Mumbai Hikers Community 05.09.2015

Posted: 03 Sep 2015 10:30 AM PDT

What gets wet remains wet at Amboli!!
Get ready to enjoy the rains at the Cherrapunji of Western Ghats and a biodiversity hotspot….Amboli Ghats. The mini hill station is at an altitude of 690 meters and receives an average of 275 inches of rain per year, which is the highest rainfall in Western Ghats. The lush green mountains, roaring waterfalls and the torrents of rain make it an ideal spot to enjoy natural beauty of the Western Ghats at its best.
Join us in the quest to look for the elusive creatures of the night, that is the Snakes and the Frogs and learn about the very important role that they play in our Eco system. This September….nature trails, fun, games, songs and a lot more await you at Amboli.
The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:
Day 1, 3rd Sept, Thursday:
Meeting Point : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @11:00pm
Pickup Point : Nitin Company Junction , Thane @11:30pm
Overnight Journey.
Day 2, 4th Sept, Friday:
Reach Amboli by 11 am.
Check in at hotel and rest.
Proceed for evening trail. After trail Dinner followed by Night trail.
Retire for the day.
Day 3, 5th Sept, Saturday:
Early Morning visit Waterfall nearby
Breakfast, Rest, Lunch.
Dinner followed by Night trail.
Retire for the day.
Day 4, 6th Sept, Sunday:
Early Morning breakfast and leave for Mumbai by 10 am.
Reach Mumbai by 10 pm.
Cost for the tour will be INR 6200/- per head. Minimum number of Participants – 12
Early bird discount of INR 400/- if booking done before 20th August 2015
Inclusions:
Travel from Dadar to Amboli and back in Private Bus.
Stay and food facilities at the hotel.
Accommodation will be 4 Sharing Basis (In case you opt for twin or triple sharing charges will increase by 200 per head)
3 Nature Trails (1 evening and 2 nights)
Entry and Guide charges.
Waterfall visit
Exclusions:
Mineral water/ cold drinks
Camera fees for the park
Things to do & carry:
• Cap
• Dry Snacks
• Water
• Extra pair of clothes.
• Use mosquito repellent cream like Odomos
• Do carry raingear as it is the rainy season
• Do carry Salt or Match Box
Please note that event may be cancelled in case of minimum participation not achieved.
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Account Details
Citi Bank Saving Account No: 5469927115
Name: Viral Patel
Ifsccode: CITI0100000
Branch: Fort
For Registrations, call or email us on:
JD : 7666 611 666
Sai : 7738 783 657
Viral: 9892214911
Shilpi: 9820849684
Email id: emailecobuddies@gmail.com or tattva.adv@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy:
7 days and less Nil refund
8 days to 15 days 50% refund
15 days to 20 days 75% refund
Medical Disclaimer: It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for any event. While planning your trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness check up done. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, severe headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes, etc. should seek their physician's advice before coming.
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Posted: 03 Sep 2015 07:15 PM PDT

Sandhan Valley – Ratangad – Katrabai – Kaladgad – Harishchandragad
We at Trek Mates India, invites you to much awaited range trek of the season, Range trek from Ratangad to Harishchandragad starting on 4th Sept to 6th Sept 2015 (3 Days).
This range trek will cover one of the most fascinating range of Sahyadri, the valley Shadow-Sandhan, Jewel fort – Ratangad, Highly Dense forests of Katrabai, A River Walk through Mula River, Less explored Kaladgad & last but not the least the mighty Harishchandragad. Join in & enjoy the raw beauty of Sahyadri.
Trek Details:
Type: Range Trek
Region: Bhandardara – Malshej
Grade: Medium
Endurance Level: High
Previous Trekking Experience is Requisite.
