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The Big Dukes Nose Rappelling Event
March 5th, 2017 - Click here

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Tropical Jungle Camp on a Full Moon Night - with Bush Craft

Tropical Jungle Camp on Fullmoon night by the lake
Highlights - Bush Craft, Survival and Wilderness Camping Adventure
(Built your own bamboo raft; raft ride; fishing with native gear;
lighting your own fire and cooking meal on wood-fire; navigating during night trek;
Basic art of climbing on steep slopes; rappelling; basic but important knots in rappelling; valley crossing and zip line).

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Night Trek and Camping on Fullmoon Night (Konkan Kada / Harishchandragad)
March 11th, 2017

Summer Camps for Students - (Age 12 to 16 years old) - April and May 2017

Moms-n-Kids Camp (April and May 2017)

Family and Kids Camp (April and May 2017)








A desire to repay Nature and Environment, Heritage and Cultures. 



Repay locals at offbeat locations by involving them in our projects, develop and built local Skill and Economy 

Promote Fare Trade till grass root level


The world is not for us to inherit, but to cherish and gift to the future generation



Take only memories leave only foot prints



Respect and sensitivity towards Nature, Heritage, Cultures and People.




Our Experiences and Expertise


Nature Knights - Offbeat Mandala
(Adventure Club Scheduled Treks and Trips)

Camping experiences in Maharashtra
Camping experiences in Himalayas
Trekking trips in Maharashtra
Trekking trips in Himalayas
Road Trips (1 to 3 days)
Road Trips (over 4 days)
Offbeat Road Trips in Maharashtra
Night Treks in Maharashtra
Monsoon Treks
Backpacking Trips
Holiday experiences in Home Stays, Cottages and Villas
Waterfall Rappelling
Adventure Events and Hobbies
Small Himalayan Treks
Big Treks - Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek, Chadar Trek similar
leisure Cycling Trips; Backpacking with Cycles
White Water Rafting, Sailing, Kayaking
Rappelling, Climbing and Jumaring
Zip Line, Valley Crossing, Commando Bridge, Burma Bridge
Kayaking, Rafting, Raft Building etc
Rural Tours, Culture Tours
Himalayan Safari - Bhutan, Ladakh, Himachal, North East India, Nepal
Rivers and Lakes
Beaches of India
Desert Safari's




Travel Calendar 2016 and 2017

Scheduled Offbeat Travel Experiences, Treks, Waterfall Rappelling, Camping, Cycling trips and Easy to Moderate Adventures..

All links to be added soon..









Details for Internet Banking Transfers (RTGS / NEFT / IFSC):
Account Name: OFFBEAT MANDALA
Account No.: 50200006370273
Bank Name: HDFC Bank Limited
RTGS/NEFT/IFSC: HDFC0000019
Branch: THE AMALDAS CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD., 
JUHU-VERSOVA LINK ROAD,
WARK-K, (WEST), ANDHERI (WEST), MUMBAI – 400053, MAHARASHTRA


Also check the following links:
Few camping options in Maharashtra Click here
Custom Treks in Maharashtra Click here
Our Corporate Services - Click here
Team Building Program - Click here
Some of our credentials - click here
Adventure Hobbies - Know more click here
Join our Adventure Club Family and Trips - Click here
Why us - Click here





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Social Values

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Chadar and Sandan Valley Trek Practice Session

Workout Trek (2 Hours)4 hours crash course on Basics of Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Rappelling. 

Date: December 8, 2013.


Free for; Nature Knights team members who have  registered for "Chadar Trek" and "Sandan Valley Trek"; and free also for; their spouse, and kids.

Other are welcome to join (with preregistration fee of Rs.500/-).




Limited capacity only..


Tentative plan:

Drive down in your own transport

7:30 am Meeting inside SGNP main gate 
Drive to Kanheri Caves (own vehicle or car pool).
8:00 am workout trek starting at Kanheri Caves Parking area.
10:00 am Introduction to safety equipment's, Knots, Anchors,
Basic Rock Climbing and Rappelling introduction to techniques and practice session 
02:00 pm windup

What to carry?


Wear track pants, t-shirt, cap, sun glasses, canvas shoe or trekking shoe
Carry 2 litres water per head.
Packed snacks.
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Sea Cliff Rappelling and Caving in Dark Underwater Caves

Feb 19th, and Feb 20th, 2013


Take your time out for your self to experience life time experiences.. 

Extreme Adventure Sports Event at Ratnagiri 
The Big Sea Cliff Rappelling (300 Feet)
Caving below the Sea Level
Beach Volley Ball
Swim in Ratnagiri Pristine Beaches
Enjoy Aroma's of Malwan Food






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Konkan-Adventure-Students-Groups

Summer Camp for Students / Groups

Hi-lights 
Snorkeling, Caving, Rock Climbing, Rappelling / Flying Fox, Rope Management, Rescue, Team Work, Exploring Islands, Less visited Beaches, Dolphin Watch, Island Fortress, Beach Games, Campfire etc..


