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BI-MONTHLY PROGRAMMESJANUARY-FEBRUARY, 2016

ONE DAY PROGRAMMESJANUARY10th Jan Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary16th Jan Flamingo Watch at Sewri Mudflats17th Jan Bat and Bird Trail at Elephanta Island24th Jan Shilonda Trail - Sanjay Gandhi National Park31st Jan Flamingo Watch at Sewri Mudflats

FEBRUARY7th Feb Birding at Karnala Base Forest 14th Feb Flamingo Watch at Sewri Mudflats 21st Feb Birding at Bhandup Pumping Station28th Feb Vasai Fort Natural History Trail

NATIONAL CAMPS2016January Golden Triangle – Ranthambore, Keoladeo and Chambal Andaman IslandFebruary Leopard Country – Bera and Mount Abu Sundarbans – Land of the Royal Bengal Tiger Marine camp at Minicoy Island, LakshadweepMarch Wild Assam – Gibbon Sanctuary, Kaziranga & Nameri National Park Terai of India – Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary April Great Himalayan National ParkMay Tadoba National Park Gir National Park– The Last Refuge

July Lahual-Spiti and Pin Valley National Park Valley of FlowersAugust Ladakh – Roof of the World INTERNATIONAL CAMPS2016February Emerald Island – Sri LankaApril Bhutan – spring in the HimalayaMay African Safari – TanzaniaAugust African Safari – Kenya

Ref. 1990/2015 21st December, 2015

Dear Members,

I was just reading the other day that it is much colder in Mumbai than Mahabaleshwar, such is the unpredictability

of the weather these days. One must brace oneself to experience changing climate. The recent flood in Chennai is

a classical example of bad urban planning, and even today governments are ignorant of the implications of climate

change. While we may have negotiated very well a climate deal in Paris, our relentless assault on forests, wetlands,

grasslands, mountains, and oceans symbolizes the skewed realities of our promises and actions.

On a lighter note, winter is round the corner, and the migrants have started arriving at various places. We have thus

planned a series of Flamingo Watch programmes at Sewri. You will also get an opportunity to go on bird and bat

trails to Elephanta.

Our forthcoming camps to Andaman and Lakshadweep will provide you an opportunity to see some fantastic marine

life. I will be in Minicoy for project work and will join all those who are participating in the camp. Let’s explore

magnificent marine life while we walk the shores of this beautiful island. I was fortunate to spend six years on the

island, and I can bet you will be able to see some remarkable fauna and hear some remarkable experiences.

The joy of seeing magnificent flora and fauna of the Himalaya and trans-Himalaya is an extraordinary experience.

Thus, we have brought to you camps in Spiti, Great Himalayan National Park, Valley of Flowers, and Ladakh. Our

international camps to Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Bhutan will also be an exciting opportunity to watch nature.

While we continue providing new and exciting destinations to our members, please feel free to suggest locations to

which you feel BNHS should take our members. We also solicit your ideas on increasing membership.

Dr. Deepak ApteDirector, BNHS

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ONE DAY PROGRAMMES

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JANUARY, 201610th Jan Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

Sun Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated north of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), and forms a corridor for animals

between SGNP and Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary. This trail is lined with dense mixed deciduous forest. During this season one can

see birds like Rufous Treepie, White Wagtail, Ashy Drongo, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Crested Serpent Eagle, Brown-headed Barbet,

Shikra, Verditer Flycatcher and many more. Grade: Easy Charges: Rs. 700/- for members and Rs. 800/- for others (Charges include

transportation, entry, and BNHS expertise). Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu Halwai) at 6:30 a.m., Andheri

(near Bisleri factory) at 6:50 a.m., Borivali, Opp. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (near Omkareshwar temple) 7.10 a.m., Ghodbundar

Jn. (Hotel Fountain) 7:30 a.m. Registration*: Call Hornbill House at 22871202/ 22821811 Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or

e-mail: [email protected];

Group leaders: Ms Prachi Galange (9867563300) & Mr. Vinod Patil

Note: The group should return to Dadar by 1:00 p.m. Kindly carry adequate water and packed breakfast.

16th Jan Flamingo Watch at Sewri Mudflats

Sat Experience the unique opportunity to view graceful Lesser Flamingos and Greater Flamingos feeding at Sewri mudflats. Learn

about these magnificent winter visitors on a trail with BNHS. Sewri is also the place for many migratory birds such as Broad-billed

Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, and Eurasian Curlew. Charges: Rs. 100/- for members and Rs. 200/-

for others. Reporting*: Outside Sewri railway station (east) at the railway crossing junction at 8:30 a.m. How to Reach: Sewri

railway station is on the harbour line accessible from CST, Andheri, and Navi Mumbai. By road: You can cross the level crossing

from Sewri West which is situated close to the station; or you can use the bridge at Wadala or Reay Road to the MbPT road to

reach Sewri railway crossing. (Google Map Link: www.goo.gl/l4hvPI) Registration*: On the spot. For details call at Hornbill House

22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at [email protected]

Group leaders: Mr. Asif Khan (9969798447), Ms Parveen Shaikh & Mr. Vinod Patil

The programme will conclude by 10:30 a.m. Please carry hat/cap and adequate water.

17th Jan Bat and Bird Trail at Elephanta Island

Sun Situated off the south-east shore of the city, Elephanta Island is a good birding location. During this season one can see Brown-

headed Gull and Black-headed Gull flying alongside boats to the island. Other birds like the Gull-billed Tern, Lesser and Greater

Sand Plover, Indian Grey Hornbill, Common Iora, Spot-billed Duck, Little Grebe, Osprey and White-bellied Sea Eagle can be spotted

here. BNHS gives you a chance to learn about the only flying mammals, explore the caves with an expert in search of bat roosts.

One can see Greater Asiatic Yellow House Bat and Leaf-nose Bat. Grade: Moderate (Initial 100 steps climb to reach the top, this

could be a bit strenuous) Charges: Rs. 600/- for members and Rs. 700/- for others (Charges include boat ticket, entry ticket to

Elephanta Island and BNHS expertise). Reporting: Hornbill House, opp. Lion Gate, Colaba at 7:30 a.m. Please carry adequate

water, packed breakfast. The group should be back at Gateway of India by 01:00 p.m.

Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202/ 22821811 Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.

or e-mail at [email protected]

Group leaders: Mr. Vandan Jhaveri (9167472698) & Mr. Vinod Patil

The group should be back by 1:00 p.m. Please carry packed breakfast, hat/cap and adequate water.

24th Jan Shilonda Trail - Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Sun Join this BNHS winter outing at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). One can see myriad life forms during this time, including large

mammals like Spotted and Sambar Deer. You can also spot birds like Purple-rumped Sunbird, White-browed Bulbul, Racket-tailed

Drongo and Rufous Woodpecker. The trail leads through fine forest dominated by bamboo and ends at the first stream. Grade:

Easy (Simple walk for 1.5 km each way, however the walk from the main gate to the trail is about 15–20 min.) Charges: Rs. 200/- for

members and Rs. 300/- for others. Reporting: Members to meet inside SGNP, beyond the Ticket Counter under the large map of

SGNP at 7:30 a.m. Registration*: On the spot. For further details call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m.

to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at [email protected]

Group leaders: Mr. Vinod Patil (9022583355), Mr. Vithoba Hegde & Mr. Sanal Nair;

Note: Participants have to buy the entry ticket at the main gate. The programme will conclude by 11:00 a.m. Kindly carry

adequate water and packed breakfast.

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31st Jan Flamingo Watch at Sewri Mudflats

Sun Experience the unique opportunity to view graceful Lesser Flamingos and Greater Flamingos feeding at Sewri mudflats. Learn


Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, and Eurasian Curlew. Charges: Rs. 100/- for members and Rs.

200/- for others. Reporting*: Outside Sewri railway station (east) at the railway crossing junction at 8:30 a.m. How to Reach: Sewri

railway station is on the harbour line accessible from CST, Andheri, and Navi Mumbai. By road: You can cross the level crossing

from Sewri West which is situated close to the station; or you can use the bridge at Wadala or Reay Road to the MbPT road to

reach Sewri railway crossing. (Google Map Link: www.goo.gl/l4hvPI) Registration*: On the spot. For details call at Hornbill House


Group leaders: Mr. Asif Khan (9969798447), Ms Parveen Shaikh & Mr. Vinod Patil


FEBRUARY, 2016

7th Feb Birding at Karnala Base Forest

Sun Take an enjoyable walk through the moist deciduous base forest of Karnala Bird Sanctuary. It is the perfect time to see both

resident and migrant birds like Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Black-naped Monarch, Sulphur-bellied Warbler, Common Chiffchaff, Small

Sunbird, Nilgiri Flowerpecker, Rufous and Heart-spotted Woodpecker, White-bellied, Greater Racket-tailed and Bronzed Drongo,

Crested Hawk-eagle, Crested Serpent-eagle, and Gold-fronted Leafbird. Charges: Rs. 700/- for members and Rs. 800/- for others.

Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu Halwai) at 06:30 a.m., Chembur (near Diamond Garden) at 06:50 a.m., and

Vashi (Vashi Jn) at 07:10 a.m. Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or

e-mail at [email protected]; Group Leader: Mr. Asif Khan (9969798447) & Mr. Vithoba Hegde


14th Feb Flamingo Watch at Sewri Mudflats

Sun Experience the unique opportunity to view graceful Lesser Flamingos and Greater Flamingos feeding at Sewri mudflats. Learn


Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, and Eurasian Curlew. Charges: Rs. 100/- for members and Rs.

200/- for others. Reporting*: Outside Sewri railway station (east) at the railway crossing junction at 7:30 a.m. How to Reach:

Sewri railway station is on the harbour line accessible from CST, Andheri, and Navi Mumbai. By road: You can cross the level

crossing from Sewri West which is situated close to the station; or you can use the bridge at Wadala or Reay Road to the MbPT

road to reach Sewri railway crossing. (Google Map Link: goo.gl/l4hvPI) Registration*: On the spot. For details call at Hornbill House


Group leaders: Mr. Vandan Jhaveri (9167472698), Mr. Vithoba Hegde & Mr.Vinod Patil


21st Feb Birding at Bhandup Pumping Station

Sun It is very difficult to imagine that beautiful, tall, statuesque birds like Flamingos, cryptically patterned sandpipers, graceful terns,

hungry gulls, and handsome harriers can be seen in the middle of our teeming metropolitan city. But yes, like an oasis in the desert,

such a place exists on the fringes of the Eastern Express Highway, where the last of the saltpans and mangroves remain. A place

of stark beauty and grassy plains interspersed with marshy pools, Bhandup Pumping Station is filled with bird life. Join BNHS on a

trail to explore the few remaining open patches in our city. Grade: Easy Charges: Rs. 700/- for members and Rs. 800/- for others

(Charges include transportation, entry, 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. Registration*: Call Hornbill House at 22871202/ 22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m.

to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail: [email protected]; Group leaders: Ms Prachi Galange (9867563300) & Mr. Siddhesh Surve

Note: The group should return to Dadar by 11:30 a.m. Kindly carry adequate water and packed breakfast.

28th Feb Vasai Fort Natural History Trail

Sun Formerly known as the Bassein fort, it is a perfect place to witness a unique blend of natural history and historical significance.

Here a combination of wetland and adjacent wooded areas attract a good number of resident as well as migrant birds. You

may see Asian Openbill, Black-capped Kingfisher, Baya Weaver, Brahminy Kite, Asian Palm Swift, Wire-tailed Swallow, and several

other species. Grade: Easy Charges: Rs. 700/- for members and Rs. 800/- for others. Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T.

(near Chandu Halwai) at 6:30 a.m., Andheri (near Bisleri factory) at 6:50 a.m., Borivali, Opp. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (near

Omkareshwar temple) 7.10 a.m., Ghodbundar Jn. (Hotel Fountain) 7:30 a.m. Registration*: Call Hornbill House at 22871202/

22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail: [email protected]

Group leaders: Ms Prachi Galange (9867563300) & Mr. Vinod Patil


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NATIOANL CAMPSJANUARY, 2016

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE – Ranthambore, Keoladeo and Chambal

Ranthambore National Park: Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest national parks in northern India. Ranthambore Wildlife

Sanctuary is known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat. Tigers can be

easily spotted even in the daytime. Other major wild animals include Leopard, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Sambar, Hyaena, Sloth Bear and Chital. The

sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles, as well as one of the largest Banyan trees in India.