For detailed information & Itinerary kindly follow below link:
http://www.trekmatesindia.com/2015/08/tmi-range-trek-from-ratangad-to.html
For Registrations, call us on
Trek Mates Office: 8422888006 | 007 | 008
email id: trekmates@gmail.com
Regards,
Trek Mates India
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 03:30 AM PDT

DarkGreen Adventures (DGA) invites you for a mind soothing trek to the peaceful Valley of Flower National Park, Pious Hemkund and the last habituated village before Tibet on NH58.
Reporting place: Haridwar
Highlights:
– Stroll in the charming meadows of flowers spread over an area of 87km2
– Hike to the world's highest Gurudwara
– Explore the last habituated village in Uttarakhand
– All these in a flexible backpack trip
– We bet that this trip will stimulate a new traveler inside you seeking for new landscapes and transforming you into a storyteller
Brief Itinerary:
4th September, Friday
16:00 – Catch Mumbai Rajdhani from Mumbai Central
5th September, Saturday
08:35 – Reach New Delhi, Have breakfast and later move to Haridwar in a bus. Those joining from Delhi start here.
17:00 – Reach Haridwar, Check-in Hotel. Spend evening in Haridwar by resting or exploring around. Those joining in Haridwar start here. We have formal introduction here with everyone
6th September, Sunday
04:30 – Catch bus for Joshimath. Breakfast and Lunch on the way. Enjoy the beautiful road journey along the river Alaknanda. On the way we will come across enchanting holy places like Devprayag, Rudraprayag etc.
17:30 – Reach Joshimath and check-in at hotel. Spend night either at Joshimath or Govindghat. Explore the hill town of Joshimath and enjoy the local cuisine.
7th September, Monday
05:00 – Drive to Govindghat (one hour), if overnight stay was at Joshimath. Positioned at the bank of River Alaknanda, Govindghat is the embarking point of the trek.
06:30 – Breakfast
07:30 – Start trekking towards Ghangaria. Packed Lunch during trek. This trek is 14km uphill and needs 7-8 hrs to complete. We will do it with ease while enjoying the nearby scenery. You will witness enchanting views all along. Trekking along River Pushpavati for first 9 kms is amazingly beautiful. The last 4 kms are slightly steeper. One can also visit the nearby waterfall during trek. Some rare species of birds and tailless rats can be seen here
17:00 – Reach Ghangaria and check-in hotel. Enjoy the rest of evening if we reach here in time
20:00 – Campfire (if possible) and dinner
8th September, Tuesday
07:00: Wake-up and start walking to Sri Hemkund Sahib. The high altitude lake at an astounding altitude of 13500 ft is a treat for nature lovers. This 6 km trek is quite steep but worth it with sights of flowers like blue poppies, vajradanti and brahmakamal
17:00 – Come back to Ghangaria and enjoy the rest of evening as per the convenience of group.
20:00 – Campfire (optional) and dinner.
9th September, Wednesday
06:00 – Early breakfast and then enter and the valley of flowers checkpoint. Your ears are blessed with sounds of chirping birds and rhythmic flowing water with no pollution. We will have lunch at the Pushpawati River bed.
14:00 – Start trekking back to Ghangaria
17:00 – Come back to Ghangaria and enjoy the rest of evening as per the convenience of group.
20:00 – Campfire (optional) and dinner.
10th September, Thursday
06:00 – Wake-up and start trekking back to Govindghat.
13:00 – Have lunch at Govindghat and then move to Mana village which is 3 km ahead of Badrinath.
16:00 – Check-in at hotel at Mana Village and then if we have time we explore a little around Mana.
20:00 – Dinner and a stroll around the Mana Village observing the peaceful night atmosphere of this remote Himalayan village
11th September, Friday
07:00 – Today we wake up little late and then explore Mana Village and visit the famous Badrinath temple.
16:00 – Start our journey back to Joshimath before 4pm
18:00 – Reach Joshimath before evening and check-in at hotel. Our trek ends here and stay at Joshimath hotel overnight.
12th September, Saturday
05:00 – Wake-up very early, wish happy independence to each other and take the first bus to Haridwar
18:00 – Reach Haridwar before evening. We will do some shopping or time pass in Haridwar till midnight. Those joining at Haridwar end here.
