Star Gazing Event from Saturday 9th Nov to Sunday 10th Nov 2024
*BANGALORE ASTRONOMY CLUB PRESENT*
__Stargazing Event with biggest portable telescope.
__Lunch, Snacks, Dinner & Breakfast with stay in Tents and/or Rooms.
__Few daytime activities alongwith Nighttime Stargazing.
*Timings:*
__Reach Farm at: 01:00 PM on Day-1
__Leave Farm at: 10:00 AM on Day-2
*Location:*
Chiguru Farm:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pt4YdP23jHGeunMM9
*4 Stay Options*
*1. Tents Stay:*
(Separate Tents Stay on sharing basis of same family members. Western Toilets (separate for male/female) with hot running water for shower.)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards. ) Rs. 3300/- per person if you are in a group. Rs. 3800/- in case of one person per tent.
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3300/-
__Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate sleeping bag)
*2. Farm Regular Rooms:*
(Only 2 room with 2 doublebeds suitable for 4 adults and 2 kids of same family/friends group, with attached western Toilets with hot running water)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 4100
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3400
__Below 5 years: Free
*3. Tenpy Rusty Container Room:*
(Container room. Suitable for 2+1 people, individual separate inside attached toilet and small kitchen)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): 4300
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3500
__Below 5 years: Free
*4. Tenpy Timothy Room:*
(Tent-like A-frame container like structure. Suitable for 2+1 people, individual separate outside toilet)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): 4300
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3500
__Below 5 years: Free
*Itinerary:*
*Day-1:*
_You must reach of your own at Chiguru Farm before lunch time around 1:00 pm.
_Lunch-Authentic Kannada Lunch (mostly farm grown items) Veg. only
_Indoor and outdoor games
_Pottery Session
_Solar Astronomy Session, Sunspots etc.
_Tents Pitch-in
_Group Photo with Telescopes and Tents in Background
_Tractor Ride
_Snacks with Tea-Coffee
_Visit Sunset point
_Astronomy QUIZ for kids and adults
_Understand Astronomy Basics, Telescopes, Space & cameras etc.
_Evening stargazing session
_Camp fire with grilled snacks.
_Dinner
_Understanding of Night Sky, stars and constellations
_Learn to identify objects in Night Sky
_Stargazing with HIGH END AUTOMATIC BIG TELESCOPE & Visual astronomy with Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters etc.
_Sleep in tents or Rooms as per your bookings
*Day-2:*
_Wake-up early morning for Moon & Morning Stargazing session.
_Visit Sunrise Point
_Morning Tea-Coffee
_Guided Farm Tour with seasonal fresh fruits pluck and eat
_Unpack tents
_Breakfast
_Departure, on way back enjoying scenic drive of Bilikal forest.
Pre-Booking with full payment is mandatory for the event. If we cancel event due to weather, we will give you full refund.
*Contact for Bookings:*
Vijay Kapoor
Call/Whatsapp: 9599110220
email: kapoor_vj@yahoo.co.in
https://bangaloreastronomyclub.com/chiguru
Follow Instagram for pics:
https://www.instagram.com/lunar_mountains_climber/
Archived Events
Dasara Nature Camp for Families
Shravana Utsava on 31st Aug 2024
Ravi Aroma Enterprises, Bengaluru
💐💐 Shraavana Utsava @ Chiguru Farm 💐💐
Registration Fee: ₹1000 per person
Date : Saturday, 31-08-2024
Location: Chiguru Farm, Terubeedi, Maralavadi, Harohalli, Ramanagara District
Schedule :
9:30 AM
🌹🌹 Registration and Refreshments 🌹🌹
Welcome! Before we kick off the day’s events, please register and enjoy some light refreshments.
10:00 AM
🤝 Introduction 🤝
Inauguration of the Shraavana Utsava.
10:30 AM
🌲🌳 Live Demonstration of Panchavati Vana 🌳🌲
Dr. Jagannath Rao , Professor at TDU, Bengaluru, will provide information and a live demonstration on the Panchavati Vana.
