NATIONAL CAMPS
MAY
GIR NATIONAL PARK- THE LAST REFUGE
Gir National Park is one of the oldest National Parks of India and is famed for being last the remaining habitat of the Asiatic Lion. Besides the famous Asiatic Lion, Gir also supports a large population of the leopards. Important prey species comprise Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Bluebull and Sambar. Other mammals include Four-horned Antelope, Chinkara, Striped Hyenas, Golden Jackal, Black-faced Langur and Black-napped Hare.
Date:
Batch I: 12th-15th May 2012 (FULL)
Batch II: 16th-19th May 2012 (Last Two Seats)
Group leaders: Mr. Asif Khan
Camp Charges: 11,500/- members and 12,100/- others
Accommodation: Twin sharing basis.
Reporting: Outside Rajkot Railway station at 8.00 hrs Drop at Rajkot on last day at 14.00 hrs
How to get there: Train- Sau Janta Exp (19017) leaves from Mumbai at 17.35 hrs and reaches Rajkot at 07.30 hrs. Sau Janta Exp (19018) can be booked for return which leaves from Rajkot at 15.20 hrs. The Indian railways might increase advance reservation period from March 10, 2012
Flight- Direct flights from Mumbai to rajkot are available.
Cost includes: Accommodation, food (1st day lunch to last day breakfast) transfers to/fro Rajkot, Safari charges and entry to the park.
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JUNE
RANTHAMBORE- LAND OF THE TIGER
One of the largest national parks in India, Ranthambore is one of the best places to see the majestic Tiger; the park is flanked by the Banas river in the north and Chambal river to the south. The dry deciduous forest and the old forts make this park unique. Ranthambore also offers a chance to see the rare Caracal. The park offers other sightings like Sloth Bear, Leopard, Jungle cat, Sambar, Spotted Deer and much more.
Dates: 2nd -5th June 2012
Group Leaders: Mr. Asif Khan
Charges: Rs. 11,500/- for Members and Rs. 12,100/- for others. (Charges include Six Safaris, entry fee, all meals f(first day lunch to last day lunch) and accommodation on twin-sharing basis). Reporting: At reception of The Hammir Wildlife Reosrt Ranthambhore Road, Sawai Madhopur- 322001 at 12.00 noon. How to get there: Sawai Madhopur is approachable by train trains like AUG KR RAJDHANI (12953), JAIPUR SUPER FAST (12979) and BCT JP EXPRESS (12955) which arrive in Madhopur between 06.26- 10.30 hrs. Return journey can be booked by JP BCT SUPFAST (12956) or AG KRANTI RAJDHANI (12954). The nearest airport is Jaipur which is about 146 km from Sawai Madhopur.
The Indian railways might increase advance reservation period from March 10, 2012
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JULY
LADAKH – Land SafarI
Ladakh is bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram. Truly a geological wonder where you can actually see the effects of the buckling and folding of the earth's crust as the Indian sub-continent pushed with irresistible force against the immovable mass of Asia. The amazing landscape is nature’s own sculpture by wind and water over the millennia. Embark on this land safari to explore Ladakh’s wilderness one can see the threatened Black-necked Crane; Golden Eagle, Bearded Vulture, Common Merganser, Bar-headed Goose, Chukar, Kiang (Tibetan Wild Ass), Himalayan Blue Sheep, Mountain Stoat, Royle’s Pika, Himalayan and Long-tailed Marmot, Agama lizards, Vulnerable Apollo butterflies and wildflowers.
Date: 7th-15th July 2012
Group leader: Mr. Asif Khan
Camp Charges: Rs. 29,500/- for members and Rs. 30,100/- for non-members
Accommodation:
Twin Sharing ‘A’ class hotels in Leh.
Twin Sharing in Tents at Hemis National park (with Trench Toilets tents) and Tsomoriri.
Reporting: Leh airport.
Cost includes: All accommodations, all meals, from first day Lunch to Last day breakfast, transport in Leh and around in Scorpio/ Innova or similar (4 persons per jeep), Inner line permits for prohibited areas.
Cost excludes:
- Personal expenses like mineral water, cold drinks, laundry & medical expenses
- Optional activity charges like river rafting and double hump camel riding.
- Cost of extended stays or change in itinerary on account factors beyond our control (for instance bad weather, civil disturbances and landslides) Travel and
- flight insurance, emergency medical charges, Camera fees in monastery / wild life sanctuaries.
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A medical certificate from the physician stating that you are fit to travel at 18,000+ feet is compulsory.
AUGUST
VALLEY OF FLOWERS
Nestled high in Uttaranchal, Western Himalaya is renowned for its meadows of diverse alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. The beauty of Valley of Flowers has been acknowledged by renowned mountaineers and botanists. Its gentle landscape, breath-takingly beautiful meadows of alpine flowers and ease of access make the journey to this valley an enchanting experience. One can see flowers like the Brahma Kamal, Blue Poppy, Brook Anemone, Forget-me-not flower and many more. Also birds like White-capped River-Chat, Plumbeous Water-redstart, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, Blue Whistling-thrush and many more can be seen here.
