WELCOME
Come on in to the best Stargazing and Camping experience near Mumbai and Nashik!
Dates
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April 2024
20th
May 2024
4th, 18th
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Looing for Astrophotography special and not Stargazing?
Astrophotography Special at Suryamal
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Location-
Camp Suryamal is roughly
118 kms from Dahisar Check naka
100 kms from Thane
112 Kms from Vashi
80 kms from Nashik.
277 kms from Pune.
Charges
Rs.2,999/-per person
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Optional add ons-
* Pick up and drop service from Kasara Railway station
(Local Bolero/Traxx taxi 8 pax per vehicle)-
Rs.600/- per person.
*If you are a solo traveller, you may have to share a tent with another person, if you want a tent to yourself, you can do that by paying an additional Rs1,500, and we will book the whole tent for you.
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(Payment and confirmation only through UPI or NEFT)
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Suryamal is 125kms from Dahisar Check Naka, Mumbai. 75 kms from Nashik. 40 kms from Kasara.
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Children below 5- 1,500/-
*Free if accompanied by both parents
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Ages 5-7- Rs.2,499/-
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Ages 8 and above- Rs.2,999/-
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Cancellation charges-
Before 15 days- 80% refund given
Before 7 days- 50% refund given
One day before camp or day of camp- No refund given
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*Transport charges apply regardless of age
Itinerary
-4:00-4:30 PM- Arrival at the campsite (don't miss the sunset hike!).
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-6:30-7:00 PM- Return, Tent assignment and lip smackin' Barbeque
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-8:00 PM-Astro session begins with introductory lecture from Vikram Virulkar and first observation session.
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-9:00 PM- Dinner break •9:45 PM-Bonfire session/observation session.
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-11:00 PM- rest /nap ( You can retire to your tents if you are sleepy.)
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-8-8:30 AM- Breakfast served and camp ends with fond memories.
*The above may vary according to the season and group size.
What's included?
-Evening tea and snacks
-Freshly made Barbeque
-Veg Dinner(Cooked on site and served fresh dinner to table)
-A Curated Astronomy session with Telescopes
- Sunset Hike
-Stay in quality tents on double sharing, with cotton mattress and pillows
-Next morning breakfast
-Pick-up and Drop to Kasara if you have opted for the transport
*Toilets are fully built up, no Toilet tents or going out in the wild.
*Entire campsite is on private property and fully gated and secure.
*Alcohol & any controlled substances are BANNED at the Campsite.
FAQ's
Q-How much to walk to reach the camp site?
A-The parking is inside the campsite and if you want to drive down, roads are superb.🚗
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Q-How challenging is the trek/hike ?
Easy grade, not challenging at all, about 10 mins of gradual climbing.
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Q- What kind of Toilets are there?
A-Ample number of Western Toilets Separate for Men & Women
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Q-I am a Solo traveller, is it safe for me?
A- We get plenty of Solo's(both men and women). If people around you are indecisive and wont confirm, don't worry. Come in and have a good time
Q-How is the food made?
-Food is cooked inhouse and served fresh kitchen to table. Garma garam. Only Vegetarian food is available.
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Q- I have found somewhere cheaper, will you reduce the price? -
No.
Quality comes at a cost my friends, cheaper doesn't always mean better :)
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Q- I want to carry some Alcohol
A- Alcohol and Astronomy do not mix. We have a Strict No Alcohol policy. If you want to have Alcohol, please go somewhere else and by all means enjoy yourself there, just don't come here :P
If found, we will be forced to terminate your booking and ask you to leave the camp without any refund.
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Further Questions?
Contact Vikram Virulkar on
+919892622583
Or message him on instagram on
www.instagram.com/vikramv
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Disclaimers-
-Stargazing is a activity dependent on Nature. While we take care that we organize events on days that the chances of rains and clouds are minimal but in case the skies do get clouded over, we will try to enjoy the camp as much as possible but a refund will not be possible.
-Participation is confirmed only after a full payment is received. part payments are not allowed, we don't accept cash.