7 Day Back to Nature All Level SUP Camp in Odisha, India
India SUP Camp
Nature Camp Konark Retreat offers a refreshing approach to tourism and it is located in a natural and picturesque part of Odisha which offers local activities and cuisine that is original to this locality. There will be free time in the evening and it would be perfect for you if you want to spend your time with your family, playing with them on the sands, walking on the riverside holding the hand of your loved ones, flying kites, and running after the butterflies!
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Highlights
- Have 5 days with SUP
- SUP equipment rental during lesson hours
- Professional and qualified instructors
- Daily vegetarian meals are included
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Bicycle rental
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
Nature Camp Konark Retreat is a small riverside retreat built by the help of the villagers of Khalakata Patna. There are eight individual Swiss tents with a dormitory with a rural setting to accommodate about 40-45 persons on a sharing basis. All of the tents are non-air-conditioned tents.
Program
Other lesson offered
- Swim lessons
- Bodysurf lessons
- Body-boarding lessons
- Surf lessons
- Surfari - A surf trip or stand-up paddleboarding tour to another location lasting from a few hours to a few days
Schedule
Day 1
Arrival at the airport; you will be transferred to Nature Camp Konark Retreat.
Day 2 - day 6
After breakfast, the morning session starts with the instructor; it's a two-hour training. Later during the day, guests are free to do other activities. There is also an afternoon session with the instructor.
Day 7
You will be dropped off at the airport.
Instructors
Kaelon
Kaelon grew up in California. He was disillusioned by the corporate influence of the surf industry which had lost its “soul” and inspired by the surfers before him like Gerry Lopez, Doc Paskowitz, who left everything behind them to live a life of freedom based on Aloha spirit. The feeling of happiness which is derived from the healthy lifestyle surfing fosters and the excitement and thrill of catching a wave. The concept behind surfing being a combination of surfing, yoga, healthy living, and music while immersed in the natural environment of the coastal forest of Odisha.
Location
Konark is the place of the Sun Temple, the Black Pagoda, and one of the UNESCO sites. The 13th Century AD temple represents the Culmination of Odiya style of architecture and it's said by the Great Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, that the language of stone at Konark has defeated the language of the man.
Puri is a coastal district of the Odisha state of India, famous for its historic antiquities, religious sanctuaries, architectural grandeur, seascape beauty, and moderate climate. It holds a wealth of attractions for visitors. It boasts a continuous history from the third century before century to the present and unique monuments such as those of Lord Jagannath at Puri and the Sun God at Konark.
It has the Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lake in India, that holds a picturesque sea-scape beauty. It offers an ideal resort for birds who migrate from different parts of the continent. By its geographical location, the climate of Puri is equable throughout the year.
Puri is one of the four Dhams of Hindu people, which is believed to be like Mecca for Muslims. As this place is known as Sankha Khetra and the temple idols represent all three concepts of Hinduism, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, one Hindu can come to this place to complete the pilgrimage in case not able to visit all four Dhams in four corners of India. Jagannath temple is allowed for Hindus only.
You will use the platform (closed on Sundays and local holidays) in front of the temple to watch the activities partially inside the temple. Every year, during June / July, there is the Grand Chariot Festival of the temple which attracts around one million people from around the world to this place.
Distances
- Jagannath temple - 25 minutes
- Sun temple, 10 kilometers
Food
Being on the riverside, as well as close to the sea, Nature Camp Konark Retreat serves rice, dal, fresh seasonal village collection of vegetables with fish and prawns. They also serve mutton and chicken to the guests. The food is purely locally made by the villagers working at the campsite. They serve only Odiya food strictly which is very delicious and healthy, not oily or spicy and cooked on a traditional hearth.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
At your own cost
- Boating
- Cycling
- Tours
- Spa: Nature Camp Konark Retreat offers Ayurvedic massage (with advance booking) but it is not included in the price
During the guests' free time, they can do many excursion trips to the UNESCO Heritage sites, unique temple sites, Artisans’ village, and so much more. If they wish, Nature Camp Konark Retreat can prepare a day-to-day program with excursions in the program too. As this is a remote place, the guest has to request for a car for these excursion trips.
What's included
- 5 days SUP
- Professional and qualified instructors
- SUP equipment rental during lesson hours
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Roundtrip airport transfers
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Additional activities
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Biju Patnaik International Airport
48 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI). From this airport, there will be a 75-kilometer or 1.15-hour drive on the Marine Drive road. After Garudeshwar Temple towards Konark, you will see the signage for Nature Camp Konark Retreat on your right side, opposite the road of Panchamukhi Hanuman temple near Khalakata Patna Village. Return Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) transfers are included in the price.
Arrival by taxi
One can hire a taxi to reach retreat, for more information, please send an inquiry.
Arrival by bus
Guests may travel via bus from Puri if arriving by train from anywhere at Puri.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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