Date: Ist BATCH: 28th July- 3rd August 2012
2nd BATCH: 5th - 11th August 2012
Group leaders: Mr. Vandan Jhaveri
Camp Charges: Rs. 18,300/- for Members and Rs. 18,900/-for others (Delhi to Delhi).
Accommodation: Triple sharing in guesthouses and Hotels.
Reporting: Pick-up on day 1(28th July for 1st batch and 5th August for 2nd batch) outside. Birla Temple, near Connaught Place at 9.00 p.m. Drop on 7th day (3rd August for batch 1 and 11th August for batch 2) at 8.30 p.m. (evening) outside New Delhi Railway Station. Participants are advised to book return tickets from 4th August for 1st batch and 12 August for 2nd batch onwards.
Cost includes: Transport ex-Delhi, transfer of luggage, accommodation, all meals (vegetarian) and BNHS expertise.
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SEPTEMBER
WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES OF GOA- Biodiversity Hotspots of the Western Ghats
Chorla ghats region of the Western Ghats of Goa has been acknowledged as a Mega Biodiversity Hotspot. Just a stroll outside the eco-cottages at Wildernest can reward the participants with a variety of life forms. Birds like Malabar Grey Hornbill, Flame-throated, Yellow-browed, Grey-headed and Black Bulbul, Dark-fronted Babbler can be seen during this camp. Apart from birds other wildlife Indian Giant Squirrel, Sambar and Cheetal Deer; snakes like Hump-nosed Pit Viper, Green Vine Snake, Bronze-backed Tree Snake can be seen easily. During this camp, we will be exploring Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park and Bondla Wildlife Santuary.
Dates: 24th – 27th September 2012
Accommodation: Wildernest Resort (4 star category)
Please check the website: www.wildernest-goa.com
Charges: Rs. 10,500/- for members and Rs. 11,100/- for others (includes twin-sharing accommodation in eco cottages, all meals, slide-show on wildlife and bio-diversity, swimming pool facility and pick-up and drop-off from Thivim Railway Station on the Konkan railway).
Registration: Call at Hornbill House 022-22871202/ 22821811
Group Leaders: Mr. Asif Khan
How to Reach: Konkan Kanya Express (10111) Starts from Mumbai CST at 23.05 hrs, and reaches Thivim at 9.06 hrs.
Return: Konkan Kanya Express (10112) Reaches Thivim at 18.58 hrs (2 min halt) reaches Mumbai at 05.50 hrs. Train bookings will start on 27th May, 2012 Reporting: Thivim railway station at 9.45 hrs, drop back to Thivim Railway station at 18.00 hrs, Advance Reservation Period is 122 days in advance Registration: Call at Hornbill House 022-22871202/ 22821811 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
OCTOBER
NAMDAPHA NATIONAL PARK, Arunachal Pradesh
Namdapha National Park is situated at the southeastern tip of Arunachal Pradesh and bounded by the international boundary with Myanmar to the south and east. The forest of Namdapha is spread over 1,98,500 ha and the entire area is mountainous, drained by several rivers. Some of the forest stretches are untouched by humans and harbours perhaps the most diverse flora and fauna in India. Due to great altitudinal variation, diverse habitat occurs in the area, from tropical wet evergreen in the lower areas to subtropical and temperate forests to alpine region in the higher mountains. The BNHS camp will be at low altitude and there is no strenuous trekking involved.
Walking in the dense evergreen forests is truly an unforgettable experience, one can see birds like Brown, Rufous-necked, Great Pied, Oriental Pied, Wreathed Hornbill; 8 species of Wren-babblers, White-bellied Heron, Pied Falconet, Snowy-throated and Grey-throated Babblers, Greater and Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrushes, Sultan Tit; in addition to this mammals like Hoolock Gibbon and Yellow-throated Martin are bonus. North-east is butterfly watchers paradise and Namdapha attracts many butterflies like White Dragontail, Staff Sergeants, Archduke, Nawabs, Rajahs and many more.
Charges: Rs. 19,500/- for members and 20,100/- for others. (Includes to and fro transport by bus from Guwahati, accommodation and all meals)
Bare minimum facilities will be available at the campsite, including simple vegetarian meals. Sleeping bags to be carried by the participants. Participants’ luggage will be carried in vehicles.
Group Leaders: Dr. V. Shubhalaxmi, Mr. Vandan Jhaveri & Mr. Phupla Singhpo
Dates: 27th October to 1st November 2012.
