ONE DAY PROGRAMMES
| 20th May |
Nature Trail to Salim Ali Point. Salim Ali point is the pinnacle of the BNHS reserve, offering a panoramic view of the reserve and the adjoining the National Park. The point gives the most scenic view of Vihar Lake. During the current season, the forest turns into a bird-watchers paradise, with a myriad of songsters. Group leaders: Mr.Vandan Jhaveri & Mr. Vinod patil Charges: Rs. 50/- per head for member and Rs. 100/- for non-member. Reporting: Members to meet at CEC, Goregaon (east) at 7.00 a.m. How to get there: Take a 343 bus headed to Film City (not Santosh Nagar) from Goregaon (E) BEST depot. Alight at the last stop, near Reliance Media Works, and walk straight, towards Elephant Gate. Cross the barrier at Elephant Gate and walk straight, towards the BNHS sign. At the sign, take a right to find CEC. Registration: On the Spot. Please carry adequate water and packed breakfast, be prepared for a hot day. The programme should conclude by 11.00 a.m. |
| 25th May | Bears of Kamchatka- An Illustrated talk by Vikram Potdar. The Kamchatka Peninsula in the Far East of Russia, exhibits a wide range of tundra flora and fauna. Kamchatka is famous for its abundance and size of the brown bears. Apart from brown bears Kamchatka Peninsula is also famous for its bird and marine life. All are welcome with their family and friends. Time: 6.30 pm. Venue: Hornbill House. |
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17th Jun. Sun. |
Nature trail at Shilonda, Sanjay Gandhi National Park. With the monsoon on its way and pre-monsoon showers relieving the parched earth join BNHS for a morning at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Trail should introduce you to birds like Crimson, Purple, and Loten’s Sunbirds, Grey Junglefowl and mammals like Spotted and Sambar Deer. The trail leads through fine forest dominated by bamboo and ends at the first stream. Reporting: Members to meet at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) main gate at 7.30 a.m. How to get there: One can either take a rickshaw from Borivali (E) railway station or walk down to the main gate of SGNP located on the western highway. Group Leaders: Mr. Asif Khan & Mr. Vinod Patil Charges: Rs. 100/- for members and Rs. 150/- non-members. (Includes Forest Department permission fees and BNHS expertise only). Registration*: On the Spot For further details call Hornbill House at 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 . Note: Participants have to buy the entry ticket at the main gate. Kindly carry adequate water and packed breakfast. The programme should conclude by 11.00 a.m. |
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24th Jun. Sun. |
Nature Trail to Nagla Forest. Explore the lesser known forest of the Nagla Block of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Situated to the North of the Bassein Creek, Nagla Block is considered to be one of the highly rewarding walks near Mumbai, covering a good range of woodland species and a few wetland species of bird at the creek side. With the monsoon now in its first spell watch this forest transform. Grade: Moderate Group leaders: Mr. Vandan Jhaveri Charges: Rs. 700/- for member Rs. 750/- for others (Charges include transport, forest permission charges and BNHS expertise) Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu Halwai) at 6.30 a.m., Chembur (near Diamond Garden) at 6:50 a.m., Thane (Cadbury Jn.) 7.10 a.m. Patlipad bus stand (Hiranadani Junction on Ghodbunder rd.) 7.20 a.m. 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 Note: Kindly carry adequate water, breakfast and snacks. |