23:55 – Reach Haridwar station and take Nanda Devi Express to Delhi
13th September, Sunday
05:30 – Reach New Delhi. Those joining at Delhi end here
07:00 – Take Golden Temple Mail from H.Nizam station
14th September, Monday
05:00 – Reach Mumbai Central
Fees: Rs.9900 (Ex-Haridwar)
Non-refundable advance: Rs.3000 + Train tickets (optional)
Remaining amount to be paid during trip.
Expected Travel Expense from Mumbai to Haridwar and back: Rs.5000 (three 3AC train tickets and a AC volvo ticket)
Includes:
– Virtually all expenses from Haridwar to Haridwar
– 8 days breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and refreshments
– 7 days accommodation expenses
– Travel expenses in bus, taxi, jeep etc from Haridwar onwards
Excludes:
– Basic fee does not include travel fare till Haridwar
– Food in train and Delhi.
– Any personal expenditure.
Please contact for further inquiry and payment:
Email – krishna@darkgreen.co.in
Mobile – 9820285295 (Also available on WhatsApp)
Before you call, please note
1. Read the event itinerary at least once
2. Minimum batch size is 5 and max 17. We don't provide current booking info till the bookings are closed
3. All our trips are gender friendly and we had 30-50 percent female participants in all of our earlier trip.
— Send your advance money to following account:
Name – Krishna Kuya
Bank – IDBI, New Panvel
Account no: 1171 0400 008 0556
Account Type: Savings
IFSC code – IBKL0000023
Expectations from this trip:
– This is a backpack trip. We will travel only in public transport/shared jeep etc. We will choose place of accommodation based on group's opinion and the expertise of group leader.
– Expect only simple vegetarian meals (sometimes eggs) in your package.
– Drinking and smoking is not allowed in trip for two logical reason. First – we are going to a place which is considered sacred by Hindus and Sikhs and we don't want to hurt their sentiment. Secondly drinking is not recommended in any trek and smoking can be dangerous due to sudden change in altitude. Please don't debate further on this issue.
– Our daily schedule during trip may differ from our usual daily life schedule with respect to day chores, tea timing, food timing etc. Please don't complain about these petty issues.
– Respect the local people and their culture. We try to learn more from them about the place.
– Most of our decision will be based on group's opinion but the decision of group leader will be final. Sometimes we may need to adjust as per the opinion of others.
– Since it is a backpack trip, you are expected to proactively involve in helping the team.
Things to be carried
Compulsory:
– Identity card
– Jacket or sweater and other warm clothes like muffler, gloves etc. Temperature near zero can be expected
– Rechargeable Torch
– Sport shoes or trekking shoes
– At least two water bottles all the time during trip.
– Personal medical kit, soap, paste etc. Please don't expect to get medical stores everywhere.
– Carry your luggage in a backpack. Avoid carrying sling bags. You should be able to walk long distances carrying your luggage
Recommended but not compulsory:
– Sunscreen, sunglasses, cap etc.
– One thick bedsheet or blanket
– Juice packets, Fruits, Ready to eat food etc.
Note:
For People coming from cities other than Mumbai, you can plan your travel till Haridwar and then join us there. The basic fee involves reporting at Haridwar.
Little info:
Valley of Flowers: Emerald mountain ranges, green meadows and white clouds fuse to create a dreamlike locale called Valley of Flowers. It is perched at an altitude of 3658m, where you may spot animals like Asiatic black deer, snow leopard, musk deer, red fox, brown bear and blue sheep. It's a core zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and myriad alpine flowers make this place a colorful paradise. Pushpawati River bifurcates the valley into two parts. Cascading waterfalls are abundant while you're traversing towards the valley. Declared as the National Park in 1982, the pristine beauty, mystical surroundings lures nature lovers, photographers and botanists.
Valley of Flowers remains covered with a thick blanket of snow during the winter season. It is in full bloom during July, September and September.
