Matheran Nature Trail on 24th July 2016

Welcome to the Mountains of Monsoon!! 

As its a monsoon season, one will experience the real beauty of Matheran. Experience the green mat and the moving curtains.

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a guided Nature Trail in the evergreen forest of Matheran on Sunday, 24th July 2016.

Bio Diversity you can study - Flowers, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals (Subject to sightings)

Do not miss the opportunity to witness the uniqueness of Matheran.

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.

Nature Trail to Nagla Block on 13th September 2015

Nisarga Bhraman is glad to announced Photography & Nature trail to the Nagla Block, Sanjay Gandhi National Park. We invite all enthusiasts to join us for this trail on Sunday, 13 September 2015.

Type: Nature Trail

Grade: Easy

Seats: Only 20 participant max

About Nagla Block: 

On the Mumbai-Agra highway, near small village - Sasupada, begins one of the most exhilarating trails called Nagla Trail. About 17% of SGNP’s land lies beyond the Bassein/Bhayander creek and these forests are relatively pristine and for all reasons favorite amongst butterfly watchers, bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. A gentle walk down the hill side will lead you the small nature interpretation center at the base. This is one place where one gets to experience the confluence of mangrove ecosystem and forest ecosystem in all its grandeur. This patch of forest also harbours some of the most undisturbed and healthy growth of ecologically significant mangrove vegetation along the island of Mumbai. So hit the Nagla-Block trail and get ready for your own discoveries.

Nature Trail in Matheran on 5th July 2015

Welcome to the Mountains of Monsoon!! 
As its a monsoon season, one will experience the real beauty of Matheran. Experience the green mat and the moving curtains.

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a guided Nature Trail in the evergreen forest of Matheran on Sunday, 5th July 2015.

Bio Diversity you can study - Flowers, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals (Subject to sightings)

Do not miss the opportunity to witness the uniqueness of Matheran.

Turtle Festival 2015 at Velas, Ratnagiri

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a family tour to the Velas Beach to attend the Turtle Fest 2015 organised by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, Chiplun. 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.

Batch 1: 7 - 8 March 2015

Batch 2: 14 - 15 March 2015

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.

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.