11:30 AM
Chiguru Farm Tour with Shri Raghavendra Bhat
Explore the diverse crops in our expansive 15-acre farm, including millets, fruit trees, various plants, and medicinal herbs. Participate in hands-on activities to experience farm life.
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with fresh produce grown right on the farm.
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Rest and Relaxation
Take a moment to unwind in a peaceful environment.
2:00 PM
Special Session of the Day :
How to Start Agri Tourism?
Join a conversation with our experts in agri tourism Shri Raghavendra Bhat , and Srivathsa Govindaraju , a sustainable life coach and the founder of Nature Inspires Chiguru Ecospace. Gain insights from their extensive experience in the field.
3:00 PM
Commercial Trade of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Dr. Jagannath Rao , Professor at TDU, Bengaluru, will discuss the commercial aspects and trade of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Special Guest:
Shri Narayana Upadhyaya , Aditi Organic Certifications Private Limited, Bengaluru.
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Q&A Session
Engage with our experts and get answers to your questions.
5:00 PM
Light Refreshments
For More Information
Contact:
Raghavendra Bhat – 98452 58575
Dileep N – 70191 08511
Wild Greens Workshop on Sunday 18th Aug 2024
We are back with workshop on “Edible Weeds” at Chiguru Farm. Identify, understand the benefits, forage, cook and eat these wild greens which show up on their own during monsoons. Relive the forgotten food, guided by our experts in this.
When: Sunday 18th Aug 2024
Timings: 9:30am to 3pm
Tariff: ₹1400/- per adult (14+ years) and ₹800/- per kid (4-14 years)
The day starts with breakfast followed by a guided farm tour of this 15-acres self-sustaining Natural Farm, where you can spend time in nature interacting with farm animals, climbing trees, plucking fruits (and of course wild greens) and learning about healthy food. After that you can involve in cooking some of the foraged greens and relish the same in a sit-down lunch served on banana leaves. Get in touch with us for details and booking. Limited entries with prior booking only on first-come-first-served basis.
Farm Outing with family for a day – 15th and 17th Aug 2024
Spend the day in this 15-acres Natural Farm learning about healthy food, sustainable living while enjoying in the midst of nature. The day starts with breakfast, followed by a guided farm tour with fruit picking, animal feeding, tree climbing, etc. Enjoy a sumptuous local farm-fresh lunch with ingredients mostly grown in our farm. Play some indoor/outdoor games or just explore the farm on your own. Close with high-tea at around 4PM. Limited number of entries only with prior booking on first-come-first-serve basis. Contact us for details and booking.
Tariff: 1400/- per adults (14+ years) and 800/- per kid (5-14 years)
Star Gazing Event on May 11/12 2024
https://bangaloreastronomyclub.com/chiguru for booking
Summer Camp for kids 01-03 May 2024
ANNOUNCING 2024 NATURE SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS! This summer let your child discover the outdoors and themselves in this nature filled detox camp for 2 nights 3 days from May 1-3 (Mon to Wed) at Chiguru Farm with A Green Venture nature experts
With back to back activities, workshops, over 3 experts in food, fine art and nature leading this camp children learn, discover, grow and stay away from home in healthy and positive ways boosting development and self sufficiency
May 1-3 2024 (Monday to Wednesday)
Chiguru organic farm (Maralwadi)
AGE GROUP 9-13 years only
For more details WhatsApp 9886400312 to Kavya @agreenventurenatureandoutdoors
Star Gazing Event on Apr 06/07, 13/14, 27/28 2024
Know Your Millets
Star Gazing Event on Mar 09/10 2024
The Event starts at 4PM on Saturday 9th March 2024 and ends at 7AM on Sunday 10th March 2024. This is a no-frills, pure-astronomy event conducted by renowned astronomer Sanath, a young entrepreneur making and exporting telescopes at his Telescope Factory in Bangalore.
