Program Schedule : Goa 2009

[This is tentative program and may undergo changes in coming few days]

Day 1: 26th September 09 Saturday
- Arrival at Panjim early morning.
- Travel to Bondla and breakfast on the way. It is 55 km, one and half hour from Panjim.
- Room allocation and freshen up
11.00 AM Formal Inauguration, Introduction of participants, tentative program of the meet etc.
12.30 to 13.30 Lunch
13.30 onwards Field visit
19.00 to 21.00 Tea, discussion, slide shows etc.
21.00 Dinner
21.30 - Light trap for moths

Day 2: 27th September 2009 Sunday
Travel to Tambdi Surla. 35 km. from Bondla Field visit for the entire day.
Packed lunch will be taken.
Back to base camp at Bondla Evening freshen up Discussion, slide shows, screening etc
21.00 Dinner
21.30 - Light trap for moths

Day 3 28th September 2009, Monday
Travel to Dudh Sagar via Mollem/Collem 50 km from Bondla
Field visit for the entire day.
Packed lunch will be taken.
Back to base camp at Bondla Evening freshen up Discussion, slide shows, screening etc
21.00 Dinner
21.30 - Light trap for moths

Day 4 29th September 2009, Tuesday
Travel to Netravalli. 90 km from Bondla. The journey will commence in early morning.
Field visit for the entire day.
Packed lunch will be taken.
Back to base camp at Bondla Evening freshen up Discussion, slide shows, screening etc
21.00 Dinner
21.30 - Light trap for moths

Day 5 30th September 2009, Wednesday
Morning field visit at Bondla
Valedictory/ Thanks giving session
Lunch
Disperse
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Invitation : ButterflyIndia Meet 9 : Goa 2009

Dear Friends,

We are happy to inform you that the ButterflyIndia Meet 2009 is being planned from 26th-30th September 2009 in Goa. We are planning to organize it in Bondla WLS. Further details would be available on the group and here soon.

To express interest in the meet please enter your name here

FAQ ButterflyIndia Meet 2007

[This document is being updated frequently.]

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

"ButterflyIndia Meet 2007 : WG" Western Ghats (June 1-4, 2007) and "ButterflyIndia Meet 2007 : EG" Eastern Ghats (August 16-19, 2007)

How do I Register for the meet ?

Send the EG Registration form to Ushodayan (ushodayanthampy@yahoo.co.in) and cc to Vijay (vijay.barve@gmail.com)

Should I bring Sleeping bag there?

Yes, it is recommended to bring sleeping bag with you.

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

It may rain during the meet days. It is recommended to bring raincoat and lot of polythene covers to protect your belongings at both camp sites.

Is person X going to be there ?

The confirmation phase for WG has started and check your confirmation status EG Meet List The list does not include local organizers.

WG meet is over WG Meet List . The list does not include local organizers.

C - Confirm
T - Tentative
D - Dropped

And in case of any confusion get in touch with Vijay immediately vijay.barve@gmail.com

What kind of accommodation will be available?

The stay is going to be in Forest Dormitory and Tents.

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

Eastern Ghats meet schedule is available now.

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.

I still have questions

Write to Vijay Barve - vijay.barve@gmail.com call 9845080456
For Eastern Ghats Meet call Ushodayan 09949297898.

How to reach Western Ghats Meet Site

The site of the meet is going to be Thenmala. The participants will have to report at Thenmala Forest Information Centre. by 31st May evening, so as to start the program from 1st June morning.

Thenmala Dam is situated 62 km from Trivandrum (Tvm) and is on Trivandrum-Shenkottai NH.You get the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses from Trivarndrum Bus station. The buses to Trivandrum-Thenkassi (Kerala-Tamil Nadu Interstate buses) go through Thenmala Dam. It is about 2.15 hours journey from Trivandrum.Other buses go through this direction are Tvm-Thenmala and Tvm--Aryankavu pass.

Nearest Airport is Trivandrum and Nearest Railway station is Kollam.You can get it down at Kollam Railway station. The Kollam-Thenkashi buses ( K.S.R.T.C) are plying from Kollam Kerala Road Transport Bus Two Trains are go to Kollam-Shenkottai meter gage line. one at early morning (6.30 am) and other at 12pm.The traveling through kollam-shenkottai meter gage is really a memorable trip for you.Station.From Trivandum Thampanoor Bus station every one hour you get Trivandrum-Thenkasi bus. The first bus from tvm bus station starts on 4.45,other schedule 6.45am,8 am,9 am 10am 11 am 12 pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm and 9.30pm.The last bus from Trivandrum will be at 9.30pm.You can come through Madurai side(Tamil Nadu). Madurai - Thirunellveli - Thenkasi - Shenkotta - Aryankavupass (Kerala) - Thenmala - Thenmala Dam (destination).

Kollam is the nearest town to Thenmala Dam

You can reach Thenmala Dam by Buses plying from Kollam

to Thenkasi/Aryan Kavu/Thenmala/Shencottai/Coortalam.

FROM MADRAS

Madras to Madurai, Madurai to Thirunelveli, Thirunelveli

to Thenkasi/Ambasamudram, Thenkasi to Thenmala Dam.

FROM THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Thenmala Dam is approximately 76 km away from

Trivandrum.You can reach Thenmala Dam by buses plying

to Thenkasi/Thenmala/Aryankavu.The bus timings from

Trivandrum Kerala State Road Transport Corporation Bus

Stand (Thampanoor) are given below

Time

1.4.40am-TVM-Thenkasi (First Bus)-Destination is

Thenmala Dam Stop.

2.6.30am-TVm-Thenkasi

3.7.30am-Tvm-Thenkasi

4.8.30am-Tvm-Thenkasi

5.9.30am-Tvm-Thenkasi

6.10.30am-Tvm-Thenkasi

7.11.30am-Tvm-Thenkasi

8.1.45pm-Tvm-Thenkasi

9.3pm-Tvm-Thenmala (2.30pm?? Please contact K.S.R.T.C enquiry counter

10.3.30pm-Tvm-Thenkasi

11.4.30pm-Tvm-Thenkasi

12.5.30pm-Tvm-Thenkasi

13.6.30pm-Tvm-Thenkasi

14.8.30pm-Tvm-Thenkasi

15.9.30pm-Tvm-Thenkasi (Last Bus- Please Don't wait for last bus)

If you need more details/information please contact Susanth by mobile phone number is 09447699236. And landline number is 0471-2437244 (6am to 9.45am and 6pm to 11pm)