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.

Uttar Karnataka Beach Trek

The western coast plains of India is a thin part nesteled between the western ghats of Sahyadri mountain range and the Arabean Sea. It has some beautiful and serene beaches along the coast. 

Join us as we at Nisarga Bhraman are heading for a beach trek to explore few of the beaches in Uttar Karnataka this winter. 

Batch 1: 3rd and 4th December 2016

Batch 2: 7th and 8th January 2017

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.

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

Thrilling Trek to Harihar Fort on 2nd july 2016

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 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

Explore Underwater World & Historical Places around Malvan

Explore the beautiful under water world on one of the most serene beaches of Maharashtra with Nisarga Bhraman’s on a Scuba Diving special trip to Malvan from 25th March 2016 to 27th March 2016.

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.

Dhule Region Trek on 9th & 10th January 2016

Nisarga Bhraman brings you a two days trek to explore lesser known forts in Dhule region. We will be covering Songir, Laling, Galna and Kankrala Forts on 9th and 10th January 2016.

Photo By: Hemant Naik

About the place - 

All the four forts - Songir, Laling, Galna and Kankrala are located around Dhule City and are of easy grade. All of them are fortified hills and have many remains to see atop.

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.

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.

Explore Malvan & Vengurla with Scuba Dive on 23rd Oct 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has organised a trip to beautiful beaches of Vengurla & Malvan with scuba diving, to explore the underwater world on 23rd October to 25rd October 2015.

One Day Trek to Tung Fort on 27th Sept 2015

Nisarga Bhraman invites you to one day monsoon trek to Tung Fort on Sunday 27th Sept 2015




About the place -

Grade: Easy
Endurance : Easy
Base Village: Tungwadi / Peth Shahapur

Tung fort is also named as Kathingad fort. The fort is conical in shape. The Fort was built by the Adil Shahi dynasty. Its shape and structure suggest that its main function was as a watchtower guarding the rout to Pune city. From top of the fort we can easily locate Lohgad, Vidsapur, Tikona and a lot of area in the Maval region of the Pawana and Mulshi valley