Star Gazing Event on Feb 03/04, Mar 16/17 2024
*BANGALORE ASTRONOMY CLUB PRESENT*
__Stargazing Event with biggest portable telescope.
__Lunch, Snacks, Dinner & Breakfast with stay in Tents and/or Rooms.
__Few daytime activities alongwith Nighttime Stargazing.
*Timings:*
__Reach Farm at: 01:00 PM on Day-1
__Leave Farm at: 10:00 AM on Day-2
*Location:*
Chiguru Farm:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pt4YdP23jHGeunMM9
*4 Stay Options*
*1. Tents Stay:*
(Separate Tents Stay on sharing basis of same family members. Western Toilets (separate for male/female) with hot running water for shower.)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 3300 per person
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 2800
__Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate sleeping bag)
*2. Farm Regular Rooms:*
(Only 2 room with 2 doublebeds suitable for 4 adults and 2 kids of same family/friends group, with attached western Toilets with hot running water)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 3800
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 2900
__Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate bed)
*3. Tenpy Rusty Container Room:*
(Container room. Suitable for 2+1 people, individual separate inside attached toilet and small kitchen)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): 4000
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3100
__Below 5 years: Free
*4. Tenpy Timothy Room:*
(Tent-like A-frame container like structure. Suitable for 2+1 people, individual separate outside toilet)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): 4000
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3100
__Below 5 years: Free
*Itinerary:*
*Day-1:*
_You must reach of your own at Chiguru Farm before lunch time around 1:00 pm.
_Lunch-Authentic Kannada Lunch (mostly farm grown items) Veg. only
_Indoor and outdoor games
_Pottery Session
_Solar Astronomy Session, Sunspots etc.
_Tents Pitch-in
_Group Photo with Telescopes and Tents in Background
_Tractor Ride
_Snacks with Tea-Coffee
_Visit Sunset point
_Astronomy QUIZ for kids and adults
_Understand Astronomy Basics, Telescopes, Space & cameras etc.
_Evening stargazing session
_Camp fire with grilled snacks.
_Dinner
_Understanding of Night Sky, stars and constellations
_Learn to identify objects in Night Sky
_Stargazing with HIGH END AUTOMATIC BIG TELESCOPE & Visual astronomy with Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters etc.
_Sleep in tents or Rooms as per your bookings
*Day-2:*
_Wake-up early morning for Moon & Morning Stargazing session.
_Visit Sunrise Point
_Morning Tea-Coffee
_Guided Farm Tour with seasonal fresh fruits pluck and eat
_Unpack tents
_Breakfast
_Departure, on way back enjoying scenic drive of Bilikal forest.
Pre-Booking with full payment is mandatory for the event. If we cancel event due to weather, we will give you full refund.
*Contact for Bookings:*
Vijay Kapoor
Call/Whatsapp: 9599110220
email: kapoor_vj@yahoo.co.in
https://www.bangaloreastronomyclub.com/
Follow My Instagram for pics:
https://www.instagram.com/lunar_mountains_climber/
Sankranthi Harvest Festival with Green Panther Club
Step into a traditional Sankranti celebration amidst the serene ambiance of Chiguru Farm. Embrace the spirit of the harvest festival with a blend of cultural festivities, cooking , kite flying and farm experiences. Whatsapp- 8861710559 for details.
Star Gazing Events on Dec 23-24/2023, 24-25/2023,25-26/2023, 27-28/2023, 28-29/2023, Jan 13-14/2024, Jan 25-26/2024
*BANGALORE ASTRONOMY CLUB PRESENT*
__Stargazing Event with biggest portable telescope.
__Lunch, Snacks, Dinner & Breakfast with stay in Tents and/or Rooms.
__Few daytime activities alongwith Nighttime Stargazing.
*Timings:*
__Reach Farm at: 01:00 PM on Day-1
__Leave Farm at: 10:00 AM on Day-2
*Location:*
Chiguru Farm:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pt4YdP23jHGeunMM9
*4 Stay Options*
*1. Tents Stay:*
(Separate Tents Stay on sharing basis of same family members. Western Toilets (separate for male/female) with hot running water for shower.)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 3300 per person
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 2800
__Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate sleeping bag)
*2. Farm Regular Rooms:*
(Only 2 room with 2 doublebeds suitable for 4 adults and 2 kids of same family/friends group, with attached western Toilets with hot running water)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): Rs. 3800
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 2900
__Below 5 years: Free (Rs. 100 if you ask for separate bed)
*3. Tenpy Rusty Container Room:*
(Container room. Suitable for 2+1 people, individual separate inside attached toilet and small kitchen)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): 4000
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3100
__Below 5 years: Free
*4. Tenpy Timothy Room:*
(Tent-like A-frame container like structure. Suitable for 2+1 people, individual separate outside toilet)
__Adults (15 yrs. onwards): 4000
__Kids (5-14 yrs.): Rs. 3100
__Below 5 years: Free
*Itinerary:*
*Day-1:*
_You must reach of your own at Chiguru Farm before lunch time around 1:00 pm.
