NEER BIRDING & WELLNESS RETREAT JUNE 2020 @ MUSKOTIA, NAINITAL
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June 9 | 11PM - June 13 | 11PM
Muskotia, Uttarakhand
₹20500 onwards
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NEER BIRDING & WELLNESS RETREAT JUNE 2020 @ MUSKOTIA, NAINITAL
Adventure
June 9 | 11PM - June 13 | 11PM
Muskotia, Uttarakhand
₹20500 onwards
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BIRDING WITH NEER AND WELLNESS RETREAT-JUNE 2020
@ MUSKOTIA, KILBURY FOREST, NAINITAL
· CHECK IN 9TH JUNE 2020 (TUESDAY-ALL DAY, LAST ENTRY @ 6 PM)
· RETREAT 10.11.12.06.2020
· Check out 13TH JUNE 2020( CHECK OUT (SUNDAY-BY 11 AM)
MAIN VENUE :
MUSKOTIA, MUSKOTIA ROAD, KILBURY, 3 KMS AHEAD OF PANGOOT, NAINITAL 263001 UTTRAKHAND, INDIA
Age :MINIMUM 16 YEARS AND MAXIMUM 65 YEARS of participants
Language used during the retreat: ENGLISH AND HINDI
NEER BANKOTI has over 7 years and 7000 hours of experience in the Himalayan forests-Birding, Trekking and photographing. Neer lives in the beautiful Sattal lake area near to Nainital. His expertise is in identifying Birds by their Calls….this make him quicker in identifying birds. He is very popular with Birders with India and foreigners. Grown up in the Kumaon Himalyas he is well versed with its culture and flora/ fauna of the area. Neer is qualified from the famous Forest Research Institute at Dehradun and Wildlife Institure of India with advance courses in Birding and wildlife.
BIRDING WITH NEER cum WELLNESS Retreat @ MUSKOTIA Retreat is a 3 A 5 Day/4 night full residential program.
Enjoy the enchanting Himalayas from Muskotia, Kilbury, Nainital. Muskotia cottages is situated on top of the Mountain at a height of 7200 feet/2100 meters overlooking the snow-clad Himalayas and surrounded with thick Oak and Rhododendron Trees. The Kilbury forest area is an International Birding (Naina Devi Bird Conservatory) destination with estimated > 400 species of Birds/Butterflies and Moths.
Accommodation:
Muskotia Resort, Nainital, Uttarakhand is a boutique - family owned property for the discerning holiday traveler. Cottages (Muskotia and Muskotia facilities (500 meters walking distance from main Muskotia) are located in wildscape setting using sustainable methods of construction, contemporary/ethnic style mountain architecture. Hot water for bathing, DIY herbal tea making in suite cottage. Cottages done up very tastefully yet minimalist in living but high on comfort
● At Muskotia Cottages OR Muskotia facilities Cottages (500 meters away from Muskotia). Room service is discouraged at the property. All meals/beverages are served in Muskotia Main Dining hall or the lawns. Clean bedsheets and towels would be provided at the time of check in. These would only be changed at the discretion of the housekeeping only (help us conserve water).
● All activities would be at main Muskotia-Yogshala/Lawns/open fields or adjoining Kilbury forest.
Two types of accommodation are being offered to the participants. Please check the one of your choice and preference:
All-inclusive packages:
1. Cost Rs.27,500 per PERSON/TWIN SHARING BASIS for 5 Day/4 Night on twin sharing basis. Stay at Muskotia cottages with 24/7 Cable TV, Hot water geyser, Infra red heating, Towel warmers, In suite DIY Tea and Coffee. We discourage room service. Any room service insisted upon will attract 50 % over charge .All food in Main Muskotia dining hall. Room service is discouraged and extra charges are levied for room service.
2. Cost Rs.20,500per person/twin sharing basis for 5Day/4 Night. Stay at Muskotia Cottages facilities (500 meters from main Muskotia, walking trail. Hot water geyser, TV in common hall, DIY Tea/Coffee in suite. We discourage room service. Any room service insisted upon will attract 50 % over charge. All food at Main Muskotia Dining hall
3. Rs.7500 advance while booking your seat and balance by the due date
4. No refund on cancellation or transfer to any other Retreat @ Muskotia. You can adjust your booking to NEER’S next Retreat @ Muskotia, subject to Package, terms and conditions of that retreat.
5. Muskotia and Muskotia facilities have limited Mobile phone and WIFI connectivity. BSNL and Reliance JIO have reasonably good connectivity. For any emergency use a BSNL telephone line is provided at Muskotia dining hall for making calls anywhere in India with no extra charge.
