Nature Walks
Participants should carry water, brunch,
rainwear and cap (according to the season). Binoculars and field guides are
optional. Participants have to purchase their own entry tickets and bear transport
expense unless specified. Prior registration is compulsory for each
programme. Contact 24701361 / 24700039 or wwfmso@gmail.com,
wwfmumbai@yahoo.co.in for registration.
January 11, Sunday – Bombay Veterinary College,
Aarey Campus, Goregaon
Charges: free for
supporters and Rs.100/- for guest.
Meeting point: Entry gate of the veterinary
college. Time: 08.30am
Registration
: Before 1st January, 2015.
February 1,
Sunday – Godrej Mangroves at Vikhroli
On the
occasion of World Wetland Day-2015, a nature walk will be conducted by
WWF-India, MSO in collaboration with Godrej Mangrove Centre, Vikhroli.
Charges: Free. However, transport cost (auto fare) should be
borne by the participants from station to the creek side colony.
Meeting point : Outside Vikhroli Railway station
(E), Near Railway police chowky at 7.00am sharp.
Registration
: Before 28th January, 2015.
March 1, Sunday – Shivdi
(Sewree) Mad flats, Shivdi Jetty
Charges: free for supporters
and Rs.100/- for guest.
Meeting point: Shivdi Station (E). Time: will be
informed after 9th February
Registration:
Before 25th February, 2015.
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| Flamingos. Pic by Akshay Talwalkar |
April 5, Sunday –Racecourse, Mahalaxmi
Charges: Free for a supporters and Rs. 100/- for
guest.
Meeting point: Entrance of racecourse (Gate no: 1).
Time:
07.30am
Registration:
Before 26th March, 2015.
May 3, Sunday – Avenue tree trail at Maharshi
Karve Road, Churchgate
Charges: Free for
supporters and Rs.100/- for guest. Meeting point: Corner of Oval maidan,
opposite Eros cinema. Time:
07.30am
Registration:
Before 28th April, 2015.
June 28, Sunday – Ransai
Charges: Rs. 850/- for a supporter and Rs. 1350/-
for guest.
Meeting point: bus will
start from Swami Narayan temple, Dadar (E) at 6.30am sharp.
Registration:
Before 16th June, 2015.
Please note: Trails planned in January and April depend upon the permissions from proper authorities)
Nature
Camps
(Train
reservation mentioned for camps includes Non-AC fare unless mentioned)
January 23-26, Saputara and Vansda National Park, Gujarat
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| Pic from Gujarat Forest dept Website |
A Nature camp is
organised to Saputara and Vansda
National Park, Gujarat for supporters and guests. The camp cost
is Rs. 9350/- for WWF-India supporters and Rs 10,850/- for other nature
enthusiast. The camp cost includes food, travel and accommodation from Mumbai
to Mumbai. Registration – Before 7th
January, 2015. For further details please contact WWF-India Maharashtra
State Office, Mumbai. Meeting point: bus will start from Swami Narayan temple,
Dadar (E) at 6am sharp.
February 7-8, Birding at Mayani near Vaduj.
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| http://www.mtdc.co.in/tourist/mayani-bird-sanctuary/ |
A Nature camp is
organised to Mayani near Vaduj for supporters and guests. The camp cost
is Rs. 3750/- for WWF-India supporters and Rs 5250/- for other nature
enthusiast. The camp cost includes food, travel and accommodation from Mumbai
to Mumbai.
Registration – Before 21st
January, 2015. For details please contact WWF-India Maharashtra State Office,
Mumbai.
Meeting point: bus will
start from Swami Narayan temple, Dadar (E) at 6am sharp.
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| pic from indiamike website |
March 6-12, Nature Camp to Bhadra Wild Life Sanctuary
and Kudremukh National Park, Karnataka
A Nature camp is organised to the Bhadra Wild Life Sanctuary and Kudremukh National Park, Karnataka for
supporters and Guests. The camp cost is Rs. 14,750/- for WWF-India supporters
and Rs 16,250/- for others. The camp cost includes food, travel and
accommodation from Mumbai to Mumbai . Registration
– Before 2nd January, 2015. For details please contact WWF-India
Maharashtra State Office, Mumbai.
Journey Details:
6th March (Friday), 2015: Departure by 12133 Mangalore express
from Mumbai CST at 22.00hrs. Reach Mangalore JN at 12.40hrs.
11th March (Wednesday), 2015: Departure by 12134 Mumbai
Express from Mangalore at 13.55hrs. Reach Mumbai CST at 04.25hrs.
April 11-19, Nature Camp
to Chakrata, Uttarakhand
A Nature camp is
organized to Chakrata, Uttarakhand for
supporters and guests.
Plan A
The camp cost is Rs. 20,500/-
for WWF-India supporters and Rs 22,000/- for others. The cost includes food,
travel and accommodation from Mumbai to Mumbai. Registration –Before 6th February, 2015. For details
please contact WWF-India Maharashtra State Office, Mumbai.
Journey Details: 3AC Train journey
11th April (Saturday),
2015: Departure by 12951 Mumbai Rajdhani from Mumbai Central at 16.35hrs. Reach
New Delhi at 08.35hrs on 12th April, 2015. And Depart for Dehradun on 12th April (Sunday), 2015: Departure
by 14041 Mussoorie Express from Delhi at 22.15hrs. Reach Dehradun at 08.10hrs
on 13th April, 2015. (Free time at Delhi)
17th April (Friday), 2015: Departure by 14042 Mussoorie Express from Dehradun
at 21.20hrs. Reach Delhi at 07.40hrs on 18th April, 2015. And Depart for Mumbai on 18th
April (Saturday), 2015: Departure by 12952 Mumbai Rajdhani from New Delhi at 16.25hrs.
Reach Mumbai Central at 08.35hrs on 19th April, 2015. (Free time at Delhi)
Plan B:
The camp cost is Rs. 12,500/-
for WWF-India supporters and Rs 14,000/- for others. The cost includes food,
travel and accommodation from Dehradun to Dehradun.
Meeting point: Dehradun
railway station at 08.30am sharp.
Registration –Before 13th March, 2015. For details please
contact WWF-India Maharashtra State Office, Mumbai
May 12-17, Nature Camp
to Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
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| Pic-mponline.gov.in |
A Nature camp is
organized to Panna Tiger Reserve,
Madhya Pradesh for supporters and guests. The camp cost is Rs. 22,000/-
for WWF-India supporters and Rs 23,500/- for other nature enthusiasts. The camp
cost includes Safaris, food, travel and accommodation from Mumbai to Mumbai. Registration - Before 5th March,
2015. For details please contact WWF-India Maharashtra State Office, Mumbai
Journey Details: 3AC Train journey
12th May (Tuesday),
2015: Departure by 12141 Rajendra nagar express from Mumbai CST at 23.25hrs.
Reach Satna at 17.15hrs on 13th May, 2015.
16th May (Saturday),
2015: Departure by 11094 Mahanagari Express from Satna at 18.20hrs. Reach
Mumbai CST 14.15hrs on 17th May, 2015.
June 4-7, Radhanagari Wild Life Sanctuary and Dajipur Wild
Life Sanctuary
A Nature camp is
organised to Radhanagari and Dajipur Wild Life Sanctuaries, Maharashtra
for supporters and guests. The camp cost is Rs. 6000/- for WWF-India supporters
and Rs 7500/- for other nature enthusiast. The camp cost includes food, travel
and accommodation. Registration – Before
31st March, 2015. For details please contact WWF-India
Maharashtra State Office, Mumbai.
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| pic-mahaforest.nic.in |
Journey Details:
4th June (Thursday), 2015: Departure by 10111 Konkankanya
express from Mumbai CST at 22.05hrs. Reach Kankavli at 07.17hrs.
7th June (Sunday), 2015: Departure by 12052 Jan Shatabdi from
Kankavli at 16.08hrs. Reach Dadar at 23.05hrs.
November, 2015
Nature
Camp to Garo hills, Meghalaya and Wokha district, Nagaland
Will be updated very
soon
Rules & Regulations
to be followed at WWF Camps & Trails
1. Nature Camps
conducted by WWF-India are educational camps and not luxury camps or picnics.
2. Basic
necessities will be provided like simple and wholesome vegetarian food
(tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner), clean accommodation and toilets.
During visits to remote forest areas participants will have to use open air
toilets and rough it out.
3. Do not carry
any music system or walkman, etc. in forest area.
4. Do not carry
any inflammables and do not light fire in the forest area.
5. Do not tease
any wild animal or destroy habitat of the Park or Sanctuary.
6. During multiple
accommodation facilities at the camp site participants must adjust to them and
no separate accommodation will be provided. The group leader will decide the
room allotments and the participants in the room, no alterations will be done.
7. Participants
have to adhere to the given itinerary and no alterations by the participants
will be entertained.
8. Detailed
program of the following day will be briefed one day in advance.
9. Carry clothes
according to climate and season (do not wear red, white or any bright/fluorescent
colours).
10. Smoking and consumption of alcoholic
beverages is strictly prohibited.
11. Participants must follow strict
discipline and no misbehavior will be tolerated any participant found doing so
may be requested to leave the camp.
12. Participants should take care of their
belongings & valuable articles & will be solely responsible for them.
13. No portage will be provided.
14. Mineral water will not be provided
unless mentioned in the itinerary.
15. WWF-India will not be responsible for
any mishap or catastrophe.
16. Participants should strictly follow
the instructions of the group leader.
17. Wear comfortable walking shoes and
never wear any high heels foot wear.
18. Please carry Water bottle, Cap, Torch,
Mosquito repellents, Personal medicines and toiletries.
19. Do not wear any kind of perfume or
deodorant while in the sanctuary.
20. If a camp is canceled by WWF-India for
reasons such as lack of enough participation, unless any expense is incurred, a
100 % refund will be given. Participants who cancel their seats prior to
cancellation of the camp will not get a complete refund. Their cancellation
will follow our regular cancellation procedures.
Our Address for Postal
Correspondence-
WWF-India, Maharashtra
State Office,
C/o Godrej & Boyce
Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Near Gundechya Garden
Tower,
Above Stone Source,
Lalbaug, Parel,
Mumbai: 400012.
Tel: 24701361 / 24700039
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