
Igatpuri Fireflies Festival | Aquanest | Mischief Treks
Adventure
May 17 | 5PM - May 18 | 10AM
Igatpuri Secret Camping and Water Sports, Mumbai
₹600 onwards
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and enjoy a shared experience
Igatpuri Fireflies Festival | Aquanest | Mischief Treks
Adventure
May 17 | 5PM - May 18 | 10AM
Igatpuri Secret Camping and Water Sports, Mumbai
₹600 onwards
Invite your friends
and enjoy a shared experience
About the Event
Immerse yourself in the enchanting glow of thousands of fireflies at the exclusive AquaNest campsite in Igatpuri. Nestled by a serene lakeside, this raw and non-commercial campsite is the perfect escape for families, couples, and solo travellers. Enjoy a night under the stars, complete with complimentary activities, comfortable tent stays, and wholesome local meals.
Highlights
Witness thousands of fireflies illuminating the night sky
Camping at an exclusive lakeside location
Complimentary stargazing (weather permitting)
Swimming in the lake with life jackets
Veg, Non-veg, and Jain food options
Couple tents available at an additional ₹500
Safe and secure campsite for women, solo travellers, and groups
Non-commercial, peaceful environment
Fun-filled activities and games
Complimentary water sports: kayaking, zip-line, archery, lake rafting (subject to water levels)
Event Timeline
Day 1: Saturday
Arrival at Campsite: 5:00 PM (own vehicle) / 2:47 PM Kasara Station (pickup option)
Tea and snacks: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Introduction round: 6:30 PM
Games and watersports
Dinner: 9:30 PM
Fireflies spotting walk: 10:00 PM (short 5-min walk)
Relax under the stars
Day 2: Sunday
Wake-up call: 7:00 AM
Breakfast: 8:00 AM
Free time: Watersports and lakeside leisure
Departure: From 9:00 AM onward (for pickup-drop, vehicles to Kasara station between 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Travel Information
Own Vehicle:
Directly reach the AquaNest campsite by 5:00 PM. Please note, mobile network connectivity is poor in the region.
Pickup from Kasara Station:
Board the CSMT–Kasara fast local train (recommended timing: Departure 12:30 PM from CSMT, arrival at Kasara 2:47 PM).
Local jeeps will be waiting at Kasara Station for transport to the campsite.
Inclusions
Evening tea and snacks
Dinner (Veg/Jain/Non-veg)
Breakfast and tea
Tent accommodation (Triple sharing; twin sharing available at ₹500 extra per couple)
Transport (if opted for)
Complimentary activities: kayaking, zip-line, archery, lake rafting, swimming (with life jackets), stargazing (Saturday night only)
First aid and expert guidance
Exclusions
Personal expenses (e.g., bottled water, personal purchases)
Costs arising from unforeseen circumstances (weather, roadblocks, etc.)
Emergency evacuations if required
Any item not mentioned in the inclusions
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Language
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi

Duration
1 Days

Tickets Needed For
All ages
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Important Note
PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS EVENT WITHOUT READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS SECTION
Transport:
If you have opted for pickup and drop from Kasara, you need to reach Kasara station as per the time mentioned in Itinerary section. The jeep will take you to the Camping location directly, there's no trekking involved. If you do not reach on time the pickup vehicles will move out without you. No refunds are provided in such case.
Tents Stay:
A Styrofoam mat will be provided in the tents to keep you comfortable. Tents will be allocated on 3 sharing basis, for Twin sharing additional Rs.500 needs to be paid per couple. For availing exclusive tent for just one person, additional 800/- would be applicable. The tent will have a Styrofoam mat which is similar to yoga mat. To add to comfort level, we suggest you to carry a bedsheet or blanket to be put on the mat. Please not this is not a regular camping event and the tents are very basic dome tents
In case of heavy rains, an attempt will be made to provide shelter for the entire batch in the forest/mountain region. Tents cannot be pitched in rains or if it's windy or the weather for the night is expected to be bad. The attempt to find shelter will purely on best-effort basis and availability cannot be assured. Do not book this event if you are not comfortable with such situations
Washroom:
The washroom is available within a walking distance of 4 min. This is a tribal area (aadvasi area) so the washroom is pretty basic. 2 Indian style and 2 western style washrooms are available. (refer album link given in image section)
Complimentary:
Things that are provide as complimentary (free) are not part of charges paid for Fireflies festival. Example: drinking water, watersports, washroom etc.. are free.
