A Secret Lakeside Escape w/ Jugaad Extreme
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Escape the pollution, noise, and crowds of the city with a day trip that offers a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and a deep connection with nature. Nestled near a serene lake just 1.5 hours from the city, this experience invites you to unwind and learn. From shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) to mud baths, and swimming in the lake, this day promises to rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul in the lap of nature.
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- Difficulty level: Easy
- Duration: 1 day
- Meeting point: 8:15 am | Panvel Railway Station
- Drop-off point: 4:45 pm | Panvel Railway Station
Upcoming Batches:
- Sunday, 15th December
Highlights
- Refreshing swim in a pristine secret lake
- A guided Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) session
- Detoxifying and relaxing mud-bath therapy
- Scrumptious thalis for a hearty lunch
What will we do ?
8:15 am: Board the 6:40 am Panvel Slow from CSMT and meet us at Panvel station around 8:10 am
8:30 am: We will assemble and get into our taxis, which will take us to the trail's starting point. En route, we will stop for some hearty breakfast.
9:30 am: Reach our base village, and stretch our legs with a short 15-minute hike to reach the lakeside, where introductions and guidelines will be shared.
10:00 am: Kick off the day with an expert-led digital map reading session, perfect for honing your navigation skills.
11:00 am: Dive into the refreshing lake for a relaxing swim. Tubes and life jackets will be provided for non-swimmers.
12:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Enjoy a rejuvenating blend of activities, including a guided meditation session, a detoxifying mud bath, and forest bathing (shinrin-yoku). Join a heartfelt sharing circle and take part in a cleanup drive to help protect nature.
3:00 pm: Breathe in the fresh air and view one last time, as we start to make our descent. We will stop for lunch on the way
3:30 pm: Savour a delicious vegetarian lunch at Shakahari House, choosing from North Indian, South Indian, or Maharashtrian Thalis
4:45 pm: We head to Panvel station and begin the return journey, carrying with us the tranquility of the lakeside escape.
Until next time, Vagabonds!
Meet your host
Vagabond Experiences
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Vagabond started out as a project by four friends with a disdain for the ordinary. The idea was simple; take people out of their comfort zones. Not like Roadies, but just enough to bond them together through beautiful and authentic experiences. Happiness, as they say, is only real when shared. And share we did. The company was founded in 2014. As fresh Bachelor of Arts degree holders, companies were lining up to hire us fine gentlemen; we’re kidding. Fueled by entrepreneurial zeal, we started with small events in the city like heritage walks through Bombay’s old quarters. As musicians and travellers ourselves, we decided to marry these two loves of our lives. That is how the idea for the first Fields of Sound™ came about. Since then, it has only been onward and upwards for us. Since 2014, we’ve made friends like family through our journey. Our little ‘Vaga’-Fam. It’s safe to say, it’s been quite an adventure. One we would like you to join :)
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Inclusions
- Transport to and from Panvel station (private taxis)
- Breakfast at a local restaurant
- Lunch (North Indian, Maharashtrian and South Indian thali options)
- A guided Shinrin-yoku session (Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese practice of spending time in a forest to relax and improve well-being, also known as forest bathing. The term translates to "being in the atmosphere of the forest")
- Guided map reading, mud bathing, and meditation sessions
- Guide charges
- Assistance by Vagabond EMs
- First Aid assistance
Exclusions
Things to carry
- Snacks (non-perishable)
- Drinking water (minimum 2 ltr)
- Reusable plastic bags (to carry wet clothes back)
- Closed shoes with good grip
- Picnic mat (optional)
- Sweets/Glucon D (optional)
- Camera (optional)
- A towel and an extra pair of clothes
HOW TO REACH
Public Transport:
- There are a couple of trains listed below that will get you to Panvel on time. If you miss either of these trains, you’ll be really late and will need to make your own way to the starting point of the trail.
06:40 am | Panvel Slow from CSMT | Reaches Panvel at 8:01 am
06:54 am | Panvel Slow from CSMT | Reaches Panvel at 8:15 am - Goes without saying, but you can board these trains from any other station convenient for you
Policy and more
- Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made within 3 - 6 days will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made within 48 hours to the event will receive no refund.
- 3.8% of all payments are payment gateway charges and is non-refundable
- Please refer to the further Terms and Conditions mentioned in the footer of the website
Terms and Conditions
- All timings and activities are subject to weather, group size, capabilities of participants, etc.
- Vagabond holds the right to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances (for eg. unfavorable weather)
- By registering for this trip, you agree to have read through and abide by the Vagabond Terms & Conditions mentioned in the footer.
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