Sunderbans 4 days in wilderness
October 19, 2012
Sunderbans, 4 days in wilderness
Oct 8, 2013 to Oct 11, 2013. Sunderbans Safari (4 Days and 3 Nights)
Oct 11, 2013 and Oct 12, 2013. Kolkata (Durga Puja) (1 Nights and 2 Days)
Journey to a Land where the Tiger Still Rules
Stay at the Edge of Forest beyond which there is not civilisation settlement; explore Sunderbans in ferry exculsively booked only for Nature Knights.
Only 10 to 12 Seats per batch maximum.
Oct 11, 2013 and Oct 12, 2013. Kolkata (Durga Puja) (1 Nights and 2 Days)
Journey to a Land where the Tiger Still Rules
Stay at the Edge of Forest beyond which there is not civilisation settlement; explore Sunderbans in ferry exculsively booked only for Nature Knights.
Only 10 to 12 Seats per batch maximum.
Experiences in Sunderbans
The Largest Mangrove Forest in the World, Largest Population of the illusive Royal Bengal Tiger..Wild Life (Royal Bengal Tiger, Monitor Lizards, Deers, Crocodiles, Turtles, Mangroves, Birds); Countryside Experiences on journey from Kolkata to Base Camp, Ferry Ride in Mangroves, Culture and Heritage of West Bengal etc..
Camp Fee:Rs.14,650/-. (Ex. Kolkata) 4 Nights and 5 Days
refer below for inclusions and exclusions
To read to Sunderbans story click here
“Tigers, except when wounded or when man-eaters, are on the whole very good-tempered...Occassionally a tiger will object to too close an approach to its cubs or to a kill that it is guarding. The objection invariably takes the form of growling, and if this does not prove effective itis followed by short rushes accompanied by terrifying roars. If these warnings are disregarded, the blame for any injury inflicted rests entirely with the intruder"- Jim Corbett”
― Jim Corbett
WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY WHERE TIGERS STILL RULE..
Camp Fee includes
During Sunderban Safari
Kolkata pickup and Drop at a decided fixed location;
Safari;
Ferry Rides in Reserve Forest (Exclusive Ferry for our group);
Local Guide Charges;
Stay 3 Nights Stay at Sunder-bans and 1 Nights Stay at Kolkata.
Meals
Day - 1 Evening Tea and Dinner
Day - 2 and 3 (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea and Dinner)
Day - 4 Breakfast
Stay (Twin Sharing or Triple sharing Non-AC).
During Kolkata Backpacking
Includes only stay at Kolkata at Standard Hotel
Local site seeing / food cost will be borne by individuals as per actual.
Stay (Twin Sharing or Triple sharing Non-AC).
During Kolkata Backpacking
Includes only stay at Kolkata at Standard Hotel
Local site seeing / food cost will be borne by individuals as per actual.
Does not include
In transit meals not included
Meals during Kolkata not included.
Does not include flight cost/ train cost from Mumbai to Kolkata and Back.
Meals during Kolkata not included.
Does not include flight cost/ train cost from Mumbai to Kolkata and Back.
(Non Standard Food items, Cold Drinks, Bottled Water, Fruit Juice etc).
Tips, shopping not included.
anything that is not included is excluded.
Un-utilized resources will not be refunded.
Un-utilized resources will not be refunded.
Detailed Schedule
Oct 8 - Day 1 - Arrival at Kolkata by train or airport (you should be there in Kolkata by 8 am sharp or before)
Fixed Meeting points and time will be shared for both railway station and airport. Timings will be morning only.
First day after we meet, we will have a lite in-transit bengali brunch somewhere in West Bengal Countryside..
The days program will be mix of road trip by Jeep; Ferry; Cycle Safari going through remote West Bengal countryside to Reach Sunderbans.
Getting a first hand feel of amazing West Bengal Countryside; Culture; History of Sunderbans
Overnight stay either in Buffer zone of Sunderbans or just bordering the core areas of Sunderbans..
Oct 9 - 10 (Day 2 and 3) - (Explore Sunderbans Forest Reserve) in Ferry Rides in Deep Jungles of Sunderbans/ Machans.. at leisurely pace of ferry. Life will come almost to a stand still with amazing mangrove landscapes, Bengal delicacies cooked (lunch and evening tea) in ferry that will be exclusively booked for our group only.