Contacts: M. Asif 9821081566 / asif@natureknights.net 

Nevati Beach




2 Nights and 3 Days at Ratnagiri (Bhate Beach) - (3 Star Hotel or Deluxe Hotel)
3 Nights and 3 Days at Tarkarli Beach (Deluxe Hote)

Cliff Top View - Overlooking Bhate Beach


Day 1 
Bus Travel
Mumbai to Ratnagiri (Bhate Beach)
Breakfast and Lunch on the way
Welcome Drinks
Evening View sun set from the Hill 
Grand Dinner

Coastal Rappelling at Ratnagiri


Day 2
After Breakfast
Introduction to Mountaineering
Team Work, Rope Management, Rescue, Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment and Technique
Introduction to Caving
Caving below the sea level
Lunch
Rest
Evening Beach Games and Dip in the Sea

Caving


Day 3
Post Breakfast, Early Breakfast
Rock Climbing and Rappelling or Zip Line
Lunch
Post Lunch coastal drive to Tarkarli from Ratnagiri.. Enjoy Pretty Konkan Landscape..
Evening Reach Tarkarli, Welcome Drink
Enjoy stroll on the beach
Hit the sack early. 

Snorkeling 



Day 4
Early Breakfast - 
Dolphin Watch Ride
Snorkelling 
Lunch
Late Noon Sindudurg Fort Exploration
Walk in Malwan Market
Dinner
Sunami Island



Day 5
Early Breakfast 
Exploring Remote, Nevati Beach, Back Waters, Sunami Island
Packed Picnic Lunch
Back to base camp and rest
Evening Stroll on the beach enjoy the sunset
Evening small campfire and chill out

Backwaters at Tarkarli


Day 6
Post Breakfast Bus Ride Back to Mumbai
Lunch on the way
Evening Back in Mumbai.
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RockClimbing-Rappelling-Jumaring

Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Jumaring and Valley Crossing/ Zip Line, Introduction to Basic Mountaineering Equipment...

For Beginners 

Date: March 24, 2012 (Saturday)




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Camp Fee: 


Rs.750/- per person (Rs.10% Discount for Members).


Includes (Bus Cost as per route; SGNP Entry Toll; and Adventure Workshop Fee).


Does not include food (Carry Packed Breakfast, Lunch and Water).
Clothes: Sports Wear
Minimum age limit 8 years old, Kids below 12 year old have to be accompanied by Guardian.


Date: March 24th, 2012 (Saturday).



One Day Adventure Workshop for Moms-n-Kids at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Near Kanheri Caves. 


Schedule:


6:15 am - Chembur (Near Akbar Allis Departmental Store).
6:45 am - Bandra East (Kala Nagar Juction Bus Stop), Western Express Highway, at Exit of Sky Walk
6:50 am - Vakola Junction (Santacruz East), Western Express Highway
7:00 am - Andheri East, Western Express Highway, Bislery Juction (After Signal)
7:15 am - Goregaon on Western Express Highway
7:25 am - Malad / Kandivali (Western Express Highway)
7:40 am - Inside Borivali National Park Main Gate (Inside Main Gate after crossing toll National Park Toll Naka).
8:00 am - Kanheri Caves (Introduction Session)






Breakfast


Nature Walk near Kanheri Caves
Carry Packed Breakfast and Lunch for the Event..


10:00 am to 3:30 pm (Adventure Workshop)..
Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Jumaring and Valley Crossing/ Zip Line, Introduction to Basic Mountaineering Equipment 





4:00 pm Windup


Drop by Bus Head for Home..


Drop by bus along the same route..
5:30 pm Expected to be back at Chembur



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DukesNose

Feel The Adrenaline Rush.. One of the most Challenging Overhang Rappelling in Maharashtra.. Have a Taste of Real Adventure.

Extreme Rappelling Event by Nature Knights..


Location: Dukes Nose (Near Khandala/ Lonavala)
Dates: 
Batch 1 (April 7 - Batch 1 only for Group Bookings 15 and above)
Batch 2 (April 8) For Individuals and Small Groups
Features: 800 feet monolith


Can you spot him..





Camp Fee: Rs.1750/- per person (Without Transport Rs.1350/-)

Members 10% Discount. 
Group Discounts: 
5% on 4 Members and above
10% on 6 Members and above
15% on 10 Members and above



Repeat Rappelling (Add Rs.700/-). 
Note (Repeat rappelling will only be permissible if there is enough time left), repeat rappelling payment to be done on the spot.


