<p> Blue Whale Nature Association</p><p>(Regd no. F/15283/Thane)</p><p>Tour to Anandwan - Hemalkasa - Somnath </p><p>Ancient philosophies suggest that God lies in every particle of the universe. When you look at Anandwan,Hemalkasa and Somnath –you will be reassured of this. It will not be hard for one to find God here, surely. </p><p> nd th Date: 2 Feb to 7 Feb 2017 (5 Nights / 6 Days)</p><p>Participants : 17 (Limited Seats, Entry on first come first serve basis with payment)</p><p>Fees : 6300/-</p><p>Inclusions: - Sleeper Class Tickets from CST/Thane to Wardha and Return Journey from Chandrapur to Mumbai, Traveler mini bus Non-AC for travelling to Anandwan-Hemalkasa-Somnath. All Veg food- Morning Breakfast and tea, Lunch/Dinner, Evening Tea of all days (Except food while travelling in train), Stay at Anandwan, Hemalkasa & Somnath</p><p>Fees Exclusion: - Food while traveling in the train, any self borne expenses, Mineral Water and cold drinks. Anything not mentioned above.</p><p>Travel: - Mumbai-Warora-Chadrapur by Train. Anandwan-Hemalkasa-Somnath by Non-AC traveler mini bus</p><p>Stay: 2nd Feb- Sleeper class train </p><p>3rd Feb- Night halt at Anandwan </p><p>4th Feb- Night halt at Hemalkasa </p><p>5th Feb- Night halt at Somnath</p><p>6th Feb- Sleeper class train</p><p>(On 7th Feb return to Mumbai by 11.30 am) Brief Information about the Tour:- Anandwan Anandwan literally, means Forest of Joy, located around 5 kilometres from Warora in Chandrapur in the state of Maharashtra is an Ashram of 465 hectares and a community rehabilitation centre which was mainly started for Leprosy patients and the disabled from downtrodden sections of society. It was founded in 1948 by noted social activist Baba Amte. The project is run by the organisation Maharogi Seva Samiti. Two of its other projects are Lok Biradari Prakalp and Somnath, a village for cured leprosy patients.</p><p>Hemalkasa</p><p>Hemalkasa is a village in the Bhamragad taluka of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra State, India. It belongs to the Madia Gond community. Dr.Prakash Amte and his wife Dr.Mandakini Amte, a couple dedicated their lives to this project for the development of tribal people, in the toughest of conditions. The project located as Hemalkasa, eventually led to the formation of a free hospital, a free residential school and an orphanage for injured wild animals. For their pioneering efforts, Dr Prakash Baba Amte and Dr.Mandakini Amte were awarded the prestigious Magsasay Award for community leadership of the Lok Biradari Prakalp.</p><p>Somnath – Baba Amte envisioned Somnath as a village where the cured leprosy patients would live together in a village, which they themselves would set up, using their own resources, blood, sweat and toil.</p><p>Somnath is spread across 1300 acres, located in the lush green forests of Tadoba. Situated 54 kilometers north-east of Chandrapur, it is about 100 km south of Anandwan. It is a village of Gandhi’s vision with its own bio-diversity, abundant water and a rich culture. Since 1967, Somnath has been serving as a manpower training center and has inspired thousands of youth. This self-sufficient village is worth a visit</p><p>Tentative Schedule:</p><p>Day 1</p><p>Thursday 2 nd Feb.2017</p><p>Reporting Time 2.45 PM. (Location Thane Railway Station) 3:00 PM Sitting Arrangement 3:30 PM start our journey by Sewagram Express to Warora.</p><p>08.30 to 9.30PM Dinner (Participants will have to carry Dinner for the night on 2nd Feb in the Train)</p><p>10.00 PM Rest in Train Journey and Good night.</p><p>Day 2</p><p>Friday 3 rd Feb.2017</p><p>6:30 AM Wake up Call, Fresh up 7.00 AM Get ready to alight from the train at Warora. 7.35 AM Get down at Warora (We have arranged a mini bus for further travelling) 8.00 AM Get in the bus and proceed to Anandwan 8.30 AM Reach Anandwan – Fresh up, Tea and Snacks Full day visit and explore the project of Anandwan (Night halt at Anandwan itself)</p><p>Day 3</p><p>Saturday 4 th Feb. 2017</p><p>07.00 to 8.00 AM Fresh up 8.00 AM Tea/Snacks 09.00 AM Start journey to Hemalkasa 01.00PM Lunch at Allapalli (en route) 04:00 PM Reach Hemalkasa for overnight stay 04.15 PM Tea 05.30 to 7pm Evening Sunset at Triveni Sangam 08.00 pm Dinner 10.00 Good Night Day 4</p><p>Sunday 5 th Feb. 2017</p><p>06.00 Am Fresh up 06.30 AM to 7.30 AM Morning walk near Hemalkasa 08.00AM Explore Hemalkasa 11.30 AM Lunch 12.30 PM Pack up and start our journey to Somnath 04.30 PM Reach Somnath 05:00 PM Explore the Somnath agricultural Project. Dinner and Rest for the Day</p><p>Day 5 </p><p>Monday 6 th Feb.2017</p><p>05:00 AM Wakeup call 06:00 am Tea and Breakfast. 08:00 AM Explore the Somnath project. 12:30 PM Lunch at Somnath. 1.30 to 2.30pm Rest 3.00 Pack up and start our journey back to Chandrapur 4.45 pm Reach Chandrapur 6.00pm Return journey by Train</p><p>Day 6</p><p>Tuesday 7 th Feb.2017 Reach Mumbai by 11:00 AM.</p><p>Things To Carry:-  Tiffin for Dinner on 2nd Feb. in the train  A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs a must)  Cap/Sunglasses  Some ready to eat food/snacks, Biscuits etc.  Also carry one bed sheet and one chaddar  Carry Extra Clothes and good Footwear  Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)  A haversack / bag to put all these things</p><p>If you have some old clothes in good condition, sport materials and books please bring it with you. We would distribute it at Anandwan.</p><p>As we have limited seats, we request you to confirm your registration with payments well in advance for proper preparation (Railway ticket bookings and arrangement of mini bus)</p><p>For Registration kindly pay in our Association A/C Rs 3000/- advance (Non-refundable if cancelled) at the earliest. Details are as under. Name of A/C: Blue Whale Nature Association.</p><p>Bank Name: AXIS BANK LTD.</p><p>Branch: Ground Floor & Basement, Shop No.1</p><p>Landmark Arcade, Louis Wadi</p><p>Thane (West) 400604</p><p>Account no: - 913020056152879</p><p>A/C Type: Current Account</p><p>IFSC code: - UTIB0001963</p><p>Louis Wadi Branch Thane</p><p>Balance Amount will be collected on the spot.</p><p>For Registration contact: Sr Name City No Mob No Vitawa Mr. Shriram Koli 9892 903 863 1 (Thane)</p><p>2 Rajani Deodhar Thane 9969 337 284</p><p>IMPORTANT NOTE: - </p><p>▸ Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments</p><p>▸ Stay with the group.</p><p>▸ Smoking and other forms of tobacco use and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited</p><p>▸ Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.</p><p>▸ The Leader’s’ decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained</p><p>Shriram Koli- President BWNA</p><p>9892903863</p>