Rajmachi & Ulhas Valley Camp 2023

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Rajmachi & Ulhas Valley Camp 2023
(20th Year)

Nature and adventure Camp at Lonavala

(For students of age 14 to 21 years, preference will be given to 10th and 12th standard students)
Date: 15th to 18th April 2023
Duration: 4 Days
Max. participants: 20 (on a first come, first serve basis with payment)
Camp Fees: ₹ 3000/- (includes travelling from and back to Thane [for Mumbai/Thane participants], travelling from and back to Lonavala [for Pune/Lonavala participants], simple veg. lunch and dinner, tea, breakfast, adventure activities, technical equipment and gear, and accommodation in a dormitory at Rajmachi)
Cost Excludes: Items purchased of personal nature and any other items not mentioned above

Gathering Information:
For Mumbai/Thane Participants:
Participants will have to gather near Cadbury Junction, Thane (W) at 7.45 am on 15th April. We have made arrangements for a private minibus. The bus will leave at 8 am.

Bus Route:
Cadbury Junction- Khopat- Central Jail- Kalwa Naka – Vitawa naka- Airoli- Rabale -Turbhe Naka- Juinagar- Nerul-Kharghar- Kamothe- Khandala- Lonavala
(We can pick you up from any point on the given route. Please inform us your pick up point well in advance)

For Pune/Lonavala participants: On 15th April
Gather at 10.30 am near the ticket window near Platform No. 1, Lonavala Railway Station. From Lonavala, we have arranged a private jeep for travelling ahead.

Return Journey On 18th April 2022 from Karjat:
Thane/ Mumbai by local train which reaches Thane approx. by 9 pm.
Lonavala/ Pune by Sinhagad Express which reaches Lonavala at 8.18 pm and Pune station by 9.50 pm.

Activities included in this camp are:
∙ Trekking
∙ Rappelling
∙ River/Valley Crossing
∙ Jumaring
∙ Night Trail
∙ Visit to historical monuments including Shriwardhan and Manaranjan forts, ancient Godhaneshwar and Kalbhairav temple
∙ Nature Games
∙ Campfire

The objective of this adventure camp is to connect children with nature in a fun sharing environment. This is a nature awareness summer camp for kids and will cover some survival skills essential for living in the wild. It will be structured for fun learning, with plenty of activities for ages 14 to 21 yrs. Rest assured, the Rajmachi camp will be an unforgettable experience that will stay with you until the rest of your life.
This is an eco-friendly camp; we will be taking care of the nature around us. We are concerned about the environment so we would request the participants to maintain silence and talk in low volumes during the camp. Also, take away nothing but memories and photos, leave behind nothing but footprints. This is something we will follow throughout. Respecting our cultural heritage is of utmost importance and we believe that forts are our pride. Make sure you respect the historical monuments.

About Rajmachi:
Rajmachi (Udhewadi) is a small village in the rugged mountains of
Sahyadris in Maharashtra. The fortification at Rajmachi consists of two forts, namely Shrivardhan Fort and Manaranjan Fort. Rajmachi is a popular trekking destination. It is a popular destination located near the famous hill stations of Maharashtra, Lonavala and Khandala. Rajmachi was a strategic fort to control Borghat (ghat between Khopoli and Khandala on the Mumbai-Pune route) which was historically a trade route. The fort played a significant role in the First Anglo- Maratha War.
Considering its historical importance, Rajmachi has been declared a
protected monument by the Archeological Survey Of India.
The small village at the base of Manaranjan is called Udhewadi. Ulhas Valley is a semi-circular valley bounded on one side by Rajmachi Fort and on the other by Karjat- Khandala Railway Ghat Section. River Ulhas originates from this valley. The area is full of forests and greenery all around it.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: –
1. Don’t even think or assume that it is a LUXURY trip, please be ready to rough yourself.
2. Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.
3. Do not bring earphones or Bluetooth speakers.
4. Kindly carry Identity proof.
5. Caps would be provided by us so no need to bring your own cap.
6. Keep minimum cash in hand. The camp venue is in jungle so nothing can be purchased
here.

