Trip to the Gavilgad, Narnala & Melghat on 21 Feb 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a trip to visit Gavilgad, Narnala Fort and Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati District of maharashtra on 21st and 22nd February 2015.

Gavilgad Fort: It is located near Chikhaldara hill station in Amravati district, Maharashtra. Gavlis, who were rulers of the shepherd community in the 12th /13th century built the fort. Then came on the hands of Gond community till the time they were defeated by the Mughals. The fort is at present under the Melghat Tiger Project.

Some beautifully carved idols, which is believed to carve during the period of the Nizams, when Elichpur was their capital are worth to see. Elephants, bulls, tigers, lions and Hindi, Urdu and Arabic scripts comprise the carvings on the walls of the fort. Idols of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shankar are also seen in the fort. 10 cannons made of iron; copper and brass are also there inside the fort.

Narnala Fort: Narnala Fort; also known as Shanur Fort is located in Akola district in Maharashtra. The fort is still in a good condition and is located amidst forest. 

It consists of three small forts: Zafarabad (or Jafarabad) fort on the east, Narnala in the centre and Teliagarh to the west. The lake within the centre of the complex is said to possess healing properties. 

Explore Historic Burhanpur - Monuments & Pilgrims on 10th & 11th January 2015

The Historic city of Burhanpur is famous for its many beautiful monuments that lie scattered across the city. Most of the monuments lie in a state of ruins but they give us a fine idea of the grandeur of the Mughal Rule. The city was considered to be the Gateway to the South. A lesser known fact about the city is that Mumtaz Mahal breathed her last in this city and was entombed across the river Tapti before her tomb was shifted to The Taj Mahal in Agra.

Join us as we at Nisarga Bhraman are heading to Burhanpur to explore these monuments and pilgrims on January 9th 2015.

Link of photographs of our last visit - NB Explores Burhanpur - Feb 2011

Overnight Trek to Rajgad on 6th & 7th Dec 2014

Chatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj had spent about 26 years of his life on the fort Rajgad. He ruled over the Maval mulukh around Pune and Rajgad is a witness of most of the major incidents happened in Shivaji Maharaj's personal and political life. We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a trek to fort Rajgad to hear those important historical events and to explore places where those happened. The information will be provided by a well known personality - Shri Sadanand Apte. 

Join Nisarga Bhraman as we embark on a journey to one of the Mightiest of all forts, Rajgad on 6th and 7th December 2014.

Wildlife Trip to Pench National Park on 24th Jan 2015

Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a wildlife safari and are heading to explore the calm and clean jungle of Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

Tour Date: 24th January 2015 to 26th January 2015

Duration: 3D / 2N

About Pench: Located in the southern boundery of Madhya Pradesh and the districts of Seoni and Chhindawara, the Pench Tiger Reserve is named after the Pench river, flowing through the Satpura Hills. Pench Tiger Reserve and its neighbourhood is the original setting of Mowglee and Sherkhan (Rudyard Kipling's most famous work, The Jungle Book).

One Day Trip to Korlai - Revdanda & Alibaug on 9th Nov 2014

Nisarga Bhraman has planned a one day trip to visit places around Alibaug. The trip would be ideal for family and lazy bugs.

The trip includes visit to Korlai Fort, Revdanda Fort, Birla Temple, Alibaug, Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre Memorial & Angre Wada etc.



We invite you all to join us on a one day trip to Korlai - Alibaug on Sunday, 9th November 2014.

One Day Hike to the Highest Point in SGNP on 2nd Nov 2014

The Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is a green oasis encircled by a 
wholly man-made landscapes. The park embraces a wide range of habitats - dry, cactus strewn rocky plateaus, miles of mix deciduous forest, pockets of semi-evergreen vegetation, the two sprawling reservoirs of Tulsi and Vihar, a mix of marshland and scrub and a mangrove creek. 
Surprisingly the region has a wealth of biodiversity and rewarding nature walks can be enjoyed here. More than 800 species of flowering plants, nearly 300 
species of birds are the park's chief attraction. 

Join us at Nisarga Bhraman for the Trek / Hike to the 'Highest Point Trail' in core areas of SGNP on Sunday, 2nd November 2014.

