|
Day 1 |
Time |
Activity |
Description |
8.30 am |
Arrive at
Village
Mangalajodi |
The villagers of Mangalajodi will welcome you into their
village; you will be assigned staying in Cottages. |
8.30-9.00 am |
Breakfast |
Your journey to Mangalajodi would have sent your hunger
pangs running, which is why you will be served a
sumptuous local breakfast. |
9.30-
11.00 am |
Nature Trail |
Embark on a light nature trail through the forests of
Mangalajodi with a small trekking route and while on the
journey witness forest birds, hear a local legend and once
you get to the top of the mountain enjoy the beautiful view. |
11.00-
11.30 am |
Refreshments |
On completing the nature trail refresh yourself while you
relax under a dense canopy of mango trees with some local juices and fruits. |
11.30-
1.00 pm |
Village Living experience |
Embark on a living experience with the villagers of
Mangalajodi, learn the basics of how to build a small
fishing boat, stitching a fishing net or bamboo basket
making. One can also visit ancient historical temples. |
1.10-2.pm |
Lunch |
Enjoy the delicious local cuisine of Mangalajodi or try
something from our A la carte menu. |
2.00 pm -
3.00 |
Rest |
|
3.00-3.30
pm |
Tea |
Have a hot cup of tea to stay alert and catch a glimpse of
all the birds on view. |
3.30-5.30 pm |
Birding Tour |
Embark on a journey through the wetlands of Mangalajodi
on a indigenous boat to witness thousands of birds both
resident and migratory in all their beauty and splendor.
Your guides will give you all the info you need on the birds. |
6.00pm onwards |
Dinner,
bonfire and traditional marshal art
dance |
Enjoy a good dinner around a bonfire where you will be
entertained by local Paika Akhada dance form. You sit
around the bon fire for as long as you like. |
Journeys to Mangalajodi are designed to enable one to "Discover, conserve, promote & celebrate  the local cultures, traditions, environments, knowledge  systems, lifestyles & economies of India by creating sustainable opportunities for her local communities."
Includes:
The cost includes all veg-meals in the village, 1 boating trip, guide charges.
Excludes:
1)Travel to the village, packaged drinking water, A la carte items
on the menu, binocular charges, village learning activities,Travel to Vetnoi,
items not mentioned in the itinerary.
2) One can also choose to do the boating trip in the morning and the nature
trail in the evening.
3)Standard Veg Meals includes rice, dal, veg curry(2 types), salad, Papad and pickle.
4) One boat accommodates 4 people and 1 cottage/tent accommodates 2 people.
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