Commercials:
● INR 27,500 per person (@Muskotia Cottage)
● INR 20,500 per person (@Muskotia facilities Cottages -500 meters away from Muskotia)
● Accommodation on twin sharing basis, only.
Inclusions:
● Check-in: anytime on 9th JUNE last entry @ 6 pm
● Check-out: By 11 am on 13th June 2020
● All meals, from for the said dates of the above Retreats. The food served in simple vegetarian Himalayan and Indian cuisines with unlimited Detox Himalayan detox Tissanes (Hot or Cold)
● All program activities
● All program material
Exclusions:
● Cost is exclusive of travel.
TERMS OF PAYMENT and PARTICIPATION
A. 10% Early discount available till 25th April 2020
B. Advance of Rs.7,500
C. Balance to be paid latest by 20th May 2020.
D. All payment through bank transfers only
To confirm your participation and get further details, kindly whats app your name and email to 7599741949 or email to nature@muskotiaretreat.com. You can also speak with NEER on 8279836947to know more about this retreat
Key Links for NEER and MUSKOTIA:
https://www.facebook.com/Neerdiv.Bankoti.Neer
https://www.facebook.com/pg/MuskotiaNainital/events/
https://g.page/muskotia/review?gm
https://www.instagram.com/muskotia_nainital_india
www.muskotiaretreat.com
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How to Reach Muskotia?
Nainital is the nearest hill station from Delhi about 270 kms by road. Here is how can travel from Delhi:
By Road: Regular Bus connections from ISBT station or take AC VOLVO Bus till Haldwani from Delhi (various operators, please check net for the one suitable to you). From Haldwani Bus tation/Railway station one can get sharing taxi, full taxi or Buses to Nainital town (35 kms). Check online portals.
By Train: Nearest Rail head is Kathgodam / Haldwani (both are twin towns with a gap of 2 kms)
Popular trains are Shatabadi Chair Car/ Ranikhet express overnight/Kathgodam Sampark Kranti Chair Car. In case travelling by train, advise to book your tickets much in advance (Nainital is a very popular hill station)
Muskotia is situated 17 kms from Mall Road, Main NAINITAL town. Once you are in the main town of Nainital, drive through the beautiful Kilbury forest to reach Village Pangoot (famous birding destination). Keep driving for another 3 kms from Pangoot to reach Village Gugukham where Muskotia Shuttle will be standing for you to take you to Muskotia (last 500 meters of your journey to reach Muskotia on top of the Mountain overlooking the snow-clad Himalayas) on Top of the Mountain.
Please intimate 1 hour in advance to Team Muskotia on your time of arrival by whatsapp on 7599741949 with your name and number of passengers for the Muskotia Shuttle to be there for receiving you.
For taxi services for you/your group call Afsar Bhai on 9758848339 (ask for special rates for MUSKOTIA customers) or choose to hire your own taxi guy at Haldwani/Pantnagar or Nainital. Payment to be made in Cash to the taxi driver.
2. Can I come for part of a workshop or miss some sessions during the Retreat?
The program is an integrated and immersive in nature, and missing part of the workshop is a sure way of missing out on the self-learning processes that the workshops seeks to trigger in participants. Birding is a hobby with lot of patience. Our endeavor is to help you see and identify many bird varieties, this would be possible only with you attending all sessions.
3. Who can join this event?
People from all kinds of backgrounds can participate. The program is not suitable for children and severely ill individuals. Seekers of every ilk are welcome. No previous experience of Birding or Retreat is required. In case you plan to have your family with you, please ask them to join you post the Retreat is over.
4. What should I carry?
● Yoga Mat
● Comfortable clothes- avoid sarees, shorts, skirts etc. Wear Pants/Tracksuits Churidar kuta/pyjama
● Comfortable walking shoes - Normal sneakers are fine. Avoid No flats/stilettos or heels, crocs/slippers for walking.
● Warm clothes. Always carry a jacket as weather in Himalayas can be unpredictable.
● Personal toiletries
● Lunch box
● Torch & extra batteries
● Mosquito repellant
● Sunscreen/Hat/Sunglasses
● Any prescription medications you are taking.
● Optional-Camera/Binoculars
● A small day packs.
Tip: Visit Decathlon in all major metors for reasonable and good mountain gear.
5. Weather in Kilbury forest, Nainital during the retreat?
June 1/2nd Week Summer season @ Muskotia. We expect Maximum temperature 26-27’C and minimum 15-17 ‘Centigrade. Himalayan weather can some time get unpredictable, please come prepared with a light jacket. Evening (post sunset) do tend to get a little nippy.