Includes Rappelling (Tech Support; Safety Gear and Rappelling One Time); Transport from Mumbai and Back; and Village Lunch.


(Confirmed registration only against 100% advance payment).


(For Group Bookings Discounts "6 Persons and above" get in touch with: Asif - 9821081566 / asif@natureknights.net )






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Schedule:
Batch 1 and Batch 2 - Same 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 – Breakfast on the way.
10:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs (Rappelling Session).
16:30 hrs – Winding up session with cup of tea and biscuits.
17:45 hrs – Start back for Mumbai.
20:30 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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Rappelling-at-Raigad-Fort

BIG BIG RAPPELLING AT RAIGAD FORT.. Exploring the Heritage fort Raigad.

Event Date: January 21 and 22, 2012. (2 Days and 1 Night).

Rappelling Altitude: 2900 feet above sea level.

(Total Rappelling Stretch 1000 feet, broken into 3 section. We will be doing top 300 feet section that involves overhang rappelling.)

Camp Fee:

Rs.2,400/-.

Members 10% Discount.

Inclusions:
Above camp fee includes: Stay (Common Dormitory), Rappelling under expert supervision, Transport and Road Tolls (Mumbai to Raigad and Back), Two Rope way Rides (One on Day 1 and Second on Day 2).


Exclusions:
Food is not included in the package (Restaurants are available at Raigad Fort).
Any other facilities, expenses are not included.

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Exclusions:

Food is not included in the package (Restaurants are available at Raigad Fort).
Any thing that is not included is excluded in budget and cost of the same has to be directly borne by participant.




Planned Schedule:

Jan 21, 2011

11:30 pm Start from Mumbai.
Pickup Points:
11:30 pm Andheri (E), Western Express Highway, Near Bislery.
11:40 pm Vakola Junction (Western Express Highway)
11:50 pm Bandra-Kalanagar Junction
12:00 pm Outside Sion Station
12:15 pm Chembur on Eastern Express Highway (Route via Gowandi).
12:30 pm Vashi, Junction of Station Road and Highway
01:00 pm Belapur
01:45 Lunch Break Karnala (Kamat's Restaurant)
04:00 pm Arrival at Raigad Fort Base
Transfer to Dormatory at Raigad Fort
Immediately leave for Raigad Fort by Ropeway
Exploring fort as long as possible at Raigad fort
Return Journey back to Base Village
Dinner at Base Village

January 22, 2011

Early morning Breakfast
8:00 am Start towards Raigad fort by Ropeway
Rappelling at Takmak fort and Exploring the fort
Post Breakfast Rappelling Session at Takmak Tok
Lunch Break at Raigad fort
Start for Mumbai at 3:00 pm
Expected to be back in Mumbai at 9:30 pm

Checklist:

Attire:
Track Pants/Tights, T-Shirt (Keep one full sleeves too), Cap, Sports / Canvas Shoes
Personal Medical Kit, Sun Screen, Soap, Shampoo, Towel
Stay will be Multi-Sharing and Food Vegetarian

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Mountaineering-Mandala-Badlapur-Hills



Mountaineering Mandala at Badlapur Hills..Picture Album

River Crossing, Jumaring, Rope Balancing, Rappelling, Basic Rock Climbing, Cross Country trek, Stay and Food in Spice Farm, Big splash swimming...
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Mountaineering Adventure at Ratnagiri Bhate Beach

Take your time out for your self to experience life time experiences.. 


Extreme Adventure Sports Event at Ratnagiri...


The Big Sea Cliff Rappelling (300 Feet)
Caving below the Sea Level
Rock Climbing 
Beach Volley Ball
Swim in Ratnagiri Pristine Beaches
Enjoy Aroma's of Malwan Food


A Long Adventure Weekend at Ratnagiri Beach..
Join Nature Knights - Mountaineering Mandala Adventure..
Lets Live Beyond The Edge (Discover the New U)

Dates: December 16, 17 and 18, 2011.  (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
(We start on Dec 15, Thursday Night).
We will be back on Dec 18 late night or Dec 19 early hour..

Who can participate? (Anyone with basic fitness and no prior chronic illness)
.. no prior training required, event will be managed by experienced professionals..









3 Nights and 3 Days 


Travel


Friday (Night 1) by train sleeper class or by Luxury Bus. (First preference Train travel).
Sunday Night 3) by train sleeper class expected to reach Mumbai by 6:00 am on monday morning


Activities

Activity under the guidance of mountaineering a guru, who is the winner of several National and State level awards.






Schedule
Night 1 - Thursday Night (Departure)
10.30 pm – Sleeper train or Luxury Bus


Day 1 - Friday (Rock Climbing)


and Beach Volley Ball

Day 2 -  Saturday (Cliff Rappelling) and Dip in the sea


Day 3 - (Caving or Spelunking)


Early Evening Board Train / Bus







Camp Fee:


Rs.5750/- per head.