Hemkund Sahib: Hemkund Sahib is the world's highest Gurudwara, situated at an altitude of 13500 feet. The Dasam Granth says God ordered Sikh Guru Gobind Singh to take birth while he was in deep meditation at the mount of Hemkund. Hemkund Sahib is always cold throughout the year. It is accessible only for 4 months in a year from June to September and rest of the time it is full of snow. The weather at Hemkund Sahib changes very rapidly.
Mana Village: Mana is the last village before the Mana Pass, 24 kms from Tibet border. During winter the entire village is covered with snow. There is a small cave in Mana, named Vyas Gufa and it is believed that Maharshi Vyas composed Mahabharatha in this cave. Other nearby places include Ganesh Gufa Vasudhara Falls, Satopanth Lake, Bhim Pul, etc. Mana village holds a lot of mythological relevance and we can actually see traces of the Mahabharata scattered across this small village. The houses here are small with a kitchen garden in the backyard, where the locals grow their own vegetables like spinach, cauliflower and potato, and sell these to small hotels in Badrinath.
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 04:30 PM PDT

Rappelling is a controlled descend down a rock face using a rope. Waterfall Rappelling is an awesome version of the same, through a waterfall.
Height : Appx 95 ft
Cost : Rs. 800
Please note : This event is divided into two batches,
Batch 1 : 5th September, Saturday
Batch 2 : 6th September, Sunday
Itinerary
• 1st Meeting Point : 07:35 am at Bhivpuri Railway Station.
• 2nd Meeting Point : 07:55 am at Bhivpuri Railway Station
Karjat Slow
05:22 am – CST
05:30 am – Byculla
05:40 am – Dadar
05:50 am – Kurla
05:56 am – Ghatkopar
06:17 am – Thane
06:39 am – Dombivli
06:48 am – Kalyan
07:30 am – Bhivpuri
Karjat Fast
06:10 am – CST
06:18 Byculla
06:24 am – Dadar
06:31 am – Kurla
06:35 am – Ghatkopar
06:50 am – Thane
07:02 am – Dombivli
07:10 am – Kalyan
07:51 am – Bhivpuri
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07:55 am – Move from Station by Local Transport.
08:00am – Reach Bekre Village.
08:30am – Short Trek to our water fall patch.
04:30pm – Wrap up.
06:00pm – Back to Bhivpuri station.
Inclusions:
Travelling from Bhivpuri to Bhivpuri
Breakfast
Equipment
Expertise charges
Exclusions:
Travel till Bhivpuri station Meals during travel
Lunch
Personal expenses
Insurance of any kind
Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses
Any item not covered under "inclusions"
All our explorations are nature-friendly. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. If anyone found doing the same, will be debarred without refund from the exploration.
For confirmation of the seat, full amount needs to be deposited prior to the event.
Prior to making any payments please confirm about the seat availability by calling/whats app on the below given numbers.
Payment options:
Bank Name: ICICI Bank
Name: Ankita Phalle
Account No. 107401505442
IFSC Code: ICIC0001074
Branch: Thakur Complex Branch
For payment using credit/debit card/net-banking: https://www.townscript.com/e/bekrerappelling5th6th
For other payment options, queries and registration,please contact :
+91 9867697306
+91 9867693107
Please read our Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy carefully, before registering for any Mapping Journeys events.
http://mappingjourneys.com/archives/544
Website: http://www.mappingjourneys.com
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 05:00 PM PDT

Kaldurg Fort is a hill fort located near Vagobacchi Khind. The fort ruins are found at a height of 1,547 ft on a hill which can be approached by trekking for 1.5 hours. The fort summit gives panoramic view of Varkut and Navli villages.
The top of the fort is just like rectagular. Actually the top of this fort is nothing but a one rectangular rock. Due to this rectangular shape of fort one can easily locate it from a distance. The fort is divided due to this rectangular rock as fort above the rock and fort below the rock.
