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**

* & ** 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 (T&C's)

  1. Full day package 380-580Rs/person 
    1. *Includes: Resource person, Meals, Tea & Snacks, Tour of the Bamboo-Bird-Biodiversity park, Picnic & Play areas & Activities. 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 (Mandatory), Introductions, Group Pic, Walking 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 Activities - See 2.(2) below
      8. 3:30 PM Feedback, Reviews, Collect FREE gifts, Vote of Thanks. Tea break (LGBT, Batata ambade/vada)
      9. 4.30 PM Depart from Basecamp
  2. Overnight package 950-1350Rs/person per 24hrs
    1. **Includes: Resource person, Meals, Tea & Snacks, Tour of the Bamboo-Bird-Biodiversity park, Picnic & Play areas, Activities, Sleeping space. Child safe, Senior friendly. Not included: Sleeping kit, see Condition No. 9 below***
    2. Activities: Forest walk, Rest and Relax, Seed ball - Make and Take, The Science of Laudato Si, Bird identification basics, Camping in tents, Tree walk, Mud pool, 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 and some may be chargeable.
  3. Conditions: 
    1. You will be entering a Forest Basecamp and Conservation Education Center, not a  party spot / resort. The forest is the home of wild animals and birds. We are guests in their home. Please behave accordingly. Due to some visitors misusing basecamp a refundable deposit will now be collected. Refund will be made within 3 working days, subject to adherence to T&C's given below. In case of violations, deductions will be made to group deposit. Individuals within the group will have to take up the matter of their individual refunds with their group coordinator, not with office.
    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. Full payment minimum 3 days prior to visit, insist on email confirmation. Group coordinator will be responsible to ensure Check-in and communicate T&C's to rest of group. Cancellations 3 days prior to visit will be allowed to adjust / carry forward, once without penalty
    5. Payment to Sankhe Charitable Trust, receipts will be issued only by office, by email. When making cash payments at Basecamp insist on entry into Basecamp payments register. Purchases at Basecamp cannot be adjusted to deposit.
    6. Forest Basecamp is not possible to explore within a day. Please avoid visit to other tourist sites & arrive early to maximize your experience.
    7. Parking of buses and large vehicles at  T Junction (unpaved).  Walk 100m to Gate-2. Vehicles that come towards Basecamp Gate will face difficulties turning. Strictly no parking at Gate-2. If you need assistance with parking or luggage, please let Savi / Puru know, we will assist. Do NOT get out of your vehicle on the way to/from the basecamp. Entering a Reserve Forest even accidentally is an offence. 
    8. Alcohol, music permitted only in designated areas, at designated time. Basecamp does not offer, store or sell alcohol. In case you decide to carry your own alcohol request letter and corkage will apply. Only designated JBL speaker permitted. Dinner 8-9pm. Eating, drinking, music, lights off by 9.30pm. You undertake to remain with the group, within perimeter, follow basecamp timetables and not to disturb the forest / other visitors / neighbors, keep phone on silent
    9. ***Visitors can choose to rest/sleep in the Dormitory, Dormitory attic, Star gazing deck or Bamboo Hall. Visitors to carry their own sleeping kit. Those who are unable to carry their own kit can rent a Sleeping Kit or other items such as pillows, cotton / foam mattresses, yoga mats, cots, mosquito nets, tents etc, see Rentals
    10. Wi-Fi available. Aquaguard drinking water available
    11. 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
    12. Separate online check-in by every adult visitor with unique personal Email ID, 48hours prior to visit, is mandatory. Those who are unable to Check-in online can request office for assistance. Basecamp will screen the Check-in list and may deny entry to certain individuals, which will be communicated to you by email prior to your visit. Overnight visitors to submit copy ID
    13. Emergency, Hospital, Anti venom please refer FAQ 12
    14. During Check-in please ensure that you receive clean toilets, emptied bins. Please maintain the same during your visit. To avoid rats and cockroaches avoid storing food outside steel containers and eating inside living spaces. 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
    15. Things to Do in the area/region
    16. You indemnify the operators and owners of the Basecamp against any legal or financial claims arising out of non-compliance with Terms and Conditions. Basecamp Management will have the right to deny entry / expel / file charges against visitors for non compliance with Terms and Conditions
  4. Transport Options: 
    1. Bike Taxi Suresh 8762927811 / for Bike rental
    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

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