Keoladeo National Park: Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Keoladeo is a paradise for birds and birdwatchers alike. It is listed as

an IBA (Important Bird Area) and is a World Heritage Site. Although small (29 sq. km), it is home to almost 400 species of birds, out of which

more than 132 breed inside the National Park. Birding here is a rewarding experience, with sightings like Siberian Rubythroat, Bluethroat,

Greater White-fronted Goose, Comb Duck, Tufted Duck, Mallard, Spotted Crake, Water Rail, Painted Snipe, Oriental Darter, Lesser Adjutant,

Sarus Crane and Common Crane, Greater Spotted Eagle, Pallid Harrier, Red-headed Falcon, and Brown Fish-owl.

Chambal river, a tributary of the Yamuna river, flows northwards through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Chambal is one of the best places

to see threatened wildlife; such as the critically endangered Gavial or Gharial, vulnerable Indian Skimmer, endangered Black-bellied Tern and

Gangetic Dolphin, near-threatened Laggar Falcon and vulnerable Pallas’s Fish-eagle and Smooth-coated Otter.

New Dates: 23rd – 28th January, 2016 (revised dates) (ex Delhi); Group Leader: Ms Prachi Galange

Camp fees: Rs. 27,500/- members and Rs. 28,700/- others. (ex Delhi)

Reporting: Pick up from New Delhi Railway Station at 6:00 a.m. and drop to New Delhi Railway Station at 7.30 p.m. on the last day. You are

advised to book your tickets to arrive in New Delhi one day prior. How to Reach: New Delhi is well connected by air and rail.

Participants can also fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi which is situated about 20 km from the meeting point (New Delhi

Railway Station).

Cost includes: All accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first day lunch to last day breakfast, transfers from and to New Delhi, permits, and

entry to park.

Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips, beverages, camera fees, any cost not specified above.

Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at [email protected]

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ANDAMANS ISLAND

In the blue waters of Bay of Bengal, east of mainland India is an archipelago of islands - the Andaman Islands. The Andaman group is famous

for endemic flora and fauna that are found only on these islands, which is the reason it is called the island of endemism. The islands have a

heavy forest cover of over 85% of the area. Andaman Island is a treat for nature lovers and enthusiasts. One can see endemics like Andaman

Teal, Andaman Serpent Eagle, Andaman Crake, Andaman Coucal, to name a few. Other birds like Black Baza, Pied Imperial Pigeon, Collared

Kingfisher and Blue-eared Kingfisher may also be seen.

Meet the BNHS Marine Biologist

BNHS is currently undertaking research on the coral reefs and Giant Clam in Andaman Islands. Studies are also being done on various other

marine flora and fauna of the area. During the camp participants will have an opportunity to interact with the BNHS marine biologist and

field researchers who are engaged in the research and conservation work, listen to the stories of their firsthand experience of underwater

life. Participants will also learn about techniques of underwater photography in shallow water pools on the shore from BNHS field

researchers.

Grade: Easy

Dates: 28th Jan – 4th Feb 2016 (ex Port Blair)

Camp fees: Rs. 35,800/- for members, and Rs. 37,000/- for others (ex Port Blair)

Group Leader: Mr. Vandan Jhaveri

Reporting: Pick up on Day One, and drop on last day, to Port Blair Airport according to your flight timings.

How to Reach: There are daily flights to Port Blair via Chennai and Kolkata, book your refundable flights tickets at the earliest to avail of

lower fare.

Cost includes: All accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first day lunch to last day breakfast, transfers from and to Port Blair, permits, and

entry to park.

Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips, beverages, camera fees, any cost not specified above.


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LEOPARD COUNTRY - BERA AND MOUNT ABUFEBRUARY

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Bera: Bera is a small town situated in Rajasthan, with a considerable leopard population. Bera has in recent years developed a reputation

for being one of the best places to see and photograph leopards, and it is aptly known as “Leopard Country”. Situated in the Aravalli

Hills near the River Jawai, Bera offers great landscapes as well. Besides the “Prince of the Jungle”, Bera also offers sightings of Sloth Bear,

Hyaena, and Marsh Crocodile.

Mount Abu: Famous as a hill station in Rajasthan, the forest surrounding Mount Abu is rich with a whole array of endemic birds. The most

famous perhaps is the Green Avadavat, a vulnerable and endemic munia, and Abu is one of the best places to spot it. Mount Abu is also

home to birds like Indian Pygmy Woodpecker, Indian Blackbird, Indian Yellow Tit, Tawny-bellied Babbler, and White-bellied Drongo.

Grade: Easy

Dates: 6th – 10th February, 2016 (ex Ahmedabad)

Camp fees: Rs. 28,500/- for members, and Rs. 29,700/- for others (ex Ahmedabad)

Group Leader: Ms Prachi Galange

Reporting: Ahmedabad railway station at 06:30 a.m. on Day One. Drop off at Ahmedabad at 03:00 p.m. on the last day.

How to Reach: Ahmedabad is well connected by air, rail, and road with major cities. Rail: You can take BCT Duronto Exp (12268) which

leaves Mumbai late at night and arrives in Ahmedabad early next morning; there are many other trains which arrive in Ahmedabad early

morning.

Cost includes: All accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first day lunch to last day breakfast, transfers from and to Ahmedabad, permits,

and entry to park.

Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips beverages, camera fees, any cost not specified above.


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SUNDARBANS – Land of the Royal Bengal Tiger

The Sundarbans are located in the delta of the Brahmaputra and Ganga rivers in the Bay of Bengal. One hundred and two islands are situated

in this world’s largest river delta. Approximately 40 per cent of the Sundarbans is in the state of West Bengal, the rest in Bangladesh.

The Sundarbans are the largest mangrove forest in the world, covering 60 per cent of India’s total mangrove area. Almost 90 per cent of all

Indian mangrove species are found here. The Royal Bengal Tiger is the flagship species of Sundarbans, where it roams in the marshy areas.

If you are lucky, you can see it swimming across a channel. Sundarbans are also 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 migratory birds. One could spot seven

species of Kingfishers, including the threatened Brown-winged Kingfisher.

Dates: 27th Feb – 1st Mar, 2016 (ex Howrah)

Camp fee: Rs. 14,000/- for members, and Rs.15,500/- for non-members (ex Howrah)

Cost Includes: Accommodation (3/4 sharing), all meals, pick up and drop at Howrah railway station.

Group Leader: Mr. Isaac Kehimkar

Reporting: Pickup near Howrah railway station (Kolkata) in front of Yatri Niwas at 08:00 a.m. Drop at Howrah railway station at 07:00 p.m.

Participants are advised to reach Howrah one day prior to the first day of camp, and also book the return accordingly to avoid last minute

rush.

Cost includes: All accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first day lunch to last day lunch, transfers from and to Howrah, boat charges, permits,

and entry to park.



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MARINE CAMP AT MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEPLakshadweep is a group of islands, 200–440 km off the southwest coast of India. These islands form the smallest union territory of the country.

The Lakshadweep region has about 600 species of fish, 78 species of coral and over 100 species of other marine invertebrates. This is the

perfect opportunity to explore the fascinating marine life under water.

This year BNHS will be visiting the Minicoy Island; Mincoy is Southernmost Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago situated closer to the

Maldive island of Uleguma than to Kavrati, this island is famous for having marine life similar to that of Maldives. Participants will get training

in snorkeling as part of the camp activity. You need not worry if you do not know swimming; you can still enjoy the deep blue sea and move

among the amazing corals, fishes, shells, shrimps and crabs. Most of the snorkeling will be in waist-deep coral lagoons.

Batch Size: 11 participants only

Grade: Easy

Date:

Batch I: 19th – 25th February, 2016 Registrations open (Ex Kochi)

Batch II: 23rd – 29th February, 2016 (FULL)

Camp fees: Rs. 41,900/- for members and Rs. 43,400/- for others (ex Kochi).

Cost Includes: Travel by ship from Kochi to Minicoy and back (overnight journey, twin/four sharing AC cabin on ship), stay and food on the

island, Glass bottom boat ride, and snorkeling session as per the itinerary.

Accommodation: Twin sharing Standard AC rooms on the Minicoy Island.

Reporting: Participants to meet at 08.30 a.m. on Day One at Lakshadweep Wharf, Passenger Terminal, Near FCI Depot, Willingdon Island,

Kochi, group will return on last day around noon.

Cost includes: All accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first day lunch to last day breakfast (subject to ship schedule), transfers from and to

Kochi, transport by ship ex Kochi, one snorkelling session per day, one glass bottom boat ride and permits.

Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips beverages, camera fees, extra water activities, SCUBA, any

cost not specified above.


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WILD ASSAM– Gibbon Sanctuary, Kaziranga & Nameri National Park

MARCH

Kaziranga National Park – a World Heritage Site and home of 65% of the world population of the One-horned Rhinoceros. Herds of Barasingha,

Hog Deer and Wild Buffalo are seen in the marshes. Rhinos browse unconcernedly as visitors pass by and occasionally a herd of elephants or

wild boar is also sighted. One of the best places in India to see Pied Harrier and other raptors like Crested Serpent-eagle, Pallas’s Fish-eagle,

and Grey-headed Fish-eagle which can be seen circling overhead.

Gibbon Sanctuary – Now known as the Hoolongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is one of the best places to see India’s only primate the Endangered

Western Hoolock Gibbon, the sanctuary is also a good places to see other threatened primates like, Near Threatened Assamese Macaque,

Vulnerable Capped Langur, Stump-tailed Macaque and Northern Pig-tailed Macaque. The sanctuary is also good for birds with over 200

species recorded from the sanctuary, birds like Purple Woodpigeon, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Red-headed Trogon, and Long-tailed Sibia can be

seen here.

Nameri National Park is a birder’s paradise and more than 300 species of birds have been identified here – four species of Hornbills like Great,

Wreathed, Oriental Pied, and Rufous-necked Hornbill. Other birds like Pale-chinned and Little Pied Flycatcher, Green-billed Malkoha, Great

Thick-knee, Blue-throated, Lineated and Blue-eared Barbet, Red-breasted Parakeet, Orange-bellied and Gold-fronted Leafbird, Ibisbill, Long-

tailed and Silver-breasted Broadbill, Small Niltava, Black Baza and the elusive White-winged Duck are also seen.

Grade: Easy (Short walks for bird watching)

Date: 13th – 18th March, 2016 (ex Guwahati).

Group leader: Mr. Asif Khan

Camp fees: Rs. 29,500/- for members and Rs. 30,700/- for others (ex Guwahati).

Accommodation: Twin sharing basis.

Reporting: Members to meet on day one at Guwahati at 7.00 a.m. at Hotel Mayur in the lobby (Tel: 0361-2734855 to 61), Paltan Bazar,

opposite Guwahati railway station. Return on day five after breakfast to reach Guwahati at lunch time. You are advised to arrive at Guwahati

one day prior to the first day of the camp and leave Guwahati one day later.

Cost includes: All accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first day lunch to last day lunch, transfers from and to Guwahati, permits, and entry

to park.

Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips beverages, camera fees, stay in Guwahati, any cost not

specified above.

Registration*: Kindly contact us at 022-22821811/22871202 or email [email protected]

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TERAI OF INDIA– Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

TERAI OF INDIA – Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary During this camp we shall visit Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary which are part of

the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. These regions are the last refuge for Critically Endangered wildlife like Bengal Florican and Gharial.

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve:

The terrain of Dudhwa ranges from grasslands to one of the finest Sal forests in India and marshland which makes Dudhwa a paradise for

wild enthusiasts. Dudhwa is famous for the threatened Western Swamp Deer (Rucervus duvaucelii duvaucelii) and Tiger; other animals like

Sambar Deer, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, and Spotted Deer, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Sloth Bear, Honey Badger, Indian or the Great One-horned

Rhinoceros can be seen here.

Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary:

The Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for the Critically Endangered Gharial and Endangered Gangetic Dolphin. Dudhwa Reserve is

also a birder’s paradise with over 400 species recorded here. It harbours birds like Swamp Francolin, Pallas’s Fish-eagle, Sarus Crane, Lesser

Adjutant, White-rumped Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture, Red-headed Vulture, and six species of drongos, namely Hair-crested, Greater

Racket-tailed, Lesser Racket-tailed, Crow-billed, White-bellied and Black Drongo.

Grade: Easy

Date: 20th-23rd March, 2016

Group leader: Mr. Vandan Jhaveri

Camp fees: Rs. 22,200/- for Members and Rs. 23,700/-for others. (ex Lucknow).

Accommodation: Twin-sharing basis.

