Trek India Welcomes you for the Rajmachi Fireflies Camping 2023

About Rajmachi Fireflies Camping 2023

Gift yourself with the splendid experience of Rajmachi fireflies camping where you witness fireflies and glow-worms roaming endlessly in the pre-monsoon season. The glow-worms and fireflies wander for mating and lots of fireflies accumulate together on a tree and reflect sparkling lights in the dark nights.

It’s a sight to behold as if the twinkles had descended upon the world. Moon and stars have always been there to follow your path and guide you.

Ever seen fireflies do the same. Imagine a dark trail brightened by fireflies flying all around you. Imagine to be in a mysterious forest lighted by fireflies.

About Rajmachi Fort

Rajmachi Fort has two forts Shirvardhan and Manaranjan which were built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during the 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 16 km trekking distance from Lonavala Station. Rajmachi Fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat which was an old trade route. Rajmachi peak has two stable structures the Shrivardhan fort and Manaranjan Fort. Places to visit in Lonavala during monsoon the fort is covered with fog and mist. Lonavala sightseeing you can spot Rajmachi Killa from Khandala there is a dedicated viewing point.

Event Itinerary

Day 0 – Saturday

05.00 pm - Assemble at Lonavala Station and move towards base village by Jeep

06.30 pm - Reach base village

(Small walk to enjoy fireflies)

09.30 pm - Dinner

Day 1 – Sunday

05.30 am – Wakeup call & Get freshen up for early morning Hike (Optional)

07.00 am – Reach the top, take rest for explore the top

07.30 am – Start Descend, after clicking lot of photos.

08.30 am – Reach the base village, & have breakfast and tea

10.00 am – Leave for Lonavala Station

11.30 am - Reach Lonavala station

Note

1. Missing the train, means missing the fireflies camping, and no refund will be provided.

2. Campers are request to board the same train from their respective stations.

3. Campers will be meeting our camp leader at Lonvala railway station near the ticket counter.

4. Our camp leader will not wait for you if you are late, it will be considered as No Show

5. If it rains, will shift to homestay

6. Fireflies are visible depends on climate

7. Due to visitor rush during this period, jeeps are sometimes unavilable or overbooked and the participants are requested to wait patiently for thier jeep

Inclusion

Transportation from Lonavala to base Village & back to Lonavala

Dinner

Morning Breakfast & Tea

Trek Leader Expertise, First Aid

Tent Stay or Home Stay ( Depends on availability)

Exclusion

Lunch for Day 1

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

Things to Carry

2/3 litres of water

Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Ready to eat

Glucon D / ORS / Tang

Good Torch with extra battery

Sun Cap & Sunscreen

Identity Proof

Personal First Aid & Personal Medicine

Bag pack to keep above things

Train Time Table

For Mumbai Participant

Konark Express 11019 (CSMT to Bhubaneshwar)

01.45 pm - CSMT

02.12 pm - Dadar

02.33 pm - Thane

02.55 pm - Kalyan

04.27 pm - Lonavala

For Pune Participants

Pune to Lonavala Train

03.00 pm - Pune

03.05 pm - Shivaji Nagar

03.24 pm - Chinchwad

03.45 pm - Talegaon

04.20 pm - Lonavala