BUTTERFLY WATCH IN SIKKIM
October 2008
SPECIAL CAMP FOR BUTTERFLY WATCHING with the Author of the Book of Indian
Butterflies
Sikkim is truly a hot spot for butterflies with 700 species ranging from the
Golden Birdwings to Green Sapphires. Participants will be taught identification
and photography of butterflies under expert guidance.
All uphill climbs will be in vehicles. There is no strenuous trekking while
walking down-hill on the roads. Senior members are welcome to participate.
Camp will be situated in Namprikdang in Dzongu, North District, Sikkim. Dzongu
is the last stronghold of the Lepcha tribe of Sikkim. Namprikdang, is the main
gateway to this Lepcha reserve and falls under the Khangchendzonga Biosphere
Reserve. It lies on the confluence of River Kanaka and River Tista, where the
BNHS Base camp will be situated. Here the sub tropical zone supports a variety
of butterflies, birds and flora. It also presents a beautiful setting away from
the hustle and bustle of the neighbouring district town of Mangan.
Dates: 1st BATCH 12th -16th October, 2008
2nd BATCH 17th-21st October 2008
Charges: Rs. 8,000/- (Includes accommodation, all meals, pick-up from New
Jalpaiguri (NJP) and back to NJP.
Accomodation: Tents (two to three persons sharing a tent).
Meeting point: At 8. 00 a.m outside main gate of New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway
Station.
Group Leaders: Mr. Isaac Kehimkar and Mr. Ganden Lachungpa.
Registration: Immediate.
How to reach NJP (New Jalpaiguri):
Flight: Reach Kolkatta by train or flight. Flights are available to Bagdogra
from Kolkata and on reaching Bagdogra take a prepaid taxi to Siliguri / NJP by
taxi at Rs.300.
Train: Participants traveling by train are advised to book Kamrup Express 5959
leaving Howrah (Kolkata) at 5.35 p.m. in the evening. This train reaches NJP
next morning at 6.15 a.m. Alternately, Darjeeling Mail 2343 leaves from
Sealdah at 10.05 p.m. at night and reaches next morning at 8.00 a.m.
For overnight stay, hotels are available at Siliguri from Rs.450 onwards and
could be booked on internet.
Siliguri is also the gateway to Jaldapara WS, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Gorumara WS
and other national parks in Assam. Darjeeling and Kalimpong are 3 ½ hours away
on either side of the River Teesta. You can plan your further travel plans
accordingly after the camp.
MAKE YOUR TRAVEL PLANS SOON.
Cheers!
Isaac
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