BATCH – I: Saguna Baug Farm House, Neral.
ENTRY by Pre-Booked Invitation ONLY
Language of Instructions: ENGLISH
Location and How to reach:
The Saguna Baug farm house site is around 3.5 km from Neral Station. For those coming by train, pick up facility will be available from Neral Station. Ample Car parking space is also available for those who want to report directly.
The site is having all excellent amenities and is a theme area. For participants of this Sky Program, entry will be restricted to the premises marked for Sky show. Entry to other area can be requested to the Farm House Owner and will be at extra cost.
The 4.30 pm train on Karjat route from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) will take you to Neral at about 6.08 pm. This is a station next to Selu Station.
Meeting place: Outside the Platform No.1 towards Karjat direction, Nr. Nirman Nagari gate.
Train Timings:
CST- Khopoli: 1525 (Dep) : 1705 (Arr)
CST- Karjat: 1630 (Dep) : 1808 (Arr)
BATCH – II: Chavan Farm House, Vangani
Language of Instructions: ENGLISH / MARATHI
The observation site is at a walk able distance from Vangani Railway Station (about 10 minutes’ walk), which is on Central Railway of Mumbai Suburb. The 4.30 pm train on Karjat route from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) will take you to Vangani at about 6.00 pm. This is a station next to Badlapur Station.
Meeting place: Platform No.1 towards Mumbai direction.
Train Timings:
CST- Karjat: 1630 (Dep) : 1800 (Arr)
Thane-Karjat: 1749 (Dep) : 1849 (Arr)
CST- Karjat: 1630 (Dep) : 1800 (Arr)
Thane-Karjat: 1749 (Dep) : 1849 (Arr)
Tentative schedule of the programme will be as follows:
Tentative Schedule:
1900 to 1930 hours: Registration for the programme
1930 to 1945 hours: Introduction of Telescopes
1945 to 2030 hours: First Sky Session
2030 to 2200 hours: Observations through Telescope
2200 to 2300 hours: Dinner Break
2300 to 0100 hours: Interactive Session
0100 to 0130 hours: Tea Break
0130 to 0230 hours: Second Sky Session
0230 to 0430 hours: Observations through Telescope
1900 to 1930 hours: Registration for the programme
1930 to 1945 hours: Introduction of Telescopes
1945 to 2030 hours: First Sky Session
2030 to 2200 hours: Observations through Telescope
2200 to 2300 hours: Dinner Break
2300 to 0100 hours: Interactive Session
0100 to 0130 hours: Tea Break
0130 to 0230 hours: Second Sky Session
0230 to 0430 hours: Observations through Telescope
0500 hours : Programme ends.
These timings are tentative and may vary slightly depending on seasons and sky condition.
Charges:
BATCH – I: Saguna Baug, Neral.
Rs. 350/- per person (Dinner facility is available at extra Rs.150/- per person)
BATCH – II: Chavan Farm House, Vangani.
Rs. 250 /- per person.
Rs. 150/- per person for Students below 18 years. (Should carry valid id proof of institution)
Rs. 150/- per person for Students below 18 years. (Should carry valid id proof of institution)
Please Note: The charges are non-refundable, even if the programme does not take place, because of incidental heavy rains or for any other reason beyond our control.
Includes:
1) Pick up & drop facility at Neral, Saguna Baug site.
2) 1 complementary tea.
3) Farmhouse entry charges
4) Expertise & equipment charges.
5) Sleeping mats will be provided at Neral site.
Maximum participants: 25 Nos/ per site
Please register yourself by depositing the charges in the following account.
Name: Kumar Suresh Gaudse
Bank: Andhra Bank
Branch: Dombivali East
A/c Type: Savings Bank
A/c No: 079110011012121
IFSC Code: ANDB0000791
Things to carry:
Tea cup & Dinner tiffin.
some warm cloths as it will be cold during the night.
Torch with spare battery (a must)
A Water Bottle (2 Ltrs)
A Water Bottle (2 Ltrs)
Sleeping Mat, pillow (a must at Vangani)
Towel, a napkin,
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Towel, a napkin,
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Note:
1) Registration through phone calls only.
2) Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.
For confirmation please contact
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241
