Event Name: Bhandardara Fireflies Special Camping From Mumbai and Pune

Total Seats: 30

Location: Bhandardara

Base Village: Samrad

Grade: Easy

Approximate Duration: 2 Days

Description

Just before the monsoon arrives, the tiny bioluminescence beings sparkle and shine to emit a glow. It's nature’s own light show that amuses one and all. Fireflies typically shine at twilight to attract mates or prey. These fireflies bring magic to your summer night. Play with these little creatures while they keep amusing you all night long. Photographers be ready with your cameras, so as to capture the sight and save it forever. Add to this the fun of a camping-night in the folds of majestic Sahyadris.

Major Attractions

Twinkling Fireflies are the highlight of this journey

Experience rustic village stay--camping or homestay in case of rain

Night Strolls, mystery stories around Samrad will keep you hooked!

Stay amidst the view of Alang, Madan, Kulang, Kalsubai, Ratangad and Ajoba forts

Try your hand at night-time photography

About Bhandardara

Situated by the Pravara River, Bhandardara is blessed with peace and tranquility with a relaxing view. You can spot many famous landmarks including the Kalsubai peak and Ratangad, Harishchandragad forts. Deep and dark, the valley of shadows and adjacent Samrad Village is a home to millions of fireflies.

Detailed Itinerary

Itinerary for Mumbai People

Train Time Table for Saturday

Catch CST-Kasara Fast Local @ 10:20 am

10:20 am Mumbai CST

10:27 am Byculla

10:33 am Dadar

10:40 am Kurla

10:44 am Ghatkopar

10:56 am Mulund

11:00 am Thane

11:12 am Dombivili

11:19 am Kalyan

12:30 pm Kasara

Itinerary for Pune People

1. Pune People can catch Sahyadri Express / 11024

06:50 - Departure from Pune

10:32 - Arrival at Kalyan

From Kalyan you can board 11:19 am Train where you can meet Mumbai Team

Day 1: Saturday

12:30 pm Meet the Trikon Team at Kasara Station

01:00 pm Proceed towards Samrad Village

01:30 pm Lunch enroute

05:30 pm Reach Samrad

06:30 pm Have evening snacks

07:30 pm Have fun at campsite

08:30 pm Stroll around the villages to witness the twinkling fireflies

09:30 pm Dinner & Games

10:30 pm Rest for the day

Day 2: Sunday

06:30 am Wake up call and freshen up

07:30 am Have breakfast

08:00 am Start return journey to Kasara Station

11:00 am Reach Kasara Station

11:14 am Board CST Train

01:25 pm Reach CST

Trip concludes

Inclusions

Local Transport from Kasara to Kasara

Food: Evening Snacks and Dinner, Sunday breakfast

Triple Sharing Tented Accommodation​ or HomeStay

Trikon Trekking Expertise Charges

Bedding

Exclusions

Train Travelling: Mumbai to Kasara & Return

Saturday & Sunday Lunch

Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.

Anything other than above mentioned inclusion

5% GST

Things to Carry

Identity Card

2 ltrs water

Torch with new cells (compulsory)

Enerzyl powder or Glucon D powder

Snacks & biscuits

Extra pair of clothes

Clean napkin or towel

Cap, sunglasses, scarf

Haversack or backpack (No sling bags)

Camera (optional)

Please carry personal medicines if any

Hand Sanitizer