Recommended for age group: 8 - 14 years
I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand - Confucius
Explore and Learn is the motto of this 3 days program filled with enriching experiences. I Explore with Foliage Outdoors offers a first hand experiential learning opportunity to young children. Our team of mentors will guide the children while they explore unique habitats, jungles and wetlands around Pune. The experiences during the day will help them appreciate the diversity of habitats, animals, birds, butterflies, insects, reptiles, plants, trees, geography, geology and other domains.
The I Explore Program will include 3 Day visits to 3 different habitats around Pune. Children will visit a Grassland, an Evergreen Forest and a Wetland. Read on the itinerary to know more.
- A unique Explore and Learn Program
- Explore 3 habitats in 3 days
- Visit - a Grassland, an Evergreen Forest and a Wetland
- Blackbucks, Flamingos, Chinkaras (Indian Gazelle), Winged wonders and much more
- Get up close and personal with the living world around you
- Hands-on experience through nature-oriented activities
- Learn about different habitats, flora and fauna through fun and interactive activities
- Pune to Pune escorted trip
| Day 1 | Explore the Wetland, observe the Flamingos (A Day Visit) |
| 0630 Hrs: | Reporting at Foliage Outdoors Office, Kothrud. |
| 0645 Hrs: | Depart for Bhigwan with breakfast enroute. |
| 1000 Hrs: | Reach Bhigwan and Explore the Wetland Ecosystem on a boat and on foot. Kids will be able to watch many waterbirds closely and also have a great chance to see the magnificent Flamingos. Observe the wildlife and interconnections of various natural elements of the Rich Wetland. |
| 1300 Hrs: | Lunch. |
| 1330-1430 Hrs: | Interaction with locals and various learning exercises. |
| 1500 Hrs: | Depart for Pune. |
| 1630 Hrs: | Break for hi-tea and washrooms. |
| 1830 Hrs: | Return to Foliage Outdoors Office, Kothrud |
| (Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks) | |
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Day 2 |
Explore the Scrubland Ecosystem, observe the resilient yet delicate life of Chinkaras in their wild habitat (A Day Visit) |
| 0630 Hrs: | Reporting at Foliage Outdoors Office, Kothrud. |
| 0645 Hrs: | Depart for the wild areas of the Eastern Pune region with breakfast enroute. |
| 1000 Hrs: | Reach the home to Chinkaras (Indian Gazelle) - Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. Explore the Scrubland forest. Kids will be able to observe various natural elements of the Scrubland Forests. Visit watchtowers to catch glimpses of the expansive habitat. |
| 1300 Hrs: | Lunch. |
| 1330-1430 Hrs: | Interaction with locals and Forest department officials. Engage in various learning exercises to know more about the habitat. |
| 1500 Hrs: | Depart for Pune. |
| 1600 Hrs: | A visit to an animal orphanage will complete the Exploration. |
| 1700 Hrs: | Break for hi-tea and washrooms. |
| 1800 Hrs: | Return to Foliage Outdoors Office, Kothrud |
| (Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks) | |
| Day 3 | Explore the Evergreen Forest, observe life in a Sacred Grove (A Day Visit) |
| 0630 Hrs: | Reporting at Foliage Outdoors Office, Kothrud. |
| 0645 Hrs: | Depart for the evergreen forests of the Tamhini region with breakfast enroute. |
| 1000 Hrs: | Reach Tamhini and Explore the Evergreen forest on foot. Kids will be able to observe various natural elements of the Evergreen Forests. This forest is also a great place to see the origin of a river. |
| 1300 Hrs: | Lunch. |
| 1330-1430 Hrs: | Interaction with locals and various learning exercises. |
| 1500 Hrs: | A visit to a sacred grove will complete the Exploration. |
| 1600 Hrs: | Depart for Pune. |
| 1630 Hrs: | Break for hi-tea and washrooms. |
| 1800 Hrs: | Return to Foliage Outdoors Office, Kothrud |
| (Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks) | |
What is included in the tour
- Travel by private chartered coach.
- 3-day visits
- All meals as per the itinerary from day 1 to day 3.
- Entry fees wherever applicable.
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of Foliage Outdoors experts well equipped with First Aid.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Cold Drinks / Personal expenses of any kind (Phone, Laundry, Room service etc.).
- Medical Expenses, if incurred.
- Camera Charges.
- Any other charges not mentioned in the "Charges Include" list.
- GST