About the Highest Point Trail: 'Jambhulmaal' is considered as the highest point in Mumbai City at the height of 846 feet above MSL. Covered by a dense forest and lies in the core area of SGNP, Jambhulmaal is carpeted with a lush herbage in monsoon. The trail is 2.5 Kms from the gate of Kanheri Caves. At the mountain top, a panoramic view of the forested Tulsi Valley and Tulsi and Vihar Lakes greets the eye. 

Overnight Trek to Harishchandragad on 18-19 Oct 2014

The earth is covered with with green carpet, the sky is blue, pollution in the air is washed out to get clear views from height. The cool breeze will flow in the air soon, the weather will be chill, winter season is about to come and trekkers will start off for the overnight trek in the mighty Sahyadri. So we have decided to head to the favourite fort of many individuals, also known as trekkers paradise... Harishchndragad.

We at Nisarga Bhraman invite you all to the overnight trek to Harishchandragad on 18th and 19th October 2014.

We will be climbing from an easy route from Khireshwar village near Malshej Ghat via Toalr khind and descending via an ancient route of Rajmarg.

Trek to Durga - Dhakoba on 5th Oct 2014

We at Nisarga Bhraman are heading to visit the fort Durg and Dhakoba on 5th Oct 2014 and invite you all enthusiasts to join us.

Photo Clicked by Parag Adkar

Fort Durga (3700 Feet above msl) and Dhakoba (4100 Feet above msl) stands south of Naneghat and Jivdhan in the Murbad mountain range. Dhakoba is the highest peak in the region and gives commanding view of Jivdhan Fort.

Nature Trail to Kaas Plateau & Sajjangad on 28th Sept 2014

We, at Nisarga Bhraman invites you all for a Nature trail to the Kaas Plateau, Satara on Sunday, 28th Sept 2014.

About Kaas Plateau:

The Kaas Plateau; also known as the 'Kaas Pathar', is situated in the Sahyadri range, about 22 kilometers from Satara city. This grasslands turns into a 'Carpet of Flowers' post monsoon season, in the month of August & September. Kaas Plateau has more than 850 different species of flowers and other plants including Orchids, Karvy and carnivorous plants such as Drosera Indica. The entire plateau looks like carpet of flowers laying on the ground for example - yellow carpet of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpet of Balsam, Purple carpet of Karvi etc.

Overnight Trek to Raigad - The capital of Swarajya on 11th & 12th Oct 2014

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged an overnight trek cum study trip to the Raigad Fort - the capital of Swarajya on 11th and 12th October 2014. 

Grab this opportunity to get detailed information about Historical events and architecture study of monuments on the fort by Shri Sadanand Apte, a well known personality. He is also a traveller and an experienced trekker having keen interest in studing Temple and Caves architecture and Maratha History.

Waterfall Rappelling at Bhivpuri on 31st Aug 2014

Rappelling down the waterfall is an experience of a lifetime! The sound of the cascading water along with the mist & spray that accompanies it makes the descend, a thrilling experience.

One can also choose to relax in a safe pond with a mini cascading waterfall which in itself is Therapeutic.

Join us for this One Full Day of Mind Blowing Adventure Rush on Sunday, 31st August 2014.

Wildlife Tour to Pench National Park on 6th to 8th November 2014

Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a wildlife safari and are heading to explore the calm and clean jungle of Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

Tour Date: 6th November to 8th November 2014

Duration: 3D / 2N

About Pench: Located in the southern boundery of Madhya Pradesh and the districts of Seoni and Chhindawara, the Pench Tiger Reserve is named after the Pench river, flowing through the Satpura Hills. Pench Tiger Reserve and its neighbourhood is the original setting of Mowglee and Sherkhan (Rudyard Kipling's most famous work, The Jungle Book).

Overnight trek to Rajmachi Fort on 23-24 August 2014

With monsoons in full swing, everyone heads out to the numerous waterfalls that dot the landscape, the only downside to the fun being the crowds that exist at these waterfalls. 

We at Nisarga Bhraman have decided to head out on an “Overnight Trek” to Rajmachi to Enjoy & Frolic in the huge waterfalls that line the route minus the unruly crowds!

