Peacock Festival at Morachi Chincholi

What more Oye?

Chincholi Morachi or Morachi Chincholi , by name itself means a village of tamarind trees & town of dancing Peacocks all around. It is situated on Ahmednagar-Pune Highway near Shirur, Ranjangaon Ganpati. One can expect to find lot of Peacocks everywhere in this small village. It is said that during the time of Peshwe dynasty a lot of tamarind trees were planted over here which attracted Peacocks to this place. The villagers also claim that their ancestors kept on planting tamarind trees and have been cohabitating with the national bird of India. Now there are around 2500 Peacocks in this region.

Who Oye?

Day-1:

• Early morning proceed from Mumbai towards Morachi Chincholi.
• Arrive in afternoon.
• Post lunch rest and Evening take a walk nearby village for peacock excursion.
• Dinner followed by a interactive campfire session.
• Spend the night at a farm.

Day-2:

• Early morning a small nature trail around the village for birding as well as peacock sighting.
• After breakfast proceed towards Nighoj village (known for famous potholes in Kukadi River).
• Post lunch proceed towards Mumbai.

Cost Includes:

• Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by private non ac luxury bus
• All meals - vegetaraian (i.e. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• Accommodation on dormitory basis
• Sightseeing of Morachi Chincholi and Potholes of Kukadi River (Nighoj)
• Guide and Expertise charges