_Lunch-Authentic Kannada Lunch (mostly farm grown items) Veg. only
_Indoor and outdoor games
_Pottery Session
_Solar Astronomy Session, Sunspots etc.
_Tents Pitch-in
_Group Photo with Telescopes and Tents in Background
_Tractor Ride
_Snacks with Tea-Coffee
_Visit Sunset point
_Astronomy QUIZ for kids and adults
_Understand Astronomy Basics, Telescopes, Space & cameras etc.
_Evening stargazing session
_Camp fire with grilled snacks.
_Dinner
_Understanding of Night Sky, stars and constellations
_Learn to identify objects in Night Sky
_Stargazing with HIGH END AUTOMATIC BIG TELESCOPE & Visual astronomy with Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters etc.
_Sleep in tents or Rooms as per your bookings
*Day-2:*
_Wake-up early morning for Moon & Morning Stargazing session.
_Visit Sunrise Point
_Morning Tea-Coffee
_Guided Farm Tour with seasonal fresh fruits pluck and eat
_Unpack tents
_Breakfast
_Departure, on way back enjoying scenic drive of Bilikal forest.
Pre-Booking with full payment is mandatory for the event. If we cancel event due to weather, we will give you full refund.
*Contact for Bookings:*
Vijay Kapoor
Call/Whatsapp: 9599110220
email: kapoor_vj@yahoo.co.in
https://www.bangaloreastronomyclub.com/
Follow My Instagram for pics:
https://www.instagram.com/lunar_mountains_climber/
Overnight Winter Nature Camp For Families December 26-27 (Tues-Wed)
A camping experience that exposes you to the outdoors, pick fresh produce, basics of an organic farm, spot wildlife like birds, insects, reptiles, go for a trek, village walk, watch sunrise and sunsets.
Wild Calling: Nature Camp for kids between 10-13 years – 14th & 15th Oct 2023
Give your children a unique nature camping experience, where they can explore and understand the thriving ecosystem and its biodiversity.
Come join us for an exciting event filled with both fun and learning. conducted by renowned herpetologist Dr. Gaurishankar & team.
Highlights:
>> Explore the ecology and habitats of reptiles
>> Exploring an organic farm
>> Village Tour
>> Herping
>> Pottery
>> Birding
>> Trekking
>> Tractor ride
>> Carrying out line transect and visual encounter surveys
>> Participating in fun explorative activities, games, and nature trails for guaranteed loads of fun!
Book at https://kalingacre.com/wild-calling/
Nature camp for parent & child on 16th & 17th Oct 2023
Conducted by A Green Venture.
Hello, announcing our Parent and Child Dusshera Camp at Chiguru takes place Oct 16-17 (Mon to Tues)
.
ITINERARY
🌾Farm Tour of a Natural food growing space, see different fruits pick and taste, vegetables, millets, legumes, lentils
🌱Medicinal plant knowledge
🐝Understand Beekeeping
🌳Heritage tree knowledge
👣Walk through History, inscription stone knowledge
🧗♂️Trek
🌅Sunset
🍃Rural exposure
🌱Farm activities
👩🎨Fun with Art!
👨🌾Harvesting farm fresh produce
🍲Preparation of local food
🚜Tractor ride session
⚱️Pottery session
🤓Treasure/ Scavenger Hunt activities and quiz
.
