Goa Meet 2009 : Payment Details

Total meet expenses will be Rs. 3000 from Panjim to Panjim. (Depending on number of participants, we expect it to be less).
Registration Amount: Rs. 2000. (50% refundable in case of cancellation done by 15 Sept. 09. Later on it will be decided depending upon the number of participants).
Please deposit the cheque in any ICICI ATM account in the country.
After deposition of the cheque please mail to me the details of the cheque.
Parag Rangnekar. ICICI bank. Acc. No: 001501008063.

In case of any clarification contact Amol 9820962452 or Parag 9822129811

FAQ ButterflyIndia Meet 2008: U

[This document is being updated frequently.]

What is this Meeting / Meet / Workshop / Seminar / Conference is officially called ?

"ButterflyIndia Meet- 2 2008: U" Uttarakhand (September 29, 2008)

How do I Register for the meet ?

Send email to Amol (power_amol@yahoo.com) and cc to Vijay (vijay.barve@gmail.com). For this meet advance payment of INR 2ooo is to be paid to "Tekdi Eco Services Private Limited", Account number: 033805003140 of ICICI, Kothrud Branch, Pune. The deadline for the payment is 15^th September 2008. Please inform to above email after you have paid.

Should I bring Sleeping bag there?

Yes, it is a must. Bring sleeping bag and mattress with you. Basic bedding is required.

Is it expected to Rain there? Should I bring Raincoat / Umbrella?

As the season is in its end monsoon phase so there may be rain may not be. So at least an umbrella and few plastic cover for camera, binox you should bring.


What kind of accommodation will be available?

The stay is made in the hotel Himalayan Paradise at Chakrata.

What is the program schedule like ? Is the talk "blah blah" going to be there? How much time is allocated for outdoor sessions ?

the focus of this meet is to explore the butterfly diversity of the area. So there will be nature trails during major part of the day. There will be discussions at the rooms for identification and related topics. Participants are welcome to share their knowledge through talks.

What kind of food will be available?

Simple Vegetarian food will be there.

How do I reach there?

Details are posted on Yahoo group as well as this blog.

What are the things I should carry along with me ?

1. Sleeping bag & Mattress
2. Light warm clothes
3. Umbrella/ Rain-coat
4. Personal medicines
5. Mosquito repellant cream
6. Torch, Candle & Matchbox
7. Rope & Polythene sheath for rain protection in the field
8. Cap
9. Water bottle
10. Extra battery pack for camera, torch etc.
11. Note book & Pencil
12. Field guide of butterflies

I still have questions

Write to Amol Patwardhan – power_amol@yahoo.com or call 9820962452
Pinakin Karve - pinakin.karve@gmail.com

Chakrata Meet : Registration

The expendeture for the meet is INR 3500, which includes Travel from Deheradun to Deharadun, stay and simple vegitaraian food. Please make advance payment to confirm your participation. Members are requested to deposit INR 2000 to the ICICI account of 'Tekdi Eco services Private Limited' account number 033805003140 at Kothrud Branch, Pune. The last date for the payment is 15 Sept. 2008.

The members who are coming to Dehradun are requested to gather near Main reservation counter by 8.00 AM on 29 Sept.  We will travel together from Dehradun. Chakrata is 2.5-3 hrs journey. Please note that the road to Chakrata is narrow and controlled by Indian Army. So every alternate 2 hrs. only one way traffic is allowed. 

The program of the meet is going to be full of field sessions and interactive sessions on topics related to butterflies like identification, conservation etc. 

Amol Patwardhan

9820962452