Spend Saturday evening and Sunday at Tamarind Valley Collective (TVC), exploring its diverse landscapes through guided walks and observation sessions. Join our naturalists and fellow nature enthusiasts to discover and identify birds, butterflies, bees, insects, herps, and plants across the farm — from an evening of bird and butterfly watching to a night walk and moth screening, followed by an early-morning trail.
Schedule
Day 1
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~3:00 PM | Arrival, majjige/tamarind juice |
| Till 4:30 PM | Rest, explore the property, or chat with a TVC member about the vision and history |
| 4:30 PM – Dusk | Watch/ID/shoot birds, butterflies, and insects around the property’s high-activity spots |
| 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Tea/coffee, light snacks |
| 7:30 – 8:30 PM | Dinner |
| 8:00 – 10:00 PM | Moth Screen and night walk (herps and nocturnal life), chatting with members and naturalists |
| 10:00 PM | Retire for the night |
Day 2
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | Wake up, tea/coffee |
| 6:00 – 8:30 AM | Bird/butterfly watching, session two |
| 8:45 – 9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Trail walk, spotting birds, butterflies, insects, and herps with the naturalists |
| 12:00 PM | Early lunch, marking the official end of the event |
What’s included
- Welcome majjige (buttermilk) / tamarind juice on arrival
- Tea/coffee and light snacks
- Dinner on Day 1; breakfast and early lunch on Day 2
- Guided bird, butterfly, and insect watching sessions
- Moth Screen and night walk
- Guided trail walk
- Farm-produce gifts to take home
Children below 10: free. Single bookings share accommodation with a participant of the same gender; if no suitable sharing is available, a separate tent is allotted.
Post-lunch options
For those staying back after lunch, subject to feasibility: a trek to Ram Bhetta (~15 km from TVC), or a visit to the lake at Hunsanahalli to look for aquatic and wetland wildlife.
Citizen science
Photograph and document what you see, and upload observations to iNaturalist — no expertise needed, just curiosity.
What to carry
Binoculars and a camera if you have them, a bird book or field guide, clothes that blend with the surroundings, closed shoes and socks for uneven terrain, sun protection, a reusable water bottle, personal medicines, and a torch/headlamp for the night walk.
Hosted with our hospitality partner Linger.
Book your spot
Choose your accommodation tier, then send your details to Linger by form or WhatsApp.
