ASTRO RETREAT AT RESORT: VANGANI

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 Highlights:

• Sustainable Campsite with Activities such as Nature Walk, Green House Walk, Horticulture Visit, Lake House Visit, Rose Garden, Lotus Garden, River Walk, Yoga by the River in Morning hours, Artificial Rain Forest Walk at fixed time. Visit to Village Home Bird Watching at Morning Hours
• Professional Telescope with expert guidance
• View planets galaxies, clusters, and nebulae through telescope
• Observe lunar surface in-depth
• Learn to identify your zodiac sign and other Greek constellations
• DIY smartphone astrophotography
• Interactive session with our cheerful faculty
• Stay in Tents
• Only 1 hour away from Mumbai by Local Train
•  An overnight experience of lifetime with lots of memories to take back

LOCATION:

Orion's Nest Vangani Done Village. 1 Hours Away from Mumbai | Reach 81691 67678 for Exact Pin Location

Our Sustainable Campsite is based only one hour away from Mumbai city i.e. at Vangani (next station from Badlapur) - easiest way to reach observatory is share auto from Vangani Station (which costs around 15 Rupees).

ENTRY:

• Adult Entry with Dormitory Stay: 

INR 1899/- (Inclusive: Resort Entry + Meals + Dormitory + Stargazing Expertise)

• Adult Entry with Tent Stay:

 INR 2399/- (Inclusive: Resort Entry + Meals + Tent Stay + Stargazing Expertise)

• Children’s Entry with Dormitory Stay: 

INR 1749- (Resort Entry + Meals + Dormitory + Stargazing Expertise) Age 4 to 12 Yrs

• Children’s Entry with Tent Stay: 

INR 2249/- (Resort Entry + Meals + Dormitory + Stargazing Expertise) Age 4 to 12 Yrs 

Need Family Room /Couple's Room / Farm House

CONTACT: 81691 67678 

MEALS:

1.  Evening Snacks (Chai-Nashta)

2.  Dinner: Unlimited Veg/Non-Veg/Jain Buffet Dinner (Dal Rice 2 Type of Bhaji Chapati Salad Papad Sweet Dish and 1 Non-veg Dish)

3.  Midnight Tea

4.  Morning Breakfast (Misal Pav/Poha/Upma with tea) 

(All above Meals are Inclusive in Itinerary)

TRAVELLING:

1. Local Train (Central Line)

Take a Karjat / Khopoli local train from the Central Line.

Recommended train to reach the Observatory by 5:30 PM:

CSMT – Karjat Fast

Departs CSMT at 3:35 PM

Dadar – 3:43 PM 

Ghatkopar – 4:04 PM

Thane – 4:16 PM

Kalyan – 4:42 PM

Arrives at Vangani – 5:12 PM

Get down at Vangani Station.

Exit from the West side of the station.

Take a share auto to Dhone Village

Fare: ₹15 (share auto)

Get down in front of the Gram Panchayat Office.

2. By Car

Destination: Dhone Village, Vangani

GPS Coordinates: Will be shared by our team on your WhatsApp

Check-in & Entry Details

Stargazing Event Starts: 06:30 PM

Check-in Time: From 03:00 PM onwards

Pre-Event Activities (3:00 PM – 6:30 PM)

Arrive early and enjoy the serene surroundings of the Agro Tourism Resort:

Explore the local flora and fauna

Learn about organic plantation methods

Visit the plant nursery & greenhouse

Click selfies and photographs

Relax and enjoy leisure time

Participate in other activities mentioned in the event highlights.

PLEASE READ BELOW COMPLETE ITINERARY AND DETAILS BEFORE BOOKING

CONTACT US: 81691 67678

ITINERARY:

•  03:00 Check-in at Orion's Nest and Enjoy our beautiful Retreat. Activities to Enjoy - Lake House Visit, Rose Garden, Lotus Garden, Green house, River, Visit Plant Nursery, Nature walk, Bird Watching, Children's Play Area and much more
• 05:30 PM - Rain Forest walk
• 06:00 PM – Evening Snacks
• 06:30 PM - Introduction to Astronomy Understanding the Night Sky and the Flow of the Events
• 07:00 PM – Observation of Saturn’s Rings, Jupiter and Its Satellites, beautiful Clusters, Nebulae, Binary Stars, and much more with our Large Telescopes.
• 08:00 PM - Identification of Pole Star Constellations Nakshatras and Zodiac Signs
• 09:00 PM - Dinner Break / Dance Night
• 10:30 PM – Astronomy Discussions and Talks. Special Topics on Astronomy
• 11:30 PM - Stargazing for Deep Sky Objects
• 12:10 AM – Tea Break
• 01:00 AM - Astrophotography Workshop from Cellphone Camera as well as DSLR
• 02:00 AM to 04:30 AM - Astronomy Interactive Quiz Games and Astro Antakshari. Interactive Session and Talk with our Experts. Participants who want to Rest/Sleep are free to do so during this time
• 04:30 AM - Early Morning Stargazing when Sky has Changed & some new Objects can be viewed.
• 06:00 AM - A Walk to Nearby River for bird watching and Yoga followed by Sun Gazing through Certified Solar Filter
• 07:00 AM – Morning Breakfast
• 07:30 AM Swimming Pool Time
• 10:00 AM - Maximum Check-Out Time. Packing your bags with memories of a Night Full of Stars
• Stay can be extended by taking day pass

Mandatory Things to Carry:

• Water Bottle
• Warm Clothing for Winter Nights
• Blankets and Bedsheets. (Tarpaulin Mat will be spread on the ground for sitting. Under any Circumstances Pillow/Blankets from Tent/Dorm are not allowed to be took out. If you want Blanket on ground please carry your personal Blanket)

Optional Things to Carry (On your Own Risk) :

• DSLR
• Cellphone /DSLR Tripod (Mandatory if you want to do Astrophotography)
• Binoculars

Organizer's Contact Number: 

81691 67678

Disclaimer Terms and Conditions:

1. Alcohol Smoking or any kind of intoxication is strictly prohibited at our premises. You will be asked to leave for such behavior.
2. Weather conditions are not in our hands. In case of Cloudy weather or any natural or Man-Made calamities refund will not be provided. Alternate Plans or In-door Activities are done in case of sudden climate change during event.
3. Stay will be provided in Dormitory/Tent as per your Registration. If you opt for Tent Stay allocation will be on 2/3 person sharing basis. If you want 1 tent by yourself you will have to pay additional 600 rs for the same. Inform Organizer 3 days Prior for a Private Tent. 
4. If you are interested in wide Field Astrophotography kindly carry Tripod for your Cell phone/DSLR.
5. Swimming Pool is not part of our Itinerary as Pool is Closed at Night.
6. We shall not take responsibility for Loss of Personal belongings and/or Life
7. We do not Provide any kind of Insurance
8. Drinking Water is available on our observatory ground