This document provides information about a 3-day bush skills workshop on the Irula Trail from September 21-23, 2012. It will be led by experts on reptiles and conservation like Rom Whitaker and Gerry Martin. Participants will learn wildlife tracking and survey skills from the Irula tribe while camping in the forest. They will help with reptile surveys, setting up camera traps, and visits to study snake taxonomy and the local tribe. The cost is INR 9,000 per person including meals and accommodation in tents. Transport to the venue is excluded. The organizers provide disclaimers about changes to the itinerary and responsibility for health/safety issues.

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CONTENTS
ABOUT JAUNTY ROADS .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE IRULA TRAIL ......................................................................................................................................... 4
How to get there? ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
ITINERARY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
The Experts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
COST & INCLUSIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
DISCLAIMERS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
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ABOUT JAUNTY ROADS
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and interact with, the things you choose to see and do and the quality and quantity of time you spend all contribute to
making a trip an experience to remember and cherish.
Jaunty Roads attempts to enable people get more out of their leisure travel. Our specific areas of focus are Road Trips,
Adventure and Outdoors and Special Interest Travel. Our services are as follows:
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wider community.
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experience behind them. What’s more significant though is that we have spent a lot of our time exploring the length and
breadth of India - driving, hiking and exposing ourselves to a lot of different places, activities, cuisines, cultures and many
diverse experiences, some of them life altering.
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HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE IRULA TRAIL
 A rare opportunity to learn hands on from world renowned experts on reptiles
 Understand reptiles, their significance in the ecosystem, dangers facing them and conservation philosophy
 Sharpen your bush skills by enriching them with Tribal wisdom, scientific research and field experience
 Experience the joy of nature : live in tents in a reforested patch, help set up camp, participate in diverse activities
 Make new like-minded friends, stoke your passion or find a new one. Eat simple, local food.
 Contribute to a meaningful cause: 40% of the net income from these workshops funds active projects run by The
Gerry Martin Project across India, helping treat snakebite victims; shatter myths about reptiles and amphibians and
preserving the delicate eco system by involving the local community and enrolling their expertise
How to get there?
‘Pambukudivanam', Rom’s farm is about 5 kms outside Chengalpet (on Thirupporur Road) , 60-70 kms from Chennai.
STEP 1: Reach Chennai (by Air/Rail/Road) no later than 6 am on 21st September
STEP 2: Reach Chengalpet via local train from Chennai Egmore/Guindy/Tambaram (frequency: 20 mins) or Take a bus
from the Mofussil bus stand, Koyambedu to Chengalpet (infrequent, not recommended) or take a cab directly to the
farm (can be arranged on prior notice. Cost: 1400 – 1600 INR)
STEP 3: From Chengalpet take an auto rickshaw to the farm (Rs 80 -120), if arriving by train or bus
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ITINERARY
DAY: 1
8:00 am - Arrival, orientation and briefing
9:00 am - Breakfast (depending on arrival)
10:00 am - Out in the field with the Irulas for a Reptile survey
12:00 noon - Setting up the campsite
1:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Free time to rest or discuss with faculty
3:00 pm - Tracking skills and hike/survey in the reserve forest.
5:00 pm - Tea/ free time to wash up and settle in
7:00 pm - Setting up camera traps
8:00 pm - Dinner
9:00 pm - Night survey for critters.
DAY: 2
6:00 am - Bird watching
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Surveying the surrounding fields and forest for wildlife
12:00 noon - Free time
1:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Snake taxonomy session, snakebite management and first aid
4:00 pm - Visit to the Irula tribal Women’s society
6:00 pm - Free time to wash up and settle in.
7:00 pm - Setting up camera traps/ night surveys
8:30 pm- Dinner followed by a presentation and documentary
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DAY: 3
6:00 am - Bird watching (optional)
8:00 am- Breakfast
8:30 am - Departure for Crocodile Bank. Participants will take part in husbandry and maintenance work.
1:00 pm - Lunch followed by departure (Workshop Ends)
The Experts
Romulus (Rom) Whitaker Gerard (Gerry) Martin Kali
Founder: Madras Crocodile Bank Founder: The Gerry Martin Project Irula Tribal from Kancheepuram. Brings
& Agumbe Rainforest Research Station Leading Conservationist, Researcher and together centuries of tribal wisdom, reptile tracking
The World Famous ‘King Cobra man’! Naturalist. The ‘Expert with a heart’! and bush skills. The ‘Secret Agent’!
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COST & INCLUSIONS
 Cost: INR 9000/- per head. Service Tax (12.36%) extra
 Inclusions:
 All workshop related equipment
 Expert trackers, herpetologists and naturalists
 All meals starting with Breakfast on 21st September and ending with Lunch on 23rd September
 Accommodation in tents (on twin share); other workshop related material
 Exclusions: Transport to and from the venue (‘Pambukudivanam')
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DISCLAIMERS
1. Jaunty Roads (the Organisers) reserve the right to change any part of the plan without prior notice.
2. While all possible care shall be taken, Jaunty Roads and The Gerry Martin Project shall not be responsible for any
delays, injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveller in connection with any event including (but not limited
to) terrorist activities, social or labour unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws,
climatic conditions, criminal acts or abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions, or
conditions outside organisers’ control.
3. Travellers own complete responsibility for their own health, well - being and medical fitness and that of any
minors/dependents travelling with them. In case of any prevailing health/ medical condition, special cases or
situations (including special diet, exercise, mobility or other needs) pls. consult a doctor and discuss with the
organisers before booking.
4. Jaunty Roads reserves the right to accept and reject reservations at its discretion.
5. Bookings shall only be confirmed on receipt of the full amount in advance. The organisers reserve the right to cancel
the trip if conditions turn non conducive.
6. All participants should strictly follow directions provided by the faculty & facilitators on dealing with wildlife and
nature, for their own safety and that of the ecosystem.
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