Showing posts with label New Year Camping 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Year Camping 2014. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Camping on New Year - Khapoli Pali Wilderness

New Year Special..

Campfire; Barbecue; Special Meal; Camping; Campfire Night with activities till 11pm.

Wake up in the morning to the Bhor ghaut that is formed of a succession of towering mountains above each other. You have seasonal access to a river where you could swim or just laze about and enjoy the outdoors. 

You can begin your stay by pitching a tent and move to preparing your BBQ just after sunset. At night you could go for a short walk around the campground with just a lantern to guide you!

Our common areas have some board games for you to relax with. All your meals are served here, while barbecue is prepared live here too!








Things to Do
Camping at SH-92 is fun, and by default as there is no mobile connectivity you are completely cut of from the world, which gives you more time to reconnect with yourself.. But we do have a phone that you could use in case of emergencies. The hills are calling out to you and you can even make your way to top!

Hiking and trails
For beginners and those who are looking for something easy we could take you for short trails into nearby forests and hills. We can also do short night hikes nearby.

For those looking for something more adventurous you could do a 45 min hike to a waterfall after a 10 min drive to the starting point(Monsoons only). Else you choose Mrugagad which is about 5 hour trek (to & fro).
From the topmost point of Mrugagad, you get a spectacular view of the whole valley!

Swimming
You could go for a swim or just relax in the shallows of the Amba river, which is a short walk from the campground. Alternatively you could hike to a natural swimming pool in the mountains, the beauty and peace can assure you of a good experience!

Imagica
Add a high adrenaline rush to your camping adventure, by visiting this amusement park before your camping adventure



TARIFF

Camping Charges Adults Rs.4500/- (for New Year Night).


Overnight Camping: A night of camping has a check-in time of 3pm and a checkout time of 11:00am. You can request a late checkout and we will be very happy to oblige if we have room. We also include breakfast on the 2nd Day in our pricing.

Food - What we offer:
breakfast is included with your camping charges. Available 9:00am through 10:30 am.

Tea and coffee will be available on the house in the morning with breakfast and evening at 5:00pm

A sumptuous home cooked meal can be arranged for you.
Barbeques are offered on most evenings.Non-veg barbeque has 300g of chicken & Veg barbeque has paneer and assorted vegetables. With dal, chutney and roti this makes for a sumptuous meal. Further we have potatoes, sweet potatoes or corn as per availability to grill at the campfire.

New Year Special Addon meal menu plus activities till 11pm.

For further options and recommendations look at our food section

Please call / SMS +91 9619182010 (email asif@natureknights.net ) for booking and queries. We require prior booking and payment to help us plan to service you.
CAMPGROUND RULES

1. Please respect silent hours (11:00pm to 7:00am)
2. Please drive at max 5km/hr in the campground premises.
3. Our timings are: Check-in between 3pm and 8pm & Check-out by 10:30am the next day for a night of camping. We enjoy your company at the campground and we don't have very strict check-out timing rules. All the same, if we need to allot the site to guests coming post checkout time we will request you to vacate.
4. Please respect others privacy and do not tresspass on other people's sites
5. Playing music at the campground is not permissible.
6. No unauthorized electrical appliances at the campground. Please check with the manager before using your devices.
7. Pets are not allowed at the campground.
8. Meal Timings are 8-9:30am, 12:30-2pm & 8-9:30pm
9. Please leave the Tents pitched and the sleeping bags in the tents for our checkout procedure. Please ensure that you return all rental items before leaving the campground and leave your campsite neat and tidy.



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What exactly do i get when i rent a campsite?
You get a space furnished with a picnic table. You will also get a tent based on the number of people and sleeping kits for each person. Further this gives you access to all our amenities and common areas as well as service in the outdoors!

What if i have my own tent and no sleeping bags?
You are most welcome to bring your own equipment. We want to encourage experienced campers!. You will get a per person discount of Rs.100 for your tent and Rs.100 for your sleeping bags.