Duration: One Day
Date : 5th September 2015 (Saturday)
Grade : Easy
Location : Palghar
Cost: Rs.550/- only
Traveling by Non AC Private Bus
Breakfast
Morning and evening tea
Payment Details:
One needs to make full amount by 2nd September 2015
You seat will be confirmed only after receiving the advance 400/-
Pickup point
5:30 am :
Vile Parle Highway near Sahara Star Hotel Signal
6:15 am :
Borivali Highway near Omkareshwar Temple opp. National Park Gate
Things to carry:
Mandatory – Pack lunch for Sunday noon,
Proper and comfortable ruck sack, 2 liters of water, comfortable shoes, towel extra clothing valet, cell phone etc.
Optional – Cap, glares, spoon, slippers, knife, snacks, fruits, Glucon ‘D’, ‘Enerzal’ powder, personal medical kit, extra polythene bags to keep cloths, camera,etc.
DO NOT CARRY: Slippers, High Heels, Alcohol
Rules & Instructions: – Lunch for Sunday noon is compulsory – Valuable articles are not permissible – Keep the camp site clean & force others to do so. – Please note that this area is under the jurisdiction of Govt. of Maharashtra, Forest Department and you are bind to its rules and regulations. – Leaving your garbage (empty bisleri bottles also) at camp site is not allowed. – Bring extra polythene bags for your garbage and take it at your home for proper disposal. We are not going to provide you dust bin at camp site. Please stick to these rules. – Disposable materials like Styrofoam or paper dish, glass or bowl are not allowed. Instead of these, bring what you are using at home – Take care of your Camera & cell phone – Everyone has to follow the instructions of Camp In-charge & instructors – No shortcut in the trek – Drinking not allowed.
Mob:
+91 9167438285 (Prasad Ambre)
+91 9769193111 (Prasad Mahajan)
aotrekkersadventure@gmail.com
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 06:00 PM PDT

Camera, Rains and Camping in misty hills with BNHS
A power packed camp to Mahuli Hills
Tucked away in the foothills of the Mahuli range, on the border of Thane and Palghar districts, the location of this nature camp is ideal to enjoy the lush green forest in monsoon. This camp organized by BNHS aims at giving an exquisite camping experience in the rains. With naturalist experts to guide, one will enjoy their encounters with butterflies, birds, frogs and wild flowers. To add to the experience, the participants will be trained on how best to capture nature's beauty in the camera.
The day will include trails through the forest to explore nature's wonders. As a part of these trails there will be training sessions in macro photography. To capture the monsoon colors of the Mahuli hills, sessions in landscape photography will also be conducted, along with a special session on photo post processing. Besides the day's outings, there will be short night trails to peep in to the fascinating world of the creatures of the night like the fire flies, crickets, moths, frogs, lizards, snakes and bats.
The highlight of this programme though is camping. The experience of outdoor camping is indeed an enjoyable one, but one needs to be 'camp-ready' for it. To make it a wholesome experience, participants will be provided a basic training in tent pitching and camping. Additionally, they will be briefed about the essentials in trekking and adventure activities too.
Accommodation: on sharing basis in tents
Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu Halwai) at 06:30 a.m. and Thane (Cadbury Jn.) at 07:10 a.m.
Cost: Rs.5,900/- for members of BNHS and Rs.6,500/- for others
Registration: Call Hornbill House at 22871202/22821811, Mon–Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com
http://www.bnhs.org
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 07:30 PM PDT

Batch 7 : Explore the Legendary Dudhsagar Waterfall and Trekking in Jungle, Goa with Trek Mates India on 5th and 6th September 2015
Dudhsagar is one of the world’s most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River’s watershed and so are so spectacular during the monsoon season when the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India.
Detailed Itinerary @ http://www.trekmatesindia.com/2015/03/explore-legendary-dudhsagar-waterfall.html
Charges for PUNE people : 1800/- Inclusions:
Non Ac Sleeper Coach Train Reservation from Pune to Pune.
