New Year Camping at Lonavala Lakeside

Location:

Lake touch campsite surrounded by valleys and hills

Around 25 km from Lonavala

Three hours drive from Mumbai (110 km) or One and Half Hour Drive from Pune (90 km)

Altitude:  Over 2000 feet above mean sea level.

Who can use this campsite?

Ideal for Small to Medium size Camping Groups, Rustic adventure camp, Rural Experiences, Island Camping, Summer Camps for Students and Adventurous Family Groups.

Capacity: upto 150 persons during new year.

Experiences include: 

New Year DJ, Elaborate Meals (Evening Tea/Snacks, Starters, Dinner and Breakfast), Camping, Bonfire, Starters, Stay in tents (Twin, Triple and Quad) etc.

Cost Rs.2750/- per person per night (Inclusive of 31st night meals, stay, music, and campfire).

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For Kayaking Tours Get in touch with us at info@natureknights.net / offbeatmandala@gmail.com 

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Camping facilities and experiences included in the standard overnight package:

Tents on double/triple/quad occupancy with (Comfortable Mattress, with pillow and blanket)

Campfire 

Exclusions:

Water Sports

Treks 

Bottled Water, Beverages etc Any other custom menu ordered out-side package done with campsite

Tips, Shopping etc

Un-Utilized resources will not be refunded

Anything that is not included is excluded

Extras (with advance notice only):
A1 - Kayaking in Safe Zone - Rs.300/- for 30 minutes in the safe zone. Rs.900/- (90 minutes Kayaking tour along banks of Lake, minimum group size of 4 persons for tour) 
A2 - Full Moonlight Kayaking - Rs.450/- for 30 minutes in the safe zone.
A3 - Paddle Boat - Rs.200/- per person for 45 minutes in the safe zone. (4 persons per boat).
A4 - Speed Boat ride - Rs.300/- per persons (Minimum 6 persons). (One Round).
A5 - Banana Boat ride - Rs.250/- per person. (Minimum 4 persons).

Super Adventures:
S1 - Rappelling (over 100 feet) - Rs.600/- per person (Minimum 20 persons).
Combo Adventure - Rappelling and Zip Line - Rs.850/- per person (Minimum 20 persons).

S2 - Super Combo Adventure - Rappelling and Raft Building Raft Racing - Rs.1050/- per head (Minimum 20 persons).

S3 - Super Quadruple Adventure - Rappelling, Raft Building and Raft Racing, Kayaking (30 minutes) and Swim in River with life jackets (Rs.1500/- per person).

S4 - Triple Adventure 1 (Super Summit Trek, Rappelling, and Zipline) - Rs.1,100/- per person. (Minimum 20 persons).

S5 - Triple Adventure 2 (Jumaring, Rappelling, and Zipline) - Rs.1,100/- per person. (Minimum 20 persons).

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Details for Internet Banking Transfers (RTGS / NEFT / IFSC):

Account Name: OFFBEAT MANDALA

Account No.: 50200006370273

Bank Name: HDFC Bank Limited

RTGS/NEFT/IFSC: HDFC0000019

Branch: THE AMALDAS CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD., 

JUHU-VERSOVA LINK ROAD,

WARK-K, (WEST), ANDHERI (WEST), MUMBAI – 400053, MAHARASHTRA

SMS / Call / email for queries: 9619182010 / 9819983722 / natureknights@gmail.com

registration email: Names; Contact Number and email id; gender; food preference i.e. veg/non veg of all participants at natureknights@gmail.com with subject (New Year Camping Booking - 2015/16).

You will get a confirmation email from us once we see the transfer the amount to our account.

Checklist for Camping:

Track pants or Leggings; Shorts / Three Fourths; T-Shirts; Cap or Hat

Change Clothes and Swimming Trunks

Trekking Shoe or Canvas Shoe (with spare slippers or floaters)

Sun Screen

Towel and Soap, personal toiletries

Flash Light

Cap/Hat; Sun Glasses and Sun Screen

Personal Medical Kit (General Medical Kit will be available with Group)

All packed in backpack

Small Daypack for trek to carry water and something to munch

Trekking Shoe or Canvas Shoe

Personal Water bottles

Camping Ground Rules:

We follow strict eco-tourism policy (no littering, we take back everything that we carry to camp site). We provide litter bins across the camp site.