Reporting: On day one pick up from Lucknow railway station at 07.00 a.m and drop at Lucknow on last day at 5.30 p.m. NOTE: Book your

tickets to reach Lucknow prior to day one.

How to Reach: Many trains and flights are available from Mumbai/Delhi to Lucknow.

Mumbai-Lucknow: LTT Gorakhpur Exp. (12542), Pushpak Exp. (12534)

Cost includes: All accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first day lunch to last day breakfast, transfers from and to Lucknow, permits, and

entry to park.

Cost excludes: Flight/rail ticket to Lucknow, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips, stay in Lucknow, beverages, camera fees, any

cost not specified above. Registration*: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 or email [email protected]

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GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARKAPRIL, 2016

GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARKThe Great Himalayan National Park is carved out of the splendid mountain terrain of Kullu district, and is the largest protected area in

Himachal Pradesh. The secluded Sainj and Tirthan valleys harbour a variety of wildlife common to this area - wild mountain goats like the

Bharal, Goral, and Serow, the Himalayan Brown Bear and predators like the Leopard and the very rare Snow Leopard. Birds like Himalayan

Pied Kingfisher, Brown Dipper, Bearded Vulture, and Himalayan Parakeet can be seen during the trek.

Date:16th – 22nd April 2016 (ex Delhi).

Grade: Moderate, three day hike from Ecozone into Park, daily 8-10 km gradual gradient walk among the hill forests taking about 5 -7 hrs.


Camp fees: Rs. 22,100/- for Members and Rs. 23,600/-for others. (ex Delhi).

Accommodation: Dormitory at Sai Ropa and twin sharing tents during the treks. sleeping bag and mat will be provided.

Reporting: Majnu-ka-Tila (Petrol Pump), at 5.00 p.m. on Day One. Drop on last day at 08:00 a.m.; Kindly book your train/flights after 1:00

p.m. on the last day.

How to reach: Majnu-ka-Tila is about 5 km from Delhi ISBT opposite the Tibetan Village on the main MG Marg. There is a petrol pump on

the main road, most private buses operate from there. The best way is to come via the Airport Metro till New Delhi Metro Station and ask

for a cab or an auto-rickshaw to drive you to Majnu-ka-Tila.

Cost includes: Delhi-Kullu-Delhi transport by Volvo, local transport in Kullu, food (except during the Volvo journey), accommodation in

dormitories and tents, permits to the GHNP, and BNHS expertise.

Cost Excludes: Any personal expenses, porterage (porters can be made available at extra cost on prior notice).

Note: Tented accommodation with basic facility and trench toilets, participants will have to rough it out. Registration*: Call at Hornbill

House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at [email protected]

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TADOBA NATIONAL PARKMAY, 2016

TADOBA NATIONAL PARK Created in 1955, Tadoba National Park is Maharashtra’s oldest National Park. It is one of India’s 28 Project Tiger reserves. Situated in

Chandrapur district, the National Park covers 623 sq. km of two forested areas, the Tadoba and Andhari range. Along with tigers, Tadoba is

home to the Leopard, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Wild Dog, Hyena, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Blue Bull, Four-horned Antelope, and Barking Deer.Tadoba

Lake is home to Marsh Crocodile. It is also a birdwatchers’ paradise with a good variety of birds like Indian Pitta, White-eyed Buzzard, Pied

Cuckoo, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Painted Sandgrouse, and many more.

Dates:

Batch I: 6th – 9th May, 2016 (ex Nagpur).

Batch II: 11th – 14th May, 2016 (on demand) (ex Nagpur).

Batch limit of 10 participants only

Note: Since the safari bookings opens 120 days in advance, kindly register for this camp before 7th January, 2016, to avoid

disappointment.

Group leader: Mr. Asif Khan

Camp fees: Rs. 18,200/- for members and Rs. 19,700/- for others (ex Nagpur).


Reporting: Outside Nagpur railway station, near Comesum food court at 9.00 a.m. and drop on the last day at 2.00 p.m. Please book your

train / air tickets accordingly.

How to get there: Sewagram Exp (12139) and Nagpur Duronto (12289) both arrive in Nagpur well before 9 a.m.

Cost includes: Accommodation, meals (B/L/D) first day lunch to last day breakfast, transfers to/from Nagpur, Safari charges and entry to

the park.


Registration*: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 or e-mail us at [email protected]

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GIR NATIONAL PARK – THE LAST REFUGEGIR NATIONAL PARK – THE LAST REFUGEGir National Park is one of the oldest National Parks of India and is famed for being last the

refuge of the Asiatic Lion. Besides the Asiatic Lion, Gir also supports a large population of

Leopards, and boasts of having the largest concentration of big cats. Important prey species

comprise Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Blue Bull, and Sambar. Other mammals include Four-

horned Antelope, Chinkara, Striped Hyena, Golden Jackal, Common Langur, Porcupine, and

Black-naped Hare. Gir is also a good place for birding, birds like Asian Paradise Flycatcher,

Ultramarine Flycatcher, Mottled Wood-owl, Red-rumped Swallow, Spotted Owlet, Oriental

Honey-buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, Common Hawk-cuckoo can be seen here, besides Indian

Peafowl in large numbers.

Date:

Batch I: 25th – 28th May, 2016 (ex Rajkot).

Batch II: 30th May – 3rd June, 2016 (on demand) (ex Rajkot).

Note: Since the safari bookings opens 90 days in advance, kindly register for this camp before

24th February, 2016, to avoid disappointment.

Group leader: Ms Prachi Galange

Camp fees: Rs. 18,200/- for members and Rs. 19,700/- for others (ex Rajkot).


Reporting: Outside Rajkot railway station at 8.00 a.m. Drop at Rajkot on last day at 2.00 p.m.

How to get there: Train - Sau Janta Exp (19017) leaves from Mumbai at 5.35 p.m. and reaches

Rajkot at 7.30 a.m. Sau Janta Exp (19018) can be booked for return which leaves from Rajkot

at 3.20 p.m. Flight - Direct flights from Mumbai to Rajkot are available.

Cost includes: Accommodation, meals (B/L/D) first day lunch to last day breakfast, transfers

to/from Rajkot, Safari charges and entry to the park.

Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips beverages,

camera fees, any cost not specified above.