Sunday Breakfast and Sunday Lunch. (Veg).
Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary Jungle Entry Charges.
TMI Expertise Charges
Charges for MUMBAI people : 2100/- Inclusions:
Non Ac Sleeper Coach Train Reservation from Pune to Kulem, Kulem to Madgaon & Madgaon to Mumbai
Sunday Breakfast and Sunday Lunch. (Veg).
Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary Jungle Entry Charges.
TMI Expertise Charges
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
TMI Office number: 8422888006 | 007 | 008
Email id: trekmates@gmail.com; manoj1920@gmail.com
Regards,
Team-TMI
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 07:30 PM PDT

Trek to Siddhagad/Siddhagad Fort
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Ahupe, Bhimashankar
Grade : Medium,
History : Watch tower for Dhamdhamia
Base Village : Narivali
Maximum Height : 2,400 feet
Trek to Gorakhgad Fort
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Karjat
Grade : Easy – Till Caves(Medium : If climbing top)
History : Named after Saint Gorakhnath & also stoppage when travelling Junnar via Naneghat in Shivaji era
Base Village : Dehari(Dehri) village
Maximum Height : 1,660 feet
Best Time : Monsoon
Trek Schedule -:
5th September – Day 1
7.45 am – : We will meet at Kalyan msrtc bus station (Op.. platform no.1 at kalyan railway station)
08.15 am -: will proceed towards Murbad by public transport
09.15 am – : Reach Murbad and proceed towards Dehari village (base of
Gorakhgad) by public transport
11.30 am -:Reach Dehari village and start Trek to Gorakhgad
02.00 pm -: Reach Gorakhgad Caves & have pack lunch.
03.00 pm -: Start descending towards Dehari villege
05.00 pm -: Reach Dehari villege & proceed towards Narivali (Base of
Siddhagad) & Stay @ Temple or villagers home, Cook dinner
6th September – Day 2
06.00 am -: Wake up & have breakfast
07.30 am -: Start trek towards Siddhagad
10.00 am -: Reach Siddhagad wadi & proceed towards Balekilla( top of
Siddhgad) & explore fort
12.30 pm – back to siddhgad wadi & lunch
01.30 pm – start descending towards Narivali village
03.00 pm – Reach Narivali & proceed towards Murbad by public transport
04.30 pm – Reach Murbad and proceed towards Kalyan by public transport
06.00 pm – Reach kalyan
Trek Ends
Trek Fee – 750 Rs. Per head
(included Kalyan to kalyan travelling charges via Public Transport, Tea, Breakfast, 2 Meals,expertise charges)
To confirm your participation by 3rd Sept,2015
Mumbai – Akshay – 9960803452
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 07:30 PM PDT

Hello Friends, we at OUR NEXT TREK invite you all to join us as we explore a beautiful trek route to Matheran (Via Karjat) on 5th Sept 2015.
Some Info about the Hill:
Matheran as you all know is a popular hill station near Mumbai. You may have visited it several times as a tourist. But now, we bring you this amazing opportunity of experiencing the beauty of this hill, as a trekker.
No. Of Seats: Max 20 participants.
Grade: Moderate.
Cost: Rs. 350/- (includes Tea & Breakfast, travel between Karjat and base village, trek guidance)
Tentative Trek Plan:
Assembly: At Karjat Railway Station @ 07:45 am sharp on Saturday, 5th Sept 2015.
After reporting at Karjat station, we will have some breakfast and start journey for base village by Autos.
9am: We start our trek (3hrs) after a round of introductions.
Reach the top by lunchtime (approx 12pm)
Have lunch, rest, explore and enjoy the views.
2pm: Start Descending.
5pm: Reach base and start journey to Karjat by Autos.
Take local train from Karjat for home.
** Trek Ends **
Things you should carry (COMPULSORY):
1) Identity Proof.
2) Double shouldered bag.
3) Trekking shoes (must be in good condition) Carry extra laces.