What is the weather like? Do we need to carry any special kind of clothing?
Be prepared for the outdoors. The evenings can get chilly in winter. A single sweater should do the trick. The afternoons can get warm through the year, so carry some light clothing too! Refer to our PREP KIT pdf for details on what to carry.

Are there a lot of bugs, snakes and creepy crawlies around?
You will encounter sounds and creatures of nature. They respect our presence. Watch your step in the dark and use mosquito repellent and you should be fine. Your tent is sealed to not allow any insects in. Ensure that you close the door, and you will have a pleasant night's stay

Are there electrical plug points available?
No, you could request the hosts for a place to charge your cellphones.

Is there cell phone signal?
Yes. But please have your phones on low volume to respect your neighbors.

What about drinking water?Can we buy some basic supplies at the campground in case we've forgotten something?
Drinking water and Mineral water will be available at the campground.

Do you accept credit/debit cards?
We accept credit / debit cards bookings only if done minimum 5 days in advance.

Do you have sites so a group can camp together? Do you offer any discounts for booking the entire campground?
Contact us about group camping for 20 adults or more. We will work something out!

Do you allow dogs?/pets? What's Petiquette?
We do not allow pets at present. We will experiment with pet days. Do leave your contact details with us.









Camping on New Year - Hill Top

New Year Camping on a Hill Top with Valley View in rustic countryside..

NEW YEAR CAMPING AND OTHER OPTIONS CLICK HERE
 
Fun start as the sun goes down, enjoy with personalized barbecue and enjoy buffet dinner in cackling sounds of your personalized campfire. DJ Music running till 12 mid night, lite fun and games,  Lie down on Khat or Hammock under the starry night with light playing game of shadows in the moon light night.

For the more adventurous type night or a early morning trek is highly recommended; You may also explore a small hike to lake for a dip or explore countryside or ancient fort.
At campsite you may also enjoy rustic locally made archery or play carom, board games, volley ball, box cricket.
All rustic experiences complete with facilities like tents on twin sharing basis, sleeping bags or mats with quilt and air pillow; common wash rooms and shower rooms.




Location:
Around 20 kms from Lonavala or Kamshet
Three hours drive from Mumbai (120 km) or One and Half Hour Drive from Pune (60 km)

Altitude:  Aound 2500 feet above mean sea level.

Best Season:Mid October to Mid May

Who can use this campsite?
Ideal for Small / Big Group Camping, Family Camping, Corporate Offsite, Students for Scounts or adventure camp etc.

Capacity:2 to 75 persons.
Can be extended to 150 with Advance Notice.

Camp Fee for standard package:


Rs.3500/- per head. (Prices are subject to change as dates draws closer after December 20th, 2014).
Only limited seats available.
Registration 100% advance; no cancellation.

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

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
registration email: Names; Contact Number and email id; gender; food preference veg/non veg of all participants at natureknights@gmail.com with subject (New Year Camping Booking - Hill Top 2014/15).

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

Inclusions in the standard package

Check in:4 pm
Check out:10 am next day

Camping facilities included in standard package:
Tents on double/triple sharing with (Sleeping Bags or Air Pillows with kambal)
Common Washrooms and Shower Rooms
Common Space for recreation and games
Shared amenities like: Khats; Hammocks; Chairs; Tables and Gazebos
Camp Fire
Meals included in standard package:
Day 1
4:00 pm Welcome Tea/ Refreshment (Jalgira)
7:30 pm Do it yourself Barbecue (Veg and Non-Veg) Veg Barbecue - Paneer; and Non-Veg Barbecue (Chicken).
(Pre-marinated items as per veg/non veg preferences stated at time of booking will be provided to each group with barbecue kit); 
Complimentary Games / Campfire / DJ Music
8:30 / 9:00 pm 31st Night Buffet Dinner
Day 2:
09:00 am Breakfast (Bread/Butter; One Veg Snack, with Tea/Coffee)

Exclusions:
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

Checlist for Camping:
Trackpants 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 Day pack 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 campsite). We provide litter bins across the campsite.
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 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.