Registration*: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 or

e-mail us at [email protected]

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LAHAUL-SPITI and PIN VALLEY NATIONAL PARKJuly, 2016

LAHAUL-SPITI and PIN VALLEY NATIONAL PARK Lahaul-Spiti is the northern district of Himachal Pradesh, less frequented by tourists. Pin Valley National Park is situated in the cold desert

region of Spiti valley, with its snow-laden slopes, and is a refuge for one of the world’s most threatened animals, the Snow Leopard. The park

is also home to Siberian Ibex and Tibetan Wolf.

Grade: Moderate. (Gradient trek of 8- 10 km to the GHNP)

Dates: 16th – 27th July, 2016

Group leader: Ms Prachi Galange

Camp fees: Rs. 41,000/- for members and Rs. 42,500/- for others (ex Delhi).

Accommodation: Twin sharing basis, in tents, sleeping bag and mat will be provided.

Reporting: Majnu-ka-Tila (Petrol Pump), at 5.00 p.m. on Day One. Drop on last day at 08:00 a.m.; Kindly book your train/flights after 1:00 p.m.

on the last day.

How to reach: Majnu-ka-Tila is about 5 km from ISBT Delhi opposite the Tibetan Village on the main MG Marg. There is a petrol pump on the

main road, most private buses operate from there. The best way to come is via the Airport Metro till New Delhi Metro Station and ask for a

cab or an auto-rickshaw to drive you to Majnu-ka-Tila.

Cost includes: Delhi-Kullu-Delhi transport by Volvo, local transport during camp, food (except during the Volvo journey), accommodation in

tents, and BNHS expertise.

Cost excludes: Any personal expenses, porterage (porters can be made available at extra cost on prior notice).

Note: Tented accommodation with basic facility and trench toilets, participants will have to rough it out. Registration*: Call at Hornbill House


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VALLEY OF FLOWERS

VALLEY OF FLOWERSNestled 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 landscapes, breathtaking beautiful

meadows of alpine flowers and remoteness make the journey to this valley an enchanting experience. One can see gorgeous flowers like

the Brahma Kamal, Blue Poppy, Brook Anemone, and Forget-me-not. Also birds like White-capped River-Chat, Plumbeous Water-redstart,

Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, and Blue Whistling-thrush can be seen along the way.

Grade: Difficult**

Date: 30th July – 7th August, 2016


Camp fees: Rs. 35,000/- for members and Rs. 36,500/- for others (ex Delhi).

Accommodation: Twin sharing in GMNV Guesthouse or similar, including 2 nights each at Rishikesh and Joshimath.

Reporting: Outside New Delhi railway station at 6.00 a.m. Drop at New Delhi on last day at 4.00 p.m. You are advised to arrive at Delhi one

day prior to the first day of the camp and book your return tickets accordingly.

Cost includes: Cost is inclusive of transfer to/from Delhi, meals (B/L/D), accommodation, permits, transfer of luggage from Govindghat to

Ghangharia, and BNHS expertise.

Cost Excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, porterage, tips beverages, camera fees, any cost not specified

above.

From Govindghat to Ghangharia, luggage will be carried separately by ponies.

**Though ponies can be taken for most of the trek, there are no ponies available for the trek from Ghangharia to the Valley of Flowers (4-6

km). The season is monsoon (best season for flowers) so rains can be expected during the camp. The accommodation will be basic.

Registration*: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail us at [email protected]

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AUGUST, 2016LADAKH - ROOF OF THE WORLD

LADAKH – ROOF OF THE WORLDLadakh is bounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram. The amazing landscape is

nature’s own sculpture by wind and water over millennia. Embark on this land safari to explore Ladakh’s wilderness. Our journey starts in

Srinagar summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, traversing through Zoji La, Drass and Kargil. Experience the habitat change from the green hills

of Kashmir to the cold desert habitat of Ladakh. During the camp we will journey through this vast landscape exploring the wilderness of the

lakes of Ladakh, the world’s highest motorable road, a high altitude desert and one of the highest national parks in the world. We can spot

birds like Tibetan Sandgrouse, Little Owl, Black-necked Crane, Golden Eagle, Bearded Vulture, Fire-fronted Serin, White-winged Redstart,

Horned Lark, Wallcreeper, Alpine Accentor, Brandt’s Mountain-finch, Himalayan Griffon, Common Merganser, Chukar Partridge, and Bar-

headed Goose. Also mammals like Kiang (Tibetan Wild Ass), Himalayan Blue Sheep, Mountain Stoat, Royle’s Pika, Himalayan Marmot, and

Long-tailed Marmot. The rare Apollo butterflies can also be seen at this altitude.

Date & Cost: Date and cost for this camp will be announced on the BNHS website (www.bnhs.org) shortly.


Reporting: Leh Airport.

Cost includes: Local transport, transfer to/from Leh, meals (B/L/D) first day lunch to last day breakfast, accommodation, permits, and BNHS

expertise.


Pre-registration: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail us at bnhs.programmes@gmail.

com

Note: Kindly book your flight tickets early to avail of good rates.

A medical certificate from a qualified physician stating that you are fit to travel upto 18,000 feet is compulsory.

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Emerald Island – Sri LankaSri Lanka is a must for birders and wildlife enthusiasts alike, with more than 450 species of birds, of which over 30 species are endemic

birds. Sri Lanka is a must for birders. Yala National Park is one of the best places to spot the elusive Leopard, as the Park can boast of having

the highest density of leopards in the world, making Sri Lanka an ideal wildlife destination. The island has some of the most fascinating

locations, including coastal wetlands, rainforests, and the soaring peaks of the hill country where one can find an array of wildlife.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve can be described as a Tropical Lowland Rainforest. Singharaja is a rich treasure trove of nature with a great

diversity of habitats and a vast repository of Sri Lanka’s endemic species found nowhere else in the world. Birdwatching in this reserve is

particularly interesting because it is home to 95% of the endemic birds of Sri Lanka, including the elusive Red-faced Malkoha, Green-billed

Coucal, and Sri Lanka Blue Magpie.

Yala National Park comprises several major habitat types, including dunes, scrub forest, riverine forests, rocky outcrops, secondary forests,

and coastal lagoons with mangrove forests. This diverse collection of vegetation harbours to many species of animals including Sloth Bear,

herds of Asian Elephant, Buffalo, Sambar and the endangered Leopard sub-species, which is found only in Sri Lanka. Other carnivores found

in the Park include Ring-tailed Civet, and the endemic Golden Palm Civet.