Includes:


Travel - by Train or Bus, Local transfer from Hotel to Train/Bus Depot, From Hotel to Adventure Site
Stay Non-Ac Rooms Triple Sharing, 
Food (3 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 2 Dinner and 3 Hi-Tea during the event at the Hotel).  
Food will be standard Veg Thali.


Non-Veg food can be organised if ordered in advance for additional cost.


(Book Well in advance we have to reserve your train/bus tickets/ reserve rooms in hotels.  We also have limited capacity due to extreme nature of adventure; reservation will be done purely on first-cum-first basis).


100% advance payment for confirmation. 


Exclusions:


Food during travel between Mumbai to Ratnagiri is not included
Cost of Fish or any other non-standard item ordered by participants will be borne by them.
Bottled Water; Beverages is not included in the budget
Any other transport other than one clarified above is not included 
Any thing that is not included is excluded from the budget.

Mandatory Check list for camp:


Clothes: Carry one pair of extra clothes per day.  Do not carry heavy and tight fitting clothes.  
(Recommended Track Pants, Tights, Three Fourth Pants, Full Sleeves T-Shirt, Beach Wear, Socks, Canvas Shoes or good trekking shoes, Spare floaters or slippers, Sun Glasses, Cap or Hat, Sun Screen, Mosquito Repellent)..

Mid meal snacks:  Carry some mid-meal snacks to munch on during the day.  They also keep you energized.  Good examples are dry fruits, fresh fruits, chocolates, biscuits, energy bars, etc.

Toiletries: Personal hygiene items like a small soap, hand sanitizer, moisturizing cream, sunscreen, towel, shaving kit etc.


Other mandatory camping items: Torch, pocket knife, plate, cutlery, mug, mirror, 2 hand towels, One Towel, Soap, Shampoo etc.

Goodies: (Optional Items) Camera, Binoculars and Note pad


Carry all your belongings in a back pack.  Also carry an extra bag (small nap sack) to carry water and other personal items you may need during the camp. The site where the activities will be conducted shall be 30 minutes drive from our place of stay.

Nature Knights Mountaineering Mandala - Few Albums


Mountaineering Mandalam - Snap shot Album


Album Six - Ratnagiri valley crossing



How to prepare your self for any adventure?




Fitness – Most important
  1. Start walks 3 to 4 times per week; go for 45 minutes to 60 minutes brisk walk. If you can go for walks with your backpack or a smaller one nothing like it.
  2. Do stretching exercise (stiff body can break down easily).
  3. Built strength training (weights or GYM or at least do Surya Namaskar; Pushups; Squats and Stomach Crunches). 20 minutes 3 times per week is OK.
  4. Eat good food (have 3 to 4 servings of vegetable or fruit salads per day).
  5. Pranayam – Breathing exercise for developing stronger lungs.
  6. If you have purchased a new shoe for trek, start wearing it at least 10 to 15 days in advance to get used to the new shoe.
Looking forward to meet you for yet another exciting Nature Knights adventure.


Tide Timings, Dec 2011 on Event Dates:



High TideLow TideHigh TideLow TideMoonSun RiseSun Set
Fri 163:16 AM IST / 4.32 m9:38 AM IST / 1.35 m3:30 PM IST / 3.44 m9:17 PM IST / 1.20 m7:03 AM IST6:03 PM IST
Sat 173:58 AM IST / 4.17 m10:32 AM IST / 1.26 m4:32 PM IST / 3.37 m10:17 PM IST / 1.52 m7:04 AM IST6:04 PM IST
Sun 184:46 AM IST / 3.99 m11:34 AM IST / 1.14 m5:47 PM IST / 3.36 m11:33 PM IST / 1.81 mLast Quarter7:04 AM IST6:04 PM IST





The Place, The Event..



Nature Knights – Mountaineering Mandala adventure at Ratnagiri
Where the mountains meets the beach
Where adventure meets the adventurer
Where the grommet meets appetite



Few moments of Truth...



Standing at the edge of the cliff I saw an ant size man looking up,
I did not have to strain my ears to listen 
to the wooofering aggression of the coastal winds 
and the raising applaud of the waves.. 
my eyes had developed magnified vision 
and could clearly see the surf of the water, 
 a tingly sensation developed under my feet, 
cheeks were a blush of red, 
adrenaline juice was ready to explode in my belly, 
all my senses were 100% alert, 
time froze in suspense as I turned around taking my position to take first few steps on the cliff face.. 
for true prayers that were to come of my heart it should be now, 
for it was the moment of truth now that it was my turn to walk down the great cliff hanger path..

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