6. Can I smoke or drink during the program?
Drinking is strictly prohibited. It is recommended you avoid smoking as much as possible. If you need to take a smoke that will have to be outside the venue perimeter and should not inconvenience any fellow participant.
7. Will my cellphone/mobile work at the venue? Is wi-fi available.
Some cellphones (BSNL and JIO) work, while others don't.
In any case best to give your phone a little holiday while you attend the program. You will be required to keep your phones switched off during the program activities. For any urgent calls, there would be a BSNL telephone available to call anywhere in India, free of charge to the Retreat participants, you can make as many calls as you want. Reliance JIO has reasonably good connectivity for the WIFI, please carry your own dongle in case you desire to be connected in WIFI post Retreat timings.
8. Will the program be tiring?
The activities in the program involve Observing, listening, discussions, story telling. Forest walk requires little walking technique in the hills. It is not high on endurance. The agenda is designed to give you enough gaps to soak in nature, contemplate and rest between each activity.
In case you plan to extend your stay at Muskotia, please inform us in advance so that necessary bookings can be made by you.
9. How to I implement what I learnt in NEER BIRDING & WELLNESS RETREAT once I am back?
That is the most important question. Participating in a BIRDING cum wellness retreat can be revolutionary but the real test begins after the retreat. How to make the knowledge sustainable and build on same?
● As a begineer BIRDER, we would recommend spending lots of time listening, observing, photographng and recording Birds by yourself or attending Retreats like these. Please Research on Birds and knowing more about them
● Most importantly NEER can be contacted through his facebook page or whats app phone for counselling and queries.
10. I have attended BIRDING Retreat in the past, can I join again. How will the repeat retreat benefit me?
Think back to when you learned to ride a bike, drive a car or play a new sport. First, you needed to learn the essential skills. Then it was all about practice and more practice until you increased your confidence, improved your speed and became skilled. Have you found a deeper meaning in a book you read more than once? Some profound meaning percolating in your being each time you read the book.
If you have attended BIRDING retreat like these before, we encourage you to repeat it as much as you like for strengthening and deepening your practice of observing BIRDS.
11.Any other perks?
Well, if what we said above is not enough as a cherry on the cake there are some free-bees too!
● One copper water bottle per participant (this copper water bottle is for your water drinking during the stay at the Retreat). Please keep it filled and carry along during the entire stay/course of the Retreat.
● One Steel Glass with meenakari work (this glass to be used for all your drinking requirements. You are expected to use this Glass for all beverages Hot/Cold)
● 20% Discount on NEERS’s personal BIRD tours
● 10% Discount of Muskotia Farms: Herbs and Herbal Tea (Tissanes, caffine free. Check for products on Amazon.in)
● In case you plan to extend you stay at Muskotia, you would get 10% of the rack rate available at Muskotia or Muskotia facilities, please independently check with Muskotia for same for availability of accommodation
12.What should be my dress code
We recommend wearing normal fit clothes (not too tight or too loose) for your normal day to day activities at the retreat. Wear good walking shoes at all time while at the retreat to make your movement in the hilly region comfortable. Wear pants, normal fit (no tight fit)jeans, track suits, Cap/Hat, sun glasses. Do avoid Skirts, high heels, flats, rubber chappals, sarees, hotpants ( normal length shorts or bermudas are ok in April to July month retreats), avoid spaghetti tops. Suggest to carry jacket and woollens as per the climate/temperatures prevailing @ Nainital during the month of the year.
13. What would be my daily schedule
Kindly note that the schedule for the Retreat would be explained
and shared with you at the time of check in at Muskotia
14. Cancellation of the Retreat:
Possible scenarios:
Scenario 1: Retreat being cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances. Your money would be adjusted to your choice of future similar Retreat without any deduction, subject to availability of seats and applicable terms and conditions. No refund.
Scenario 2: You cancelling your participation: Your money can be carried forward to similar retreats, subject to availability of seats and applicable terms and conditions. No refund.
Scenario 3: Organisers cancelling the Retreat. You will receive a full refund without any deduction
15.FREE PARKING BY ROAD SIDE: 500 METERS BEFORE MUSKOTIA, BY THE ROAD SIDE. It is generally safe to park vehicles by road. Organizers donot take any responsibility of your vehicle safety.
NEER BIRDING & WELLNESS RETREAT JUNE 2020 @ MUSKOTIA, NAINITAL
Adventure
June 9 | 11PM - June 13 | 11PM
Muskotia, Uttarakhand
₹20500 onwards
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₹20500 onwards
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