Kanthavara Forest Basecamp

By Sankhe Charitable Trust. Nature and WIldlife experience. Educational and Entertaining, VideoInstagram, TEDx

Basecamp +91-8971770055, Office +91-8197784400 kanthavaraforestbasecamp@gmail.com Google location Map, Reservation formPaySCT


Ms. Prameela +91-7795858725, Ms. Savi +91-7795858790
Ms. Prameela +91-7795858725, Ms. Savi +91-7795858790
Ms. Prameela +91-7795858725, Ms. Savi +91-7795858790
Ms. Prameela +91-7795858725, Ms. Savi +91-7795858790

Packages:

  1. Full day package (Broken Forest Tour)
  2. Weekend / Holiday (overnight) package at Dormitory

 

The making of the Broken Forest Tour (Jeeth's Kanthavara story), Bhuvan in Kanthavara, Rescue and Rehab in Kanthavara, Gallery 2, Gallery 2 RR

 

WorkshopsBamboo TourBambusetumLaudato Si - Study Tour, Clean-up driveTrekking, BirdingForest Night Tour, Camera Trap workshop, Seed ball workshop, Learn about Regenerative farming, Permaculture & Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)Picnic, Camping, Yoga, Diet and digital detox

 

Explore Biodiversity, visit Arboretum, Rubber - Tapping and Process, See why Forest Compost is the best

 

Urwa - Farmville, WFF, Apply for Internship, Apply for Biodiversity / Conservation project work FAQ-13Volunteer info, Things to do

 

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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

Full day package: 

  • Broken Forest Tour - Nature and Wildlife experience
  • 1 parent + 1 child under 10 = 1 is FREE
  • Includes: Broken Forest Tour, Resource person,  Meals (breakfast & lunch), Tea & Snacks (11am & 4pm), Tour of the Biodiversity park, Picnic & Play areas, Child safe, Senior friendly
  • Elective Activities in bold as selected by you are subject to your arrival time. Arrive early, enjoy more. See suggested itinerary & pics
    • Picnic and Play areas
    • Clean-up drive
    • Seed ball - Make and Take
    • The Science of Laudato Si
    • Bamboo - Study tour

 

Weekend / Holiday (overnight) package: 

  • Nature and Wildlife experience
  • Dormitory (Mixed)
  • 1 parent + 1 child under 10 = 1 is FREE
  • Includes: Broken Forest Tour, Resource person, Meals (breakfast & lunch), Tea & Snacks (11am & 4pm), Tour of the Biodiversity park, Picnic & Play areas, Child safe, Senior friendly
  • Special Options: The same can be coordinated on site with resident Conservationist Ms. Savi
    • Rest and Relax
    • Seed ball - Make and Take
    • The Science of Laudato Si
    • Bamboo - Study tour
    • Rubber tapping & process
    • Introduction to Forest Food & Medicine - Foraging basics
    • Camera trap basics
    • Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
    • Leopard Trail
    • Forest Trekking
    • Bird Walk
    • Mushroom Walk
    • Forest Night walk
    • Firefly walk
    • Forest Camp fire
    • Forest Yoga
    • Wildlife Movie night with Expert

 

Overnight package - Extension: 

  • 24 Hr extension is available, in case you would like to arrive early / leave late (due to train arrival time) / or extend your stay at the Basecamp to enjoy Trekking, Birding, Forest Night Tour, Rubber - Tapping and Process, Rescue and Rehab, Things to do.
  • 1 parent + 1 child under 10 = 1 is FREE
  • Includes: Meals (dinner, breakfast & lunch), Tea & Snacks (11am & 4pm), Picnic & Play areas

 

Workshop package: 

  • 1 parent + 1 child under 10 = 1 is FREE

 

Transport Options: 

  • Mini-van with driver (8 passengers) = 15-20 Rs/km (waiting extra)
  • Sedan Car with driver (4 passengers) = 15-20 Rs/km (waiting extra)
  • Auto rickshaw with driver (3 passengers) = 35 Rs/km (waiting extra)
  • Above rates are indicative, pay at actuals, pay directly to driver

 

Kindly Note: 

  1. Basecamp has limited capacity. Reservation will be confirmed on receipt of payment confirmation and first come first served basis
  2. In case you are not sure of the exact number / date, you can pay 50% and obtain a confirmed reservation. Please do not accept any verbal assurance from our staff. Always insist on email confirmation
  3. 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
  4. Kindly make payment to Sankhe Charitable Trust (SCT), Online / Cash deposit in ATM, for details click here
  5. All paths are heavily shaded and tours are conducted effortlessly both during peak summer and monsoon
  6. You will be entering 13acres of rainforest with an arboretum, bambusetum, animal rescue and rehab facilities, viewpoints, rain showers, paddy fields, lakes etc. It is not easy to explore the entire park and its surroundings within a day. Therefore please try to arrive early to maximise your experience
  7. Preparations for Basecamp - Click here and scroll right down
  8. Unique numbered SDG Certificates are available for individuals who have undertaken The Broken Forest Tour twice. Info on the 17 UN-SDG’s

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Deca c/o Arunanjali Securities

Address: Deca Office 3-3-245/2 next to Bejai church complex, Bejai, Mangalore, 575004 India

 

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

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