Learning with Trekking

Learning can only occur if one takes risk, that's what we strongly believe.

Nature Knights was founded around 25 years ago, It started as a Nature Club of India, in the year 1989. Our activities then were focused around Nature Excursions. Environment Orientation Work and Basic Adventure Trips that revolved around the theme of Nature. 

By 1992 Nature Knights started trekking and exploring to places of Archaeological interests like Forts, Ancient Temples, Caves, Remote Hamlets where life style still has been influenced by modern worlds etc.  

Nature Knights programs are designed and executed by Team Nature Knights comprising of members from diverse corporate and cultural groups. Individuals from HR Background, Academics, Sales and Marketing, Accounting working in various industry verticals like IT, Media, Manufacturing, FMCG, Pharma, NGOs to name a few. 


Nature Knights has executed several structured and unstructured adventures giving a good variety of mix to its members and institutional customers.

We do not limit ourselves to one blend of trekking, but include adventures like mountaineering, caving, nature trails, jeep safaris, biking, river rafting, team dynamic games, music, 3 penny theaters, simulation and various other adventure.Most of our adventures / events are hosted in remote undisturbed environment. This is aimed at providing experiential learning to individuals and teams. 

In 2014 Nature Knights 25 years and we have planned 25 mild to extreme adventures:

Chaddar Trek in the Trans Himalayan Mountain Ranges
Mount Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC Trek)
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Camp in Andamans
Kayaking treks in the back waters of Sindudurg
White Water Rafting in Rishi Kesh
Trek near Mighty Duladhar Range (Triund)
Exploring Raj Gad and Torna, Trek to Vasota
Camping in Full Moon Night at Konkan Kada (Harichandragad)
Safari to Explore Remote Zanskar
 Camping and Extreme Exploring in Dhak Fort and Bahiri Caves. 

... click here to read more details on 25 Special events

Most of our members are from the corporate world, we give lot of first timers and amateur trekkers a flavor of real adventures. Our team for any treks is a mix of experienced trekkers and first time trekkers. Our adventures gives an opportunity for all a good exposure of Team Work and Leadership. And few of our tools of learning are adventures, exploring, empathy, fun and sharing. And what's more we have a clean and proven safety track record of 25 years no serious injuries in-spite of hundreds of adventures. One of the leading publications also referred to us "The Masters of Risky Business"...

Corporate Offsite Options

Inspire, Motivate and Energise your Tribe

Nature Knights Adventure and Team Building Offsite Programs.. 1000 adventures with Nature Knights.

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• Three Days Experiential Team Building Corporate Offsite
• Two Days Experiential Team Building and Bonding Corporate Offsite
• One Day Corporate Trek (Trek combined with 2 to 3 Team Building and Bonding Games)
• Overnight Camping Offsite (Combines with Barbecue, Campfire, 2 to 3 Team Building and Bonding Games)
• One Day Corporate Adventure Offsite combines with couple of team building games.
• Obstacle Course and Mega Treasures with Team Building objectives.
• Camping and Survival Camps in Wilderness with Team Building and Leadership Program.
• Team Building Program Wild Life Safari (Corbett, Tadoba, Kanha, Gir, Sunderbans or Bandhav Gad)
• Team Building Program with Himalayan Safari (Ladakh, Kashmir, Sikkim, Bhutan, Nepal, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh). 4 Days to 10 Days package from the nearest airport.
• Rest and Recreation Offsite (Rural Tourism, Camping, Wild Life, and Beaches)
• Corporate Social Responsibility (Engaging in a meaningful CSR Program)
• Creativity and Imagination Workshops at Offsite or within your office premises (Art and Craft)

One Day Corporate Offsite - Konkan Ramble

One Day Konkan Ramble (A Corporate Offsite Program)

Ferry Ride, Dug Duggi Ride, Old Vintage Portuguese Coastal lighthouse and Fort,  Wild Chefs (Cooking in Wild), Dip in the Sea and Couple of Team Building and Bonding Games.. UN-Belivable but Yes and all in One Day.

DugDuggi Ride

 

Exploring the light house

One of the Cannons at Coastal Fort at Revdanda

North Face of Fort

Another View of Light House

Light House

Panoramic View of Fort

 What to Carry?

(Carry packed snacks for breakfast and easy to cook or cooked dry lunch)
Water Bottle (Two Liters)
Sun Screen,
Attire (Full Sleeves T-Shirt, Comfortable Track Pants or Shorts, Hat or Cap, Comfortable Trekking or Sports Shoe); optional spare slippers, Sun Glasses
Towel, Shorts or Swimming Trunks, Change T-Shirt
Plate and Mug
Carry all your belongings in a backpack

Optional: Own Fishing Kit, Small Cooking Pan or Frying Pan for out doors.

Schedule
6:30 am - Meeting at Gateway of India
Breakfast and Introduction in Ferry
8:30 am - Arrival at Alibaug
9:45 am - DugDuggi or anyother public transport to Korlai Village
Small hike thru Korlai Village upto Lighthouse / Fort
Explore Light House
Baby Trek to Coastal Fort
Explore Fort

Team Games
Wild Chefs (Cooking in Wild)
Lunch and Dip in Sea
Windup in Evening and catch DugDuggi / Bus whatever we get first to Alibaug or Jetty to board Ferry / Catamaran for Mumbai. (Return journey we will either reach Gateway of India or Bhau-Cha-Dhakka (Mazgaon Docks)
Expected to be back in Mumbai by 9:00 pm.

