Date/Time: 20 - 22 June 2014
Schedule:
Depart From Mumbai to Udupi by Matsyagandha Express 12619 at 3:20 pm from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.
Day 1: We will reach Udupi by morning 6:00 am. We will be taken at camp site by a private transport. Fresh n up and have breakfast. Later we will start with introduction session. After that we will be moving around camp site in search of Draco (Western Ghats flying lizard) stream walk, swimming is an option!. Post lunch we will trek to explore the rainforest. In night we will be going for a walk to find amphibians and nocturnal mammals (flying squirrel, slender loris and more). Overnight stay at basecamp.
Day 2 : Day begins with a trek under thick canopy, exploring forest for insects, reptiles, amphibians and birds. There will be a small session on First Aid for snake bites, an essential for wildlife lovers and trekkers. Stream walk to find amphibians and snakes. Night walk to find nocturnal reptiles. Rest at basecamp.
Day 3 : Day begins with a small trail in the forest. Later Introduction to Snakes of Agumbe and Ecology of King Cobras. Nature trail. Discussion on the habitat type of Agumbe and other wildlife it houses. We will leave back for Udupi post lunch and we will depart by Matsyagandha Exp 12620 which leaves Udupi at 3:58 pm and reaches Mumbai on monday by 6:30 am. One can also opt for Mumbai Exp 12134 departs at 3:00 pm from Udupi and reaches Mumbai at 4:30 am.
Tour concludes with sweet memories. :)
PHOTO COURTESY:
Gowri Shankar
Viraj Khorjuvekar
Akash Akinwar
Jogi Prajapati
INCLUSIONS:
- Veg/ Non-veg South Indian food during stay at Agumbe basecamp.
- Accomodation in Tents on sharing basis, blankets and mats will be provided.
- Clean common bathrooms and toilets.
- Transportation from Udupi to Udupi
- Expertise
EXCLUSIONS:
- Train tickets from Mumbai to Udupi and return.
- Meals during train journey
- Surface transfers during King cobra rescue calls.
- Anything other than mentioned above
Guidelines:
- Bonfire and loud music is prohibited in view of avoiding any disturbance to animals.
- Handling, agitating, or disturbing any wildlife will warrant strict action
- Collection of any kind of flora or fauna is not permitted
- Exercise caution, control and care during observation and photography in the forest avoid stressing species or exposing them to danger
- Respect the culture and sentiments of locals.
- Kindly avoid carrying plastics and in case it is unavoidable we request that you carry back plastic waste with you. E.g. Pet bottles, plastic bags etc.
- Room service is not available at the camp site.
Expectations:
- Please understand that this camp site is an environmental education centre and not a resort.
- Our camp site is not equipped with electricity. Mini-UPS systems are used for lighting.
- There is no telephone and mobile connectivity at the camp site.
- Please carry fully charged batteries for your cameras, torches, laptops and other equipments. Having spare ones will help.
- Everyone is expected to wash their own plates, glasses and tea-cups after every meal.
- To help us manage waste we encourage you to separate organic and inorganic wastes and use the respective dustbins. Please carry all inorganic waste back with you.
- Please take care of your belongings and ensure to keep your cameras and other electronic equipment dry.
For advance booking you need to deposit Rs.6,000/- as advance amount in following Account:
Last day of booking : 31 May
Bank Account Details:
A/C Name:- PRASHIK DHANRAJ KHOBRAGADE
A/C Number: – 910010011673915
IFSC Code :- UTIB0000328
Branch :- Axis Bank, Andheri (MIDC)
A/C Name:- PRASHIK DHANRAJ KHOBRAGADE
A/C Number: – 910010011673915
IFSC Code :- UTIB0000328
Branch :- Axis Bank, Andheri (MIDC)
For further information and registrations call or SMS on below contact details.
Prashik 8080504123 | Nikhil 9820432576 | Mayyur 8080304123