Posted: 24 May 2016 07:30 PM PDT

Gir National Park is one of the oldest National Parks of India and is famed for being last the refuge of the Asiatic Lion. Besides the Asiatic Lion, Gir also supports a large population of Leopards, and boasts of having the largest concentration of big cats. Important prey species comprise Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Blue Bull, and Sambar. Other mammals include Four-horned Antelope, Chinkara, Striped Hyena, Golden Jackal, Common Langur, Porcupine, and Black-naped Hare. Gir is also a good place for birding, birds like Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Ultramarine Flycatcher, Mottled Wood-owl, Red-rumped Swallow, Spotted Owlet, Oriental Honey-buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, Common Hawk-cuckoo can be seen here, besides Indian Peafowl in large numbers.
Date:
Batch I: 25th – 28th May, 2016
Batch II: 30th May – 3rd June, 2016 (on demand)
Camp Charges: Rs. 18,200/- for members and Rs. 19,700/- for others (ex Rajkot).
Accommodation: Twin-sharing basis.
Reporting: Outside Rajkot railway station at 8.00 a.m. Drop at Rajkot on last day at 2.00 p.m.
How to get there: Train – Sau Janta Exp (19017) leaves from Mumbai at 5.35 p.m. and reaches Rajkot at 7.30 a.m. Sau Janta Exp (19018) can be booked for return which leaves from Rajkot at 3.20 p.m. Flight – Direct flights from Mumbai to Rajkot are available.
Cost includes: Accommodation, food (first day lunch to last day breakfast), transfers to/from Rajkot, Safari charges and entry to the park.
Registration*: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 or e-mail us at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com.
Note: Since the safari bookings open 90 days in advance, kindly register for this camp before 24th February, 2016, to avoid disappointment.
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Posted: 09 Jun 2016 06:30 AM PDT

Nisarga Bhraman brings you a wildlife trip to the Mowgli’s land – Pench National Park, MP.
Trip Dates: 10th June to 12th June 2016
Duration: 3 Days & 2 Nights
Cost: ₹ 13,800/- (ex Nagpur)
Includes –
● Surface transfer from Nagpur in A/C SUV
● Accommodation at Luxury Resort in A/C rooms on 2 sharing
● All meals at the resort
● Breakfast at Nagpur on day 1
● 4 Open Gypsy Jungle Safari in core zone
● All jungle entry and guide charges
More details on – http://www.nisargabhraman.org
For registration, contact – 9167966042 / 9619848367
Note: Bookins open 4 months in advance. To get confirmed safari bookings, register yourself well in advance.
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Posted: 10 Jul 2016 10:30 PM PDT

Ladakh, the land of Lamas and monasteries, the cold deserts and snow capped peaks, high mountain passes and the endless valleys – the perfect destination for long scenic road trips.
Discover the magnificent beauty and hidden secrets of the Himalayan Kingdom with Nisarga Bhraman as we travel through the beautiful vistas of the Manali – Leh – Srinagar Road on 11th July – 21st July 2016.
Itinerary:
Day 01 (11th July): Report at Manali
Day 02 (12th July): Manali to Jispa
Day 03 (13th July): Jispa to Sarchu
Day 04 (14th July): Sarchu to Leh
Day 05 (15th July): Leh – Alchi – Leh
Day 06 (16th July): Leh to Nubra valley
Day 07 (17th July): Nubra valley to Pangong Lake
Day 08 (18th July): Pangong Lake to Leh
Day 09 (19th July): Leh to Lamayuru – Mulbekh
Day 10 (20th July): Mulbekh to Srinagar
Day 11 (21st July): Srinagar airport drop.
Please Note: The above plan is based on an "Ideal" scenario where everything goes per plan & considering that there is no breakdown. It is subject to change in Real Time based on ground realities.
For further details visit: http://www.nisargabhraman.org/2015/12/explore-magnificent-ladakh-in-july-2016.html#more
For registration, contact – 9167966042 / 9619848367 / 9869509488
Limited Seats.
Regards,
team Nisarga Bhraman
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