It is that time of the year again…this time celebrate the Valentine’s Day weekend with a Bang! As we all come together, with families, friends, and partners to experience the excitement of a 1.5 day long fun picnic at an “Adventure Paradise”.
Have you ever thought of having a learning experience under a tree, on a lake, while climbing mountains or while gliding over water body? How about Camping in luxurious tents and experience nature? Have you as a visually challenged individual been apprehensive of such activities? Well, now is your time to relax, since all of these adventures are safe and have been enjoyed to the fullest by the blind.
After the phenomenal visit to Adlabs Imagica last winter, this time BGFI welcomes you to the World Of adventures and fun at Z-Bac. Z-Bac’s outbound experiential learning Programmed uses adventure and wilderness as a tool for learning. You will discover your adventurous side and get in touch with your inner strengths at Z BAC. So from Saturday noon, February 13th through Sunday, February 14th, 2016, block your time for what is going to be one of your most memorable experiences as we travel to a whole new world of Adventures!
Location: Kolad is located off Mumbai – Goa Highway and is Approximately 175 km from Dadar and Pune (3 to 4 hours drive). We welcome members from in and around Pune as well.
Guess what you can look forward to?
* Land activities – Rappelling, Wall Climbing or High rope course.
* Water activities – Flying Fox, Kayaking or Raft Building in Lake.
* Bonfire with entertainment by our own people.
There is much more, what is the fun if we reveal the secret right away!
The tentative scheduled time for departure is around 1 p.m. from Dadar on Saturday, February 13th, 2016.
Cost per head is Rs. 1700. Please note that the below mentioned is a discounted price per head which has been made as a special rate to the BGFI group.
Cost Includes bus pick up and drop, accommodation (separate accommodation for women), adventure activities and all meals beginning from tea time snacks on 13th evening through dinner on 14th.
Please note that in the event of any cancellations; participants may be free to register a friend or a relative as a replacement but the amount paid will not be refunded.
Each participant will be allowed one escort – payment for the escort is the same as the participant. Registrations will be closed once the number of participants exceeds the number of seats in the bus.
Registered participants will be informed of further details as well as departure details in due course of time.
Want to know more about Z-Bac? Check out their website
http://www.zbacadventures.co.in/
How to register and pay?
Participants need to transfer the amount (preferably the entire sum of Rs1700/- or Rs.800/- as the initial confirmation per head as per the accounts details mentioned below:
A/C Holder Name: Blind Graduates Forum of India
A/C No.: 1721375677
Central Bank of India, Mumbai Main Office Branch
IFSC Code: CBIN0280621
Hurry! Register yourself on or before Sunday, January 31st, 2016.
For queries, confirmation and cash payment details, please call:
Payal Jethra: 7303448295
Shaila D’Souza 9820708023
Looking forward to having you with us!!!
If you happen to be apprehensive about Adventure Paradise, the below listed FAQs will certainly reassure you and who knows…you might just be a step away from registering yourself and or your friend / escort! So what are you waiting for?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is adventure sports safe for people with visual impairment?
It is indeed safe; you just have to follow the instructions of the trainers / guide. All safety precautions and arrangements are taken. For instance you are connected to a rope that holds you during the adventure activities.
How does a blind person do wall climbing, rappelling, river crossing, etc.?
In addition to the general techniques followed by most, you use touch and feel methods using hands and foot. Clear verbal description by the guide and proper interpretation of the same by the blind person works well. Z-Bac trainers and the escorts will guide us wherever required. A few BGFI members who are blind and have done such adventure activities will also be with us.
I am not sure if I am fit enough to do adventure activities. How do I decide?
There are options for activities that require different levels of fitness. So you will have choice. Adventure activities will help you assess your physical and mental strength and guides you to work on it. For those lazy brats, it really motivates you to work on your fitness! In case you have any health issues, kindly let us know in advance so that we can advise appropriately.
I don’t exercise; will I be able to do it?
It’s not just about physical strength always; it’s also about mental strength. If you have belief in yourself, you certainly can! You have to start somewhere right? Why not start and explore with this experience.
I have already registered. Any immediate preparation required?
You still have around 15 days, full body stretching exercises / yoga can be of great help. Don’t overdo it if you have not exercised for a long time, increase the intensity gradually. We will create a Whatsapp group for all participants and share a list of things to carry and other details with you shortly.
Can I make up my mind and register even after Sunday, January 31st, 2016?
The Z Bac team will be blocking accommodation for the BGFI group so a confirmed number of participants are required to be decided upon by the end of this month after which registrations will be closed.
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