Numerous birds such as Brown-capped Babbler, Ceylon Grey Hornbill, Ceylon Wood-shrike, Ceylon Green-pigeon, and Ceylon Junglefowl

can be spotted in Yala’s riverine forests.

Bundala National Park is a mix of scrub jungle and sand dunes bordering the sea. Bundala and Tissa wetlands are home to winter migrant

birds and large flocks of flamingos. This one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see migratory birds.

Horton Plains National Park is one of the famous hill stations in Sri Lanka. Covered by montane grasslands and forest, it is famous for

uncommon and rare highland birds. It is home to 21 endemic species including Ceylon White-eye, Ceylon Whistling Thrush, Ceylon

Woodpigeon, and Dusky Blue Flycatcher, to name a few.

Grade: Easy

Group Leader: Mr. Asif Khan

Dates: 21st – 28th February, 2016 (ex Colombo)

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Camp Fee: Rs. 1,34,000/- for members and Rs. 1,35,500/- for others

(Cost calculated as per 1 USD= 63 INR)

Payment schedule:

1st Installment (non-refundable) Immediate Rs. 25,000/-

2nd Installment 15th August 2015 Rs. 25,000/-

3rd Installment 15th October 2015 Rs. 35,000/-

4th Installment 15th December 2015 Rs. 35,000/-

Final Installment 15th January 2016 Rs. 14,000/- (Rs. 15,500/- for non members)

Reporting: 20th February, 2016 at 11:00 p.m. at Mumbai International Airport. Return to Mumbai International Airport on 29th February,

2016 at 02:05 a.m (ETA)

Camp fee includes:

Economy Class Air tickets

Visa and processing charges

Full board accommodation as per itinerary

One litre Bottled water per day

All park entrance fees

Travel insurance for participants aged upto 70 years

Safari /trails as per itinerary

BNHS expertise

Camp fee excludes:

Food and drinks not on the group menu

Any sightseeing not mentioned in itinerary

Expenses of a personal nature, laundry, telephone calls

Camera charges if applicable

Tips and gratuities

Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”

Note: The cost has been calculated @ 1 USD = 63 INR, with minimum 16 participants travelling together. Your passport should be valid

for upto 6 months from the last day of the camp.

Registration*:Call Hornbill House at 22871202/22821811, Mon–Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail [email protected]

for more details.

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INTERNATIONAL CAMPSAPRIL, 2016

BHUTAN – Spring in the Himalaya Bhutan, the jewel of the eastern Himalaya and a global biodiversity hotspot is home to a variety of wildlife. Here you can see birds like

Beautiful Nuthatch, Red-billed Leiothrix, Red-faced Liocichla, Blue-winged, Black-faced, and Grey-sided Laughingthrush, Grey-throated

Babbler, Brown, and Red-headed Bullfinch, Brown-throated Treecreeper, Ward’s Trogon, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Black-throated Parrotbill,

Great Parrotbill, Brown Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill, Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, Long-billed Wren Babbler,

Bar-winged Wren Babbler, Streaked-breasted Scimitar-babbler, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, shortwings, White-winged Grosbeak, Collared

Grosbeak, Long-tailed Thrush and several more species. Bhutan has a good diversity of butterflies too, ranging from Bhutan Glory, Golden

Birdwing, Kaisers to Sergeants and Jezebels.

April is the perfect time to enjoy spring in the Himalaya. Witness the floral splendour of rhododendrons, primulas, and orchids. You will be

in the middle of the courtship and nesting time of Himalayan birds – and this is the time to hear them sing. Do not miss this spring in the

Himalaya.

Grade: Easy (No trekking or strenuous climbing, only short walks for birding)

Group Leader: Mr. Isaac Kehimkar

Dates: 23rd – 30th April, 2016 (Ex-Kolkata)

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Reporting: Day one at 06:00 a.m. at Kolkata International Airport. Participants are advised to book their arrival in Kolkata prior to Day One.

Schedule arrival at Kolkata on the last day will be at noon. All participants are advised to book return flight from Kolkata after 3 p.m.

Camp Fee: Rs. 78,600/- for members and Rs. 80,100/- for non members (Ex-Kolkata)

Payment schedule:

1st Installment (non-refundable) at the time of booking Rs. 15,000/-

2nd Installment Date- 15th January, 2016 Rs. 20,000/-

3rd Installment Date- 15th February, 2016 Rs. 20,000/-

Final Installment Date- 15th March, 2016 Rs. 23,600/- (Rs. 25,100/- for non members)

Camp fee includes:

Economy Class Airfare (Kolkata to Paro and back)

Full board accommodation.

All park entrance fees and permits.

All meals (BLD).

Professional bird guide.

All local transport.

BNHS expertise.

Price does not include:

Food and drinks not part of group menu.

Flight/train tickets to and from Kolkata.

Any sightseeing not mentioned on the programme.

Expenses of a personal nature , laundry, telephone calls.

Tips and gratuities.

Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”.

Note: The cost has been calculated for 16 full paid participants and airfare as on 20/10/2015.

Registration*:

Call Hornbill House at 22871202/22821811 or e-mail [email protected] for more details.

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INTERNATIONAL CAMPSMAY, 2016

African Safari - TanzaniaCome and explore the wildlife of Northern Tanzania, also known as the “prime game viewing country”. Witness the spectacle of African

wildlife in Tanzania. Watch the dust rise and feel your heart pound as herds of over a million Wildebeest and Zebra thunder across your

path on the great migration. Masai Giraffe, Thomson’s Gazelle, Cheetah, Striped and Spotted Hyaena, and many more wild animals roam

the savannah. Tanzania provides the best opportunity to see distinctive African animals like African Lion, Cheetah, Eland, and Kudu, and

birds such as Secretary Bird, African Fish-eagle, Lilac-breasted Roller, Superb Starling, Vulturine and Crested Guineafowl, Southern Ground

Hornbill, Kori Bustard, and Red-billed Hornbill. Other attractions are Nile Crocodile and the largest land animal, the African Elephant.

Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest and most famous national park, the Mecca of wildlife lovers, is truly a wildlife paradise. Experience the thrill

of exploring the endless plains of Serengeti and witness extensive herds of Wildebeest and Zebra. The largest bird in the world, Common

Ostrich, can also be seen here.

Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places to see the Critically Endangered Black Rhinoceros, Serval, Wildebeest, African Elephant, Cape

Buffalo, and African Lion at close range.

Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest park in Tanzania and is famous for the large number of elephants that can be seen here. It is also

a good place to spot the uncommon Yellow-collared Lovebird. Tarangire is famous for its population of tree climbing lions.

Grade: Easy

Dates: 21st to 28th May, 2016 (Ex-Mumbai)

Grade: Easy

Group Leader: Mr. Vandan Jhaveri

Camp Fee: Rs. 1,88,000/- for members and Rs. 1,89,500/- for others


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Payment schedule:


2nd Installment Rs. 40,000/-

3rd Installment Rs. 40,000/-

4th Installment Rs. 35,000/-

Final Installment Rs. 28,000/- (Rs. 29,500/- for non members)

Reporting: Participants to meet at 2.30 a.m. on 21th May, 2016 at Mumbai International Airport, group will return to Mumbai on 28th

May,2016 early morning.

Camp fee includes:

Economy Class Air tickets

Visa and processing charges

Full board accommodation as per itinerary

One litre Bottled water per day

All park entrance fees

Travel insurance for participants aged upto 70 years

Safari /trails as per itinerary

BNHS expertise

Camp fee excludes:

Food and drinks not on the group menu

Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary

Expenses of a personal nature, laundry, telephone calls

Camera charges if applicable

Tips and gratuities

Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”

Note: The cost has been calculated @ 1 USD = 65 INR, with minimum 16 participants travelling together. Your passport should be valid for

6 months from the last day of the camp.

Registration*:

Call Hornbill House at 22871202/22821811, Mon–Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail [email protected] for more details.

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INTERNATIONAL CAMPSAUGUST, 2016

African Safari – KenyaOnce again the Bombay Natural History Society brings you the African Safari, Kenya, with its rich diversity of mammals and birds, a dream

trip for nature lovers.

Places of Visit: Samburu National Reserve, Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve.

Samburu National Reserve: Most tourists visiting Kenya do not get the opportunity to cross the Equator to visit the Samburu National Park

to see the unique wildlife of North Kenya. Here are some very different animals like Oryx, Gerenuk or Giraffe Gazelle, Grevy’s Zebra, and

Reticulated Giraffe unique to this park and not seen in the Southern Kenya.

Aberdare National Park: A birdwatcher’s paradise, Aberdare National Park is part of the Aberdare Mountain Range in Central Kenya. The

park offers moorlands, Bamboo forest and rainforest at lower altitudes. One can see animals like the Critically Endangered Mountain Bongo,

Bushbuck, African Wild Dog, and Giant Forest Hog. Birds like Jackson’s Widowbird, Bar-tailed Trogon, Golden-winged Sunbird, Scarlet-tufted

Sunbird, Silver-cheeked Hornbill, endemic Aberdare Cisticola, and African Goshawk are also seen.

Lake Nakuru National Park: Situated in the famous Rift Valley, it attracts thousands of flamingos and pelicans, the forest around the lake is

home to the rare and Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhinoceros and Near Threatened Southern White Rhinoceros.

Masai Mara National Reserve: Experience the thrill of watching the world’s largest land migration with around a million wildebeest and zebras

make their way into Masai Mara from Serengeti. The spectacle of the Great Migration is something every nature lover should experience.

During the camp you can see a whole array of animals like East African Lion, the fastest land mammal Cheetah, three kinds of giraffe like

Reticulated, Rothschild’s, and the tallest Masai Giraffe; Hook-lipped and Square-lipped Rhinoceros; Cape Buffalo, Black-and-white Colobus,

Spotted Hyena; Grevy’s and Burchell’s Zebra; African Elephant, Thomson’s Gazelle, Hartebeest, Dik-dik, Hippopotamus, Leopard, and the Nile

Crocodile. Besides these one can see the largest birds; the Somali and Common Ostrich, besides Purple Grenadier, Blue-nape Mousebird, Red-

cheeked Cordon-bleu, Secretary bird, Superb Starling, Hamercop, Bateleur, White-breasted Go-away-bird, Lilac-breasted Roller; Vulturine

and Helmeted Guineafowl; Red-billed, Yellow-billed, Von der Decken’s, Black-and-White Casqued and Southern Ground Hornbills; Black-

bellied, White-bellied, Buff-crested, and Kori Bustards, Malachite Kingfisher and many more.

Dates: 14th – 22nd August, 2016 (Ex Mumbai)

Reporting: Participants to meet at 2.30 a.m. on 14th August, 2016 at Mumbai International Airport, group will return to Mumbai on 22nd

August, 2016 early morning.

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Camp Fee: Rs. 2,22,000/- for members and Rs. 2,23,500/- for others (Ex Mumbai)


Group Leader: Mr. Asif Khan

Payment schedule:


2nd Installment Date- 15th March Rs. 50,000/-

3rd Installment Date- 15th May Rs. 45,000/-

4th Installment Date- 15th June Rs. 45,000/-

Final Installment Date- 15th July Rs. 32,000/- (Rs. 33,500/- for others)

Camp fee includes:

n Economy Class Airfare on Kenya Airlines (or similar).

n Normal Visa and processing charges.

Price does not include:

n Food and drinks not part of group menu.

n Any sightseeing not mentioned on the programme.

n Expenses of a personal nature e.g., laundry, telephone calls.

n Tips and gratuities.

n Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”

n Full board accommodation.

n All Game Park entrance fees.

n Three meals (BLD) a day while on Safari.

n 1 litre of mineral water per person per day.

n Professional driver guide.

n Game drives as per itinerary.

n Insurance for the camp period for participants aged upto 70 yrs.

n BNHS expertise.

Note: The cost has been calculated as per 1 USD= 67 INR, and minimum 15 pax traveling together.

Important: Participants need to take Yellow Fever vaccination at least 15 days prior and Polio vaccination at least four weeks prior to the

date of travel.

Registration: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 or e-mail us at [email protected]

* Note: -

If you are registering for any of the programmes, it is assumed that you have read and agreed to all the Rules and Guidelines.

Rules and Guidelines for BNHS programmes are available on our website: www.bnhs.org.

If you are booking a flight for any camp, it is highly recommended to book refundable tickets.

All the surplus generated through the activities of the programme department are utilized for conservation of wildlife.

It is also recommended to take travel insurance when traveling for any camp.

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