Oct 11 (Day 4)
Oct 9 - 10 (Day 2 and 3) - (Explore Sunderbans Forest Reserve) in Ferry Rides in Deep Jungles of Sunderbans/ Machans.. at leisurely pace of ferry. Life will come almost to a stand still with amazing mangrove landscapes, Bengal delicacies cooked (lunch and evening tea) in ferry that will be exclusively booked for our group only.
Oct 11 (Day 4)
Again mix road trip Jeep; cycle rickshaw, Ferry Ride through West Bengal Countryside back to Kolkata by 4pm
Extension at Kolkata (Overnight Stay at Kolkata)
Evening Saptami(Navpatrika Puja)
Oct 12 Durga Ashtami / Sandhi Puja / Maha Navami
Day time exploring (Kolkata / Shopping)
take late morning / noon/ evening take flight or train back to home town..
Extension at Kolkata (Overnight Stay at Kolkata)
Evening Saptami(Navpatrika Puja)
Oct 12 Durga Ashtami / Sandhi Puja / Maha Navami
Day time exploring (Kolkata / Shopping)
take late morning / noon/ evening take flight or train back to home town..
Overview of Sunderbans
The Sunderbans forest is home to more 250 tigers. t/he Bengal Tigers have adapted themselves very well to the saline and aqua environment and are extremely good swimmers. As you enter the adventurous wild land of the Sunderbans you'll be thrilled to see the chital deer and rhesus monkey. The aqua fauna of Sunderbans include a variety of fishes, red fiddler crabs and hermit crabs. There are crocodiles, which can be often seen along the mud banks, Sunderbans National Park is also noted for its conservation of the Ridley Sea Turtles. There is an incredible variety of reptiles also found in Sunderbans, which include King Cobra, Rock Python, and Water Monitor. The endangered river Terrapin, Batagur Baska is found on the Mechua Beach, While the Barking Deer is found in Holiday Island of Sunderbans..
The Sunderbans forest is home to more 250 tigers. t/he Bengal Tigers have adapted themselves very well to the saline and aqua environment and are extremely good swimmers. As you enter the adventurous wild land of the Sunderbans you'll be thrilled to see the chital deer and rhesus monkey. The aqua fauna of Sunderbans include a variety of fishes, red fiddler crabs and hermit crabs. There are crocodiles, which can be often seen along the mud banks, Sunderbans National Park is also noted for its conservation of the Ridley Sea Turtles. There is an incredible variety of reptiles also found in Sunderbans, which include King Cobra, Rock Python, and Water Monitor. The endangered river Terrapin, Batagur Baska is found on the Mechua Beach, While the Barking Deer is found in Holiday Island of Sunderbans..
DURGA PUJA 2013 | |
DATE | FESTIVAL |
9th October 2013 | Durga Puja – Panchami |
10th October 2013 | Durga Puja – Sasthi |
11st October 2013 | Durga Puja – Saptami |
12nd October 2013 | Durga Puja – Mahashtami |
13th October 2013 | Durga Puja – Navami |
14th October 2013 | Durga Puja – Vijaya Dasami |
One Day Trek to Gambhirgad
October 19, 2012
Event - One Day Trek to Gambhirgad (The Mystery Fort)
Event Date - December 2, 2012
There is a local legend, you can only reach summit of Gambhirgad if Gambhir Baba has called you.. The first time we tried the event was marked with loads of adventures, that included flat tyres, bus getting stuck in pit, and we almost scaled the summit but not quite there..Second time we did scale the summit but not before we had our set of challenges and adventures.. we climbed from a very difficult side of the mountain, it had a very steep gradient, almost 70 degree, with loose, slippery scree and falling boulder to add to the challenge. But determined we finally made it to the summit, perhaps Gambhir Baba was impressed by our persist ency and determination..
Click here for one day trek out door checklist
Difficulty Grade - Medium
The Place
Gambhirgad (2252 ft.) is a double rigged mountain. Like every conspicuous mountains this one stands tall on a huge plain keeping the union territory of Dadra and Nagar haveli to its north and Maharashtra to its south. So strategic is its location that the Maharashtra gazetteer uses the fort as a landmark to demarcate the border between the state and the union territory.
