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2 days and 1 night of intense wildlife, packed with photography, campfires, bird watching from boats, exotic seafood and an amazing camping experience amid the swampy Mangalajodi in southern Orissa.
Your ultimate date with nature & the weekend getaway you were looking for !
Giving you company in those alpine tents would be thousands of hornbills, kingfishers, sea eagles and of course Ghani Zaman!
Learn photography from our expert! GHANI ZAMAN
· With 25 years of professional experience who has been associated with The Statesmen, Times of India & Reuters. Winner of the Millennium Photo contest in USA 2000.
· A soft skills trainer too armed with a sense of humor that always clicks!
MANGALAJODI
Mangalajodi is a winter habitat for thousands of migratory birds who flock every year to spend the winter season and breed. It is located in the Chilka lagoon, Asia’s largest estuarine eco-system experiencing water and migratory birds. A virgin forest, swampy lands and a absolute bird lover's delight. Video on Mangalajodi here. Pictures on Mangalajodi here and here.
Mangalajodi – A village on the banks of Northern Chilika, hosts over 400000 birds of 200 different species. Ecotourism is initiated with a mission to provide livelihood to communities involved in conservation of the precious Mangalajodi wetland.
Book your slot now!
Call us @ Debasish +91 985 385 6918
Esha +91 943 963 8328
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
| DAY 1 | DAY 2 | ||
| 7.00 AM | Leave Bhubaneswar | 5.00 AM | Coffee |
| 8.30 AM | Reach Mangalajodi | 5.30 AM | Boat ride into lake for bird watching |
| 9.00 AM | Breakfast | 9.00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9.30 AM | Learn to pitch your own tent! | 10.00 AM | Clicking from the watching tower |
| 11.00 PM | Session I | 10.30 PM | Session IV |
| 1.30 PM | Lunch | 1.30 PM | Lunch |
| 3.00PM | Session II | 3.30 PM | Leave Mangalajodi |
| 5.30 PM | Tea & Snacks | 4.00 PM | Tea |
| 6.00 PM | Glimpse into local culture | 5.30 PM | Reach Bhubaneswar |
| 7.00 PM | Campfire |
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| 7.30 PM | Session III |
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| 10.30 PM | Dinner |
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STUFF TO CARRY
Camera (its better if you have access to an SLR film or Digital SLR camera), sunscreen, full sleeve clothing, your previous photographs (hard/soft-copy), memory sticks.
PARTICIPATION FEES
Rs.1900
(Inclusive of comprehensive study materials, conveyance, T-shirt, permissions, binocular rentals, 2 breakfast, 2 lunches, dinner, camping charges, tents, CDs )
Payment details
| S.Swati (for online transfer) | 985 387 8546 | Account No : 30057504373, State Bank of India |
| Debasish Patra | 985 385 6918 | in person. |