Posted: 08 May 2016 02:30 AM PDT

Late – Afternoon Forest Walks at SGNP.
Date 08th May 2016.
Keeping in mind the early sunrises, hot daytime temperatures and late sunsets, SGNP has initiated guided nature treks starting late in the afternoon and culminating in the evening.
So, join our naturalists on forest treks as the shadows get longer, the air gets cooler and as birds and other animals go into a frenzy of activity before winding up their day schedules and settling for the night. While the diurnal life forms wind them selves up, the nocturnal animals are about to begin their shifts and thats adds to the fun as well.
These walks are designed in such a way that they will culminate on the Kanheri hills and offer the participants panaromic views of the ‘city-forest’ scape. Our naturalists will further enhance your experience with interesting sightings as well as bits and pieces of natural history and nature information. The settings are perfect and we won’t mind if you get your own supply of cool lemonade or hot tea and coffee (in a thermos flask) as your sundowners.
Enjoy good, old fashioned late afternoon nature treks in SGNP every Sunday.
Itinerary:
03.00 PM – Assemble at the Nature Information Center, SGNP for registrations.
03.15 PM – Depart to the forest in SGNP vehicle.
03.45 PM – Start trekking at Kanheri foot hills.
07.00 PM – Depart from SGNP in SGNP vehicle.
Charges: INR 350 per participant.
Charges inclusive of: Nature Trail fees, Internal Transport, Naturalist Charges.
Charges don’t include the main gate entry fee to SGNP.
Instructions:
1. Wear proper walking shoes. No sandals or slippers please.
2. Carry ample amount of water for yourself.
3. Cap or a hat is advisable in this season.
4. Refrain carrying costly items (except cameras) and jewellery for the trek.
5. Walking sticks are available on loan at NIC, and are of great help in a forest trek.
6. A dry snack or an energy bar might be a great inclusion in your backpack.
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Posted: 14 May 2016 04:30 AM PDT

A Night Under the Stars.
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: 14th May, Saturday (Evening) to 15th May, Sunday (Morning)
Age Group: Open for All.
Itinerary:
Saturday 14th May
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 15th May
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: 28 May 2016 04:30 AM PDT

A Night Under the Stars
(Adventure & the Wilderness)
SGNP is teaming with the best names in Adventure Sports equipment and training to conduct overnight adventure and outdoor education camps here in Mumbai. Teaming up with the Petzl Corporation, we are pleased to announce new itineraries for our best selling overnight camps. These camps will offer a unique mix of nature and adventure activities and topped up by a starry night experience as well! Mumbaikars’ do make use of this opportunity as the forest promises to awe-inspire you all with a scintillating camping delight.
Special Offer: All participants/ families will get a free annual subscription to ‘Adventure – sports and beyond’, a newly launched premium magazine dedicated to adventure sports, outdoor recreation, exploration, ecology and active lifestyles. (Use our logo here)
http://www.adventuresportsandbeyond.com
Date: 28th May, Saturday (Evening) to 29th May, Sunday (Morning)
Age Group: Open for All.
ITINERARY:
SATURDAY 28th May
05:00 PM: Report at Nature Information Center (NIC)
Tea / Coffee
05:15 PM: Welcome and a Slide show on SGNP – a unique urban wilderness.
06:15 PM: Proceed to the campsite
06.30 AM: Room allocation and light refreshments at campsite
07:30 PM: Star Gazing session guided by professional experts
09:00 PM: Back to campsite for dinner
10.00 PM: Brief introduction about ‘Outdoor Ethics’ and ‘Basic Outdoor Skills and Techniques.’
11:00 PM: Lights out
SUNDAY 29th May
05:15 AM: Wakeup Call
05.30 AM: Tea / Coffee
06:00 AM : Rappelling down the 120 feet rock face.
10:30 AM : Breakfast at the campsite
11.00 AM : Camp Closure
CAMP COST
Rs.2300/- PER Person (Max 25)
Costs Include:
• Costs inclusive of accommodation, food, internal travel, all sessions and resource people
REGISTRATIONS
Nature Information Center (NIC)
Phone: 022-2886 8686 (Office)
Email: nicsgnp78@gmail.com
Please Note:
• Participants shall have to buy entry tickets for self and vehicle (if any).
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. Campers may carry their own dry-snacks as well.
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 forest guards and resource persons. Any help needed should be communicated to them.
Resource persons
Camp will be headed by skilled naturalists and outdoor experts.
Star gazing session will be conducted by well qualified experts with high powered telescopes.
Outdoor and Adventure activities will be conducted by well trained and experienced trainers from Petzl.
Things to carry
• Water bottle to fill in water for outdoor sessions
• Cap, Warm Clothing as per your own need.
• Good footwear (canvas shoes or snickers are fine). NO chappals/slippers.
• Earth coloured (grey, brown, green) cotton shirt & jeans.
• Drab coloured Shalwar kameez is ok. Wearing full clothes is advisable.
• Binocular and camera are not a must, but they will enhance the quality of your experience.
• Personal medicines and toiletries if any are needed.
• Avoid carrying valuables (gold ornaments, ipads, too much cash etc.)
• Insect repellents.
• Torch or a decent headlamp is highly essential!
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