Posted: 20 Jan 2016 06:30 PM PST

Treks and trips 23rd 24th January 2016
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Events treks trips on 26th jan 2016
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Treks trips camping this week 22nd jan – 26th jan 2016
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Kokan Kada Tyrolean Traverse
Historic Trek to Pratapgad & Madhumakarandgad
Scuba diving watersports tarkarli
Rajmachi and Kondane caves
Sandhan Valley
journey to Coorg
Camping at Bhivpuri Near Matheran
MidNight cycling south mumbai to bandra
Chadar Trek
Trek to Naneghat
Rajmachi Camping
Trek to Bhimashankar
Sandhan Valley Overnight Camping
Trek to Bhimashankar forest
Sandhan Valley Full descend trek
Horror Night Camping!
Lake side Camping at malshejghat joga Dam
Lakeside Camping @ Bhandardara
Bhigwan birdwatching tour
Kokan Kada Tyrolean Traverse
Bungee Jumping and River Rafting @ Rishikesh
Thrilling-Night-Trek-to-Dhak-bahiri-caves
Chadar trek batch 1
Range Trek Rajgad to Torna
Winter Trek To Ratangad
Sandhan Valley Trek & Camping
Sondai Killa
Manikgad
Night Trek to Peb Matheran
Caniyon valley Trek
Trek to Dhak Bahiri
Trek to Dark Forest – Andharban
Dukes Nose Rappelling
Tandem Paragliding – Kamshet
Kokan Kada Tyrolean Traverse
Tadoba Wildlife Safari
Alang Madan Kulang trek
Lingana 800 Ft Climbing
Bera Leopard Expedition
Ranthambore Wildlife Safari
Republic day special cycle ride Mumbai
Kokan Kada Tyrolean Traverse
Night-Trek-Kalavantin-Pinnacle-26th Jan Special
Dukes Nose to Umberkhind
Republic Day Trek To Garbett Plateau Matheran
Trek to sunset point
One Day Trek to Korigad Fort
Korlai Fort (Alibaugh)
Republic Day trek to Kalsubai peak
One Day Trek @ Harihar Fort
Night trek to Harischandragad & konkankada
Kalsubai Trek (Rebulic Day Special Trek)
Paragliding Tour (Republic Day Special Batch)
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Posted: 22 Jan 2016 10:30 AM PST

Dear ADVENTURE LOVERS,
We invite you all for Nomad Hikers Trek to sandhan valley on 23rd & 24TH January 2016 (Leaving Friday Night)
Trek : Sandhan Vally
Date : 23rd & 24TH January 2016
Region : Igatpuri
Cost App.: Rs 1500/-
Assembly : Kasara Railway Station
Duration : 2 Day/ 2Night
COST – 1500 EACH (OFFERS AVAILABLE)
# FOAL ALL OUR EXISTING CLIENTS 100 RUPEES OFF
# FOR GROUP OF 3 or more 250 RUPEES OFF ON EACH CONFIRMATION
#FOR GROUP OF 5 OR MORE 300 RUPEES OFF ON EACH REGISTRATION
#nomad family members will get 200 rupees off
About Sandhan Valley
Sandhan Valley, also known as Valley of suspense or Valley of Shadow, is one of the greatest canyons in the splendid setting of Sahyadri (Western Ghats). The water carved valley is 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the western side of the beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village.
The valley is surrounded with mighty Alang, Madan and Kulang (Known as AMK- rated as the toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad, Ajoba & Kalsubai (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. The brilliant and deep narrow rock floored ravine is located between the two high walls of mountain range. At some plaices its width is less than 3 ft and at some places sun rays unable to reach the ground. Which gives it the name: valley of shadow.
To go at end of gorge you have cross 2 to 3 water pools, water level changes according to season. In winter water is up to waist and in summer it is up to knee high level. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs and deep valleys. You have to rappel down 3-4 small patches (max height. 40ft) to reach base of Sandhan Valley. Very few people have taken up this phase as it is considered to be very tough.
#timeline
LOCAL TIME
FRIDAY NIGHT
CST : 10:50 PM
Byculla : 10:57 PM.
Dadar : 11:05 PM
Kurla : 11:13 PM
Ghatkopar : 11:18 PM
Mulund : 11:30 PM
Thane : 11:34 PM
Dombivali :- 11:57 PM
Kalyan :- 00:07 AM
Kasara :- 01:18 AM.
(If you miss the train you miss the trek so make sure you are on time to catch the train.)
After Reaching Kasara all the Participants have to gather near Ticket Window post counting we will start our journey to Sandhan Valley via Samrad Village.
Day 1
@ Reach Samrad by Private vehicle-Jeep
@ Start trek , once reached at the base village samrad
@ Breakfast after crossing the water flow in the valley
@ Lunch on the Way ( Lunch to be carried )
@ Reach at the Base, visit the blue Lagoon Pond , Campfire , Dinner etc.
Day 2
@ Wake up Call , Freshen Up
@ Breakfast ( Maggie, Upma or Poha )
@ Start descend towards Dehne
@ Lunch at Dehene Village
@ Travel Dehne – Dolkhamb and further to Asangaon by local transport bus or Jeep whichever is available
@ Reach Asangaon by 3:30 PM
@ Reach Mumbai by 07:30 PM ( Which is Tentative )
# COST includes Transportation from Kasara till Asangaon,
2 Breakfast , 2 Lunch , 1 Dinner, Rappelling , Gear Charges , First Aid and Expertise Charges .
& YES, OUR SCHEMES ARE ALWAYS DER TO HELP YOU
Mandatory Things to Carry :-
Water Bottle ( 2 Liters )
Good Trekking shoes
Cap, Socks (Extra) Extra Pair of Clothes
Bedding for the Night ( Sleeping bag, mattress , shawl chadar etc)
Carry at least 2 Lemons, Chocolate Bars, Glucon D, Odomos.
Personal basic medical kit ( carry your routine medicines if any to avoid complications).
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
No wearing of Gold or any other expensive Ornaments ( if Lost owns a sole Responsibility )
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits,
A haversack to put all these things.
For Registration call us:
Y@sh :9022727690
Nitin :9765008931
join us : https://www.facebook.com/groups/707200822662380/
like us : https://www.facebook.com/Nomad-Hikers-881815675194492/
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Posted: 23 Jan 2016 04:30 PM PST