You bond and benefits in these ways
✅ Make deep connections with nature
✅Discover edible wild plants
✅ Basic understanding of Natural farming and biodiversity friendly growing
✅ Physical and mental detox from screens and gadgets
✅ Bring our your creative side
✅ Meditate, quiet the mind
✅ Spend time with loved ones or alone
.
DATES
Nature Summer Camp Experience on Oct 16-17 (Mon-Tues)for Parents and Children
.
TRANSPORT is your own
ACCOMMODATION Stay in tents under the sky
.
📍Chiguru Farm (1.5 hrs from the city, Maralwadi, Therubeedi)
📅 Oct 16-17 Mon to Tues
⏰ 9 am on Monday to 3 pm Tuesday
.
LOCATION
👨🌾The camp takes place at Chiguru Farm, located near Maralwadi, 70 km from the centre, a beautiful 16 acre natural farm built for experiences, workshops, camps and learning of nature, outdoors, activities
.
📱📲FOR INQUIRY/BOOKING/REGISTRATION CONTACT 9886400312 (WhatsApp or call) Kavya A Green Venture @agreenventurenatureandoutdoors
.
Camp conductors and experts – A Green Venture
.
www.agreenventure.in
www.instagram.com/agreenventurenatureandoutdoors
🙏⛺🚜🐄🌾☘️🌳🙏
Mango Picking Events are ON now.
Our flagship mango picking event daytrips have started now (as on 5th May 2023). Contact us for more details and booking.
Summer Nature Camp for kids between 9-13 years. April 19-21 & May 17-19 2023
Astronomy/Star Gazing events with Vijay Kapoor. Similar to the below event.
Astronomy/Star Gazing event with Vijay Kapoor on May 27/28 2023
Timings:
__Reach Farm at: 01:00 PM on Day1
__Leave Farm at: 10:00 AM on Day2
Location:
Chiguru Farm:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pt4YdP23jHGeunMM9
Stay Option
Tents Stay, Regular Farm Rooms, Tenpy Rusty and Timothy Container Home
Itinerary:
Day-1:
_You must reach of your own at Chiguru Farm before lunch time around 1:00 pm.
_Lunch-Authentic Kannada Lunch (mostly farm grown items) Veg Only
_Tents Pitch-in
_Indoor and outdoor games
_Pottery Session
_Tractor Ride
_Snacks with Tea-Coffee
_Visit Sunset point
_Understand Astronomy Basics, Telescopes, cameras etc.
_Evening stargazing session.
_Bonfire with grilled snacks
_Dinner
_Understanding of Night Sky, stars and constellations
_Learn to identify objects in Night Sky
_Stargazing & Visual astronomy with Planets, Moon, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters etc.
_Sleep in tents or Rooms as per your bookings
Day-2:
_Wake-up early morning to resume stargazing session for early morning Constallations
_Visit Sunrise Point
_Morning Tea-Coffee
_Group Photo with Telescopes and Tents in Background
_Guided Farm Tour with seasonal fresh fruits pluck and eat
_Breakfast
_Departure, enjoying scenic drive of Bilikal forest.
Pre-Booking with full payment is mandatory for the event.
Contact for Bookings:
Vijay Kapoor
Call/Whatsapp: 9599110220
HERPING DUSK TO DAY – Two days of Herping with world-renowned herpetologist Gowri Shankar and Kali the Irular! Jan 21/22 2023. Click here for further details.
Makar Sankranthi/Harvest Festival Family Outing Daytrips at Chiguru Farm on 14th and 15th Jan 2023. Facilitated by Kavya from A Green Venture. Contact Kavya at 9886400312 for details and booking.
Astronomy/Star Gazing event with Vijay Kapoor on Dec 17th/18th 2022
Year-end Astronomy/Star Gazing Events with Vijay Kapoor Dec 24-25, 25-26, 27-28th Dec 2022. Choose any of these dates.
Winter Nature Camp with Parents and Children Dec 29-30, 2022
HERPING DUSK TO DAY – Two days of Herping with herpetologist Gowri Shankar and Kali the Irular! Dec 3rd and 4th, 2022. https://kalingacre.com/herping-dusk-to-day/
Dasara Nature Camp for kids Oct 6th-8th 2022