Description
About: Built in 1979 on the banks of the River Kalyanthane, Barvi Dam is a freshwater source for major regions of MMR. The backwaters of the dam are surrounded by lush green deciduous forest patches and small hillocks, which makes it an ideal home to large carnivores like the Indian Leopard, Barking deer and a few other mammal species, not just mammals or orchids, the Barvi forest is also considered a heaven for bird watchers.
The road that drives through the forest is an excellent place to spot many winged beauties, if luck you may come across a Mottled wood owl or a shy Malabar Trogon somewhere in the forest valley.
Nearest Train station: Atgaon
Target species expected: The Barvi forest & Dam area hosts approximately 170+ bird species, including uncommon migratory ducks such as the Tufted Duck, Common Pochard, and Eurasian Wigeon, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise. Furthermore, Barvi provides an ideal setting for capturing images of the Indian Pitta, Racket tailed-drongo, Cinerous tit, White-naped Woodpecker and Jungle Owlet, adding to its allure as a remarkable destination for both wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
Pricing: INR 1600/-
Group Size: 5 Participants + 1 Leader
Itinerary: 27 April 2025
- Meet Jungle Buddies Expert Mr Milind Ganatra at Badlapur Station West by 6.35 AM.
- Drive to Barvi Forest. (Drive time 20-30 mins)
- Birding in the Barvi Forest
- End the session with a group selfie around 10-11 AM
- Drive back to Badlapur Train Station
Price Includes:
- Jungle Buddies Expertise
- AC Car transfers from Badlapur to Barvi & back to Badlapur
- Traditional Barvi Breakfast
The suggested travel mode to Barvi would be a local train at 4.47 AM, Karjat Slow local starting at CSMT (Central Line – Central Railways), it arrives at Badlapur station by 6.34 AM.
In case you travel in a personal vehicle up to Barvi Forest, you can certainly do so and park the vehicle in the forest premises. (Park at your own risk)
How to Register: Click on the Join Our Tours Tab on 20 April (Sunday) at 9 PM to register.
