ITINERARY
Our program schedule
We pick you up from Bero Station (Purulia) Drive you to our campsite by chartered vehicles. A combination of some of the following activities are conducted over the next three days of camping.
- Bouldering
- Wilderness navigation
- Night hike
- Slab walking
- Climbing
- Survival shelter making and spending the night in the survival shelters.
- Wilderness cooking
- Night-sky observation
- Nature study
- Rappelling
- First aid
- Fire making sessions
- High Rope courses
At the end of the program, we drop you at Adra Railway station (Purulia) within 5 pm.
THINGS TO TAKE
Camping Gear:
- A rucksack lined with plastic liner /covered with rain cover.
- A one litre capacity 2 nos water bottle or a hydration pack.
- A Hand/Head Torch with spare batteries.
- A small day pack (Volume 20 Ltr approx.)
Clothing:
- 2 Nos Comfortable loose fitting track pants (Jeans are not recommended)
- Full sleeve T-shirt or shirt (3)
- Thermal Bodywarmer Upper and Lower- 1.
- Sleeping suit (1)
- 3/4 pairs of socks.
- Quick dry towel or Gamchha: 1
- Fleece jacket- 1.
- Windcheater -1.
- Rain Coat -1
- Undergarments – 1 for each day of camping
- Pair of Warm Gloves – 1.
- Woolen cap – 1.
- Sun cap or Scarf for protection from sun- 1.
- Extra set of clothes for return journey.
Footwear:
- Saturday sneakers (1no sandals please). The approach to some of our climbing sites requires hiking over rocky, uneven terrain.
- Lightweight ketos – 1 pair.
Toiletries:
- Sunscreen lotion, lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, toilet roll, baby wipes, cold cream, soap paper strips, small quick dry towel.
- Anti-fungal cream: Carry an antifungal cream if you are sensitive to sweating and prone to skin irritations around genitals or groin area due to lack of bathing.
- For women:
- Tampons or sanitary napkins,
- 2-3 zip pouches to dispose of non-biodegradable waste.
- Vaginal wash to avoid any irritation due to lack of bathing.
Utensils:
- A small size, lightweight, leak-proof lunch box that can bear handling.
- A plate and a spoon.
- An unbreakable mug to drink from.
Miscellaneous:
- Camera (optional).
- Personal medicines, if any. Though our camp commander and Instructors carry fully equipped first-aid kits, make sure you pack your special medicines if there is any.
- Emergency food like dry fruits, energy bars etc.
- ORS sachet: 2/3
Please do not bring frilly, fancy, lacy clothes. Carry regular tracks and regular tees only.
FAQ
- Who can go? Any person of 6 years and above
- What is/are the takeaways of the camping experience?
- Makes the camper step out of his/her comfort zone and spend some time learning primitive skills in the wilderness.
- Makes him/her connect with nature and learn from her.
- Increases the social skill of the camper.
- Improves his/her team skill.
- Makes the camper more independent.
- Makes the camper overcome his/ her personal challenges and have a sense of achievement and confidence.
- Give him/her a taste of adventure and thrill.
- What kind of food will be available?
We have a lot of options. Vegetarian, non-vegetarian, eggetarian, vegan. Just let us know what you eat and what you do not, rest will be taken care of.
- Can you give us a pick up from the railway station to the camp?
We will give the campers a scheduled time at which our transport will pick you up from the railway station and take you to the camp. In case you fail to board the transport, we can arrange a vehicle, at an additional cost, to pick you up from the railway station. You can pay the transport cost to the driver of the vehicle directly.
- Can we travel with you in train?
Of course you can. We will give you the name and number of the train we will be travelling in. You can book your tickets accordingly and meet us at the Railway station.
- In case we choose to travel with you in the same train, can you book train tickets for us?
Soma’s Camps is an adventure outfit. We usually do not do ticket reservations in either trains or flights. However, only for adventure camps and rock-climbing camps we can help you with ticket reservation in trains only, provided of course we receive the train fare and a mail from you at least 125 days before the date of the program.