Complimentary Activities:
All the activities at the campsite are Complimentary Eg. Kayaking, zipline, archery, swimming etc .. These activities are suitable for participants above 12 year of age.
Reminder:
The main focus of this event is watching "Fireflies" and this is not a Camping focused event. Tents stay is just a medium to provide shelter for the night, this is not a regular camping event.
Traveling by Own vehicle:
Ideally you are supposed to meet the group at Dogra-Food-Mall in Kasara at the specified time in itinerary and proceed to the campsite along with the trek leader and other participants to avoid any inconvenience. Network issues can cause problems in terms of coordination and locating the campsite if you directly try to reach the campsite.
You may choose to reach the campsite directly but keep in mind the campsite is in remote location and network is pretty bad. You may not be able to contact us on phone or we may not be able to contact you on phone due to bad network.
Driver: If you are hiring a driver or driving the vehicle yourself , in either case every individual person coming to the campsite has to be registered as a participant and has to pay the charges. If you do not wish to pay for your driver you can ask him to drop you and then come back to pick you up next day.
Rain & Weather:
Rains are expected to start from the month of June, during initial days the soil soaks up most of the rain water as it has been dry for several months, as days pass by, the rain water starts flowing. If it drizzles during the event it wont matter much, the fabric of tent is water resistant. But in case of extremely heavy rains, or stormy weather, the participants need to take shelter at a nearby shed. This shelter is only for protecting from extreme bad conditions and its not a stay-option.
As of now the weather is completely unpredictable, within hours the weather changes from cold to hot or to humid without any possibility of prediction.
Current Situation:
This is the Monsoon season and camping is best suited in winter and summers when it's not too windy or rainy. If the weather goes bad, accommodation will be provided in homestay/ dormitory/temp shelter, etc. instead of tents, or maybe the tents will be set up at a shelter location. Please do not book this event if the terms and conditions mentioned on this page are not agreeable to you.
The main focus of this event is watching "Fireflies" and this is not a Camping focused event. Tents/shelter, activities, watersports etc are just complimentary things that are provided if weather is suitable.
The event Schedule, Itinerary, Timeline, group composition, and all operational aspects are subject to change without prior notice. In these uncertain times, we will try to do our best to get things rolling but unavoidable circumstances may impact the operations.
Food:
During fireflies festival is sourced from local "Adivasi" villagers, this is basic home cooked food and is prepared by the villagers in the region. In past several years people have loved this food. But since lockdown got over, the expectations of people have become unreal and food is still that same authentic village food. The nearest option for restaurant or average food is available at a distance of 26 KM. Do not book this event if food is your priority. Alternatively please carry packaged food along with you if you are grumpy about food.
Fireflies Sighting:
Fireflies Glow only in weather condition suitable for mating. As we are currently in transition phase of moving from Summer to Monsoon the weather is completely unpredictable and can change within hours. Its not possible to predict the weather in advance. Natural phenomenon like Rain, Wind, Flowers, Fireflies, Clouds, Heat wave, Cool breeze, Humidity, etc. are not in our control and we do not assure occurrence of any natural phenomenon. During Fireflies Festival, on some occasions, we will be able to spot thousands of fireflies, and sometimes we may barely get to see a few. The first and the last batches will have lesser number of fireflies.
IMPORTANT:
Please do not book this event without reading and understanding the details mentioned on this page including inclusions, exclusions, FAQ's, Itinerary, Important note, and cancellation/rescheduling policy.
Venue
Igatpuri Secret Camping and Water Sports
Sayde, Igatpuri, Maharashtra 401604, India
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Igatpuri Fireflies Festival | Aquanest | Mischief Treks
Adventure
May 17 | 5PM - May 18 | 10AM
Igatpuri Secret Camping and Water Sports, Mumbai
₹600 onwards
Invite your friends
and enjoy a shared experience
₹600 onwards