Want an idyllic weekend coupled with some time out in the wilderness? Welcome to Native Place, where we offer you guided treks and adventure activities of different difficulty levels that suit you. Come and enjoy the thrills and tranquillity with Native Place.
The activities are listed according to grade and the minimum number of people we need to run the activity. So, get your group together and book the activities and the accommodation of your choice - be it tents, dorms or rooms.
1. Trek to a remote village
- Grade: Medium
- Duration: 5 hours
- Minimum group size: 8 persons
- Arrival: 10 am on day one
- Departure: 5 pm on day two
- Tariff: Starting at INR 3000/- per person, inclusive of trek, meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch) and dorm accommodation
Activity Overview:
Arrive at Native Place guesthouse on day one, have lunch and relax in a hammock or go bird watching. Later in the evening take a short walk to the lake and enjoy a serene and beautiful sunset. After a refreshing evening, head out to the guesthouse terrace to spot the turning on of stars like tiny bulbs in the sky. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and go to bed. Early next morning head out with packed breakfast for the trek. This trek takes us deep into the wilderness. We negotiate a steep gully to get to a higher elevation. After the initial steep ascent we are rewarded with stunning views and from here on it is an idyllic walk in the wilderness. Our destination is an isolated tribal hamlet with many stop en route to enjoy the views, feel the fragrant breeze, and get to know the trees, spot birds and other wildlife. After a wonderful time wandering about on the mountainside return to Native Place for lunch. After a locally flavored lunch, you can indulge in post lunch siesta, or explore the indigenous trees at Native Place ably assisted by our Garden Discovery Cards.
2. Trek + Rock Climbing + Rappelling (Gorpad Point)
- Grade: Medium Difficulty
- Duration: 3 – 4 hours (depending on the group size)
- Minimum group size: 10 persons
- Arrival: 10 am on day one
- Departure: 5 pm on day two
- Tariff: Starting at INR 4000/- per person, inclusive of trek, rock climbing, rappelling, meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast and
lunch) and dorm accommodation
Activity Overview:
A delightful trek that begins from Native Place –walk to the foot of the hillside and trek up a steep gully through thick vegetation and boulder until you reach an open plateau. Once up there in the wilderness, you can catch your breath while spending some time enjoying the amazing views for miles all around and catch the cliff Swallows at their acrobatic best.
From there, you cut across the plateau towards the Ghorpad Point – a cool rocky gully and rock face with amazing lake views where we settle down to rappelling and rock climbing. Along the way we are treated to panoramic views of the Vadivali lake. After an exhilarating trek we return to Native Place guesthouse in time for lunch.
Once back at the Native Place guesthouse, freshen up and find a hammock to nap in or find a spot to sit and do some bird watching. In the evening, take a sunset stroll by the lake. Have dinner on the terrace under the stars. Next morning walk down to the lake to spot lake shore birds. Post lunch go exploring indigenous trees, climbers, fragrant plants and flowers, birds, butterflies and lots more ably assisted by our Garden Discovery Cards (please ask for the Garden Discovery Cards at the guesthouse).
3. Trek + Wilderness Camping on the Mountain
- Grade: Medium Difficulty
- Duration: 1 Day 1 Night
- Minimum group size: 8 persons
- Arrival: 12 pm on day one
- Departure: 5 pm on day two
- Tariff: Starting at INR 5000/- inclusive of trek, meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch) and dorm accomodation
Activity Overview:
The trek takes you deep into the wilderness. You trek up a steep ascent to reach the top, where it is an idyllic walk in the wilderness. Walk an hour until you reach the camp site. Stop to take in the amazing views and then set up camp and bonfire.
As the evening sets in enjoy the gorgeous sunset. Light the bonfire under the starry sky and chill out with songs, stories and a wholesome dinner. Sleep the night in your tents and, the next morning, pack-up tents, clear the campsite and return to Native Place guesthouse for breakfast.
After breakfast freshen up and drop into a hammock and relax, while lunch is getting ready. Post lunch, you can take go exploring indigenous trees, climbers, fragrant plants and flowers, birds, butterflies and lots more ably assisted by our Garden Discovery Cards (please ask for the Garden Discovery Cards at the guesthouse). Have dinner at the guesthouse terrace, overlooking the lake, under the starry sky.
4. Trek + Wilderness Camping on the Mountain + Rappelling
- Grade: Medium Difficulty
- Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
- Minimum group size: 8 persons
- Arrival: 12 pm on day one
- Departure: 5 pm on day two
- Tariff: Starting at INR 6000/- inclusive of camp stay, food and games on day 1; rappelling and rock climbing on day 2;
meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch) and tent accommodation
Activity Overview:
Arrive at Native Place by lunchtime. After lunch, relax in a hammock or explore the garden. Pack your stuff and start a 1-and-half-hour trek up to Pathar by 4 pm. Enjoy the scenic beauty on the way. Once on top, set up tents and bonfire. Enjoy a wholesome dinner by the bonfire under a starry sky.
Sleep the night in tents. Wake up to catch a glorious sunrise and have breakfast at the campsite. Post breakfast pack up and take a half-hour walk to the rappelling point. Rappel down the hillside and stroll back to Native Place guesthouse in time to freshen up and have lunch. Nature lovers and bird watchers can spend quality time in the garden post lunch until check out time.
To book a Wilderness Package, please call us on +91 22 26493110 / 26053724 or write to us.
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1. Trek to a Remote Village 2D/1N: Starting at INR 2500/- per person, inclusive of trek, meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch) and dorm accommodation
2. Trek + Rock Climbing + Rappelling (Gorpad Point) 2D/1N: Starting at INR 4000/- per person, inclusive of trek, rock climbing, rappelling, meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch) and dorm accommodation
3. Trek + Wilderness Camping on the Mountain 2D/1N:Starting at INR 5000/- inclusive of trek, meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch) and dorm accomodation
4. Trek + wilderness camping on the mountain + rappelling and rock climbing 2D/1N: Starting at INR 6000/- inclusive of camp stay, food and games on day 1; rappelling and rock climbing on day 2; meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch) and tent accommodation
