Into the Wild : An EGWS Field programme
Details
Activities :
Trekking, searching for reptiles and amphibians, bird watching, setting camera traps in the field and wildlife sign surveying
Age Limit: 18-60
Difficulty Level : easy
Starting Point: Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Meal Type: Indian vegetarian food
About the Destination:
Katki waterfall is about 50 ft high and lies around 4 km away from Borra Caves. Katiki Waterfalls originate from the Gosthani River and contains greenery and clear water in its vicinity . The Araku valley in vizag is situated at an altitude of over 1000 meters with undulating hills of deciduous and dry forest patches. Most of the forest area is largely unexplored. Besides Being a bird watchers paradise, the area harbors many species of reptiles and mamals too.
About the Activity:
Join us for a unique wildlife experience by exploring the eastern ghats in search for some of the most elusive species in their natural habitat.
Itenerary
22 Jan 2016
5.30 PM Assemble at gachibowli flyover
6.00 PM Leave for Vizag by SVR volvo bus
23 Jan 2016
8 AM - Pick up at Vizag bus stop
9:30 AM – Breakfast/Freshen up at Tyda Resorts
11 AM – Reach Katiki waterfall. Unload your luggage at village home stay. Brief the participants about the program and certain Do's & Don'ts followed by lunch.
2 PM – Forest Trek (grade: easy) to nearby hill led by the facilitators along with a local guide.
6 PM - Back to base village, have some tea.
8 PM - Dinner followed by bonfire (optional) and a brief knowledge sharing session.
24 Jan 2016
6 AM - Trek into the nearby forest (grade: easy). Demonstrate camera trap fixing.
12PM - Back to the base camp for lunch.
2 PM - local sight seeing in Araku (relax at katiki waterfall or go to Borra caves)
3 PM – Leave for Vizag
5.30 PM – Reach Vizag. Visit RK beach, if possible and have dinner by 8PM
8.30 PM – Leave for Hyderabad by SVR volvo
Damages :
Rs 5000/-
A portion of all proceeds go towards wildlife conservation efforts in eastern ghats by EGWS
Account details:
Account Number – 100034108553
Account Name - Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society
Bank: INDUSIND BANK LTD,
branch: SEETHAMDHARA
IFSC Code: INDB0000681
Facilitators :
Murthy Kantimahanti : a conservation biologistand trained herpetologist with over 8 years of experience in field of wildlife conservation.
Gaganpreet Singh : avid adventurer and a wildlife enthusiast with huge experience of wilderness treks.
Contact :
Gaganpreet Singh
+91-7702711124
Into the Wild : An EGWS Field programme