Monsoon Trail in CEC!!

The Conservation Education Centre of BNHS is located in Goregaon within the dense greens of Film City area. Given as a token of gratitude by the Government of Maharashtra to the Bombay Natural History Society for their 100 years of service and education in the field of conservation, this 33 Sq. Km protected forest has the aura of the primitive jungles that once covered our city.
This pristine forest is now a safe abode to Leopards, various species of deers, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects etc along with rich flora.
This forest area helps everyone including kids and adults indulge in exploring nature at their own pace.

Date: 19th Aug and 21st Aug 2022

Reporting place: Entrance Gate, CEC ( BNHS), Goregaon

Duration: Around 2 to 3 hours

Suggested for: All age groups
(Small kids and senior citizens can join us for customised trails)
Recommended time for monsoon trail:
Mornings at 07:00 AM
Afternoons at 03:00 PM
Charges: 
For scheduled trips:
Rs 850 per person for above 5 yr old
Kids from 2 to 5 yrs 550 per child( including entry charge of 200 per person)
For customised group:
Upto 12  people, Rs 4000 for expertise.
Entry charges are extra applicable for everyone above 2 yrs.
Rs 200 per person on weekends
Rs 150 per person on weekdays

Thing to carry & Rules :

  1. Carry your own water bottle and dry snacks.
  2. Good trekking shoes with good grip.
  3. Participants are required to wear dull coloured clothes ONLY.
  4. Green and brown are best suited for Nature trails as they help you camouflage with the environment without alarming any wildlife present in the vicinity.
  5. Carry wind cheater.
  6. Plastic bags to keep your items dry such as electronics, clothes, etc.
  7. Carry mosquito repellents.
  8. Do NOT touch/handle creature or plants without permission.
  9. Do NOT venture out in the forest without permission.
  10. Strictly NO smoking, alcohol or any unprescribed drugs.
  11. Any personal medicine prescribed by the doctor.

Cost Inclusions:-

  1. CEC Entry Charges.
  2. Guide and professional Expertise.
  3. Basic First-aid.

Cost Exclusions:-

  1. Transportation
  2. Any kind of insurance or medical evacuation facilities.
  3. Any item not covered under the head ‘inclusions’.

 

Trip Photos

About Nitya Goel Aggarwal

An Interior Designer by profession, she has a creat0ive mind that works 24*7 be it in form of art, interiors or graphic. Her love for nature developed since childhood while exploring various places with her family across the country. Passionate about travelling especially wildlife, she believes in promoting eco-tourism and conservation of nature and understands the importance and need of instilling love for nature at a young age in children. Based in Mumbai, her expertise comes from her experience in nurturing her own son into a wildlife and nature lover at a young age of four. Apart from helping in planning outdoor wildlife tours, she conducts various nature related day trips in and around Mumbai.