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Inventory:
10 Bamboo Cottages + 14 Swiss Deluxe Tents.
Total: 24 Rooms which can accommodate 48 adults on twin sharing and 72
adults on triple sharing.
Suggested Itinerary and
Program: 2
Nights and 3 Days.
The
activities are conducted by our team of in-house certified adventure
instructors.
International quality equipment is used and high levels of safety are
maintained during all the activities.
All adventure activities are conducted under guidance.
Day 01:
Arrival at Parkwoods, Shoghi by 7 A.M. in the
morning.
(After
overnight travel frrom Delhi).
Welcome drink (non-alcoholic) on
arrival. Check into Parkwoods Retreat and rest.
Breakfast at leisure.
Regroup at 11 A.M. Partake in
team-building activities at the obstacle course.
The whole group is divided into different teams and
are made to go thru’ the adventure activities on the obstacle course. This
is a time-based module. Each team leader has to decide the order in which
the members go so that the whole team is able to complete all the activities
in the minimum time. Each Obstacle requires different levels of physical
strength and endurance, risk taking, negotiating a hurdle tactfully.
Initiative by a member to take on the toughest task, self-confidence and
teamwork are developed and highlighted. Leadership qualities of the leader
through motivating team members, leading by example, planning and strategy
come to the fore.
The Obstacle Course includes activities like tyre web, burma bridge, rope
ladder, tree bridge, commando net, commando rope walk, tarzan swing etc.
Lunch at the
Retreat.
After
lunch, experience rope knot activities, rock climbing and rappelling
on a natural rock face with instructor and safety equipment.
Test of mental and physical strength. To fight one’s fears and build
self-confidence during crisis situations. To know the risk taking ability
(as one can easily avoid by backing out with excuses), judge one’s presence
of mind, as one is standing on the edge of the cliff with trembling legs,
and carry out the instructions as demonstrated. To see how calm and composed
one is in a frightening situation. To have faith in the instructor (leader)
and the equipment and trust that the activity is doable. To learn about
one’s grasping power as to how quickly he understands a simple technique for
a seemingly difficult task. To experience the sense of triumph, achievement,
self esteem and thrill one gets after landing successfully.
An excellent personal
development activity done again as teams.
As the sun moves towards the horizon enjoy hot tea and cookies while
watching the sunset.
After
sunset and evening tea take a 2-3 hour night trek to an unknown place
through a forest.
With flashlights explore the paths through the forested undergrowth. It is
thrilling to experience the fear of unknown. The participants are not
allowed to talk and when necessary only in whispers. The members share their
thoughts when they reach the clearing on the hilltop and sit to enjoy the
starry lights of distant villages and small towns. To make it a team
activity and bring to fore how members can support each other to reach a
common goal, clues and blindfolds can also be used.
Back at the Retreat a crackling bonfire and a delicious barbecue
would await the group.
Sitting around, the
group discusses the day’s activities and the changes each individual
experienced and new things one learnt about themselves, about others and how
perhaps they could have acted differently in a given situation for better
results. A time for sharing feelings and introspection.
As
bonhomie spreads, soft songs under the star spangled sky make it a perfect
end to the day.
Dance and recorded music.
Dinner.
Day 02:
Wake up to the sounds and sight of nature.
Enjoy your morning tea.
Take a
nature walk amongst the Himalayan flora & fauna in the surrounding pine
forest along marked trails.
Here you get to see a lot birdlife.
Destressing and discovering the glories of
existence.
Have
breakfast at the machaan or the open air cafe'.
After breakfast hike
through shaded forest trails to a nearby meadow. You are divided into teams
and given maps and clues to reach the destination. This takes the form of a
navigational survival trek.
Team work, self initiative and leadership qualities surface. The task is to
navigate with the help of a map, find the correct route and reach the
destination together as a team. The group is divided in teams and sent after
a gap of 15 mins each with the same maps and each team has to try and reach
in minimum time. The objective is to realize and judge ones ability to get
out of unknown situations. How one assumes a role in the team in difficult
situations - follower, leader, troublemaker, strategy maker etc.
At
the meadow a full course hot lunch
awaits you with stewards in attendance.
After lunch, participate in team building activities like trust fall, minefield and
web crossing.
Web Crossing:
Various aspects of team cohesiveness come into play during this activity
like quick planning, taking initiative, honesty, assuming responsibility,
arriving at a consensus and assuming a role of a leader, guide, etc.
Trust Fall, Minefield:
The objective is to inspire confidence, trust and faith amongst the team
members.
Evening tea and
cookies.
As
dusk settles enjoy the evening with bonfire and barbecue.
Dinner.
Day 03:
Wake up at leisure and enjoy your morning tea.
After morning tea, you laze around in the hammocks enjoying the scenic
beauty amidst the chirping of birds, swaying pine trees and the mountains
beyond.
This gives you an opportunity to introspect and have group discussions on
the changes you have experienced, do a self SWOT for improvement and
formulate a road map for further team-development.
Breakfast.
Check Out.
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(We also organize turnkey programs on conflict and stress
management, yoga and meditation).
Contact Us
for a customised itinerary and package for your group.
Inform the number of people, nights and schedule.
Website:
www.park-woods.com |