Nature Camp at Cotigao Sanctuary,Goa

By Pugmark Art Gallery, Kolhapur.

In the western ghat region in Goa state, Cotigao one of the famous sanctuaries. The sanctuary occupied with large variety of trees height of which goes up to 30m, inhabits various species of animals. This contains Black Panther, Tiger, Bear, Bison, Deers, Slender Loris, Flying Squirrel, Malbar Dhanesh, Great Black Wood Piper. Black headed Oriel etc. The jungle is full of various beautiful flowers and butterflies.

For serpents and other like species this is just like Heaven. King Cobra, Malbar Pit Wiper, Flying snake, Flying lizards are also found here.

Just near the sanctuary there is a Galjli Baug beach. In month of November Olive Ridley Turtle make their home for laying eggs. We are going to visit this during one of the nights of camp. Here is an opportunity for you to visit such a heavenly place and see & observe various species, beauty of jungle to preserve it in to your memory.

Visit following link for more information,
Cotigao Wild Life Santuary


TOUR PROGRAM

FIRST DAY
6:00 AM Leave Kolhapur
8:00 AM BreakFast at Amobli
1:30 PM Lunch & Rest at Kotigaon
4:00 PM Jungle Trail , Galji Baug Beach visit
7:00 PM Slide Show
8:00 PM Dinner
9:30 PM Night trail
11:00 PM Sleep

SECOND DAY
6:30 AM Breakfast
7:00 AM Jungle Trail Tree Top & Bela Lake
1:30 PM Lunch & Rest at Guest house
4:00 PM Jungle Trail by expert RFO Mr. Paresh
7:00 PM Slide Show and Lecture by Paresh Sir
8:00 PM Dinner
9:30 PM Night trail
11:00 PM Sleep




THIRD DAY
6:30 AM Breakfast
7:00 AM Jungle Trail , Galji Bag Beach visit
1:30 PM Lunch & Rest at Guest house
3:00 PM Leave for Kolhapur
10: 30 PM Reach Kolhapur



Registration Details

Camp Fees : Rs 2800 only. includes travel cost to & from Kolhapur, food ( Pure Veg or Fish Thali), accomodation charges, sanctuary fees and expert charges.

Camp Dates
1) Nov 15, 16, 17; Seats Available 13 only; Last date of Regsitration 8 Nov 08. Hurry up for registration

Contacts :
Sachin Mudhale email : tosamu@gmail.com mobile: 9822108177
Raman Kulkarni email:pugmarkartgallery@gmail.com mobile : 9822674822

What to Bring:
1. A proper knapsack / rucksack
2. Some snacks
3. Electral/ Glucon-d energizers and personal medication
4. Water bottle (at least 1 L)
5. Good trekking shoes (sandals, chappals not permitted).
6. Spare set of clothes (Please note that color of clothes should be in tune with nature (like dark green or dark brown), towel/napkin, rain wear, some warm wear
7. Torch + Extra batteries – Important
8. sleeping bag (If you want)
9. Cap
10. Personal medication
11. Binocular


Please note that,
1) Seats are alloted on first come first served basis.
2) Consumption of liquor, tobacco products, cigarette etc. is strictly prohibited during the camp or trek.
3) Registration will be confirmed only on payment of fees.

Please, hurry for registration as only limited seats are available.

Nature Camp 31 Oct - 2 Nov
--Photos and experiences

Fews Photos by Raman


Experience shared by Kannan
Well it was a mind blowing experience !! with lots of fun,knowledge sharing ,new friends which we can carry throughout our life..I Bow to Pareshjii who sacrificed his life towards his profession.. wish he will be happy to encourage in involving us in various Wildlife conservation awareness activities which he is doing beyond his profession.. where we will be enlighten by his thoughts and path..

Photos by Umesh

Photos by Amit

Photos by Anshuman

Few words by Me :)

I will be putting my whole experience soon, however this is just a summary.

Its not only the nature camp, its much more than that. The knowledge shared by Paresh Sir, Raman and very nice slide shows, movies added different flavor to camp. Through this camp we became aware about various aspects on nature. We were taught how to see and observer things in Nature. The Eco-friendly huts, food, overall all facilities were excellent. Moment you enter the camp site it feels very relaxing. It was pleasure & fortune to meet dynamic person like RFO (Range Forest Officer) Mr. Paresh Porab Sir.

At the end of the camp you feel very rejuvenating and feels like coming back to home. We are very grateful to Pugmark Art Gallery, Paoresh Sir for this mind blowing experience.
I will be uploading my photos soon along with article :)