Kondana Caves

Kondana Caves situated in Karjat offers the ancient lifestyle of Buddhist followers. Ancient rock-cut caves, Kondana Caves are very famous Buddhist caves. These caves enclose sculptures, vihara, cahitya and stupa. Sculptures and stupas are specimens of the ancient period Buddhist architecture. There was a natural disaster in the form of an earth quake in early 1900 by which many stupas, front entrance and floor of the caves were damaged. These ancient caves attract lots of tourists and Buddhist devotees all through the year. Kondana Caves is around 15 KM from Karjat.

Who are these beautiful Fireflies?

Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that helps to create light.

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Kondana Caves Fireflies Trek Event Details

• Kondana caves trek difficulty level: Easy
• Base village Kondana caves: Kondhane
• Kondana caves height: 60m above Sea Level (Approx.)
• Time required to climb Kondana caves: 1 hours (one way)
• Cost: Rs. 1300/- (per person)

Kondana Caves Fireflies Trek Event Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday

Catch Karjat fast local from CSMT.

CSMT – Karjat fast local time table.

16:30 CSMT

16:37 Byculla

16:43 Dadar

16:50 Kurla

16:54 Ghatkopar

17:10 Thane

17:22 Dombivali

17:31 Kalyan

18:21 Karjat

18:25 Meeting at Karjat railway station.

18:30 Journey towards base village by local tumtum.

19:30 Reach at base village.

20:30 Dinner.

22:00 Start trekking towards Kondana Caves.

Enjoy fireflies while ascending.

23:00 Reach at Kondana caves.

Enjoy fireflies, explore the cave.

Late night we came back to village.

Night stay at villager’s house.

Day 2 – Sunday

06:30 Wakeup and freshen up.

07:00 Breakfast.

08:00 Start return journey towards Karjat station by tumtum.

09:00 Reach Karjat station and disperse.

Please note

• People may board same train from their respective stations of convenience.
• Missing the train is missing Kondana Caves Fireflies Trek, no refund will be provided.

Cost Includes

• 1 veg Dinner and 1 Breakfast
• Travel Karjat to Karjat by local auto
• Accommodation at homestay on sharing basis
• Trek Leader Expertise Charges

Cost Excludes

• Travel cost from Mumbai to Karjat and back
• Travel from Pune to Karjat and back
• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft 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

Cancellation Policy

• 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
• 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
• No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to event date
• No show No Refund.
• Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
• Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
• If Trek get cancelled, we will refund "Trek Amount" only.

Thing to carry

• 2/3 liters of water
• Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
• Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
• Good Torch must with extra battery
• Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek
• One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
• Sleeping material. (Sleeping bag or 2 bed sheets)
• Sun Cap and Sunscreen
• Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
• Identity Proof
• Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles