Wednesday, September 30, 2015

2nd Batch - Mishmi Hills, Arunachal Pradesh – The World’s Bio-diversity Hotspot - 28th February to 6th March, 2016

More More More.......  A very popular trip, no wonder we have to come up with yet another batch......  Nature India comes up with a 2nd Bird watching trip to Mishmi Hills & Maguri Bheel, Eastern Arunachal Pradesh, from 28th Feb'16 to 6th March'16..... If you have already missed this trip last year, then please register very fast, as only few seats are up for grabs. (See details at the end).....

A remote place like Eastern Arunachal Pradesh (Mishmi Hills) has been mainly visited by foreigners, and is organized by only few tour operators, basically due to the excessive cost and extreme planning involved ...... however,Nature India has now made Mishmi Hills visit possible for many with a Great Budget trip without compromising the quality :-)

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Mishmi Hills – The World’s Bio-diversity Hotspot



The Land of Rising Sun is how Arunachal Pradesh is often referred as; however, very few have ever ventured this mystic place to explore it’s un-paralled Bio-diversity. Arunachal Pradesh lies in the extreme North-east of India and is characterized with undulating mountains with the mighty Brahmaputra cutting across and giving birth to such pristine bio-diversity that it is considered as the 3rd most bio-diverse regions in the World.

The Mishmi Hills is a southward extension of the Great Himalayan Mountain Range - its northern and eastern reaches touching China. Much of the Mishmi Hills falls under the Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. The Dibang Valley district is named after the Dibang River - one of the key tributaries of the Brahmaputra River. The Dibang originates in China and flows through the length of the valley in a north-south direction. The Dibang Valley district is divided into Lower and Upper Dibang Valley. The headquarters of the two districts are Roing and Anini respectively. Mishmi Hills is situated in the Eastern Himalayan province, the richest bio-geographical province of the Himalayan zone and one of the Mega bio-diversity hotspots of the world. The complex hill system of varying elevations receives heavy rainfall, which can be as much as 4,500-5,000mm annually in the foothill areas. The humidity in the rainy season is often over 90%. This diversity of topographical and climatic conditions has favored the growth of luxuriant forests which are home to myriad plant and animal form. Various plants species, species of mammals, birds, orchids, insects and butterflies can be found in this forest. Over 100 species of mammals, 600 species of birds, a large number of butterflies and insects can be found in these forests.



 












The vegetation here can be classified into the following forest types: Tropical Evergreen, Tropical Semi-evergreen, Sub-Tropical Broad Leaved, Sub-Tropical Pine, Temperate Broad Leaved, Temperate Conifer, Sub-Alpine Woody Shrub, Alpine Meadow, Degraded, Bamboo, and Grasslands. The altitude varies from just 150 mts @ Dibang River to around 3000 mts @ Myodia Pass thus offering a wide range of habitats. Such an amazing occurrence of life forms can be attributed to the location which is at the junction of the Paleoarctic, Indo-Chinese, and Indo-Malayan bio-geographic regions, Biotic elements from all these regions occur in this area making it very rich in floral and faunal resources.

The Mishmi Hills is home to some of the rarest endemics and sought after birds of the Indian subcontinent. Mishmi Hills was the place where Julian Donahue and Ben King had ‘re-found’ the enigmatic Rusty-throated Wren Babbler (now re-christened the Mishmi Wren Babbler) in 2004.  This bird was known to the world from only a single skin of a female that landed in the mist-nets of Dr’s Salim Ali and Dillon Ripley during their survey of the area in the late forties. It lay hidden from the ornithologists’ eyes till the venerable duo lured it by playing the tape of similar species and managed to photograph it and also record its song.

Mammals:
There is great mammal diversity in the area. Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard, Golden Cat, Jungle Cat, Marbled Cat and the Leopard Cat represent just the cat family. The endangered Red Panda is found in the northern reaches and the Hoolock Gibbon is abundant. One of the most unusual ungulates found here is the Mishmi Takin. This animal occurs here in small herds at elevations. Other important mammals include Musk Deer, and the Himalayan Black Bear.