Kindly take care of your personal belongings; we will not be responsible for them.

Please leave your shoes outside the tents.

Eating of food not allowed inside the tents.

Use of sharp objects or cooking inside the tent not allowed.

Lights out after 11:00 pm; No loud noises after 11:00 pm.

Respect the privacy of other campers.

No Smoking inside tents or on meal tables

Drugs not allowed in our camping area

Separate accommodation for ladies and gents; except for couples on twin sharing.

Add-Ons:

We can customize the package for a minimum group size of 20 persons.

Team Building Games

Outdoors can be real fun with just enjoying the company of right people and the right amenities. Do not expect luxury but be sure to experience the most comfortable camping at well-organised campgrounds. Apart from our high quality adventure tent, sleeping gear, BBQ equipment, bonfire, buffet dinner, morning tea/coffee, simple breakfast and a host of some amazing board games which comes packed with your booking, there are other amenities at the campground for you to make your camping safe and more fun.

Options available for guided Summit Climb, Night Trek, Star Gazing, Dip in the Lake, Adventure Sports, Team Building etc.

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Terms and Conditions

All bookings against 100% advance, we have to manage all arrangements to create a good experience for you and your group.

Cancellation policy with respect to your date of booking:

25% deduction of total camp fee booking amount for cancellation done before 21 days

50% deduction of total camp fee booking amount for cancellation done before 5 days

No refund for cancellation done in last 4 days before your event.

(Note: all cancellation request have to be sent by email to info@natureknights.net / with cc to asif@natureknights.net and natureknights@gmail.com

Nagaland Team and Place

Our local host is a young and dynamic local Nagaland enthusiast with wide variety of expertise in leading and facilitating tour across Nagaland. Our main objective is to promote sustainable tourism through innovative ideas and means, involving the rural population for a better livelihood. Our local team specializes in individual as well as group tours to rural destinations at a reasonable expense. Our tour activities in Nagaland include sightseeing, trekking, cultural & historical tours, nature adventures, bird watching, butterfly identification, wildlife tours, etc. We believe that this method of tourism will generate benefit for all the stake holders. We also believe that it will help solve various social problems while preserving the precious natural and man-made resources which the human prosperity is based upon.

Our local host

About Nagaland 

Nagaland, a North-Eastern state in India, with its vibrant traditions, is a land of festivals in the midst of nature at its best. It is bounded by Myanmar, and the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The state covers an area of 16, 527 sqKm with a population over 19 lakhs. The literacy rate is 67.11%. Nagas are brave, strong, open minded, warm and hospitable, they can immediately make you feel like home.  Nagaland has 16 different tribes, each of which has their distinct customs, dialects, festivals, attires and traditions.

Nagaland is mainly hilly with deep forests which make it most suitable for sightseeing, trekking, exploring etc. Be it the skulls hanging from houses, the Rhododendrons, the Orchids or the rare Blythe’s Tragopan, one can get to see them all. During the winter season, there is snowfall in some parts of the state. The unique Dzukou valley must be seen with the naked eye to realize its unique vegetation and beauty. In short, Nagaland is the perfect getaway for reinvigorating your life the natural style. Between January and March, one can get to observe the Naga wrestling, the true indigenous sport of the Nagas. Previously a land of headhunters, Nagaland is today a Christian majority state. Visit Nagaland to experience the warmth and hospitality of the head hunters.

Currently scheduled tours - Early winter 2015

Nagaland - Saramati Peak Tour

Nagaland - Amur Falcon Tour

Get in touch with us for Custom Tours, Treks and Experiences.

General Information 

English is the most common language used in Nagaland besides Nagamese, while the local dialects are used to a lesser extent. According to the Govt. of Nagaland, Domestic tourists are required to obtain the Inner Line Permit (ILP). Our local host team offer's assistance to our touring customers in obtaining the above permit.