Corporate Offsite Checklist

Basic Check List for Corporate Offsite

Attire

• Track Pants or loose comfortable trousers; Preference is for trousers whose material is light and can stretch. Avoid heavy jeans during treks or adventure sports or for any physical activities/games. 
• Wear loose full sleeves shirt or t-shirt of material that can breath, but does not retain liquid. (Wearing thin hosiery material banyans or slips under your shirt / t-shirt is recommended). Carry 1 pair of spare shirts / t-shirts.
• If the plan includes going to water park or swimming in pond, do carry your personal swimming costume, towel and soap.
• Cap or hat with good shade
• Shoes – trekking shoes or tough sports shoes or Canvas Shoes with good grip. Avoid shoes with high heels or very thick soles.
• Carry Spare floaters, slippers, or light canvas shoes.
• Spare clothes - one pair of spare socks, undergarments, t-shirt and pants (Optional).

Personal medical Kit and Toiletries

• Velbet Skin cream for ticks or insect bites.
• Bettnovet – C “Anti Fungal Skin cream” (Useful against rash caused due to wetness and friction due to walking).
• Bandages - Band aid, Crape Bandage, Gauze
•  Anti-septic cream – Soframycine and Burnol
•  Paracitimol – Crocin
•  Anti-Dyheration - Glucose D/C and Electrol
•  Anti Vomit / loose motions, Anti – Allergies (optional),
•  Mosquito / Insect repellent ointment. e.g. Odomos
•  Pain killers and / or any other personal medication recommended by your family doctor.
• Your medical Kit should contain your blood group and emergency phone number.
• Kindly consult your family doctor for any personal allergies against any of the OTC / Ointments mentioned above.

Other essentials in your survival kit

Essentials

• Hand Sanitizer
• Torch / Flash Light
• Pocket Knife (optional)
• Hand Towel
• PET Water bottle for field activities.
•  Carry small shoulder bag for carrying your day pack

 Dos and Dont's during treks in Sanctuary: If the trek / field trip involves visiting a sanctuary like Karnala, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Fansad etc. Few rules are to be followed strictly.

1) Disposable Plastic Bottles and Poly / Plastic Bags or any other disposable packs not allowed inside National Park.
2) No littering or throwing of garbage / even chocolate wraps on the forest trail.
3) As a Eco-tourism policy we take back whatever we carry. Leave only foot prints, take only memories.
4) During treks or physically exerting activities kindly take regular sips of water / fruit juice. Keep yourself hydrated. 
5) Always sanitize your hand with hand sanitizer before eating. Although are aware of this most persons ignore this during treks and falling ill afterwards.

Special instructions during normal treks

• Trekking involves waking through beautiful but rough country side sometimes even through jungles and/or climbing hills.
• Rule number one, stick with the group and listen to all instructions given by group leader before start of the trek as dos and donts
• It is normal to be breathless as you start ascend a hill, reduce your pace while climbing and observe how the trekkers ahead of you are climbing and what trail are they follow.
• Stick to the beaten trail, avoid wandering off the trail.  
• Always ensure that you are in site of the person ahead and behind you.Do not put your hand in cracks of Rocks/Boulders as these may have hidden insects, scorpions or snakes.
• If you have any chronic illness kindly inform the group leader before start of the trek and procedures for first aid in case of emergency. 
• During monsoon avoid wet  spots on rocks that have green moss layer.
• And last but not the least enjoy the trek, countryside nature and good company of your friends.

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Optional (for camping offsite or for full day treks only)

• Small Plate
• Mug
• 2 meter x 2 meter plastic sheet (will be available in any hardware store)
• Thread and Needle (Carry one large needle and one small needle)
• Walking Cane / Trekking Pole (should be 65% to 70% of your height – strong and light)
• Basic Magnetic compass
•  Carry a note pad and two ball pens for your diary writing. 

Food / Snacks (Only when instructed specifically)

• Lunch and Breakfast – Options (Bread Indian or white; Vegetables home cooked or canned; Idlis; Boiled Eggs; Theplas; Chatni; Puran Polli; etc).
• Other ready parcels you can pickup during breakfast (Upma, Sheera, Bread Butter / Jam).
• 3 to 4 water bottles (1 liter each).
• Snacks for the route – Dry Fruits; Fruits; Salad Items; chocolates; biscuits etc.

Monsoon Special

Essentials

• Carry Poncho or light Rain Coat (Poncho is better as it can cover your bag too).
• If you are into photography (Carry a small folding umbrella too, useful while taking pictures while its raining)
• Cap or Hat (Made of Waterproof material)

Optional

• Gaiters (Protects your trouser / shoes against mud and water splashes)

Backpack or Rucksack (Only when instructed specifically or for trekking offsite)

• For a One Day Trek a 25 liters to 35 liters Backpack / Rucksack is more than enough to carry all your essential items.
• Carry all your belongings in a backpack or rucksack with light items at the bottom and heavy stuff loaded around your shoulders level. If you have, compression straps in your bag use them to compress your luggage to make it well balanced.
  Goodies
  

Other Optional Goodies

• You may also carry goodies like camera; small - binoculars, magnifying glasses and pocket field guide to make most of the trip.

Play-n-Learn

Take a hike, Climb a hill, pitch a tent, camp, dance, act, sing, fall, simulate, raft, cat walk, mold a pot, win, loose..

The concept of playground as "Micro World" at Nature Knights Offsite. Team Building, Leadership, Adventure Offsite, CSR, Rest-n-Recreation.. to know more get in touch with us...

All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire.


Aristotle..