Nisarg Trust Amboli - A Herpetofauna Paradise 27th – 29th July 2013

Amboli – Heaven on the Earth

Dear All,

We at ‘Nisarg Trust’ invite you to ‘Amboli Ghat – A Herpetofauna paradise’, with an expert to guide you  from 27^th– 29^th July 2013 leaving 26^th July night and returning 30^th July early morning.

Though Amboli is emerging as a famous hill station, not many know that this place is extremely rich in Herpetofauna (Insects, Amphibians, Reptiles), wildflowers and birds. Home to myriad species of Amphibians, Amboli is a must visit place in monsoon for all the nature enthusiasts.

Seen geographically, Amboli is situated at 690m (from MSL) in “Sindhudurg” district of Maharashtra, 30 kms away from Sawantwadi which is well connected to Mumbai and Pune via road and railway. It is the wettest place in Maharashtra receiving rainfall about 7 meters every year! It has thick pristine forest around in which conditions are perfectly attained for the sustenance of several species of ‘Herpetofauna.’

Historically, Amboli village came into being as one of the staging posts along the road from Vengurla port to the city of Belgaum, which was extensively used by the British to supply their garrisons in south and central India.

The hills of Amboli village provide one of the sources of the Krishna river and an ancient Shiva temple called ‘Hiranyakeshi’, exists at the cave where the water emerges. The main attraction is the incredibly high rainfall and the numerous waterfalls and mist during the monsoons.

There are several trails and points we will try to explore around Amboli:

1.       Mahadevgad

2.       Shirgaonkar Point

3.       Kalvesad Point

4.       Parikshit Point

5.       Hiranyakeshi

6.       Nangartas Waterfall

Reptiles: Malabar Pit Viper, Green Vine Snake, Olive Forest Snake, Beddome’s Keelback, Banded Racer, Shield tails, White-banded Gecko, Bombay Leaf-toed Gecko etc.

Amphibians: Malabar Gliding Frog, Bombay Typewriter Frog, Amboli Bush Frog, Wrinkled Frog, Tiger Toad (Endemic to Amboli and Critically Endangered), Beddome’s Leaping Frog, Cricket Frogs, Fungoid Frog and Caecilians etc.

Birds: Ceylon Frogmouth, Yellow Browed Bulbul, Red Whiskered Bulbul, Crimson Backed Sunbird, Orange Headed Ground Thrush, Grey Headed Bulbul, Lorikeet, Indian Schimitar Babbler etc.

26^th July 2013 at 9:30 PM: Meeting point will be decided later.

27^th July: Reach Amboli by 8 am. Check into Hotel. Breakfast, Mini nature trail, Lunch, Hiranyakeshi, Return to hotel, Dinner, Night trail to Shirgaonkar Point.

28^th July: After breakfast, visit Parikshit point, Lunch, Mahadeogad, Dinner, Night trail near the campus.

29^th July: After breakfast, visit Kalvesad point, Lunch, Nagartas Waterfall, Leave for Mumbai, Dinner on the way. Reach Mumbai by 30^th July early morning.

This is tentative itinerary. There might be some changes and decision will be made runtime.

               

Mumbai to Mumbai transport charges.

Breakfast, lunch, Evening Refreshments, Dinner for 3 days.

Guide charges.

Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis.

Dinner on 26^th July.

Mineral Water

Soft Drinks

Anything that is not mentioned under ‘Includes’.

Kindly go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

1. Online transfer.

Axis Bank Account No: 911010053009069
Branch: Badlapur, Thane(MH)
Name: Ruturaj S Joshi
IFSC Code: UTIB0001342

After transaction please email us transaction id along with your name, participants details (Name, Email, Mobile number) at nisargtrust@gmail.com

2. Cash Payment: Pay 4000/- at the following address:

Nisarg Trust, Ground floor, Telavane Tower, Near Railway station, Badlapur (East)

3 Courier a cheque of Rs. 4000/- to the following address:

Name: Ruturaj Joshi

Address: Granthsakha, Opposite Telavane Tower, Near Railway station, Badlapur (East) - 421503

Identity proof

Torch with extra batteries (MUST)

Clothing for all days

Raincheater (We expect heavy rains throughout)

Camera, Binocular (Optional)

Good footwears

Personal Medicines

Other accessories.

Avoid wearing gold or other ornaments.