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Terms & Conditions (T&C's)

1. You will be entering a Forest Basecamp and Conservation Education Center, not a  party spot / resort. Please behave accordingly. Due to some visitors misusing basecamp a refundable deposit will be collected. Refund will be made within 3 working days, subject to adherence to T&C's given below
2. Faculty/Parents/Guardians will solely be responsible for the safety and conduct of their students/children/minors respectively
3. Full payment minimum 3 days prior to visit, insist on email confirmation. Limited visitors per day, to lock in your date please make 50% payment. Cancellations 3 days prior to visit will be allowed to adjust / carry forward, once without penalty
4. Payment to Sankhe Charitable Trust, receipts will be issued only by office, by email. Cash payments at Basecamp to be entered into Basecamp payments register. Purchases at Basecamp cannot be adjusted to deposit.
5. Basecamp is large and not possible to cover within a day. Please avoid visit to other tourist sites & arrive early to maximize your experience.
6. 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. 
7. Alcohol, music permitted subject to prior permission. Basecamp does not offer, store or sell alcohol. Undertaking letter required from those carrying alcohol into Basecamp. 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
8. Visitors can choose to sleep in the Dormitory, Dormitory attic, Star gazing deck, Bamboo Hall, Central Vista. Visitors are encouraged 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
9. Wi-Fi and Aquaguard drinking water available
10. 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
11. Emergency, Hospital, Anti venom please refer FAQ 12
12. 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
13. 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
14. Transport Options: Bike Taxi Suresh 8762927811 / for Bike rental. Mini-van with driver (8 passengers) = 15-20 Rs/km (waiting extra) Robin 8888712724. Sedan Car with driver (4 passengers) = 15-20 Rs/km (waiting extra) Kiran 9902692695,  Robin 8888712724. Auto rickshaw with driver (3 passengers) = 35 Rs/km (waiting extra) Umesh 9967481670, Kiran 9902692695. Above rates are indicative, pay at actuals, pay directly to driver

Paid Workshops

1. Birding🦅Workshop
2. Camera trap Workshop
3. Rubber Tapping and Processing Workshop
4. Forest Healing Workshop
5. Bamboo's of India Workshop
6. Singles🌈Meet Up Workshop

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. Jeeth's Kanthavara Story, Bhuvan's Kanthavara Story. Subscribe to Newsletter.