Bird watching with Dr. Parvish Pandya.
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.
Age Group: 10 yrs. & Above.
Date: 24th Jan 2016. (Sunday)
Itinerary:
6.00am : Reporting time 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 Dr. Parvish Pandya
"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:
Dr. Parvish Pandya, an Associate Professor in Zoology at Bhavan's College Andheri, a consultant with Sanctuary Magazine & Teacher Trainer. Recipient of the Sanctuary Green teacher Award, Dr. Pandya has inspired 100s of uninitiated people into sincere bird watching and conservation over the last thirty-five years.
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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Posted: 23 Jan 2016 06:00 PM PST

Shilonda Trail – Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Join this BNHS winter outing at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). One can see myriad life forms during this time, including large mammals like Spotted and Sambar Deer. You can also spot birds like Purple-rumped Sunbird, White-browed Bulbul, Racket-tailed Drongo and Rufous Woodpecker. The trail leads through fine forest dominated by bamboo and ends at the first stream. (Simple walk for 1.5 km each way, however the walk from the main gate to the trail is about 15–20 min.)
Charges: Rs. 200/- for members and Rs. 300/- for others.
Reporting: Members to meet inside SGNP, beyond the Ticket Counter under the large map of SGNP at 7:30 a.m.
Registration*: On the spot. For further details 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
Note: Participants have to buy the entry ticket at the main gate. The programme will conclude by 11:00 a.m. Kindly carry adequate water and packed breakfast.
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Posted: 23 Jan 2016 07:30 PM PST

Make your child's Holiday …… A Fun Day!
Join our fun filled and educative monthly WILDLIFE THEME BASED WORKSHOPS. Keep your child creatively involved in exploring wild side of Mumbai. Let the kids feel the soil, smell the fresh air and spend a day with quality edutainment.
Theme: The Mighty Paws (MAMMALS)
Visit to Taxidermy center | Jungle cats puppet show
Nature Walk | Eco Game : Find spots and stripes.
TIME: 9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Venue: Nature Information Centre (NIC),
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali (East), Mumbai.
Age Group: 7 TO 14 yrs. seniors
Date: 24thJanuary 2016
ITINERARY
09:00 AM: Report at NIC
09:15 AM: Registration
09:30 AM: Warm up activity
09:45 AM: Jungle cats puppet show
11:00 AM: Visit to the taxidermy center
11:45 PM: Nature Walk
01:00 PM: Eco Game: Find spots & stripes
02:00 PM: Disperse
*Participants will have to get their own lunch boxes and refreshments to be had during the breaks.
WORKSHOP FEES: Rs. 500/- PER HEAD (Main Gate & Vehicle charges are not included.)
Important Points:
• Clothing: wear dull or earth coloured clothing, Long pants and full sleeves (to protect from insect bites)
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Advisable to carry natural insect repellents
• Magnifying glasses and cameras will be useful
• Please bring along writing material for workshop
FOR REGISTRATIONS
CONTACT:
Nature Information Center (NIC)
Phone: 022-28847800 (Office)
Cell. Phone: Ms. Poonam Katkar. 9773 485 270
Email: nicsgnp78@gmail.com
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