PRABALMACHI FIREFLIES FESTIVAL 2023 - CAMPING AND TREK

Prabalmachi Fireflies Camping location is situated on a plateau. The route for this location involves a hike to the plateau. You can go to this fireflies festival with your group of friends solo travel is not recommended at Prabalmachi, Maharashtra. Here, You will get to experience the Fireflies Festival in the cheapest way, but as you are aware cheap locations are always extremely overcrowded and hence you need to be prepared for it. Mischief Treks crew/team does not conduct this camping event as it's a "book-&-go" category location. Our role in this camping event is limited to facilitating the booking process only. This is a common public camping event and not a group event hosted by Mischief Treks crew. For a traditional style camping experience i.e. group with a personalized touch, you can consider Mischief Treks - Fireflies Festival 2023

• Category: Fireflies Festival Camping 2023
• Duration: Overnight Camping
• Venue: Prabalmachi.
• Address: Prabalmachi, Panvel, Maharashtra.
• Date: 26-May-2023, 27-May-2023, 02-Jun-2023, 03-Jun-2023, 09-Jun-2023, 10-Jun-2023, 16-Jun-2023, 17-Jun-2023, 23-Jun-2023, 24-Jun-2023

Travel Options for Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival Camping:

1. You can reach the campsite in your own vehicle. We will be sharing GPS locations and directions/instructions on the WhatsApp group.
2. Camping fees with this option will be Rs. 599 per person

​​​⚠️ Booking closes once slots are sold out.

Do not book this event without reading and understanding the event details on this page.

DETAILED ITINERARY - PRABALMACHI FIREFLIES FESTIVAL 2023

Note: 12 hours prior to the event date and time, we will be sharing details on  WhatsApp. Exact GPS locations for each pickup point, coordinator contact, etc will be shared to you.

DAY 1 - Saturday

• Reach the camping location by 04:00 pm. Parking is available at the base of Prabalmachi.
• 05:00 pm - Reach Prabalmachi, Freshen up, and relax at the campsite. Around 9 pm dinner will be ready.
• After Dinner you can go for a night walk in the forest with help of the camp in-charge to spot fireflies.
• 12:00 am - After the night walk you can laze around as long as you want or choose to sleep. 
• Stay in Tents/ village home (depending on weather conditions)

DAY 2 - Sunday

• 05:00 am - Wake up and get ready for Kalavantin Pinnacle Trek (Optional ).
• 05:15 am - Start trek towards Kalavantin Pinnacle.
• 06:15 am - Reach Top and Enjoy Sunrise, Photography, Take rest for some time.
• Start Descending.
• 09:00 am - Reach Campsite and have Breakfast.
• 09:15 am - Descend to the base village Thakurwadi.
• 10:30 am - Start the journey to Panvel.
• 12:00 pm - Reach Panvel railway station.
• Catch 12:08 pm train from Panvel railway station.
• Reach CST by 1:27 pm.

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

What is included in the tour

• Breakfast and Tea
• Veg Dinner
• Tent / Village Homestay (dormitory)
• Govt / Local Body Charges as applicable
• Basic First Aid

What is NOT included in the tour

• Train tickets / Expenses to reach Panvel and to Campsite.
• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption and any kind of personal expenses.
• Any cost that is not mentioned in the inclusion section above.
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.

Things to Carry

1. Identity proof.
2. Good and reliable trekking shoes and extra pair of floaters.
3. Water (minimum 2 Ltrs) Compulsory.
4. Torch with extra batteries - do not depend on the phone. 
5. Keep your phone fully charged.
6. Mosquito repellent (optional)
7. Some ready-to-eat food like biscuits, plum cake, etc to keep your tummy happy.
8. Medicines (if you need any), Glucon D / Electrol / Enerzyl Powder (We will have a basic first aid kit with us).
9. A haversack to put all your things. Your hands need to be free while trekking. 
10. And most imp thing, carry lot of enthusiasm and team spirit.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Points to Note and FAQ's Regarding Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival 2023

Following are the frequently asked questions regarding Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival - Camping and Trek

Q: What is the basic location information regarding Prabalmachi? 

Ans. Prabalmachi is an unseen offbeat village en route to Kalavantin & Prabalgad Trek, its name itself indicates its huge plateau & offering a magnificent view of Prabalgad Fort & Kalavantin Pinnacle. Prabalgad Fort is located in between Matheran and Panvel in Raigad District in Maharashtra State. The structure is built at a height of 2300 feet in the Sahyadris Mountain Range. Prabalgad Fort is settled on a top of a plateau. Prabalgad consists of a sister fort which is named as Irshalgad Fort. It is situated in the vicinity of the main fort. Irshalgad is comparatively smaller in area. However, there is numerous water reservoir that was cut from the rock. It is a huge Plateau provides one of the best locations for camping.

Q: I have booked/paid for the event, is my booking confirmed for Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival? 