4) Water (at least 2-3 litres)
5) Wear Full length track-pants & full sleeves Shirt (to protect oneself from insects, thorns, and sunburn)
6) LUNCH (add some fruits – that will be refreshing)
7) Lightweight windcheater and Cap / Hat.
8) Torch / Headlamp with extra batteries.
9) Small plastic bag to dump wrappers etc.
For any queries, feel free to Contact us:
Parin H Shah (9869173138)
http://www.trekparin.blogspot.in
OUR NEXT TREK (Facebook group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/718017658265543
Our Past Trek Events: http://trekparin.blogspot.in/p/previous-treks.html
Disclaimer: While utmost care will be taken by the organisers, all participants shall be responsible for their own safety and belongings. Organisers will not be responsible for any injury, casualty or any other untoward incident. Decision of the trek leader shall be final and binding on all participants.
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 08:30 PM PDT

Macro world is fascinating – an unseen, unexplored world. We are not naturally equipped enough to cherish every minute details of the natural wonders around us. Macro photography is a tool, which opens up the door to this whole new world of unseen beauties of nature. However, understanding the techniques involved in this fine art and maximizing the usage of the equipment you have is very important in order to deliver a brilliant output. Many a times, in the field, the theoretical learning is not applied while shooting, in an excitement when the subject is in front. This frequently happens with the new comers, but may happen with an experienced photographer as well. This is a 2 day workshop, specially crafted with an intention to teach the special techniques involved in macro photography first teaching the participants about the technique and then applying the techniques in the field. We have seen, the results are stunning when this practice is followed.
The workshop is being led by ace macro photographer Ripan Biswas – DCP promises to deliver its best ! In addition to teaching macro photography, this workshop will also teach you well how to use your simple kit lens to get stunning macro photographs. Budding nature and wildlife photographers, who have a keen interest towards this fascinating genre of wildlife photography and wish to escalate their skillset to the next level, have been looking for this for quite some time.
ITINERARY
SCHEDULED DATES
5th (Saturday) and 6th September (Sunday) 2015
Day 1
As soon as you reach, our representative will pick you from railway station. Reach the Buxa Jungle Lodge and join the team for a cup of hot tea / coffee and breakfast. We will then move out for a field training on basics of macro photography by 11 am. Come back to lodge for lunch and take some rest. By 3 pm, we will move out for the second session of field training on macro photography. Come back to the resport by evening by 6 pm; Join the group for a review of your pictures. Join the dinner by 8:30 pm.
Day 2
Wake up early. Macro photography in and aroud the resort. Have breakfast and depart. Our workshop ends here.
STAY
Buxa Jungle Lodge
THINGS TO CARRY
Please ensure that you carry the following
Carrying your macro lens is a primary need
Don’t forget to carry your 18 – 55 mm kit lens
Don’t forget to carry a reversal ring for your kit lens
Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
LEARNING
This workshop will cover the following aspects of macro photography
Introduction to Macro photography
Gadgets involved in Macro photography
Understanding light and usage of flash
Macro photography without a macro lens
Macro photography using your kit lens
Reversed lens technique
SKIPPER
Ripan Biswas, Masters in Environmental Science, a school teacher by profession and a wildlife photographer by passion. Ripan specializes in macro photography. He is extremely passionate about wildlife photography. He carries with him a rich experience of many years travelling in the forests of North Bengal. His images have been appreciated and acknowledged in various magazines, news papers and books. He is a magnificientb photographer and has a great teaching acumen. He is a trainer, biodiversity expert and Wildlife Photography Skipper for DCP, North Bengal. He uses camera as a tool for conservation as his work generates awareness in common man about the hidden beauties of nature and earth’s natural history.
COST
Rs 6000 per head plus service taxes
Cancellation policy
All cancellations before 30 days of the event date – 100% refund
All cancellations between 20 – 30 days of the event date – 50% refund
All cancellations within 20 days of the event date – No refund possible
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