Tentative Schedule:
6:00am Start from Andheri West (SV Road, Near Merwans Bakery, Near Bus Depot)
6:10 am Santacruz (Western Express highway); Bandra (Bandra-Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop at end of Sky Walk Bridge
6:10 am (Outside Sion Station)
6:20 am Vikroli / Ghatkopar along East Express Highway
6:45 am (Thane/Mulund) Toll Naka along Eastern Express Highway
7:45 am Breakfast along with way
10:00 am Start of trek
1:30 / 2:00 pm Expected to reach the Summit
3:00 pm Start return trek back for base
09:30pm / 10:00 pm Expected to be back at Mumbai Click here for one day trek out door checklist
Dukes Nose Rappelling
October 19, 2012
Dukes Nose Big Rappelling Adventure
Experience The Tingling feeling of Adrenaline Rush..
One of the most Challenging Overhang Rappelling and Adventurous Traverse in Maharashtra.. Have a Taste of Real Adventure.
Extreme Rappelling Event by Nature Knights..
One of the most Challenging Overhang Rappelling and Adventurous Traverse in Maharashtra.. Have a Taste of Real Adventure.
Extreme Rappelling Event by Nature Knights..
Activities Big Rappelling, Traversing on Cliff Edge, Introduction session on Mountaineering Fundamentals and Rappelling, Short Trek to Dukes Nose includes Hill Climbing, Village Food, Cooking in the Wild.. Making Chai / Coffee with Toast Bread in Wilderness.
Location: Dukes Nose (Near Khandala/ Lonavala)
Dates: March 5th, 2017
Location: Dukes Nose (Near Khandala/ Lonavala)
Dates: March 5th, 2017
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| Can you spot him |
Features: 800 feet monolith
Camp Fee: Rs.1750/- per person (Without Transport Rs.1350/-)
Repeat Rappelling (Add Rs.700/-). We will only be allotted repeat rappelling if time permits towards the end.
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Includes Rappelling
Activities Big Rappelling, Traversing on Cliff Edge, Introduction session on Mountaineering Fundamentals and Rappelling, Short Trek to Dukes Nose includes Hill Climbing, Village Food, Cooking in the Wild.. Making Chai / Coffee with Toast Bread in Wilderness.
Transport Non-AC bus from Mumbai to Base Village near Lonavala and Back, Packed Basic Breakfast and Lunch, and Tea with Biscuits at Summit.
Exclusion.
Bottled Water is not included in the package, every participants is expected to carry 3 liters of water per head.
Packed breakfast and lunch will be given to each participants at the base village they have to carry the same in their own backpack.
Packed breakfast and lunch will be given to each participants at the base village they have to carry the same in their own backpack.
Important Note:
You may collect your token number for Rappelling as-soon-as you confirm your registration for rappelling. the token numbers will be given based on first-cum-first register unless you would like to do it in the second half of the day..
You should be present at the start point of the rappelling fully geared up with safety gear when your roll call comes.
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| Dukes Nose Traverse |
(Confirmed registration only against 100% advance payment).
Schedule:
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Schedule:
06:00 hours – Pickup from Andheri (West), S. V. Road near Merwans Bakery. Just outside Andheri Bus Depot and Opp. Brahmakumar Hospital.
06:15 hrs - Vakola Junction, on Western Express Highway
06:20 hrs - Bandra-Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop, near Exit of Sky Walk.
06:30 hrs - Sion Station (Near Sion Lunch Home).
06:45 hrs – Chembur (Opposite to Akbar Allis Departmental Stores)
07:10 hrs – Vashi (Junction of Mumbai-Pune Highway and Station Road)
08:15 hrs – Packed Breakfast on the way.
09:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs
Trek from base village to Dukes Nose (45 minutes to one hour)
Introduction to Mountaineering and Rappelling
Rappelling and Traverse on the cliff edge parallel to Village Food and Wild Chef activity
17:00 hrs – Trek back to base village.
18:00 hrs – Start back for Mumbai. from village.
21:30 hrs – Back at Andheri
More about Dukes Nose or Nagphani
A trekker's delight, Dukes Nose or Nagphani is a 800-foot monolith located in Khandala. Locally known as Nagphani ( hood of the snake, as the cliff also resembles the hood of the snake), the British named it Duke's Nose after Duke of Wellington (his pointed nose resembled this cliff). One can reach the top of Dukes Nose in one and a half hours. There is a Mahadeva temple and large space on top of the rock. This is accessible from INS Shivaji and Kurwande Village. |
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Trek-to-Visapur
October 18, 2012
Date: October 27, 2013
Trek Grade: Moderate (3 hours climb and 2.5 hours descend).
Altitude: Over 3500 feet above sea level.
