Bhandardara Lake Fireflies Festival Camping 2022 | Fireflies Festival Mumbai & Pune

What are Fireflies?

Fireflies are sometimes called lightning bugs. Many a child have spent summer evening chasing them.

And maybe you ‘ve wondered how and why are these insect able to light up.

The answer is that Fireflies contain an organic compound in their abdomens called luciferin. As air rushes in to the abdomen, it react with the luciferin. A chemical reaction gives off the familiar glow of a firefly. This light is sometimes called “cold – light” because it generates so little heat. The fireflies can regulate the air flow in to the abdomen to create the pulsating pattern.

While each fireflies species has it own pattern of flashing, some females imitate the pattern of other species. Male land next to them – only to be eaten alive. So the next time you see a firefly keep in mind that it flickering isn’t. Just a unique & sometimes deadly languages of love.

About Bhandardara lake fireflies festival 2022

Imagine a dreamy landscape with cozy tents pitched near shimmery blue lake and skies filled with millions of stars. As the Sun sets and rises with utmost charm, the skies are painted various hues of blue, purple and orange. Welcome to the Arthur Lake-one of the most popular attractions of the hill station.

While the pre-monsoon season calls for the spotting of hundreds of fireflies, the monsoons and winters offer trekking and camping opportunities and Bhandardara’s multitude of crystal clear streams and waterfalls, fishing and boating make it an attraction for tourists all year round.

Bhandardara lake offers a unmatched number of options, for travelers of all kinds, to seek their slice of nature and relaxation. Its proximity to Mumbai and steadily increasing tourist infrastructure make it a must-visit weekend getaway spot.

Check out our other fireflies festival 2022

1 Night 2 Days 21 May, 28 May, and 04 Jun Kasara, Maharashtra

Batches Available

Batch 1: 28th -29th May

Batch 2: 4th - 5th June

Highlights

• Best location in Bhandardara for the fireflies Festival
• Enjoy watching Fireflies
• Spend a fun day in the outdoors surrounded by lush nature.
• Camp in front of Lake
• Away from the chaos and crowd 
• Comfortable Tents with the best view of the lake
• Fun Boat Ride (To & Fro to the campsite)
• Western Toilet

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1:

10.00 am: Meet The Team at Sanjay Gandhi national park gate, Borivali East

10:15 am Leave for Bhandardara, Pickup points in between

11.00 am: Sion, Lunch Home

11.30 am: Mulund checks Naka

11.55 am: Teen hath Naka

12.30 pm: Last pickup from Kalyan-Bhiwandi bypass.

Continue our journey to the base village

Lunch on the way (TTMM)

05:00 PM - Reach Bhandardara lake fireflies festival 

05:30 PM - Take a boat ride to the campsite for the fireflies festival 

06:00 PM - Reach campsite and tent accommodation

06:30 PM - Tea & Biscuits at Camping Site. Enjoy the sunset view from the campsite. 

8:00 PM - Campfire Time with music, games, and masti

10:00 PM - Dinner under Star-lit Sky

11.30 Pm - Call off those who want to sleep in the tent can go, others can enjoy storytelling or other games with the leader

(Note:- In Case of rain we might ask you to sleep in Rooms which will shared separately for boys and girls)

Day 2

09:00 AM - Have Breakfast and Tea

10:00 AM - Checkout and leave for Mumbai with memories

05:00 PM - Reach Mumbai, Depends upon the traffic

(All timings mentioned above are tentative)

Note: For those who wish to have couple tents will be charged Rs 500 Extra