 











Mithun:
The Mithun is a bovine of Indian origin. It is considered to be a descendent of wild gaur. This animal has religious significance and is intimately related to the socio-cultural life of the Mishmi people. The Mithun is considered to be a source of personal prestige with an economic value far in excess of the material contribution. Mithuns are unit of wealth and are allowed to move freely in jungle till used for food on festive occasions or for barter. 

Birds: More than 500 species are recorded here that includes birds like Purple and Green Cochoa, Violet and Emerald Cuckoos not to mention Satyr Tragopan and Blood Pheasant. Also Gould’s Shortwing, White-hooded Babbler, Pale-headed Woodpecker and Pale-capped Pigeons, Several species of Laughingthrush, Babblers, Flycatchers, Yuhinas, Minla, Liochichla, Ward’s & Red-headed Trogon, Sunbirds, Sibia, Hornbills, Forktails, Rosefinches, Warblers, Scimmitar Babblers, Parrotbills, Woodpeckers, Tree-creepers, Nuthatch, Drongos, Accentors, Thrushes etc..... you may usually encounter “Bird Waves” and massive “Mixed hunting Parties” in this part of the world, where in hundreds of birds of different species move together scanning the forests.




We will be exploring this region starting from the plains of Assam near Maguri Bheel, then the foothills of Mishmi near Roing, 12 (bara) Kilo, Tiwari Goan and Myodia Pass (@ 2700 mts)..... each of this altitude promises different species composition according to the season.... a brief glimpse of the places that we are going to explore.
  
Maguri Bheel (Dibru Saikhowa National Park)


Our birding trip starts here. Maguri Beel of Tinsukia District is a wetland complex which is a part of the Dibru Saikhowa Important Bird Area but located just outside the Dibru Saikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve. ‘Beel’ is the local name for a lake with marshy areas at the edges. Maguri Beel is located in the south bank of the Dibru River, which is a channel of the mighty Brahmaputra River. The Dibru Saikhowa National Park is located in the northern bank of the Dibru River. This area is very rich in biodiversity and is important for conservation of waterfowl and grassland birds....some birds that can be encountered here include Striated Grassbird, Bar-headed Goose, Wagtails, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Wigeon, Garganey, Gadwall, Mallard, Northern Lapwing, Grey-headed Lapwing, Jacanas, Pied Harrier, Several species of waders and such rare species like Jerdon’s & Marsh Babbler, Jerdon’s Bushchat, Spotted Bush Warbler, Baikal Teal and Falcated Duck, Chestnut-capped Babbler, Swamp Francolin etc ......we shall spend just a morning birding session here on our way to Mishmi Hills.




Roing Town & 12 Kilo (approx. 300m to 800m): The Roing area is the 1st stop in a Mishmi Hills bird tour. Roing is located in the foothills and the altitude stretches from 200m to 500m. The Mishmi Hills rise around the Dibang River Basin and the Roing area is a mix of extensive floodplains and outer Himalayan foothills. Birding here is good from the 12th mile or popularly called as “Bara Kilo (on the road to Mayodia) all the way downhill to the Itapani River. The hbitat here is Dense tropical evergreen, tropical semi-evergreen, sub-tropical broad leaved forests and a swath of semi-evergreen forests along the upper Brahmaputra River plains.

This region is home to key species like Rufous-necked and Great Hornbills, Black Eagle, White-browed Piculet, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Red-headed Trogon, Long-tailed Broadbill, White-throated & Ashy Bulbul, Daurian Redstart, Black-backed & Slaty-backed Forktail, Spot-throated Babbler, Long-tailed Sibias, Hill Blue Flycatcher, Sultan Tit, numerous scimitar babblers, Yuhinas, Scarlet Finch, Lesser Racket-tailed & Spangled Drongo, Red-billed Scimmitar Babbler, Hill Prinia, Yellow-bellied Fantail, Maroon Oriole, Rufous-faced & Yellow-bellied Warblers, Scarlet-backed & Yellow-vented Flowerpecker, Ruby-cheeked Sunbird, Red-headed Trogon, Golden-fronted & Great Barbets, Green Magpie, Pale-headed & Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, White-hooded Babbler, Orange-bellied Leafbird, Emerald Cuckoo, Green Cochoa.... the Bamboo patches also host the very rare an elusive Hodgson’s Frogmouth.  We will spend 5 nights in 12 Kilo


Tiwari Goan (approx.800m to 2000m): This small village is approximately mid-way from Roing to Mayodia pass road and comprises Dense evergreen forest. It is one of the mega diversity region where the Rufous-throated (Mishmi) Wren Babbler was re-discovered in 2004. The surrounding forest is host to many interesting species like Ward’s Trogon, Mishmi Wren Babbler, Wedge-billed & Spotted Wren Babblers, Several species of Laughingthrush, Tesia, Small & Rufous-bellied Niltava, Pygmy Blue Flycatchers, Yellow-throated & Golden-breasted Fulvettas, Black-chinned & Stripe-throated Yuhinas, Black-throated & Rufous-headed Parrotbills, Beautiful Nuthatch, Blue-winged & Red-tailed Minla, Black-eared & Black-headed Shrike Babblers, Himalayan Cutia, Red-billed Leothrix, Coral-billed Scimmitar Babbler, Golden-throated Fulvetta, Golden Babbler, Straited & Mountain Bulbul, Green-tailed & Black-throated Sunbirds, Green-backed & Yellow-browed Tits, Grey-chinned & Scarlet Minivets, Little-pied & Snowy-browed Flycatchers, Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler, Mountain Tailorbird, Rusty-fronted Barwing, Golden & Orange-flanked Bush Robin, Purple Cochoa, Silver-eared Mesia, Voilet Cuckoo, Black-breasted Thrush, Tree-creepers, Fork-tailed Swift etc.




Mayodia Pass: At almost 2700m, Mayodia Pass is often covered in snow even in March. The terrain is rocky and the vegetation is dominated by ringal bamboo habitat. Some fantastic high-altitude birds can be encountered here birds like Himalayan Monal, Sclaters Monal and Blyth’s Tragopan. Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Ward's Trogon,  Grey-sided, Spotted and Black-faced Laughingthrushes, Gould's and  Rusty-bellied Shortwing, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Dark-rumped Rosefinch, Maroon Accenter, Plain-backed Thrush, Brown-throated and Manipur Fulvetta etc. There is no other stay facility here except the very basic “Coffee House” that was build by the colonial settlers long back. The climate here can change rapidly due to the presence of other high altitude mountains in the surrounding area that influence the weather. The road further traverses to the town of Hunli, which are the headquarters of the district. 


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TRIP DETAILS:

Date: 28th February 2016 (Sunday) to 6th March 2016 (Sunday) (travel days included)
Mode of Travel :
Mumbai - Dibrugarh - Mumbai (by Air/Rail on personal expenses)

Local travel in jeep (Non AC Sumo or Qualis) from Dibrugarh – Tinsukhia – Roing – Mayodia – Dibrugarh (By Nature India)
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Travel Details: 


From Mumbai to Dibrugarh & Back (To be taken care by participants themselves)

By Air: We suggest you to book tickets for any of the following flight;

Mumbai - Dibrugarh

Air India Flight No. AI-675, Mumbai (6.10 hours) to Dibrugarh (11.40 hours)
Indigo Flight No. 6E-319, Mumbai (7.40 hours) to Dibrugarh (14.00 hours)
Jet Airways Flight No. 9W-301, Mumbai (7.00 hours) to Dibrugarh (13.25 hours)

 
Dibrugarh - Mumbai 
Jet Airways 9W-690, Dibrugarh (13.55 hours) to Mumbai (21.20 hours) OR Any flights after 14:00 Hrs from Dibrugarh

There are other flights also available.... Please check the arrival & departure timing at Dibrugarh for to & fro flights. Book fast to get concessional rates.

By Rail:
One can reach Dibrugarh by Dibrugarh express, but it runs only on Fridays and takes about 53 hours :-(
Nature India will not assist in booking for air/train tickets*
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Itinerary: (Dibrugarh to Dibrugarh)


Sunday, 28th February, 2016: Pick-up at Dibrugarh Airport at 14.30 Hrs…..Departure in jeep for Tinsukhia / Maguri Beel..... Stay overnight at Eco camp in Maguri Beel.

Monday, 29th February, 2016: Morning bird watching at Maguri Beel for water birds and Grassland specialities – Lunch – Proceed to Roing crossing the Bramhaputra river by Boat – Reach Roing / 12 Kilo by evening .......Stay at Mishmi Hill Camp at Roing

Tuesday, 1st March 2016: Early morning check-out, full day bird watching from Roing to 12 Kilo – Lunch on the way – continue birding –
Stay at Coffee House @ Mayudia Pass

Wednesday, 2nd March, 2016: Start early morning – Birding along the way from Mayodiya to Tiwarigaon – lunch on the way - Stay at Coffee House @ Mayudia Pass

Thursday, 3rd March, 2016: Start early morning – Birding around Mayodiya pass – lunch on the way - Stay at Coffee House @ Mayudia Pass
 
Friday, 4th March, 2016:  Early morning checkout - Birding around Tiwarigoan & 12 Kilo – Lunch on the way – 
Stay at Mishmi Hill Camp at Roing
 
Saturday, 5th March 2016: Check-out from 12 kilo/ roing – Bird along the way – from Roing to Maguri Beel – Lunch on the way – Stay at Maguri / Tinsukia

Sunday, 6th March, 2016:  Check-out from Hotel – Bird for the Grassland species in Maguri Beel & proceed to Dibrugarh Airport and reach @ 13:00 Hrs
More details on the itinerary will be given to those who register.....
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Trip charges : (Dibrugarh to Dibrugarh only)…. Rs. 39900/- Only
Includes Stay in BASIC rooms on triple sharing basis at Eco camp in Roing, Stay on twin sharing basis at an Eco Resort near Maguri Bheel and triple sharing in Coffee House at Mayudia Pass (Basic stay without electricity and running water), Local transport by Non-AC Jeeps (Sumo or Qualis), Park entry charges, Local Expert charges, vegetarian food, Entry permits for Arunachal Pradesh, Articles on Mishmi Hills & Maguri Beel and bird checklist & snacks ……

Individuals will have to pay additional entry charges IF there is any increase in charges by forest dept. as per the rules. And Camera charges if any.

Please note:
 Since this is a remote location, the facilities are basic at Mishmi Hills.  However the stay is very clean and food is very good.
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Stay Arrangements


Coffee House @ Mayudia Pass, Mishmi Hill Camp @ Roing town & an Eco Resort, Maguri Bheel



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PS: Unfortunately, if the flight from Mumbai to Dibrugarh & back is cancelled due to bad weather or for any other reasons, 
Nature India will not to be responsible for making stay arrangements. Although, Nature India will assist for hotel bookings.
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Registration: You can register by sending a confirmatory mail to natureindiatours@gmail.com and by paying a non refundable Advance of Rs.15000/- immediately after getting a registration mail from us..... (The seats will only be confirmed after receiving the advance amount) …..the remaining amount can be given by 20th Nov, 2015.......Please Register at the earliest as only 8 
seats are available.
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Payment terms:
Phase 1 - Rs. 15000/- as non-refundable Advance to be paid immediately, to confirm the participation. We need to forward this as an advance for logistics & to block our seats.

Phase 2 - Balance amount to be paid before 20th Nov,2015.

