Posted: 22 Dec 2015 10:30 AM PST

To register:
Archis Sahasrabudhe – 98921 72467
Lokesh Tardalkar – 98209 90389
Radhika Phadke – 98330 26969
Twine Outdoors
http://www.TwineOutdoors.com
#TwineOutdoors #TogetherWorldIsNotEnough
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Posted: 22 Dec 2015 10:30 AM PST

Destination: Kanha Tiger Reserve
Dates: 23-27 Dec, 2015 (Wed-Sun) (5D/4N)
Safaris Included: 4
Cost per Person
Triple Sharing: Rs 22,000/-
Twin Sharing: Rs 24,000/-
Call us for Early Bird and Group discounts!
Schedule
Day 1 – Depart from Mumbai
Day 2 – Arrive at Jabalpur – Bhedaghat and Dhuadhar Waterfalls Visit and Boating – Arrive at Kanha – Introductory Session
Day 3 – 2 Jungle Safaris – Informative Session
Day 4 – 2 Jungle Safaris – Informative Session
Day 5 – Jungle Trail – Check Out – Arrive at Jabalpur – Depart from Jabalpur
Day 6 – Arrive at Mumbai
Cost Includes
– Rail journey (Mumbai-Jabalpur-Mumbai) by 3 Tier AC
– Local road transport in private vehicles
– Air-conditioned accommodation at private resort
– Local sightseeing at Bhedaghat and Dhuadhar including boat ride
– All food cycles during the tour including food in the train journey
– Safaris in open jeeps with 6 persons per jeep
– Informative and educative sessions during the tour on widlife
To register:
Archis Sahasrabudhe – 98921 72467
Lokesh Tardalkar – 98209 90389
Radhika Phadke – 98330 26969
http://www.TwineOutdoors.com
#TwineOutdoors #TogetherWorldIsNotEnough
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Posted: 22 Dec 2015 10:57 PM PST

It is that time of the year when you want to go out, explore and experience the majestic Swiss Alps. Pack your bags and get ready to enjoy the fun and exhilaration of Trailblazers-Viamonde Ski Camp…the ultimate Winter Ski and Snowboarding experience in the Swiss Alps with some of the best instructors. It's all about learning a new International sport, making new friends and great memories!! We are so excited to share this fantastic Camp with you and can't wait to see you sign up!
Book early by 25th September 2015. Early birds get an exciting mystery prize!!
The camp is open for 8 -16 year olds with a Graduate camp for 17 -21 years too from 23 Dec 2015 – 02 January 2016.High standards of safety, intense ski/snowboard lessons, snow sculptures, movie nights, chocolate and cheese factory visits, snowy Christmas, exciting New year, personalised care and attention..a memorable adventure…hurry limited seats. Write to Kiran – kiran@trailblazersindia.com or call on 9820427179 or on landline 022-25891512 for more details.
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Posted: 23 Dec 2015 10:00 AM PST

The best time to visit Dandeli and enjoy its pristine beauty is between October and May. Especially, during December to May, the climate is pleasant and tourists can indulge in various adventure activities. Moreover, the pleasant climate is ideal for sightseeing. Avoid visiting this place during the monsoon season, between June and September.
Dandeli sets the perfect natural environment for various sports activities such as white water rafting. March to May is the most suitable time for water sports when the weather is warm and doubles the fun. Canoeing and kayaking on the Kali River are the other water sports activities one can enjoy during this season. Sail through the river and beat the heat of the summer season.
Bird watching can be fun and interesting amidst the woods. Visit Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary during October or November, when you get to see different varieties of birds in their natural habitat. There are more than 200 species of birds in this sanctuary to explore. Moreover, tourists get to see different kinds of wild animals including Black Panther. The Sanctuary can be visited anytime between 6am to 6pm. Explore the forest; get engaged in bird watching, away from the hustle bustle of the city.
Contact to book your seat
LMT Adventure Touring
Dheeraj @ +91 9833020821 / +91 9702456421
Eshan @ +91 9833106900
or
Wha’ts up on +919833020821 / 9833106900 we will get back to you
For more events and update check below link
https://www.facebook.com/LMT.Adventure.Touring/events
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Posted: 23 Dec 2015 10:00 PM PST