Extra Meal next day of previous day (Cost Rs.300/-)
Extra Breakfast (Cost Rs.150/-)
Extra Evening Tea/Snack (Cost Rs.150/-)

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 an cancellation done in last 4 days before your event.

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


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Section of the Campsite
Campsite
Campsite at Evening
Tikona Fort
Valley View few minutes away from the campsite
Sunset at Valley View Point
Segdi (Rural Chulha)
    More pictures of Campsite.
    Barbecue
    Tent Pictures
    One more tents picture






















    Wednesday, December 25, 2013

    New Year Hilltop Camping Dec 31 2013

    Offbeat camping on New Year Eve at 2500 feet..


    Camping in Wilderness, Wilderness Party, Barbecue, Camp Fire, Music, Wild Games, Buffet Dinner and Breakfast etc...

    Date: December 31st, 2013.

    Reporting time at Campsite 4:00 pm.
    Location:Around 20 kms from Lonavala or Kamshet
    Three hours drive from Mumbai (120 km) or One and Half Hour Drive from Pune (40 km)

    Altitude: at an altitude of around 2500 feet above mean sea level. 

    Capacity: 55 Persons





    Facilities:

    Tents with sleeping bags and camping mats
    common toilets and shower rooms available 
    barbecue
    meals
    space for recreation and games 

    Experiences for New Year Eve

    4:00 pm - Welcome refreshment (Jalgira or similar
    7:00 pm on-wards

    Barbecue (Playing Wild Chefs)
    Fun Activities for New Year Eve.
    Music Night
    Camp Fire
    Buffet Dinner
    Fun goes on under the starry night

    Morning 
    8:30 am Buffet Breakfast
    10:00 am Checkout

    Other experiences possible: (Explore on your own)..
    Dip in Lake
    Enjoy Sunset View from Hill Top Breakfast in Wilderness
    Trek to Tikona Fort
    Star Gazing 
    Night Trek

    Standard camping package includes..




    Camp Fee for New Year Special Outing - Rs.3600/- per head.


    Payment terms 100% advance.

     Stay:
     in Tents with amenities (Sleeping Bags, Pillows, Common Washrooms


    Meals:
    Welcome Tea/ Refreshment
    Barbecue Dinner (Veg and Non-Veg) Veg Barbecue - Paneer; and Non-Veg Barbecue (Chicken)
    Buffet Dinner Non-Veg, Dal, Vegetables, Rice, Chapati, and Salad etc.
    Breakfast (Bread/Butter with Tea/Coffee with breakfast Snacks)

    Excluded:
    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
    Any thing that is not included is excluded

    Checkin time: 4 pm
    Checkout time: 10 am 

    Camping package can be customized. 

    Outdoors can be real fun with just enjoying 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, bon fire, 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.

    Campsite
    Campsite at Evening

    Tikona Fort
    Valley View few minutes away from the campsite
    Sunset at Valley View Point
    Segdi (Rural Chulha)

    Stay:
    Dome Tents, Wash Rooms Available at Campsite.

    Meals:
    Welcome Tea/ Cold Drinks
    Barbecue Dinner (Veg and Non-Veg) Veg Barbecue - Paneer; and Non-Veg Barbecue (Chicken)
    served along with Dal, Vegetable, Rice, Chapati, and Salad
    Breakfast (Bread/Butter/Jam/with Tea/Coffee with One Veg Snack)

    Check list:
    Change Clothes and Swimming Trunks
    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 Day pack for trek to carry water and something to munch

    Note: 
    We follow strict eco-tourism policy (no littering, we take back everything that we carry to campsite)
    Kindly take care of your personal belongings, we will not be responsible for them.
    No Smoking inside tents or on meal tables
    Separate accommodation for  ladies and gents; except for couples on twin sharing.


    More pictures of Campsite.