Event Name: Fireflies Special Trek and Camp at Prabalmachi

Total Seats: 30

Location: Prabalmachi

Base Village: Thakurwadi

Grade: Easy

Approximate Duration: 2 hrs of Ascend

Description

Prabalmachi is a little hamlet hiding in the hills, so close to our megacity! It offers a picturesque backdrop of two gigantic Sahyadri peaks--Prabalgad and Kalavantin. Leave behind the city chaos and lose yourself to the mountains by spending some fun time with the glowing fireflies. Just walk along the dense forest and quietly observe these bio-luminescent bodies twinkling all around. Yes, it’s a moment to feel surprised and get awed by these little wonders.

Spend some relaxing time at Prabalmachi base village. Simply indulge in never ending conversations and share stories. Wake up to mesmerizing views of the valley and check out the city lights that will make your weekend worthwhile.

About Prabalmachi

Located very close to Mumbai, Prabalmachi serves as the base village for famous treks of Prabalgad and Kalavantin forts. A highlighting feature is that it also plays host to numerous fireflies. It is a sight you would have never seen before!

Major Attractions

Look at numerous sparkling fireflies

Camping at the hill-top

Campfire activities

Panoramic view of both Kalavantin & Prabalgad

Team bonding games

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday

06:15 pm Meet the Trikon Team at Panvel station and move towards Thakurwadi by local transport

07:00 pm Reach base village. Start trek to Prabalmachi after a round of introduction.

08:30 pm Reach Prabalmachi and freshen up

09:00 pm Enjoy local cuisine for dinner

10:00 pm Head out to spot fireflies. Return to camping site and retire for the day.

Day 2: Sunday

07:00 am Wakeup call and freshen up

08:30 am Start descend post breakfast

10:00 am Start return journey by local transport

11:00 am Reach Panvel station and catch respective local trains

Train Time Table for Saturday

Catch 4:51 pm local train from CST to Panvel

04:51 pm - CSTM

05:09 pm - Wadala

05:20 pm - Kurla

05:39 pm - Vashi

06:09 pm - Panvel

Catch 5:22 pm Local Train from Thane to Panvel

05:22 pm - Thane

05:51 pm - Nerul

06:13 pm - Panvel

Inclusions

Local Transport traveling from Panvel to Thakurwadi and back

Food: Dinner and Breakfast with Tea

Sharing Basis Home Stay Incase of Rains

Twin Sharing Tented Accommodation With Bedding

Trikon Trekking Expertise Charges

Exclusions

Train Travelling

Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.

Anything other than above mentioned inclusion

5% GST

Things to Carry

Identity Card

2 ltrs water

Torch with new cells

Enerzyl powder or Glucon D powder

Snacks & biscuits

Extra pair of clothes

Clean napkin or towel

Cap, sunglasses, scarf

Haversack or backpack (No sling bags)

Camera (optional)

Please carry personal medicines if any

Hand Sanitizer