Resource Persons:Mr.Adesh Shivkar & Mr.Mandar Khadilkar & Local Expert
Mode of Payment: You can either
1) Transfer non-refundable advance amount of Rs. 15000/- directly to the HDFC A/c : (please call Mandar @ 9930318665 for A/c no.) .... please mention your name, date and other details….

OR

2) Courier a cheque of Rs.15000/- to the following address and forward the details.
Name: Mr. Mandar Khadilkar
Address: Flat No.2, Blossom Apartments, Below Shantighan Hospital, LM Road, Kandarpada, Dahisar-West, Mumbai-400068.
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Please Note:
1)    Once registered, the advance amount of Rs. 15000/- (Phase 1) is strictly non-refundable
2)    Alcohol & Smoking is strictly prohibited on 
Nature India Tours
3)    This is primarily a Bird-watching / Photography trip
4)    Weather conditions: Weather in North-East is unpredictable and 
Nature India will not be responsible for any days lost due to bad weather.
5)    Kindly register on this trip only if you agree with  
Nature India's rules and policies http://natureindiapolicies.blogspot.in/2012/08/nature-india-policies.html 

Please revert on natureindiatours@gmail.com ID, in case you need any clarification.

For any other queries we are available on 9869071091 / 9820455713(Adesh) or 9930318665 / 9967518665 (Mandar)

Hope to see you for this wonderful trip

Thanks for your patience.

Warm Regards,

Adesh Shivkar & Mandar Khadilkar
Nature India
Appreciate, Respect & Conserve







Wednesday, September 23, 2015

JAMNAGAR - Effortless Birding Experience (28th to 31st Jan,2016)

Date: 28th Jan'16 to 31st Jan'16 (travel days excluded). The bookings for Jamnagar / Khijadia / Narara bird-watching trip are on…..book your seats now (see the details at the end).....Birdwatch in one of the most Bird-rich areas with Nature India...where thousands of birds can be seen at ease...... This trip is also Strongly recommended to those who are New to Birding :-) ........... Please See complete details (Itinerary, Charges etc) at the end of this Blog.

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JAMNAGAR - Effortless Birding Experience

Jamnagar the Jewel of Kathiawar, is on the coast of "Gulf of Kutch" in the state of Gujarat, India. It has unspoilt Islands & Beaches, Hills, Temples, Palaces, Forest, Fantastic Bird life in the Bird & Marine Sanctuaries and Fascinating Corals along the coast…..

Jamnagar is the oldest city in Saurashtra. This city was also known as "Halar" in olden days, later it came to known as "Nawanagar". Modern Jamnagar city was built in 1920 AD by Maharaja Shri Ranjitsinhji. The city has army, navy and air force installation as it has strategic geographical location. In last few years Jamnagar has emerged as a Petro Giant. India's largest private company Reliance has established the world's largest grass root level refinery near Jamnagar, Essar Oil too has a refinery in Jamnagar district.
Dotted by numerous water bodies and the hospitable people around, Jamnagar is well-known for its incredible birdlife that is so easy to spot and observe that it wont be an exaggeration if the birding in Jamnagar area is termed as "Effortless Birding"....And hence this region is also a favorite haunt of Bird photographers. As this bird heaven is strategically located on the flyway of the migratory route, in winter it turns into a prime area for the birds and the bird-watchers as well.



Several migratory birds make Jamnagar their home during the winter months. Bird watchers flock to different places like the Sanctuaries, Coastal regions, Salt pans, rivers & water reservoirs of Jamnagar. The checklist shows more than 400 species.... Thanks to the varied habitat…....



Places like Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Lakota Lake right in the heart of the city, Narara beach, Bedi Bunder and the water reservoirs surrounding the town offer excellent place to view & photograph birds. Almost every water body in and around the town is dotted by remarkable species of birds which are now accustomed to the friendly neighborhood.

If you are arriving in Jamnagar by train, especially in winter, you are sure to see wonderful birds right near the station, as you step down from the train.

Please go through some of these links to know more about birding in Jamnagar.

Read previous trip report..


http://green-indians.blogspot.com/2009/12/jamnagar-birds-on-platter.html

http://vijaycavale.blogspot.com/2008/01/jamanagar-must-for-any-bird-lover.html

http://www.indiatravelite.com/gujarat/jamnagarthebirdwatchersparadise.htm


Nature
India announces an exclusive and effortless bird-watching trip to this wonderland from 28th Jan to 31st Jan, 2016…. The details are given at the end. Amongst the places that we intend to cover are Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Narara beach, Charakla Salt Pans, Lakhota Lake & Bedi Bunder Area.

KHIJADIA BIRD SANCTUARY
Just less than an hour’s drive from the town (12 kms) is a renowned Khijadia Bird Sanctuary which many city dwellers are unaware of.


This protected area packs in an incredible diversity of ecosystems into the relatively small area of 6 sq.km. The sanctuary, created over the 1920s and '30s, is formed from two man-made dykes that separate fresh water from sea water, creating the opportunity to simultaneously observe species that belong to each ecosystem, and some that share both.



Along with the marine and fresh water habitats, there are also marshy lands, mangroves, Prosopis areas, mudflats, salt pans, creeks, forest scrub, sandy beaches, and even farmlands bordering the area. This provides a haven for more than 220 species of resident and migratory birds, including globally threatened species such as Dalmatian pelican, Asian open bill stork, Black-necked stork, Darter, Black-headed ibis, Eurasian spoonbill, and Indian skimmer, and provides birdwatchers with a delightful chance to sight rare birds in large numbers.


Watching the arrival of the Cranes during sunset for roosting is a fantastic experience. You can spot thousands of wintering Common and Demoiselle cranes, and other water birds includingFlamingos, Pelicans, Gulls, Ducks, Storks, Waders, Geese and theendangered Indian Skimmers. The Black-necked stork nesting can also be seen here. Method of Birdwatching is to walk along the dam. It is a refreshing change from riding in jeeps.

LAKOTA LAKE

Lakhota Lake is a smallish waterbody in the middle of Jamnagar with the Lakhota Palace as its center. Next to Lakhota lake there are smaller lakes. This area is quite a revelation for any birdwatcher. You may have never seen so many birds inside a busy city before!

Walking in the early mornings especially in the winter months & sitting under the beautiful domes allows you to experience nature with the birds... Just sit along the periphery wall of the lake and you can easily watch several species of ducks, Pelicans, Gulls, Terns etc at close quarters. More than 75 species of birds (both migratory and resident) have been recorded from this smallish lake making it one of the most productive “Lake” in the heart of a busy city anywhere in India…..


NARARA BEACH

This beach is a part of Marine National Park which is easily accessible by road. One just has to drive down to Narara Edge about 60 kms from Jamnagar. Here one should reach just before the tide starts, when the tide comes in, it brings the birds closer to land, making it easier for the bird watchers to watch from quite close.

Narara beach is acclaimed as one of the only place in India where one can watch the rare Crab Plovers in large numbers and a variety of waders at close range.


It is one of the cleanest beach where live corals still exist and easy to explore on foot. As you walk in shallow waters during the low tide, you are often surrounded by Star fish, Sea cucumbers, Brain corals, Crabs, Sponges, Sea anemones etc…..walking along and exploring the corals along with birding is a unique experience indeed.




DHICHDA / BEDI BUNDER

Dhichda is also an excellent birding area, with lots of water bodies. Dhichda can be reached by taking a derour after the village of Bedi from the road turning left before the entry road of Bedi Port.

The entire stretch offers excellent birding from roadside....another effortless experience. Here the Lesser and Greater flamingos can be seen at close qaurters.

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TRIP DETAILS

Date: 28th Jan 2016 09:00 hrs to 31st Jan 2016  13.40 hrs (travel days excluded)

Mode of Travel: Train uptil Jamnagar and local non A/C trax jeeps.

