Monday, February 10, 2014

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
Itinerary:

Day 1: Saturday, 15th Feb 2014
  • Meet at Lonavala at 2:00 pm
  • Drive / Bike Ride towards the camp site
  • Evening hike on one of the ancient forts in the region 
  • Exploration and get back to the campsite
  • Welcome drink on arrival at the campsite
  • Cleaning of a campsite, pitching and allocation of tents
  • Barbecue and bonfire
  • Informative session on sky observation
  • Delicious hot food will be served
  • Retire for the day
Day 2: Sunday, 16th Feb 2014
  • Wake up and freshen up on a lazy morning
  • Breakfast and Tea
  • Cleaning up the camp site
  • Pack up and drive back to Mumbai / Pune
Note: One has to arrange his own transport.

Cost of the event would be Rs. 1300/- only

The above cost includes - 

> Accommodation in tents on multiple sharing
> Evening refreshments, Dinner and Barbecue on Saturday
> Breakfast and tea on Sunday
> Guide and expertise charges

The above mentioned cost does no include -

> Transportation to and from campsite
> Lunch on Saturday and Sunday


Preparing morning Tea, Photo By - Hemant Naik
To register for the event, contact - 

Parag Vartak: 9167966042
Sameer Patel: 9619848367

Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination or transfer the amount to the account -  

Name of A/c Holder: Sameer M. Patel
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR, Churchgate Branch
A/c Number: 1451108345
RTGS/IFSC code: CBIN0283996

Here is a list of things to be carried for the event - 
  • Haversack to put in everything to be carried
  • Water - 2 Liters at least
  • Bedding material (Sleeping Bag / Carry Mat / Chaddar etc.)
  • Torch with extra set of batterries (Compulsory)
  • Extra set of clothes, Towel, Napkin etc.
  • Personal medicines required if any
  • Identity Proof, Camera, Something to munch on etc.
Few rules that we would like people to follow - 
  • Possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be  permitted on the event & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
  • Smoking will be permitted only after consultation with the group leader and one has to move away from the group.
  • Stay with the group.
  • The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
  • Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
  • Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
  • Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories.”