Biking with Freedom
December 12, 2012
Republic Weekend Biking
27th January 2013
Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. Nature Knights invites to a Soul Moving Journey through majestic Tamhini Ghat..
Click here to open window to Bikers Heaven...
Route
Mumbai - Panvel - Mumbai Goa Highway - Kolad - Tamhini Ghat - Lonavala - Khandala - Khapoli - Mumbai
Registration Fee
Rs.650/- per head
includes
- event management charges
- Morning standard breakfast
- Evening tea
- Pillion rider will be charged @ Rs. 250/- only
Helmets are compulsory even for pillion rider
Speed limit of 80 Km/h
Sea Cliff Rappelling and Caving in Dark Underwater Caves
December 12, 2012
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
Christmas Weekend Camp
December 08, 2012
22nd and 23rd December, 2012
Camping out in the mountains overlooking picture perfect valley and lake this Christmas Vacation..Activities
Camping, Trek to Tikona Fort (Optional), Barbecue, Camp Fire, Music, and Dip in lake..
One Day Trek to Tikona Fort is a separate event will be in backpacking format.
(Note: For Tikona Fort, call us for meeting point). Travel from Mumbai to Kamshet by Asiad and further ahead by local public trtransport whatever available).
Venue: Campsite Tikona (approx 20 km from Lonavala)
Camping sites available for New Year Party..Camping Rates for December
Christmas and New Year Weekend.
Camp fee without transport (drive down)
Dates Adult Child
22/23 2600 1600 (Christmas Weekend)
29/30 3200 1800 (New Year Weekend)
31/01 3950 1700 (Year Year Camping Out Party)
Tentative Schedule
4 pm Welcome refreshments at CampsiteTent allocation and Check into Tents
Introduction Session and Ice Breakers
7:00pm Barbecue and Campfire
With music
Dinner and celebrations goes on..
December 23, 2012
Morning walk for a swim in Lake (optional)
Camp Fee includes (Transport Mumbai to Campsite and Back as per program,
includes evening welcome drink (non-alcoholic at campsite), Barbecue, Camp Fire, Dinner and Day 2 breakfast), Stay in tents on twin sharing basis. (Child Shares the same tents as parents).
Note: Camp fee is not the same for New Year Party (Dec 31st) and Christmas (Dec 25th)..
Exclusions
Any meals during transit, day 1 packed lunch is not included, any meals not mentioned above is not included, bottled water, beverages etc are not included, any thing that is not included is excluded.New Year Camping Party in Wilderness
December 08, 2012
Fresh and Happy New Year Camping 2016.
at Barvi River Jungle Camp..
Up-plugged Indian Countryside live acoustics in sizzling Camp fire and barbecue settings.
Camp Summary:
Check-in around between 3:00 pm onwards December 31st, 2015.
Check-out Next year around 11:00 am January 1st, 2015.
Meals: (Veg and Non Veg) Welcome Beverages; Barbecue; Buffet Dinner and Breakfast.
Camp-site Location: Barvi River Jungle Camp, Off Karjat-Murbad Road.
Well spaced out large camp-site with camping Options:
1) Dome Tents with shared was rooms. (for Couples and Multi-sharing.
2) Cottage Tents with attached wash-rooms. (Only for multi-sharing).
3) Cottages within camp-site with attached wash-rooms. (Only for multi-sharing)
Call for bookings.. Rights to admission reserved.
Includes:
Check-in time: 3 pm onwards (December 31st, 2015).
Check-our time: 11 am (January 1st, 2015).
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| Camp Fire and Barbecue |
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| Alpine / Dome Tents |
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| Rural Experiences; Countryside hike; Swim in River; Bullock Cart Ride |
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| Just Chill.. |
Campfire and Barbecue
UnPlugged Live acoustics by vocalist expert in rural folk and country songs accompanied with a guitarist.
31st Night Buffet Dinner (Non-Veg and Veg)
1st Morning Breakfast
Welcome non-alcoholic beverages
Bullock Cart Ride (1st morning).
Tractor Ride (1st morning).
(Note: All rides on first come first basis).
Extra Lunch: will cost Rs.350/- per head.
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| Cottage Tents |
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| Dome Tents |
For details and advance bookings: offbeatmandala@gmail.com / natureknights@gmail.com / info@natureknights.net
or call / whatsapp: +91-9619182010
Team Nature Knights - The Everest Adventure
November 30, 2012
Team Nature Knights Travel Times.. 6 Indians, 3 Tamangs, 1 Belgium Lady, 2 Sherpas and 1 Nepali. 140 km of high alt trek upto 18500 feet.. Completed. In extereme cold conditions; duration of trek 11 days. Lukhla to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar.
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