Dear Explorers,
Pack your bags and travel with us to Rann of Kutch from 25th December to 27th December, 2015.
Short Information about the place:
Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes located in Gujarat (primarily the Kutch district), India. It is divided into two main parts; Great Rann of Kutch and Little Rann of Kutch. The Government of Gujarat hosts an annual 3 month long festival called the Rann Utsav (festival of the Rann), where tourists can see the various sights of the Rann as well as get a taste of the local culture, cuisine and hospitality.
The unique handicrafts of Kutch are world famous.A lot of women and young girls make their living by selling different types of embroidered cloths.
The Itinerary for the event will be as follows:
Day 0 – 24th December:
Catch Kutch express from BDTS at 17:00.
Overnight in train.
Day 1 – 25th December:
Reach Bhuj Railway station at 09:30.
Have a typical Kutchi Breakfast and proceed towards Hodka village.
Stay at village resort. Enjoy kutchi Lunch and Dinner at the village.
Visit Kala Dungar, Dhordo Village and White Desert.
See the white sand under full moon at night. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 2 – 26th December:
Leave the resort after having breakfast.
Today we visit Narayan Sarovar, via tropic of Cancer line. Also go to Koteshwar temple (western most part of India), Mato na Madh, Lakhpat Fort and Sanctuary.
See sunset at Lakhpat fort.
Reach Nakhatrana and check in hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 – 27th December
Leave for Bhuj after breakfast.
Local Sight seeing at Bhuj.
Visit Handicraft village: Bhujodi
Leave for Kandla port and wait till sunset.
Reach Gandhidham and take a train back to Mumbai by Kutch Express.
Day 4: 5th October:
Morning arrival at BDTS (10:00 am).
The Cost of the tour will be
For members: INR 7500/- per head.
For non members: INR 7800/- per head.
Inclusions:
1. Non AC sleeper train tickets and local transport by AC Vehicle.
2. Accommodation on double/triple Sharing Basis.
3. All Veg(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) throughout the journey.
4. Entry Tickets and Guide Fees.
5. Expertise charges.
Exclusions:
1. Anything other than mentioned above in inclusions.
2. Mineral water and other beverages.
3. Camel Rides and other recreational activity charges.
Payment Details:
For booking you need to deposit the full amount in the following Account:
NAME: PACK AND HIKE EXPLORERS PVT LTD.
BANK: ICICI BANK
ACCOUNT: CURRENT AC
A/C: 007305500977
BRANCH: AUNDH, PUNE
IFSC CODE ICIC0000073
Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 2 month of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 1 month of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
For more enquiries and Registrations , please contact
Ashwajeet Shetty: 7276751390
Sourav Dey: 8100624729
Also you can mail us at: packandhike@gmail.com
Keep Exploring
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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 06:00 PM PST

Join BNHS on an expedition through Rajasthan, exploring some of the most spectacular sites for desert life.
Kheechan: Witness one of the most amazing spectacles of bird congregation, over 9,000 Demoiselle Cranes in the small village of Kheechan. Every winter the village plays host to these cranes, which make Kheechan one of the best places to see and photograph these normally shy birds.
Jorbeed: An ideal place to see endangered vultures is the carcass dump at Jorbeed. Jorbeed is also famous for the rare and Vulnerable Yellow-eyed Pigeon which are seen in flocks around the dump, and birds like Griffon Vulture, Cinereous Vulture, Steppe Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Punjab Raven, and Imperial Eagle.
Desert National Park: Best place to see the Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustard. During winter, the park comes alive with an array of birds like four species of wheatears namely Isabelline, Desert, Variable, and Red-tailed Wheatear, Common Kestrel, White-rumped Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Houbara Bustard, White-browed Bushchat, Desert Warbler, Desert Lark, Bimaculated Lark, Black-crowned Finch-Lark, Short-toed Eagle, and Long-legged Buzzard. Mammals like Desert Fox, Chinkara, Desert Cat, Indian Wolf, and Indian Gerbil can be seen here.
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary: If your idea of paradise is golden grasses with graceful antelopes leaping about and birds of many kinds living in harmony, then Tal Chhapar is the place to be. It is the perfect place to see raptors. You are likely to see Greater Spotted Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, Merlin, Laggar Falcon, Greater Short-toed Lark, Rufous-tailed Lark, Sand Lark, and Sociable Lapwing. It is also one of the few places where you can see the rare Spotted Creeper. But mammal lovers need not despair, this desert landscape is home to one of the largest populations of Blackbuck, a graceful Near Threatened antelope
Grade: Easy
Dates: 25th – 30th December, 2015
Charges: Rs. 27,000/- for members, and Rs. 28,200/- for others (ex Jaipur/Jodhpur)
Charges Include: Pick up and drop as per itinerary, local travel, entry fee, all meals and accommodation on twin-sharing basis. Reporting: Day One at Jaipur Jn. railway station at 07:30 a.m. Drop on last day at Jodhpur railway station at 06:00 p.m. Kindly book your ticket accordingly.
Note: Kindly book your ticket as early as possible (Vacation rush).
How to Reach: Jaipur – DEE Garibrath (12216) reaches Jaipur Jn at 07:05 a.m. Return: Jodhpur–Surya Nagri Exp (12479). Flight – Jaipur and Jodhpur are also well connected with direct flights.
Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon–Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com.
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Posted: 26 Dec 2015 03:30 AM PST

A Night Under the Sky.
SGNP is ready to host Mumbaikars' seeking a pure, nocturnal wilderness experience, filled with interesting natural history and interstellar insights! Do make use of this opportunity as the forest promises to awe-inspire you all with a scintillating camping delight.
Date: 26thDec, Saturday (Evening) to 27th Nov, Sunday (Morning)
Age Group: Open for All.
Itinerary:
Saturday 26th Dec 2015
05.00 PM — Report at Nature Information Center (NIC)
05.15 PM — Tea / Coffee
05. 30 PM — Slide show on SGNP (or Stars in the sky)
06.15 PM — Proceed to the campsite
06.30 PM — Room allocation and light refreshments
07.00 PM — Star Gazing guided by professional experts
09.00 PM — Back to campsite for dinner
10.30 PM — Lights out
Sunday 27th Dec 2015
05.00 AM — Wakeup call
05.30 AM — Tea / Coffee
06.00 AM — Nature trail
10.00 AM — Breakfast at the campsite
10.30 AM — Camp Closure
Camp Costs: INR 2,000/- per head
(inclusive of accommodation, food, internal travel, all sessions and resource people)
Maximum number of participants: 25
Information and Instructions:
Accommodation: Well executed tented dormitory accommodations with comfortable bedding and blankets will be provided. Accommodations will be separate for males and females (advisable to carry your warm clothing as well; nights in the forest do get chilly); Clean and Hygienic toilets and bathrooms; separate for males and females; Any special requests for family accommodations can be handled by prior communications and will be separately chargeable.
Meals and Refreshments: Simple, hygienic, sumptuous vegetarian meals will be provided. Though not needed, Campers may carry their own dry-snacks as well.
Resource persons:
Well trained naturalists and educators will accompany the campers and help answering queries about biodiversity.
Star gazing session will be conducted by experts with good quality, high magnification telescopes.
Travel: All travel in the camp starting from NIC and back to NIC is covered. We discourage participants to bring their own vehicles.
Onsite assistance: The camp will be guided by 2 forest guards and resource persons. Any help needed should be communicated to them.
Things to carry:
a) Water bottle to fill in water for outdoor sessions
b) Cap, Warm Clothing as per your own need.
c) Good footwear (canvas shoes or snickers are fine). NO chappals/slippers.
d) Earth coloured (grey, brown, green) cotton shirt & jeans. Drab coloured Shalwar kameez is ok. Wearing full clothes is advisable.
g) Binocular and camera are not a must, but they will enhance the quality of your experience.
h) Personal medicines and toiletries if any are needed.
i) Avoid carrying valuables (gold ornaments, ipads, too much cash etc.)
j) Insect repellents.
k) Torch or a decent headlamp is highly essential
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Posted: 27 Dec 2015 04:35 AM PST

Get Ready for VRangers Himalayin trek to Kuari Pass trek which gives you spectacular views of Nanda devi sanctuary and a host of 7000M snow capped peaks that extend into Tibet.
Short Info:
Trek: Himalaya Winter Adventure Kuari Pass trek.
Trek Date: 30th Dec 2015 to 4th Jan 2016.
Trek Duration: 05N / 06D.
Region: Uttarakhand
Grade: Easy to Moderate.
Temperature: December to March day time 11C to 4C and night -2C to -8C. Wind chill, freezing climate with snow fall.
Max Altitude: 12,763 Ft.
Approx. Trekking Km: 33 kms.
Best time to visit: December and January.
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Last Day to Register : 25th Aug 2015
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For more details pls check :- http://vrangers.com/events1/249-kuari-pass-vrangers
For Reg. & more details, contact our “Ranger",
Pritam: 077100 35731.
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