- Is adventure camping a safe outdoor activity?
Absolutely yes. All our gears and equipment are doubly checked before each program. For each group of 6 campers there is one experienced instructor.
- Will there be wild animals around the campsite?
No. We choose safe spots for our campsites.
- Do you organize Adventure camps for schools?
Yes. We have conducted such camps for The BSS School, The Aryans School, and Bidya Bharati Girls ‘Higher Secondary School, three very prominent schools in Kolkata
- Do you organize Adventure camps for NGOs?
Yes. We have conducted such camps for the NGO We Can Cancer Cannot and Thought shop Foundation.
- Do you organize Adventure camps for corporate groups?
Yes, we are ready to organize adventure programs to develop team spirit and leadership skill, for corporate groups.
- When is the best time for Adventure camping?
Winter is the best time for adventure camping in Purulia.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cancellation policy:
- Cancellations will be subject to cancellation charges.
- Cancellations will have to be intimated to Bluesheep Explorerby email or Whatsapp only. Email address is explorerbluesheep.07@gmail.com and Whatsapp no. 80136 92853 & 89002 74805.
- 30 % of the total trek fee is not refundable on cancellation at any point of time. If you fail to pay your trek fees (in case of part payments) within the scheduled date and ignore repeated intimations, your registration maybe cancelled and the booking amount forfeited.
- Treks have to be booked at least 40 days prior to the date of actual trek.
- Cancellation between 40 to 31 days prior to departure: 70% of the trek fee will be refunded.
- Cancellations made between 30 to 20 days prior to the trek date, 50% of the trek fee will be refunded
- Cancellation between 19 and 11 days prior to departure: 30% of the trek fee will be refunded.
- Cancellations made from 7 days to the day of departure or no show up: no refund.
- Cancellation by Bluesheep Explorerin the unforeseen eventualities of riots, political or industrial unrest like Railway operators strike, Airlines strike, it may be necessary to cancel the tour in the best interests of our clients. In such an eventuality our clients will be informed as soon as possible. The trek fee paid by the clients will be refunded in full OR we will provide you with an alternate set of program dates.
- Cancellation by Bluesheep Explorerin the unforeseen eventualities of pandemic, epidemic, any other long term natural or biological disaster or man-made disasters like war and others, it may be necessary to cancel the tour in the best interests of our clients. In such an eventuality our clients will be informed as soon as possible. 70 % of the trek fee paid by the clients will be refunded.
- Please understand when we say ‘trek fee’, we mean the full amount not partial payment.
- Emergency during camping:If for any reason, medical or otherwise, you have to go back from the camp, mid-program, then Bluesheep Explorer will make arrangements for your return to home, or, take you to the nearest hospital (depending on the nature/severity of the emergency). A staff will accompany you. He may/may not be trained personnel. In case of any medical emergency, evacuation is extremely difficult and time consuming in the backwoods. Moreover, a sick or injured person is not easy to evacuate. Non-medical evacuations, on the other hand, are not difficult. We do not have doctors accompanying with the team. Soma’s Camps Camp Commander and Instructors are trained to administer first aid and know how to deal with issues related to the wilderness. However, they are not doctors. Registering for this program is an understanding that you have read up on the difficulties of wilderness camping and understand the risks involved and are ready to bear your medical expenses and additional transport expenses if at all they arise.
- Drinking and smokingduring the programme is strictly prohibited. If found flouting the rules, your participation on the trek will be cancelled with immediate effect.
- Payment:Payment for the camping trip can be done online through cheque/credit/debit card or net banking.
- Non-liability:Soma’s Camps is not responsible for any loss/damage of your gears/equipment or other belongings on the trek.
- Please be aware that if your Camp Commander deems it unsafe for you to continue camping at any time, he may arrange for you to be sent back to the base camp/nearest medical facility/home.
- Regarding proper disposal of non-bio-degradable waste: At Soma’s Camps, we to prefer to leave nothing other than footprints behind. Kindly help us to maintain that by taking care of your non-bio-degradable wastes.