Kanthavara Forest Basecamp

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To Book Check availability (8197784400) then Make Payment. School / College Eco-Tour, Family & Alumni Get together, Birthday & Anniversary, Office outing & team-building:

  1. Full day package 380Rs/person*
  2. Overnight package 950Rs/person per day**

* & ** To see what is included in the package scroll down to Terms and Conditions. 

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Kanthavara Forest is famous for leopards, wild boar, porcupine, birds and butterflies. The Basecamp is 42km from Mangalore, 5-10km from Belvai Butterfly park & Soans farm, 60-90min drive from Mangalore. The basecamp offers guests an eye-opening Nature & Wildlife experience

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Terms & Conditions

  1. Full day package 380-580Rs/person*, Check availabilityMake Payment
    1. *Includes: Resource person, Veg Meals (breakfast & lunch), Tea & Snacks, Tour of the Bamboo-Bird-Biodiversity park, Picnic & Play areas, Child safe, Senior friendly.
    2. Suggested Itinerary
      1. 7:30 AM Depart from Mangalore/Udupi/Manipal for Kanthavara
      2. 9:00 AM Welcome in Kanthavara, Breakfast (Veg Pulao, Lemon Grass Black Tea LGBT)
      3. 9:30 AM Broken Forest Tour (Introductions, Group Pic, Tour)
      4. 11:00 AM Tea break (Hibiscus Juice, Samosa)
      5. 11:30 AM Tour of the park
      6. 1:30 PM Lunch (Veg meal - Rice, Gravy, Salad, Palya, Papad, Payasam) (Non-Veg = Veg meal + Portion of Chicken)
      7. 2:30 PM Elective activities - See 2.(2) below
      8. 3:30 PM Feedback, Reviews, Collect FREE gifts, Vote of Thanks. Tea break (LGBT, Batata ambade)
      9. 4.30 PM Depart from Basecamp
  2. Overnight package 950-1350Rs/person per 24hrs**Check availabilityMake Payment:
    1. **Includes: Resource person, Veg meal (Rice, Gravy, Salad, Palya, Papad, Payasam), Non-Veg (Std Non-Veg = Veg meal + Portion of Chicken. Also available Non-veg pre-order, pay at actuals), Tea & Snacks, Tour of the Bamboo-Bird-Biodiversity park, Picnic & Play areas, Child safe, Senior friendly. Only sleeping space provided. Cot, mattress, bed-linen, towels extra, see Condition No. 27 below***
    2. Elective Activities: Forest walk, Rest and Relax, Seed ball - Make and Take, The Science of Laudato Si, Bird identification basics, Setting up of camping tents, Tree walk, Medicinal mud bath, Rain Shower, hanging (woven) rope tree chairs, Rubber tapping & process, Introduction to Forest Food & Medicine, Foraging basics, Camera trap basics, Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku), Leopard Trail, Forest Trekking, Mushroom Walk, Forest Night walk, Firefly walk, Forest Camp fire, Forest Yoga, Line / Circle dance, Wildlife Movie night with Expert. Some electives may not be available at certain  time / location.
  3. Transport Options: 
    1. Bike Taxi Suresh 8762927811
    2. Mini-van with driver (8 passengers) = 15-20 Rs/km (waiting extra) Robin 8888712724
    3. Sedan Car with driver (4 passengers) = 15-20 Rs/km (waiting extra) Kiran 9902692695,  Robin 8888712724
    4. Auto rickshaw with driver (3 passengers) = 35 Rs/km (waiting extra) Umesh 9967481670, Kiran 9902692695
    5. Above rates are indicative, pay at actuals, pay directly to driver
  4. Conditions: 
    1. You will be entering a Forest Basecamp and Conservation Education Center, not a resort
    2. 1 Parent + 1 Child under 10 = 1 Free, 2 Parents+ 2 Children under 10 = 2 Free and so on
    3. Faculty/Parents/Guardians will solely be responsible for the safety and conduct of their students/children/minors respectively
    4. Confirmation will be given on receipt of payment confirmation. Full payment prior to entry. Please do not accept any verbal assurance from our staff. Always insist on email confirmation.
    5. The Trust is not permitted to make refunds. However cancellations with at least 3 days notice will be allowed to adjust / carry forward the credit