Here is some info About Rajmachi:

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2710 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Endurance: High (3.5hrs Trek)
District: Pune
Region: Karjat/Lonavla
Base Village: Kondivade/ Tungarli

One Day Trek to Matheran via Sunset Point on 9th Aug 2014

There are many routes to reach Matheran but the most beautiful and scenic route is from Dodhani village at Panvel side to the Sunset point on Matheran. The route after passing village climbs up on a ridge and then enters in the thick evergreen forest of Matheran. The experience of walking through the fog in this forest is really a wonderful experience.

We at Nisarga Bhraman invite you all for this one day trek to Matheran via Sunset point on Saturday, 9th August 2014 

One Day Trek to Peb Fort on 27th July 2014

The fort of Peb, located conveniently close to Matheran is a wonderful weekend getaway for most Mumbaikars and Punekars; interested in trekking. The hike to the fort is of medium grade and takes around 2.5 hours if climbed from Neral or 1.5 hrs from Matheran, which allows one the experience of walking on the tracks of the Neral - Matheran Mini Train. The fort is impressive and the view from the top is mind blowing. 

Nisarga Bhraman is heading to the Fort Peb / Vikatgad near Matheran on Sunday, 27th July 2014 for a one day trek. We will be climbing it from Matheran route. Join us for this enjoyable yet adventurous hike.

White Water Rafting at Vaitarana River on 26th July 2014

Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers.

We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged an adventure trip of River Rafting in the Vaitarna River near Kasara on Saturday, 26th July 2014.

Ovenight Trek to Bhimashankar on 19th & 20th July 2014

The rains along with the month of Shravan are one of the best times to go to Bhimashankar, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. But at the same time the pilgrimage is crowded with people who come to visit the Shiva Temple. To avoid this crowd, we have decided to head to Bhimashankar just before the Shravan starts. 

We invite you all for the overnight trek to Bhimashankar via adventurous route of Nisanichi Waat (Shidi Ghat) on 19th & 20th July 2014.

Waterfall Rappelling at Dodhani on 2nd August 2014

Rappelling down the waterfall is an experience of a lifetime! The sound of the cascading water along with the mist & spray that accompanies it makes the descend a thrilling experience.

We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a one day adventure activity of waterfall rappelling at Dodhani Waterfall on Saturday, 2nd August 2014.

Height of the waterfall: 90 feet approx
Base village: Dodhani

One Day Trek to Mrugagad on 6th July 2014

Mrugagad being a small watch tower in the tiger valley of lonavala is surrounded by the mountain wall and pinnacles from all three sides. Numerous waterfalls over those walls in the monsoon offers a great view and makes the visit to this fort pleasant. Apart from an easy hike, this small fort also offers a lot to make it's visit a memorable and enjoyable one.

We at Nisarga Bhraman invite you for the one day trek to the fort - Mrugagad situated near Khopoli - Pali Road on Sunday, 6th July 2014.

Photo clicked by - Vaibhavi Gandhi

Water Rafting at Kundalika River

Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers.

We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged an adventure trip of River Rafting in the Kundalika River at Kolad. 

Batch 1 - 5th July 2014
Batch 2 - 3rd August 2014
Batch 3 - 24th August 2014
Batch 4 - 6th September 2014

One Day Trek to Kohoj Fort on 22nd June 2014

We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a one day trek to Kohoj fort in Palghar region on Sunday, 22nd June 2014. We invite you all enthusists for this trek.

About the place: 

Kohoj fort can be reached from the Vaghote village on Palghar - Wada road. At the base of the fort is a lake which gives beautiful reflection of the fort. It takes 2 hours from the village to reach the plateau. On the plateau of the fort, a temple of Lord Shankar and 3 groups of water cisterns can be seen. Fortification and remains of settlements also can be seen at some of the places. On the way that stretches from the right side of the temple up the hill, there are three large water cisterns; two of which contain potable water. On the top of this hill we come across a bastion and a temple of Lord Hanumana. There many natural pinnacles formed due to wind-erosion, two of them are man-shaped pinnacle which is one of the greatest wonder of nature’s creation. 

One Day Trek to Tringalwadi Fort on 29th June 2014

Nisarga Bhraman invites you all enthusiastic trekkers to join as we have arranged a one day trek to the Tringalwadi Fort near Igatpuri on 29th June 2014.

Tringalwadi Fort.

One Day Trek to Karnala Fort on 28th June 2014

A day hike near the city without much of a travel, on a mountain surrounded by a green thick evergreen jungle at a busy schedule in city life, what strikes first in your mind is Karnala. It also gives you an opportunity to peep into the history as many old historical evidences exists on top of the fort.

Nisarga Bhraman invites you all as we have arranged a one day trek to Karnala Fort on Saturday, 28th June 2014

Overnight Trek to Siddhagad on 14th & 15th June 2014

The cool monsoon wind will start flowing from the sea; the rain will arrive in its full glory; soul of every individual will get drenched in the rain. Just before this is the mating season of fireflies when thousands of them light up around the trees and bushes to attract their mates. We may get an opportunity to witness a beautiful spectacle of dazzling fireflies.

Nisarga Bhraman comes with the first hike of this monsoon to the fort Siddhagad in Murbad region on 14th and 15th June 2014 and invite you all enthusiasts to join us.

Explore the Land of the Gompas - Leh Ladakh

Every year a drive through the magical vistas of Ladakh left us nothing less than awestruck & spellbound. Ladakh stories are the order of the day on each and every trip as well as trek for the entire year. To relive those magical moments & to once again take a walk/drive down memory lane, we at Nisarga Bhraman have decided to rough it out on the twisty roads of Ladakh yet again and to explore the 'Land of the Gompas'.

Photo By: Hemant Naik

Join us at Nisarga Bhraman if you are seeking Adventure & Adrenaline rush as this drive is slated to be a shade different from the first one. The event will be in colaboration with 'Sussat... Rebel on Wheels'.

Turtle Fest at Velas on 29th & 30th March 2014

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a family tour to the Velas Beach on 29th and 30th March 2014 to attend the Turtle Fest 2014 organised by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, Chiplun. The tour also includes visit to the Bankot Fort, Velas Beach and Harihareshwar Temple. The place is also a good spot for bird photography.

Photo By: Hemant Naik

About the Place:

Velas: Velas is a birthplace of Shri Nana Phadanvis, one of the great prominant personality in Maratha History. The village is situated near the Bankot Bay. Shri Bhairi Rameshwar Temple, Shri Mahalakshmi Temple and a residence of Shri Nana Phadanvis are places to see in the village. The Velas beach is one of the popular breeding site of Olive Ridley Turtles which is an endangered species of marine turtles. Nests are preserved and protected and then hatchlings are released in the sea. The work is carried out by the trust - Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, Chipalun.

Photo By: Sameer Patel

Bankot Fort: Situated on the bank of Veshvi - Bagmandala Creek, this was the first residency of the British Raj in Southern Konkan. The fort of Himmatgad, now popularly known as Bankot from the name of nearby village. The main entrance of the fort is north-facing with a well sculpted arch and carvings. Watch guards dug out (Devdya) align on both sides of the Mahadarwaja with some pits being dug out in the right Devdi. On the left, there are steps leading towards Nagarkhana while there is an underground storey and a tunnel on the right. A Maruti idol in the centre stands deserted now. On the west, there is a small entrance (Darwaja) leading to a Bastion on the exterior of the fortifications. A deep well (now dry and filled) occupied the centre of this bastion earlier and the adjacent water tanks too are dry and obsolete now. One can leave the Buruj via a small exit that leads to the surrounding moat and a beautiful “Revni” lying nearby.

We invite you all enthusists to attend the festival and contribute towards the preservation of the olive ridley turtles.

Trek to Dhauladhar Mountain Range in Himachal Pradesh, 23rd May to 5th June

Himalayan Trekking ... It will conjure up immediate memories of fun filled, carefree days. We at Nisarga Bhraman in colaboration with Sussat... Rebel on Wheels promises you all this and more, in the summer of 2014.

Taking forth our promise of making the outdoor accessible to you, we have planned a trek in Himachal Pradesh, at Dharmashala. Summer is the season to see the Himalayas at their best! Not only do we escape the sweltering heat and grime of the city but we also find solace in nature and adventure. Each of our trek is carefully designed with a judicious mix of comfort and challenge, so that we cater to all the enthusiastic and the intrepid. The focus being to strengthen your bond with nature and adventure. If this is the trek you look for then look no further.

Image Source - Internet

About the place: Dhauladhars are themselves a mountain range quite apart from any other mountain range in the Himalayas. It is the outer most part of Himalayas. The rock faces of this granite range are so sharply cot that they fail to hold snow for long as a result you see snow in the gullies and on top.
This is an easy trek going through mixed forests of Iak, Rhododendron and Deodar in the foothills of the Dhauladhars. The trek offers added attraction for the bird watchers. Beautiful alpine meadows carpeted with flowers and medicinal plants, pasturelands, flocks of goats, sheep and wild birds and superb views from the passes make this a most wonderful route through the landscape dotted with many villages where we pause to meet the villagers and relax.

Lakeside Camping near Lonavala

Nisarga Bhraman brings you a Lakeside Camping event near Lonavala, Ambey Valley on a full moon night i.e. on 15th & 16th February 2013.

Campsite, Photo By - Hemant Naik

Overnight trek to Pratapgad and Madhu Makarand Gad

The heat is increasing day by day but it would not resist the enthusiastic trekkers to visit our historic forts in the Sahyadries. We can still find a route which will be leading to some of the forts which are surrounded by evergreen thick forest. This will give us the joy of pleasant journey, scenic beauty and a tremendous view from the top.

Madhu - Makarand Gad

We at Nisarga Bhraman are arranging a trek to Forts Pratapgad and Madhu - Makarandgad, surrounded by the thick forest of Javli in Mahabaleshwar Region, on 22nd and 23rd Feb 2014.

Sandhan Valley Exploration & 30 Ft Rappelling on 1st Feb 2014

A trek that every individual should experience. Descend down huge rocks and boulders with the steep rock walls of the 2 kilometers long natural gorge towering around us, crossing a 4 feet deep water, a night stay on the rocky bed near a water pond under the open sky is a complete adventure package. The experience & the sheer magnitude of the steep walls is humbling to say the least. One of the favourite destination of trekkers and a beautiful place situated in the western ghats near Ghatghar is Sandhan Valley. One has to tappel down a 30 feet rock patch which adds adventure and thrill.

Photo By Sameer Patel

Join us Nisarga Bhraman as we head out to explore this narrow gorge that descends from Samrad village on 1st and 2nd February 2014.

Trek to Kurdugad and Mangad on 19th Jan 2014

Nisarga Bhraman is going to explore 2 forts around Indapur, Raigad on Sunday, 19th January 2014.

We invite you to join us to explore these beautiful and less explored forts.

About the fort:

Kurdugad -

Photo by Hemant Naik

Near the base of the Kurdugad is a temple of goddess ‘Kurdai’. On the way up, there are remnants of a gateway. Entering by this gateway a Hanuman idol, about 1m in height grabs our attention. Behind this idol we find a natural ghal (groove). This groove can easily accommodate around 100-150 people. Fort has 2 large pinnacles, of which one comprises the Fort top. One can traverse the path around the pinnacle, but it is damaged completely at certain places in between. There are one or two water tanks on the fort. Fort top offers excellent view of entire nearby region. Location of the Kurdugad attaches to it real significance, strategically. A pass called Tamhani ghat, can be easily controlled from here. Besides, it has Raigad and Kokandiva forts on its backside. Half an hour is enough to explore the fort top.

Wildlife Tour to Pench National Park

Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a wildlife safari and are heading to explore the calm and clean jungle of Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

Tour Date: 10th April to 12th April 2014

Duration: 3D / 2N

Photo By: Monu Dubey

About Pench: Located in the southern boundery of Madhya Pradesh and the districts of Seoni and Chhindawara, the Pench Tiger Reserve is named after the Pench river, flowing through the Satpura Hills. Pench Tiger Reserve and its neighbourhood is the original setting of Mowglee and Sherkhan (Rudyard Kipling's most famous work, The Jungle Book).

Pench National Park, comprising of 758 SQ Kms, out of which a core area of 299 sq km is the national park and and remaining 464 sq km is the buffer area. Rich in its biodiversity, its terrain defined by hills, valleys and the occasional precipitous slope, Pench is an important ecosystem supporting an abundance of flora and fauna, including a rich variety of aquatic life.