015 – Blackbuck Sanctuary, Velavadar and Gulf of Khambat
Located
in Bhal region of Gujatarat blackbuck sanctuary is spread over the area of
34.52sqkms. Apart from lackbucks there are chances of sighting nilgai and few
birds such as waders, harriers etc. Gulf of Khambbat is a recently discovered
and accepted site which has remains of ancient human civilization – The Indus
Valley Civilisation. We will not be able to visit this site as it is located
20 km from the Gujarat coast (under the sea), spans 9 km, and can be
found at a depth of 30–40 meters. We will be visiting the places nearby that
have some old architectures. We all will be exploring the history.
Camp
charges: Rs. 13,500/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs.
The
cost includes food, stay and transport Mumbai to Mumbai. Registration before: 20th August, 2015.
Journey
Details: Mumbai to vadodara – second sleeper class; Bhavnagar to Mumbai 3Ac.
26th December (Saturday),
2015: Departure by 19065 Vadodara Express from BCT at 23.40hrs. Reach Vadodara
at 05.55hrs on 27th December, 2015.
30th December (Wednesday),
2015: Departure by 12972 BVC-BDTS Express from Bhavnagar terminus at 20.30hrs.
Reach BDTS at 10.20hrs on 31st December, 2015.
22nd – 26th January,
2016 – Ganeshgule, Ratnagiri
Typical
Konkani village with nice beach, forest and off-course a variety of
biodiversity welcomes you to experience the lifestyle of Konkani. Local vegetarian Konkani food and home stay awaits you
here.
Camp
charges: Rs. 6000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs.
The
cost includes food, stay and transport Mumbai to Mumbai. Registration before: 15th September, 2015.
Journey
Details: Second Sleeper class
22nd
January (Friday), 2016: Departure by 10111 Konkankanya express from Mumbai CST
at 23.05hrs. Reach Ratnagiri at 06.25hrs on 23rd January, 2016.
25th
January (Monday), 2016: Departure by 10112 Konkankanya Express from Ratnagiri
at 23.05hrs. Reach Mumbai CST 05.50hrs on 26th January, 2016.
20th – 25th
February, 2016 – Tadoba Tiger Reserve and Ramtek Heritage Site
Wildlife
of the Tadoba and heritage of Ramtek will refresh your mind.
Camp
charges: Rs. 19,000/- per head. 10% discount for a child below 12 yrs.
The
cost includes food, stay and transport Mumbai to Mumbai. Registration before: 9th October, 2015.
Journey
Details: second sleeper class
20th February
(Saturday), 2016: Departure by 12289 Nagpur Duronto from Mumbai CST at
20.15hrs. Reach Nagpur at 07.20hrs on 21st February, 2016.
24th February
(Wednesday), 2016: Departure by 12290 Nagpur CSTM Duronto from Nagpur at 20.40hrs.
Reach Mumbai CST at 07.55hrs on 25th February, 2016.
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.