Nagaland enjoys an invigorating climate. The climate is cool and pleasant almost throughout the year. Torrential monsoon rains are integral to the climate of Nagaland. The temperature varies from 4 degree Celsius during winter to 31 degree Celsius during summer.

Access:

Dimapur is the only airport in Nagaland, which is 75 km from Kohima. There are flights from Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati. The main railhead is also at Dimapur and is connected by the Northeast Frontier Railway to the other parts of the country. Besides other trains, Rajdhani and Jan Shatabdi are also available. All towns and important villages in the state are connected by Government run State Road Transport. Private transports are also available, taxis are available for hire at every place. One can also connect to Nagaland from Dibrugarh and Imphal (Manipur) which has flights from Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata.

Getting Entry

Domestic tourists visiting Nagaland require Inner Line Permit (ILP) issued by the Nagaland House at New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong and Deputy Commissioner’s office of Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung. [1]

Required Clothing

- Summer: Cotton tropical and light woolen clothes.

- Winter: Heavy Woolen clothes.

Code of Conduct

- Respect local culture and tradition.

- Kindly maintain professional decorum with our staffs.

Tour catagories at Nagaland

Bird watching

Nagaland with its rich biodiversity is in abundance of flora and fauna. A perfect place to spot and watch species of birds least 500 species of birds in Nagaland. Top of the list of birds in Nagaland is the Blyth's Tragopan - the State bird. It is fiercely protected in most places that it occurs. Other key birds include three regional endemics - the Striped Laughingthrush Garrulax virgatus, the Brown-capped Laughingthrush Garrulax austeni and the (Cachar) Wedge-billed Wren Babbler Sphenocichla humei roberti and specialties like the Spot-breasted Parrotbill, (Naga) Long-tailed Wren Babbler, Tawny-breasted Wren Babbler, Chestnut-vented Nuthatch, Dark-rumped Swift and Rufous-capped Fulvetta.

Butterfly adventure

Nagaland, with its rich biodiversity, is home to multitudes of butterfly species. Still highly unexplored, it serves as a perfect place for butterfly enthusiasts. Our staffs also consist of a butterfly specialist, who will assist throughout the tour. There are hotspots for butterfly identification all over the state, which we will take one to the hot spot areas in Nagaland

  Eco-Trek to Mount Saramati

Saramati Peak is the highest mountain Peak in Nagaland located at Kiphire district, Nagaland State, India and Burma border, with the height of 3,826 m and a prominence of 2,885 m. The climb reveals verdant forest that give way to gravel and rock. It has good bio-diversity with natural flora and fauna. Orchids of its own unique types are found. December to February is being considered as the best timing for trekking, campaign and photography as nature turns its best during these months.

Eco-Trek to Mount Japfii

Japfü Peak in Nagaland is the second highest Peak in Nagaland, with 3,048 meters above sea level. For trekkers, October - March can be recommended as the most appropriate season. One interesting and famous reason for tourist attraction is the Blythe Rhododendron tree, which marked its name in the Guinness Book of world record is habitat in this mountain range a little minutes walk from the Peak. Its vegetation is sub-tropical with broad leaf on the slopes and moderate broad leaves on higher altitude. 

Eco Trek to Mount Kapamodzü range

Standing majestically at the height of 2620 feet, Kapamodzü peak is in the top five highest peaks in Nagaland. A perfect destination for rock climbers and adventurers, this peak is a treat to any visitor. Up there, it gives a bird-eye view of Zhavame village, Saramati peak, Japfü, Kohima and many neighboring villages of Manipur and Nagaland and places as far as Himalaya range on a clear morning. It is one of the most sought places for picnic, outing and trekkers. Kapamodzü range is a reserved forest and once up there we find deep forest with centuries old trees and varieties of cane, it is also nature’s best garden with Rhododendron, wild trumpet flower, wild rose, ferns, holly flower, wild orchids, medicinal plants and best Zoo with deer.