    6. Kindly make payment to Sankhe Charitable Trust (SCT), Online / Cash deposit in ATM, for details click here
    7. Kanthavara Forest Basecamp consists of 13acres of rainforest with an arboretum, bambusetum, animal rescue and rehab facilities, paddy fields etc. It is not easy to explore the entire park and its surroundings within a day. Please try to arrive early to maximize your experience
    8. All paths are heavily shaded and tours are conducted effortlessly both during peak summer and monsoon
    9. The forest is the home of wild animals and birds. We are guests in their home
    10. Alcohol, loud music prohibited in most parts of the basecamp. Basecamp does not offer, store or sell alcohol. Corkage will apply to those who wish to consume their own alcohol.
    11. Meals are prepared for staff and guests jointly in the community kitchen. Meals are simple, local, vegan and non-spicy. A-la-carte not available. Everyone is expected to wash their own plates, glasses, and tea cups after meals
    12. Suggested to carry: Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities (preferably long-sleeved shirts, long pants), Sturdy shoes for trekking and fieldwork, Personal water bottle, hat, medications and personal toiletries, extra set of clothes to enjoy the rain / rain shower
    13. Wi-Fi available. Aquaguard drinking water available
    14. Unique numbered SDG-13 Certificate is available for individuals who have visited CEC twice. Info on UN-SDG’s
    15. Phone to be kept on silent inside the forest
    16. Kindly segregate garbage before disposing in the designated pits. a) Decomposable - Bio / food throw in 'Wet Waste' pit b) Non-decomposable - Plastic, metal, sanitary pads, diaper's throw into 'Dry Waste' pit c) Electronic waste give to Savi
    17. Our staff speak English, Kannada, Tulu, Hindi, Konkani, Tamil & Malayalam. Resident Conservation expert Ms Savi +91 7795858790 sct10000lt@gmail.com. Please do not give money or alcohol to staff. If you want to tip a member of our staff please ask for Staff Welfare Register where such tips / gifts can be made in a transparent manner
    18. You undertake to follow safety guidelines and always remain with the group and perimeter and not to disturb the neighbors
    19. Emergency, Hospital, Anti venom please refer FAQ 12
    20. For overnight visitors please email a copy of your ID prior to arrival
    21. Do not handle, disturb, agitate any wildlife. While observing or photographing wildlife avoid causing stress
    22. During Check-in please ensure that you receive clean toilets, emptied bins, satisfactory bed / bedlinen. If not please bring the matter to the attention of Office immediately. Please maintain the same standard of cleanliness during your stay.
    23. To avoid rats and cockroaches avoid storing food outside steel containers and eating inside living spaces
    24. Switch off the fan, light, water heater when not in use. Do not dry clothes inside the room, or using the fan. Please use the clothes stand and lines provided
    25. Rental Bikes available on case by case basis, subject to office approval. Please submit a copy of your driving license and indemnity letter
    26. Things to Do in the area/region
    27. ***Visitors can choose to sleep in the Dormitory, dormitory attic, star gazing deck or bamboo hall. Visitors to carry their own sleeping gear such as straw mats (mandri/chappe), bedsheets, blankets, towels, pillows, sleeping bags, yoga mat cushions and tents. Those who cannot carry their own sleeping kit can rent a personal pack (similar to railways) consisting of 2 double bedsheets, 1 towel and 1 straw floor mat for Rs100/pack. Pillows, cotton / foam mattresses, yoga mats, cots, pop-up mosquito nets, extra double bedsheet, extra towel, extra straw mats can be rented for Rs100 each. Rent-a-tent for 4 persons 8ft x 7ft size, with 4 yoga mats for cushioning = Rs600. Use of washing m/c = Rs200/load

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