Reporting: Reporting on Saturday, 27th October (Day One) at Guwahati at 4.00 p.m. (evening) at Hotel Mayur, Paltan Bazzar, Guwahati near railway station. Travel by overnight bus to Miao by Network Travels. On 1st November 2012 (Day Six) leave Miao after lunch for overnight journey and return to Guwahati on 2nd November 2012 early morning around 5.30 a.m.
NOVEMBER
MANAS NATIONAL PARK
Manas National Park, Assam, situated amidst the gentle slopes at the foothills of the Himalayas. The park stretches beyond Indian Territory to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, with the crystal waters of the Manas River demarcating the international border. Manas is the only tiger reserve of its kind in the entire northeast, the Park contains the country’s highest numbers of protected endangered species including 55 mammals like the Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Clouded Leopard. There are over 450 species of birds including the threatened Bengal Florican, Great Pied and Wreathed Hornbill, Common Green Magpie, Jerdon’s Baza, Collard Falconet and many more interesting species. This park has an amazing diversity of butterflies and orchids too. Accommodation: Triple share.
DATES: 24th to 28th November 2012
Camp fee: Kindly confirm cost with us after 15th May 2012
Group Leaders: Mr. Isaac Kehimkar
Reporting: Meet on day ONE at Guwahati at 8.00 a.m. (morning) in the lobby of Hotel Mayur (Tel: 0361-2734855 to 61), Phaltan Bazzar, opposite Guwahati railway station for departure. Travel to Manas for Lunch. Leave on day last day after breakfast to reach Guwahati. You are requested to arrive at Guwahati ONE day prior and leave Guwahati ONE day later.
Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202, 22821811 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
DECEMBER
SUNDARBANS- Land of the Royal Bengal Tiger
The Sundarbans are located in the river delta of Brahmaputra and Ganges in the Bay of Bengal. Hundred and two islands are situated in this world’s largest river delta. Approximately, 40 per cent of the Sundarbans is in India’s state of West Bengal.
The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest worldwide; they cover 60 per cent of India’s total mangrove area. Almost 90 per cent of all Indian mangrove species are found here. Of course, the Tiger is the flagship species of Sundarbans, where it roams in the marshy areas and is often seen swimming across the channels. Moreover, Sundarbans is the best place to see the Saltwater Crocodile and Water Monitor Lizard. With more than 250 bird species found here in winter, this is the perfect time to see the migratory birds. One could spot about 7 species of Kingfishers, including threatened Brown-winged Kingfisher.
DATES:
Batch I- 17th to 20th of December 2012
Batch II- 21st to 24th December 2012 (on demand)
Camp fee: Rs. 10,500/- for members and Rs. 11,100/- for others [Includes accommodation (3/4 sharing), all meals, pick up and drop at Howrah railway station.
Group Leaders: Mr. Vandan Jhaveri.
Reporting: Pick up near Howrah railway station (Kolkata) near Yatri Niwas morning 08.00 hrs. Drop-off at Howrah railway station at 18.00 hrs. Participants are advised to reach Howrah one day prior to the first day of camp, and book the return on the next day to avoid last minute rush. Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202/ 22821811 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
JANUARY
GREAT RANN OF KUTCH – The Birding Paradise of India
Explore the areas bordering the Great Rann of Kutch and other interesting places like, Banni, Chari-Dhand for birdwatching and finding fossils. Winter is the perfect time to watch a variety of migratory birds that come to these places in thousands.
Good time to see Short-eared Owl, Greater Spotted, Tawny and Steppe Eagle, Chestnut-bellied and Painted Sandgrouse, Grey and Black Francolin, Cream-coloured and Indian Courser, Sykes’s Lark, Indian Courser, Indian Bustard, Crab Plover, Greater and Lesser Flamingo, Common Crane, Oystercatcher, Great Thick-knee, White-naped Tit, White-bellied Minivet, Rufous-fronted Prinia, buntings, Grey Hypocolius, Indian and Savanna and Sykes’s Nightjar, Graceful Prinia, Red-tailed Wheatear and lot more.
Other attractions like Spiny-tailed Lizard, Striped Hyena, Jackal, Indian Fox, Nilgai, Chinkara, Jungle Cat, Hedgehog and Mongoose.
Dates: 7th-11th January, 2013
Group Leaders: Mr. Asif Khan
Charges: Rs. 8,700/- members and 9,300/- others(Charges include transport from Bhuj railway station, local travel, entry fee, all meals (simple vegetarian) and basic accommodation on twin-sharing basis). Reporting: Bhuj Station at 8.00 hrs on day one, drop-off at Bhuj Station at 18.00 hrs on the last day How to Reach: BDTS BHUJ EXP (19115) which leaves Bandra daily at 14.50 hrs and reaches Bhuj at 07.40 hrs next morning Return: BHUJ BDTS EXP (19116) leaves Bhuj at 22.15hrs and reaches Bandrea next day at 13.55 hrs, Advance Reservation Period is 122 days in advance Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202, 22821811 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it