Fireflies Camping & Sandhan Valley Trek 2022

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About This Experience

Samrad is base village for Ratangad and Sandhan Valley. From village you can see Ratangad, Ajoba fort, Kalsubai peak. Campsite will be near Lake. This is the best spot for astro-photography.

Who Should Attend ?

Best suited for groups, solo trekkers, corporates, couples, families.

Highlights

Twinkling Fireflies are the highlight of this journey.

Experience Lake Camping stay-camping or homestay in case of rain

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

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

Try your hand at night-time photography

Rappelling at Sandhan Valley and Trek

Duration : 2 Days 1 Nights

Experiences :

Camping Local Treks Weekend Getaways

Meeting Point : Kasara Railway Station

Destination : Samrad Village

Accomodation :

Tents None

Difficulty Level :

Moderate

PLAN IN A NUTSHELL

Day 1

Train Travel Lakeside Camping Fireflies Chasing & Fun!

Train

Local Train

Tents

Camping Tent Twin Sharing

Dinner

(Unlimited Veg / Non-veg / Jain)

Day 2

Trek to Sandhan Valley | Return | End of the Experience.

Private Vehicle

Zeep

Breakfast, Lunch

(Unlimited Veg Meals)

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS

Travel from Kasara to Kasara By zeep.

Day 1 Evening Snacks,Dinner (Veg, Non- veg, Jain).

Day 2 breakfast, Lunch.

Camping in Tent.

Bhatakna Representative.

Local Technical guide.

Forest entry charges.

First Aid kit.

EXCLUSIONS

Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption.

All kinds of Extra Meals / so‹ drinks ordered.

Any kind of personal expenses.

Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.

All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.

Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.

PLAN IN DETAIL

Day 1

Train Travel Lakeside Camping Fireflies Chasing & Fun!

Train

Local Train

Tents

Camping Tent Twin Sharing

Dinner

(Unlimited Veg / Non-veg / Jain)

Catch the CST-Kasara train as per the timings mentioned.

10:16 AM - CST

10: 23 AM - Byculla

10: 29 AM - Dadar

11: 36 AM - Kurla

10: 40 AM - Ghatkopar

10: 57 AM - Thane

11: 13 AM - Dombivali

11: 21 AM - Kalyan

12: 34 PM - Kasara

12:40 pm - Meet our Team at Kasara St. And move towards the base village in Jeep.

06:00 PM: Reach Base Village

06:30 PM: Pitch tent near by Lake Under the Stars.

09:00 PM: Prepare for a night under the sky have Delicious Local cuisine for Dinner, let the Arijit Singh in you come out, play few games, share stories ( especially ghost stories), make new friends & enjoy the Bonfire Nights.

10:30 PM: explore the nearby areas to view fireflies.

12:30 PM: Off to the tents for sound sleep( for those who are very sleepy.

Day 2

Trek to Sandhan Valley | Return | End of the Experience.

Private Vehicle

Zeep

Breakfast, Lunch

(Unlimited Veg Meals)

06:30 AM: Wake Up & Have breakfast

07:30 AM: Start our trek to the Sandhan Valley

08:00 AM: Reach At Rapelling Spot

08:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Activity, Explore valley, Relax

11:00 AM: Start walking back to the base village via the same route

12:30 PM: Reach Base Village and have lunch

01:30 PM: Have Lunch

02:30 PM: Depart for Kasara

04:00 PM: Reach Kasara Railway Station.

HOW TO REACH

The base village for the Sandhan Valley is Samrad village where you can reach conveniently with public or private transfers. Following are ways by which you can reach the base village. By Train: The best way from Mumbai to get to Sandhan Valley is to take a Central Railway train bound for Kasara. The train journey takes around about two hours, 40 minutes. It is advisable to check the railway timetable in advance about trains going to Kasara. Another choice would be to take a train to Igatpuri however Kasara would be a preferable option as there are plenty of local trains to choose from as compared to Igatpuri where only outbound trains are available. By Jeep: It is more convenient to take a jeep from Kasara to Samrad village, which is at a distance of 80 km and would take about 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the base village. Since the train arrives early morning arrangements for a private vehicle should be made beforehand to reach Samrad village. There is also an option to take an ST bus from Kasara or Igatpuri station, but one should be fully aware of the ST bus timings as it is essential to reach the village early in the morning to staŽ the trek to Sandhan Valley.

THINGS TO CARRY

Identity proof (Must)

A bole of water (At least 3 Liers) Must

Camera (on your own risk)

Some ready to eat food - Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Extra Pair of dry clothes

ORS, Glucose, Electrol, Personal Care Medicine those which you require usually.

A good a trekking shoe, and extra pair of Šoaters and socks

Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

Dress Code T-shiŽ, Flexible Track Pant. (HALF PANT NOT ALLOWED.).

Carrying sanitizers, gloves, face shield and mask is compulsory.

Cap

A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, so that one has ones hands-free while trekking.

FAQs

No, Toilets are available at base village only.

Food available ?

Basic veg food is available prepared by locals Breakfast – Poha and Tea Main Meal – Bhakri / Sabzi / Rice / Daal / Papad / Pickle

Can we self drive till Samrad village ?

Yes you can take own car.

Are washrooms available during the trek?

No washrooms are only available at the base village

Is Sandhan Valley Trek safe for Solo Travelers and Female Travelers?

Yes, the trek is completely safe for solo and female travelers. We usually have around 40% of solo or women travelers with us in each batch. We pay special aention to the safety of our guests. Separate accommodation is provided to men and women for their overall comfoŽ

Numbers of days required for this trek ?

Two days are required and one nights

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Tickets once booked cannot be exchanged or refunded

2. An Internet handling fee per ticket may be levied. Please check the total amount before payment

3. We recommend that you arrive at-least 30 minutes prior at the venue for a seamless entry

4. It is mandatory to wear masks at all times and follow social distancing norms

5. Please do not purchase tickets if you feel sick

6. Unlawful resale (or a empted unlawful resale) of a ticket would lead to seizure or cancellation of that ticket without refund or other compensation

7. Rights of admission reserved

8. These terms and conditions are subject to change from time to time at the discretion of the organizer

CANCELLATION POLICY

If cancellation are made 15 days before the date of travel then 30.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

If cancellation are made 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

If cancellation are made 0 days to 7 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees