Posted: 08 Jan 2016 05:30 AM PST

We’ve all dreamed of it. A long sabbatical from work or a 90-day trip that touches four continents. Can these dreams become reality?
Join Deputy Editor Neha Dara and our experts – travel speaker Ansoo Gupta, wanderer with a purpose Neil D’Souza and slow traveller Vahishta Mistry – as they share their stories and tips.
Register here: http://www.natgeotraveller.in/web-exclusive/web-exclusive-month/ngt-meetup-talk-about-extended-travel-with-our-experts/
Get there early for chai and samosas. See you!
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Posted: 16 Jan 2016 04:30 PM PST

Bird watching with Saurabh Sawant.
Bird watching is one of the fastest growing hobby in the world today and studies suggest that bird watching contributed USD 36 billion to the American economy in 2006!
Human being has been forever fascinated and interested in watching and identifying birds since times immemorial – the question is have you gone bird watching yet?
Winter is one of the best seasons to go birding– several birds migrate to SGNP, to escape from the harsh cold of their native lands. Come; learn how to mesmerize yourself in this passionate hobby, which will last you for your lifetime. This workshop will introduce you to the science, art and sheer joy of bird watching!
Venue: Nature Information Centre.
Date: 17th Jan 2016 (Sunday)
Itinerary:
6.00 am : Reporting at SGNP Gate, Tea
6.15 am : Departure by vehicle into the forest
7.00 am to 9.00 am : Bird watching
9.30 am : Return to NIC & breakfast
10.15 am : AV by Saurabh Sawant.
"Bird Identification & the Art of Bird watching."
11.15 am: "Birding around Mumbai."
11.45 am: Feedback and conclusion. Disperse.
Fees: INR 650/- (per person)
Profile of Programme Coordinator:
“Saurabh Sawant is a Wildlife Researcher & Photographer based in Mumbai. He is an avid naturalist with wide interest and knowledge of Natural History, but Birds & some Insect groups are his expertise. He has led bird surveys in many protected areas across India including the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. He works on wildlife conservation projects in association with different organizations and is a recipient of the prestigious Carl Zeiss Conservation Award, 2015. Also an accomplished photographer, his work has been published in various media and has received many accolades.”
Fees Include –
• All workshop content & sessions
• Tea & breakfast
• Internal transport from NIC to forest & back
Please Note: Participants shall have to buy entry tickets for self and vehicle (if any).
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