Ans. No !, your booking can become invalid if you do not submit the "Most Important Details" required for emergency situations. For any Trek/Adventure event the organizers need to have your details at least 24 hours prior to the event. We do not allow anyone to the campsite until we have complete and authentic details of the person. This info is crucial in case of an emergency and is a mandatory KYC parameter. The link for the "personal details form" will be sent on WhatsApp immediately after you complete the booking instructions mentioned on the website. Submitting incomplete/incorrect/fake details in the form will make your booking invalid and no refund will be provided in such case.

Q. Why is submitting emergency contact details and KYC information mandatory?

Ans. Its a standard protocol and also a guideline by Govt of India. We are accountable for every "Human-Body" present at the campsite or trek is our responsibility and in case of any unfortunate event we will be asked by authorities to provide all relevant information about you. In order to comply with the authorities we have to take authentic information from you. Fake/Incomplete information or non-submission of the details will make your ticket (paid amount) invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. You will not be allowed to participate in the event.      

Q. Does the cancellation policy/rescheduling policy apply to me if I book on event day or last day?

Ans: Yes, the policy is applicable irrespective of the booking date. The cancellation / reschedule policy is applicable to everyone with immediate effect from the date and time of booking. The refunds/rescheduling requests will be processed based on the date and time of cancellation/reschedule request sent to us and the date and time of booking the event are irrelevant. 

Q. What is the basis of cancellation/reschedule policy in case of medical or personal emergency of participant or organizing team?

Ans: The cancellation policy is based on fairness towards the participant and the organizing team. In case of medical/personal emergency, the loss arising out of cancellation/reschedule will be borne by the respective person. i.e. if the organizing team faces an emergency situation and the event gets canceled, the participant will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if the participant faces an emergency situation, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss. The cancellation policy is designed with a completely unbiased approach towards the participant and organizing team and is aimed at fairness towards both.

Q. How do we get in touch after reaching the meeting point for Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival? 

Ans. 3 hours prior to the event date and time you will be provided all the necessary information regarding the contact person, exact point to meet etc..

Q. How many people will share the tent OR can we have a separate tent for ourselves?

Ans. We have tents of 3 different size . 3/4/5 person capacity tents, you can choose from any of these as per number of persons coming along with you (depending on availability). Tent size is as per standard international norms for tents. The 3 person tent has dimensions 200 x 200 x 130 cm. The 4 person tent has dimensions 220 x 250 x 150cm. Prabalmachi Fireflies is not a luxury camping event. Basic tent setup will be provided for shelter. 

Q. What is provided in meals at Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival? 

Ans. The meal will consist of veg and Jain food options. rice, chapati, daal, seasonal veg, salad. This basic food is prepared by local villagers. Restaurant and Hotel food is not available here. 

Q. How many people will be at the coming Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival Camping and Trekking?

Ans. Depends on the number of people booking the event. Prabalmachi is a Public place and we have no access to data of other organizers' bookings hence we cannot comment on the exact number of people planning to visit this place on a given date. It varies between 300 to 3500 people depending on the given date. 

Q. Is Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival safe for solo participants? 

Ans. Yes, mostly 30% of participants come up solo and blend in. 

Q. How should I book the Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival event?

Ans. All you have to do is press the book now button on this page and follow the instructions.

Q. What are the batch dates for the fireflies festival in Prabalmachi, Maharashtra? 

Ans. The best dates for Fireflies Festival Camping in Prabalmachi is from 15-May-2023 to 30-June-2023. We at Mischief Treks have Fireflies Festival Camping and Trek scheduled at our Prabalmachi Campsite on 20-May-2023, 27-May-2023, 03-June-2023, 10-June-2023, 17-June-2023, 25-June-2023.

Q. Can I bring my Kid along? 

Ans. Age does not matter, Fitness and adaptability is extremely important. Once we had a 4-year-old girl who completed the entire event easily, and sometimes even 22-25 year old people cant complete 10% of the event. It purely depends on how fit the kids are and how they have been raised. One of our 3-year-old nieces can do all the fireflies locations easily, but my 16-year-old cousin can't even dare to think of going to any of the events listed on our website. His parents have raised him in such a way that now he is incapable of being in nature.

Q. Is Parking available at Prabalmachi Fireflies campsite location?

Ans. No, Official parking lot is not available at the Prabalmachi Fireflies camping location. There is a open space where people park their vehicles. You may choose to park your vehicle at the given location at your own risk. Till date we have not encountered any issues related to parking. 

Q. Does the Prabalmachi campsite have a washroom facility?

Ans. We have washroom available at 3 min walking distance. This is a basic workable washroom in a forest area of the village, it's clean and usable until people reach, beyond that, it purely depends on the participants on how they use it. It won't be like the ones you find in hotels or restaurants. This is a village and the village washroom is in line with the village people. 

Q. Which locations are available for booking Fireflies Festival 2023?

Ans. Out of the several locations for fireflies festival we have handpicked few best ones as mentioned below.

Best Fireflies Festival Camping Locations in Maharashtra

• Bhandardara Fireflies Festival
• Igatpuri Fireflies Festival
• Rajmachi Fireflies Festival
• Kothaligad Fireflies Festival
• Secret Location Fireflies Festival
• Karjat Fireflies Festival
• Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival