One Day Trek to Asheri Fort on 21st August 2016

The Sahyadris beckon & the lure is getting stronger with approaching monsoon clouds. There is nothing more beautiful than the view of the Sahyadris in the rains.

Join Nisarga Bhraman as we explore the Mighty Fort of Asheri located in Palghar region on Sunday, 21st August 2016.

About the place:

Asheri is big brother of other forts in the Palghar region due to its massiveness and height. Base village is Khodkona. It takes approx 1.5 hrs to reach the col & then 0.5hrs to reach the top. In the col, there is a temple of Vaghjai. The route then leads to carved steps. Remains of settlements, a ruined entrance, fortification symbols, Portuguese shield, 17 water cisterns, 2 lakes, a cave, temple are the things to see on top. One can see forts like Asheri, Adasul, Kohoj.

Wildlife Trip to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve on Nov 2016

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a wildlife trip to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve on 12th November 2016. Join us to explore one of the most famous jungle in Madhya pradesh known for the highest density of Tigers.

Dates: 12th Nov to 17th Nov 2016

Duration: 4 Days & 3 Nights

Jungle Safari: 6 nos.

About Bandhavgarh -

Bandhavgarh National Park is a most popular tourist destination for wildlife and nature lovers. The park got the status of national park in the year of 1968. Sprawl over an area of 450 Square Kilometers, the Bandhavgarh National Park is known for its breathtaking array of flora and fauna. Its geographical positioning has gifted a repository of over 250 species of birds and 22 different species of mammals. Though, the park is considered as the real home of white tigers but the park provides shelter to several Indian wildlife species like Leopards, Sloth Bear, Jungle cat, Jackal, Bison, Cheetals, Langgors and Sambars. The spring season January through March is an ideal time to explore the wildlife of the park. The place is equipped with legendary themes like- full of rich history and natural beauty. Think of some 2000 years ago when this Bandhavgarh fort was built, still it is standing with great cliffs and eroded rocks.

The tourist area is devided in three zones - Tala, Magadhi and Khitauli.

Jungle Safari at TATR on 18th Nov 2016

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a wildlife tour to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve on 18th November 2016.

Date: 18th November to 20th November 2016

Duration: 3 Days & 2 Nights

Jungle Safari: 4 nos

About Tadoba:

Tadoba Tiger reserve borrows its name from the local Tribal lord Taru. Legend has it that lord Taru was killed in a fight with a Tiger. The people from adjoining villages held a procession in honour of the lord until the government banned the procession ever since the forest was declared a Tiger Reserve.

The forest is famous for carnivore animals such as Tiger, Leopard, Bears, Wild Dogs and Hyenas. It also has a rich population of Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer and Indian Gaur i.e Wild Oxe. The forest is spread over 625 sq. km. Of the total 625 sq. km, Tadoba National Park constitues 116.55 sq. km. which was created in the year 1955. Rest of the area is called the Reserve. In Tadoba, recorded species consist of 45 species of Mammals, 279 species of Birds, 94 species of Butterflies, 26 species of Spiders, 30 species of Reptiles.

Waterfall Rappelling at Bekare Waterfall 2016

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.

Batch 1: Saturday, 6th August 2016
Batch 2: Sunday, 7th August 2016

Waterfall Rappelling at Vihigaon on 17th July 2016

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.

Join us for a one day adventure rush as we at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a waterfall rappelling at Vihigaon waterfall near Kasara on Sunday, 17th July 2016.

About the place - 

Height of the rappel - 150 Feet approx
Base Village - Vihigaon
Grade - Easy

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 - Saturday, 9th July 2016
Batch 2 - Saturday, 16th July 2016

One Day Trek to Sudhagad on 26th June 2016

The Sahyadris beckon & the lure is getting stronger with approaching monsoon clouds. There is nothing more beautiful than the view of the Sahyadris in the rains

Join us at Nisarga Bhraman as we have arranged a one day trek to the beautiful fort Sudhagad on Sunday, 26th June 2016.




Info about Sudhagad -

Height: 2030 Feet above MSL(Approx)
Grade: Easy
District: Raigad
Region: Pali
Base Village: Dhondase / Pacchapur

Sudhagad: Pali is a place where one out of the eight Ashtavinayak Ganesh Temples is located. Lord Ganesh of Pali is named ‘Ballaleshwar’. Base of Sudhagad Fort - Dhondase is situated about 12 odd kms from here. The fort is expansive and was earlier called ‘Bhorapgad’, it was when Shivaji Maharaj took over this fort, that the name ‘Sudhagad’ came into existence. Caves of Thanale situated nearby area stated that the construction of Sudhagad is about 1000 years old. Sudhagad was probably built to keep watch on trade routes and ghat routes like Nandand Ghat and Sawashni Ghat. The fort resembles Raigad in terms of construction and hence is often referred to as a Replica of Raigad!
Route to Sudhagad from Dhondase passes through the thick forest and one can witness presence of wild creatures.

One Day Trek to Matheran via Garbet Plateau on 10th July 2016

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a one day trek to the Matheran via Garbet Plateau on Sunday, 10th July 2016.

Photo Clicked by - Mario Mascarenhas

About the place: 

Matheran is a most famous Hill Station situated in Karjat Tahsil, Raigad District of Maharashtra and the smalled in India. It is located on the range of Western Ghats at height of 800 m (2625 Feet) above sea level. The name Matheran means either ‘Forest on Top’ or ‘Woodland overhead’. Matheran as a Hill Station was discovered by a British, Mr. Huge Mallet, the then Collector of Thane, in 1850.

Fireflies Special Event to Kalavantin Durg on 11th June 2016

Monsoon … The most awaited season for the trek lovers.

The small window in time just before the rains come to its full glory gives us the opportunity to witness a beautiful spectacle of dazzling fireflies. It’s the mating season for these fireflies & as a result thousands of them light up around trees and shrubs making it a rare and beautiful sight.

We, at Nisarga Bhraman, would be heading for a Trek through the forest of Kalavantin/ Prabalgad machi to try and capture this scene in our eyes and camera if possible.

About the Fort:

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2300 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium
Endurance : Medium
Base Village: Thakarwadi Panvel

Wild Amboli Weekend trip

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a 'Wild Amboli Expedition' to study and photograph Herpetofauna and Biodiversity of Amboli.

Batch 1: 18th June 2016

About the place -

Amboli is a small hill-station nestled in the western ghats at the height of 710 meters above the sea level. This hill station in Sindhudurga district is knoknown as 'Cheerapunji of Maharashtra'. Its one of the cleanest and greenest hill stations for the wildlife. A dream destination for Naturalists, Amboli literally blossoms in the monsoon. A walk on green misty trails, beautiful scenery, waterfalls, a loads of biodiversity and delicious konkani food makes it a perfect location for a short trip.

Trek to Dudhsagar Waterfall

We at Nisarga Bhraman invites you to visit spectacular Dudhsagar Waterfall and a Jungle Trek.

Batch 1 on 17th – 18th September 2016

Batch 2 on 24th – 25th September 2016

About Dudhsagar Waterfall -

Region: Goa (Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Endurance Level: Medium

Turtle Fest 2016 at Velas, Ratnagiri

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a family tour to the Velas Beach to attend the Turtle Fest 2016 organised by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, Chiplun. 

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

One can enjoy watching hatchlings of Olive Redlay Turtle. The tour also includes visit to the Bankot Fort, Velas Beach and Harihareshwar Temple. The place is also a good spot for bird photography. Stay will be in the typical village house.

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.

Wildlife Trip to Pench National park on 10th June 2016

The raised stress levels due to work & commute; the pollution that is no longer just felt but is visible; and many more are the things that every city dweller strives to get away from! Join us at Nisarga Bhraman as we head out to explore the calm and clean Jungle of Pench in Madhya Pradesh.

Get ready to experience the Wilderness in Pench...

Tour Date: 10th June 2016 to 12th June 2016

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).

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.

Wildlife Trip to Sasan - Gir

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a wildlife trip to Sasan - Gir which is the only home for Asiatic Lions in India. Grab the opportunity to experience the wilderness.

Tour Dates - 14th April to 17th April 2016

Tour Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights 

About Sasan Gir -

Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary comprises 1412 sq km of deciduous forest interspersed with semi - evergreen and evergreen flora, acacia, scrub jungle, grasslands and rocky hills. Fed by perennial and seasonal rivers and streams, the sanctuary has large water bodies like the Kamleshwar Dam that are good for crocodiles and birds. It is the last abode of the big and regal predator Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica), an endangered species.

Explore the magnificent Ladakh in July 2016

Ladakh, the land of the cold deserts and the snow capped peaks, the monasteries and the colorful prayer flags, the high mountain passes and the endless plain valleys – the perfect destination for long scenic road trips.

Discover the magnificent beauty and hidden secrets of this Himalayan Kingdom with Nisarga Bhraman as we travel through the beautiful vistas of the Manali – Leh - Srinagar Road.

Trek to Brahmagiri & Durga Bhandar on 3rd Jan 2016

Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a Durga Bhandar and Tryambakgad Trek in Tryambakeshwar region on 3rd January 2016. 

We will be ascending from Kojuli village via Hati Met, a lesser known route and descending via a regular route of Tryambak Darwaja.

About the place - 

Tryambakeshwar, situated about 25kms from Nasik is famous for one of the Jyotirlinga. The massive hill behind the city is called Brahmagiri or Tryambakgad. This hill fort is a source of Gadavari River (Gautami Ganga). To reach Tryambakgad, there are two routes – one from the Tryambakeshwar village which is in regular use by devotees who visit the place for Godavari source and the other via Hatti Met is used by very few locals. The north most part of Tryambakgad is like a hidden treasure and is named as Durga Bhandar. To reach here, one has to descend a flight of stairs then come on the narrow ridge and again climb the flight of stairs. The entire route is carved in the rock.

Wildlife Trip to Kanha National Park on 22nd April 2016

Nisarga Bhraman brings you a Luxury Wildlife trip to fabulous Kanha in the month of April 2015. 

Duration: 3 Days & 2 Nights

Dates: 22nd April to 24th April 2016

Photographer - Sameer Patel

About Kanha - 

The Kanha National Park, situated in the eastern sector of the central Indian Highlands, ranges over an area of 940 sq km in the Mailkal chain of hills. Kanha Tiger reserve consists of the National Park which forms the Core Zone and a Buffer zone around the core bringing the total area up to 1945 sq. km.

Adventure Trek to Padargad on 14-15th Nov 2015

Nisarga Bhraman is arranging an adventure trek to the fort Padargad in Bhimashankar region on 14th-15th November 2015





About the Fort -

Height: 2002 Feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Range: Bhimashankar
Time: Approx 2.5 to 3 Hrs from base village

Standing in the Bhimashankar mountain range, Padargad offers a spectacular view of Bhimashankar cliff and Nagphani. Siddhagad and Kothaligad can also be seen at a distance. The hike to the fort passes through an evergreen forest which is a home for various species of birds and India Giant Squirral which is a state animal of Maharashtra. One has to climb a couple of rock patches and pass through a 'Chimni' while on the way to the fort followed by rock cut steps. Overall it offers a very adventurous hike. On top one can see couple of water cisterns and caves.

Thrilling Trek to Harihar Fort on 1st Nov 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a thriling trek in the Tryambakeshwar region of Nasik to the fort Harihar. 

About the place: 

Place: Fort Harihar
Base Village : Takeharsh Or Harshewadi and Nirgudpada
Region : Trimbakeshwar, Nasik
Grade: Easy

Height: 3676Feet 

Fort Harihar is a triangular massif with sheer vertical walls & edges. The only way up the fort is by climbing rock cut steps in a 70 degree rock edge. Climbing the stone ladder is like doing a trapeze act in the sky. There are a couple of caves, a storage house, water tanks, a pond & a temple atop the fort. The top offers one a birds eye view of the entire region & also gives one the gratification of having gotten over the fear of heights.

One Day Trek to Tandulwadi Fort on 18th October 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a one day trek to the Tandulwadi Fort on Sunday 18th October 2015. 

About the place - 

Grade: Easy
Endurance : Easy
Base Village: Tandulwadi

Tandulwadi fort lies 5 k.m. east of Saphale Railway Station and is good for one day outing. One can get a good view of Vaitarna and Surya river. The route is very steep and goes over some rocky portions. On the top there are many water tanks, a monsoon lake and remains of settlements. The fort was mainly used as a watch tower in ancient times.