Eco-Trek to Dziikou valley- Khonoma Sanctuary waterfal

Dzükou, described as “Nature’s Utopia” is a home of eternal charm that has an irresistible appeal to all who behold it. It forms the ecological core of the biodiversity rich Barail Ranges. Its emerald green rolling hill cantons sprinkled by gentle flowing streams are a trekker’s delight. It is surrounded by high mountain ranges including Japfü peak, the second highest peak in Nagaland. It can be approached through rough trekking. The roundabout streams that flow leisurely through Dzükou freeze during extreme winter and their banks remain covered with wild shrubs during the summer. Lilies in white and pink, rhododendrons of different colors and other species of flowers and plants in varied colors adorn Dzükou in monsoon. Dzükou is known for its biodiversity, and the predominant plant is the tough bamboo brush because of which Dzükou looks like a fully manned lawn from afar.

Adventure trek from Khonoma Green Village to Benreu

Khonoma Green Village, the birth place of A.Z Phizo, the father of the Naga Nationalist Movement is located 20 km west of the state capital Kohima.  Khonoma is a history rich village of the Angami Naga tribe known for its fierce resistance against British dominance during the colonial period. It was here that the Naga intruders made their last stand against the British in 1879. It is bounded with beautifully created systematic topography, the houses, each of which foundation is built stones, in the hilltops and terraces carved out of its hilly slopes. Sustainable Alder Tree Management and organic vegetation is practiced. Rich in culture and tradition, the community initiated Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary Trust (KNCTS Trust) conserve and preserve the rare Blythe’s Tragopan, besides a huge variety of rare species of plants and animals within its conserved area. One of the cleanest villages in the entire Asian subcontinent, a model village for eco-tourism and is almost a virgin territory for animal watchers, bird watchers, trekkers and botanists for the whole area to explore and discover.

Benreu

Situated in the district of Peren, Benreu is a tourist village preserved around the ethnic-tourism concept, it is a living showcase of the endangered culture of the highlanders and with a dense wildlife sanctuary around it, the visitor can truly embark upon his wild safari by staying comfortably and contentedly in this real animist village. KennieNku, the local bread made from sticky rice and prepared over a heated stone kiln is the specialty one should not miss while in the village.

Agro tours 

Enjoying the view of lush terrace rice fields gliding down the slopes is a gateway to heaven or an extraordinary fresh organic cabbage field spreading to hectares of land, pleasant view of a village surrounded by the full bloom of plum, peach and cherry, oranges gracefully ripped in the orchard. The experience to climbing a tree, cultivating fresh vegetables, milking cows for your breakfast, or harvesting bountiful paddy rice itself are unique experiences which very few in this world has to offer. These experiences are a unique and unmatched, tucked away from the outside world and a blessing in disguise. Terrace rice cultivation and jhum cultivation are the two main agricultural practices in Nagaland. Ever imagine how interesting it will be to stay in the farm and have a firsthand experience? For everyone, ye its best resourceful for agro students, Academicians, researchers, Agri department officials and tourists with interest in agro and village life.

Hornbill festival tour

The Hornbill festival is celebrated each year from December 1-10 at Kisama Heritage Village, 10 km away from the state capital of Nagaland-Kohima. This festival acts as a window to Nagaland where all the tribes participate in showcasing their unique and rich culture to the world. An ethnic wooden craft 'Naga Traditional Welcome Gate' with traditional fineries of the Naga tribes welcomes visitors to the Naga Heritage village. Of the exhibits Naga morungs or traditional huts of different tribes made with bamboo and cane and decorated with wood carvings and hunting trophies are spectacular. During the festival, Naga tribes perform traditional dances and music, along with indigenous games and sports, including wrestling. The festival aims to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and showcase its ethnic customs and traditions to the world. Besides the traditional extravaganza, events include Hornbill International Rock Contest (HIRC), Hornbill International Musical Festival, North East Cultural Day, Hornbill Charity Concert-cum-Ball, Hornbill Master Chef Competition, Hornbill Snooker Championship, Hornbill National Dance Competition, Miss Nagaland Contest, Hornbill Annual Cycle Rally, Kids Carnival, 'Glocal' Film Fest, Vintage World War II Motor Rally, International Car Rally and many other competitions. Over 25 bands including bands from the US, UK, Norway, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia take part in the Hornbill International Rock Contest (HIRC) held for 4 days at the Naga Solidarity Park during the festival.