Registration Fee / Inclusions and Exclusions
Discounted Camp contribution: Registration Fee - Rs.950/- per head. for those confirming registration before October 15th, 2013.Registration fee would be Rs.1150/- for any registration after 15th, 2013.
For registration will be confirmed once you have deposited 100%
Inclusions
Cost includes (private bus from Mumbai to base village and back (Point to Point), road tolls, driver DA and management charges), standard breakfast, evening tea and Biscuit.
Exclusions
Lunch is not included, Carry packed lunch along with you.
Bottle Water, beverages.
Bhaja Caves Entrance Fee
any non-standard menu not included in the package.
Anything that is not included is excluded.
Un-Utilized resources will not be refunded.
Tentative Schedule
6:00am Start from Andheri West, S. V. Road, Near Merwans Bakery, Outside Bus Depot
6:15am Santruz (East), Western Express Highway
6:20 am Bandra Kalanagar Junction (At end of Sky Walk).
6:25 am Sion Station
6:35 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Store)
6:50 am Vashi (Station Road and Highway Junction)
8:00 am Breakfast along the way, 10:00 am Trek Starts
6:15am Santruz (East), Western Express Highway
6:20 am Bandra Kalanagar Junction (At end of Sky Walk).
6:25 am Sion Station
6:35 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Store)
6:50 am Vashi (Station Road and Highway Junction)
8:00 am Breakfast along the way, 10:00 am Trek Starts
01:00 pm Reach the summit
Exploring the fort, lunch at summit
3:00 pm Start return journey
5:30 pm Back at base village.
6:00 pm Start from Mumbai
9:00 pm Expected Arrival back at Mumbai.
Exploring the fort, lunch at summit
3:00 pm Start return journey
5:30 pm Back at base village.
6:00 pm Start from Mumbai
9:00 pm Expected Arrival back at Mumbai.
What to carry?
Flash Light with Spare Cells (Mandatory)
Preferred attire: Track Pants, Tights, Full Sleeves T-Shirt; lite Towel). You may carry one set of change clothes that you may leave back in the bus.
Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, Cap and Plenty of water (2 liters per head at start of the trek, leave 1 liter extra bottle back at the bus its useful when you get back)
Mosquito Repellent
Personal (Velbet Anti-inflammatory cream, Anti-Fungal Cream / Powder, Moisturizer, Soap)
Hand Sanitizer, Soap, Comb, Pocket Mirror and Pocket Knife.
Optional: Rain Wear (Small Raincoat or equivalent).
Do and Don'ts
Stick the with the group, kindly inform your friends in case you wise to go exploring.
Do not explore on your own far away from the group for to0 long.
Carry all mandatory require items from check list in a bag pack.
No litter, No destruction of Nature world or Heritage structures (follow Eco-tourism code with self discipline). Do not carry items that are not required.
Alcohol strictly prohibited for this event.
During treks keep yourself hydrated by sipping water every 20 minutes.
Do not carry any music players.
Be responsible for yourself and others around you.
Stick to planned schedule.
A Little Bit of Visapur Fort History..
Our first major destination for the day Visapur stands tall at a height of 3567 feet; this fort is located next to another fascinating fort Lohagad. These two forts are separated by a small khind called Gaimukh. These forts were built during the period of Satavahana reign. After being under the control of Nizamshah and Adilshah, the forts were then conquered by Shivaji, Later in a treaty signed by Shivaji with Mirza Raje Jaisingh, he handed over twenty three forts to Aurangzeb. Subsequently he recaptured these forts; after his death the forts came under the rule of Mughals before Kanoji Angre won it back. During the time of the Peshwas these forts were used quite a lot. The last rulers of the fort were British.
Visapur Fort Trek Routes
Visapur can be approached by two routes; one route is to climb the trail leading to Khind between Lohgad and Visapur; follow the trail to your left leading towards Bhedse hill; along this route you will find a path which steeply climbs through a arête ending up into the fort, this is not regular entrance; we will use another route which starts from the stairs leading to Bhaja Caves; after climbing few steps you then take diversion to your left where a small trail climbs above the Bhaja Caves hill to takes you to a small plateau. From this plateau you can see the fort very clearly. You maintain your progress keep to the left hand side of the hill as you climb up along the walls till you come across a small waterfall (will be dry when we trek from here in November) and then from here a small trail leads you the start of stairs leading to the entrance of fort which has a Maruti Temple just few steps short of the entrance.
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