Overnight train travel can be booked from Mumbai..... however since it is a busy sector, the train bookings should be done soon to get the desired train and class .... there are just a couple of trains available for Jamnagar from Mumbai....Nature India can ASSIST in bookings if required.

Tour Itinerary:Participants have to book their travel (To & Fro Jamnagar)

1) Wednesday 27th Jan, 2016: Departure from Mumbai by Saurashtra Janata Express train at 17:35 pm

2) Thursday 28th Jan, 2016: Arrive at Jamnagar at 10:35 - Checkin hotel & Refresh –Rest - Lunch - Visit Bedi Bunder and Dhichda area for a relaxing birding – Return - Revision & Discussion of day's sightings – Dinner and stay at Jamnagar.

3) Friday 29th Jan, 2016: Early morning Birdwatching in Khijadia Bird Sanctuary – Visit Ranjitsagar Dam – return for Lunch – Visit Gandhinagar station area – Return - Revision & Discussion of day's sightings – Dinner and stay at Jamnagar.

4) Saturday 30th Jan, 2016: Morn. Birding at Charakla Salt Pans (80 kms from Jamnagar) - Delicious Kathiawadi lunch - Evening Visit Narara beach for Corals and sighting Crab Plovers, Oystercatchers and Other waders - Revision & Discussion of day's sightings – Dinner and stay at Jamnagar.

5) Sunday 31st Jan, 2016: Morn. Birding at the nearby Lakhota lake for Ducks, Gulls, Terns & other birds - Lunch - checkout and board 19018, Saurashtra Janata Exp. for Mumbai at 13:40

6) Monday 01st Feb, 2016:  Reach Mumbai early morn. by 5.30

More details on the itinerary will be given to those who register.....

Trip charges: Rs.12800/- (Jamnagar to Jamnagar only)....

Includes Stay in Hotel at Jamnagar on a twin sharing basis in non-A/C rooms, Local transport by Jeeps or Tempo traveller, Park entry charges, Local guide charges, Delicious Vegetarian food, Articles on Khijadia and Jamnagar Birding, Bird checklist, on board mineral water and snacks……



This does not include train travel from Mumbai to Jamnagar & Back or any other charges and also any individual camera charges ....Individuals will have to pay additional charges if any to the forest dept. as per the rules.


Registration: You can register by sending a confirmatory mail to natureindiatours@gmail.com and by paying a non refundable Advance of Rs.8000/-


(The seats will only be confirmed after receiving the advance amount & our registration confirmation by email) …..the remaining amount will be collected in train on the day of travel.......Please Register soon to get the confirmed train bookings and the desired class of travel. We can assist you for train bookings ONLY if possible for us.

Resource Persons: Mr.Adesh Shivkar & Mr.Mandar Khadilkar

Mode of Payment: You can either

1) Transfer non-refundable advance amount of Rs. 8000/- directly to Mandar's HDFC A/c : (please call Mandar @ 09930318665 for A/c no.) .... please mention your name, date and other details….OR
2) Courier a cheque of Rs.8000/- as advance amount to the following address

Name: Mr. Mandar Khadilkar
Address: Flat No.2, Blossom Apartments, Below Shantighan Hospital, LM Road, Kandarpada, Dahisar-West, Mumbai - 400068

Please Note:
1) Once registered, the advance amount of Rs. 8000/- is strictly non-refunadable
2) Alcohol & Smoking is strictly prohibited on Nature India Tours
      3) Nest photography or any collection of specimens is prohibited
4) Kindly register on this trip only if you agree with  Nature India's rules and  policies
 http://natureindiapolicies.blogspot.in/2012/08/nature-india-policies.html 


Please contact us, in case you need any clarification …..

For any other queries we are available on 9869071091 / 9820455713 (Adesh) or 9930318665 / 9967518665 (Mandar) or natureindiatours@gmail.com

Hope to see you for this wonderful trip !!

Thanks for your patience.

Warm Regards,

Adesh Shivkar & Mandar Khadilkar







































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