Nagaland - Amur Falcon Birding Tour

Mega Camping tour to Nagaland for Wildlife lovers and tourist. suitable for Wildlife Tourist, Photographers, Explorers

Amur Falcon migratory birds roosting in Nagaland. Interested persons can suggest their time of participating in this camp from between the 3rd week of October till first week of November 2015. 

Cost for one person per night is 2000 only, inclusive of transportation, tent accommodation food and guide.

It is the time when Local communities living in and around the forested areas of Doyang river in Wokha district are gearing up for the biggest wildlife event of the year in the state of Nagaland–the arrival of hundred thousands of the migratory bird, the Amur Falcon.

Flocks over flocks of the small winged predator will be roosting in and around the forested areas of the small township that have grown up around the Doyang Hydro Electric Project. The birds come to roost during the closing month of September till beginning of November before continuing on their migratory journey to warmer places. We welcome all wildlife lovers, tourists and local visitors to this mega event as the time for the birds to reach Nagaland arrives!! 

Tour planning in prospect:

Tentative Planned Schedule:
Duration - 3 nights and 4 days

Day 1: 
Pick up from Dimapur Airport/railway station and transfer to Pangti (4 hours drive),  
tent stay at Pangti

Day 2: 

4:00 am Wakeup time..

4:30 am  tea at 

5:00 am  Pangti watch tower, for Amur Falcon watching, 

7:00 am breakfast at Doyang reservoir 

bird watching activity, post breakfast

1:00 pm return to Pangti for lunch

proceed for evening Amur Falcon Watching by, dinner at , tent 
stay at Pangti

Day 3: 

4:00 am Wakeup time..

4:30 am  tea at 

5:00 am time spend at Watch tower, good prospects for sightings of Amur falcon

7:00 am breakfast at Doyang reservoir 

Post breakfast nature walk to Sungro for bird, butterfly and insect watching, 

1:00 pm return to Pangti for lunch

3:00 pm Amur falcon watch session.

dinner at Pangti, tent stay at Pangti

Day 4: 

7:00 am - Breakfast 

Transfer to Dimapur, 

tour ends

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Nagaland Saramati Peak Tour

Nagaland Tour - Hiking tour to Saramati Peak

Day 1  : November 15

Pick up from Dimapur airport/rail station, transfer to Hotel Saramati Dimapur, 

O/N stay at Dimapur

Day 2: November 16

Travel from Dimapur to Thanamir Apple village ( 14 hours travel covering lunch and tea)

Day 3: November 17

Morning breakfast, trek from Thanamir to Saramati Water Point, lunch, explore, dinner and hold the night for forest camp

Day 4 : November 18

Breakfast, trek to Saramati peak, lunch at the peak, trek down to Thanamir/water point in the afternoon

Day 5: November 19

Thanamir/water point to Kohima. 

Tours ends.

Tour Cost:

Rs.25,000/- per head.

Tour cost includes

Fooding (1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner a day), 

ILP fee, 

village entry fees, 

Transportation, 

accommodation, 

local guides and porters
Stay:
Day 1, day 2 and Day 4 in lodging

Day 3 in tent. Tents have different accommodating capacity. Small: 2 pax, medium: 4 pax and big:7 pax to be accommodated comfortably.

Excludes:

Train fair/ Flight fare or any-other fare before the Pick up from Dimapur airport/rail station on Nov 15, 2015.

or any travel after end-of-tour at Kohima.

Non standard meals, laundtry, out of pocket expenses/shopping.

Un-utilized resources will not be refunded.

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Note: 

Trekkers are required to carry insect repellents and torch. 

All camping tents, bed roll and sleeping bags will be provided by the service provider