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Photography Workshop in the Himalayas:


Here is another lazed-out fare at Ek Chidiya -- a 3-day photography workshop with trained photographer Shankar Chandra. The workshop (March 25-29) will be a free-flowing affair as you capture the Himalayan splendor at and around Ek Chidiya. The photography trail also includes visit to Mukteshwar, a quaint town set up by the British, and bordering dense Reserved forest. To participate, all you have to do is book your place and get ready with your SLR camera. Cost: Rs.12,900 per person on double occupancy basis, inclusive of 4-night stay, all meals and tea/coffee. About Shankar Chandra: Shankar Chandra has worked as a cinematographer, producer and photographer on many award-winning projects. He loves to work with clay, paper, canvas, photography and film. He lives in Delhi and teaches Masters courses in Advanced Photography and Photojournalism at his alma mater, Jamia Millia Islamia. For details, call me on +91-98101-69522, email ekchidiyacottage@gmail.com

EXPLORE HIMALAYAS-packages being offered for the season

February-15th 2010 to May-30th 2010.
Bookings to be confirmed at least 10 days in advance.
Get 20% discount on all the following packages if booking is done 20 days in advance.
All rates are per person on double occupancy of a room.

1) 3 nights package offering paragliding at Naukuchiatal and guided trek through pine forests to Mukteshwar.
  Rs. 7040 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
2)  3 nights package offering rock climbing at Sattal and guided trek through the pine forests to Mukteshwar.
  Rs.6500 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
3)  3 nights package offering paragliding at Naukuchiatal and rock climbing at Sattal.
  Rs. 7600 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
4) 2 nights package offering paragliding at Naukuchiatal.
  Rs. 4800 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
5)   2 nights package offering rock climbing at Sattal.
  Rs. 4300 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
6) 3 nights package for trekkers offering guided treks to Mukteshwar and Satbunga.
  Rs.6000 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
7)   3 nights package offering afternoon safari at Jim Corbett National Park and trek to Mukteshwar.
  Rs.7000 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
8)   3 nights package offering bird watching/nature walks at Pangot and Kilbury and visit to Mukteshwar.
  Rs.7000 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
9) 3 nights package offering visit to Binsar wildlife sanctuary.
  Rs.6300 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
10)   2 nights package offering trek and luncheon picnic in Mukteshwar reserved Deodar forests.
  Rs.3800 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
11) 2 nights package offering trek to the hill top near Ek Chidiya Holiday Home.
  Rs.3300 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
12) 7 nights package offering paragliding at Naukuchiatal, rock climbing at Sattal, trek to Mukteshwar, bird watching at Pangot, and wildlife walk in
  Binsar wildlife sanctuary.
  Rs.16500 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
13) 6 nights package offering trek in Binsar wildlife sanctuary, bird watching at Pangot and safari at Jim Corbett National Park.
  Rs.12700 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
14) 4 nights adventure-wildlife mix package offering paragliding at Naukuchiatal and safari at Binsar wildlife sanctuary.
  Rs.4300 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
15) 8 nights super package offering guided trek to Mukteshwar, paragliding at Naukuchiatal, rock climbing at Sattal, nature walk/safari at Binsar
  wildlife sanctuary and Jim Corbett National Park and bird watching at Pangot and Kilbury.
  Rs.19300 (for one person on double occupancy of a room/all meals included)
16) A 2-night package offering farm fresh organic food made from veggies grown in Ek Chidiya farm.
  Rs. 4,250, including all meals
17) A 2-night package offering a tour of village Nathuakhan and lunch at a villager's house, followed by live Kumaoni music performance by
  the bonfire at night.
  Rs. 3,000, including one lunch
18) A 2-night package offering open-air day picnics in pine forests and by the stream near Ek Chidiya
  Rs. 3,500, including both lunch picnics
19) A 3-night ''all-lakes'' package offering trips to Nainital,Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Sattal.
  Rs.4,750, without meals
20) A 3-night package offering visits to some of the most famous and ancient temples in and around Almora and Mukteshwar.
  Rs.4,750, without meals
21) A 3-night package offering paragliding at Naukuchiatal and rock climbing at Sattal.
  Rs.6,250, without meals
22) A 3-night package offering a photography workshop on shooting the hills.
  Rs.5,250, without meals
23) A 3-night package offering 'in room' salon attention.
  Rs.6,250, without meals
24) A 2-night package offering visits to houses of Mahadevi Verma and Rabindranath Tagore (famous Indian writers) in Ramgarh.
  Rs.4,500, without meals
25) A 2-night stay including guided bird watching at Pangot near Nainital.
  Rs.3,450, without meals
26) A 3-night package offering guided treks to Mukteshwar and Satbunga.Trekker's tuck included.
  Rs.6,250, without meals
27) A 2-night stay including a session involving preparation of apricot scrub and peach jam.
  Rs.3,450, without meals
   
  All rates are per person on double occupancy of a room.
  Buffet meal charges (per person) at Ek Chidiya:
  breakfast-Rs.290
  lunch-Rs.345
  dinner-Rs.345