As we have limited seats, we request you to confirm your registration with payment well in advance.

For Registration kindly pay Rs. 1000/- advance (Non-refundable if cancelled) at the earliest.

Google Pay/UPI payments can be made on UPI ID: 9892903863@okbizaxis

For cash deposit/online banking/NEFT/IMPS/cheque payments:
Name of A/C: Blue Whale Nature Association
Bank Name: AXIS BANK LTD.
Branch: Ground Floor & Basement, Shop No.1
Landmark Arcade, Louis Wadi
Thane (West) 400604
Account no: – 913020056152879
A/C Type: Current Account
IFSC code: – UTIB0001963
Louis Wadi Branch, Thane
OR
You can pay your fees directly to the coordinator by cash or cheque.
Please send us a screenshot of the transaction once you’re done. Balance amount (in cash) will be collected on the spot.

Cancellation Charges: Cancellation charges will be ₹ 1000 if you cancel 3 days before the camp. If you cancel 1 day before, ₹ 2000 will be levied as cancellation. No money would be refunded if you cancel on D-day.

For Registration contact:
1. Mr. Shriram Koli (Thane) : 9892 903 863
2. Mr. Rangnath Ware (Lonavala) : 9226 794 475
3. Mr. Balu Ware (Lonavala) : 9552 540 201
4. Mr. Ravi Dange (Pune) : 9860 012 306
5. Mr. Kedar Koli (Thane) : 9167 319 264

LIST OF ITEMS TO BE CARRIED DURING THE TREK:
∙ Back Pack/ Ruck Sack/ Haver Sack (Remember all items are to be
carried on the back, so no suitcases or luggage bags. Your hands should be free while trekking)
∙ Trekking Shoes/ sports shoes with a sturdy grip + 2 sets of socks
∙ Slippers/ Sandals
∙ A Sleeping bag OR Light Bedding (One Chaddar or Shawl + Bed Sheet) ∙
Sunglasses
∙ Torch (with extra batteries)
∙ Water Bottles min. 2 litres
∙ Tooth Brush/Paste, Napkin/Towel, Soap
∙ Loose Light Weight Trousers or Track pants (3 sets)
∙ Loose Light Weight Sleeve Shirts or T-Shirts (3 sets)
It is necessary to cover your entire body while trekking in dense forests. Please avoid wearing half pants, jeans, sleeveless t-shirts or transparent clothes.
∙ Under Garments (3 sets)
∙ Towel
∙ Some ready snacks or biscuits and electral powder/Glucon-D
∙ Odomos or any other insect repellent
∙ Medicines (If necessary for personal use)
Please carry a small backpack for carrying your water bottle. Note that our personal belongings will be kept at the base during the adventure activities.

Medical Disclaimer: Being fit and fine before heading for trekking is essential. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problems, including heatstroke, severe headache, cough, dehydration, and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like
asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes, etc. should seek their physician’s advice before coming.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Please note that our organization will not be responsible for any loss or damage to person or property.
2. Safety is a top priority in our treks. We assure you that we will try to maintain it throughout. Nonetheless, we request your kind cooperation during the trek.
3. Don’t even think or assume that it is a LUXURY trip, please be ready to rough yourselves.
4. Participants are requested to follow all ethics of camping such as co-operation with fellow trekkers, obedience of instructions, caring for the environment etc.
5. Addiction in any form of Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking etc. is strictly prohibited, if found guilty of carrying such materials, the participant will be asked to leave the place immediately.
6. Participants are requested to bring extra polythene bags for your waste plastic and non–biodegradable garbage and take it back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
7. Please note that our organization is not responsible for the loss or damage to person or property.
8. Any change in Time-Table/Schedule will be informed accordingly to all the participants by the leader; his decision will be final and binding.
9. Any type of music players should not be used in the camp, rather one should listen to the music of nature, and mobile phones should be used as a means of communication, preferably only in case of emergency.
10. Do not destroy/ write on archaeological or historical monuments.

Mr. Shriram Koli
President
BWNA

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