Fireflies Festival Information 

Summer vacations are usually memorable. A fantastic way to finish summer vacation is to watch fireflies in the evening before the monsoon arrives. In English, they are called Fireflies. In Marathi, Kajawa, and Hindi, Jugnoo.

A total of 2,000 different types of firefly bugs have been identified. There is still much unknown information and riddles for our professionals to uncover. The following is a list of things we`ve learned about fireflies.

Fireflies belong to the beetle order; they are not flies.

Fireflies produce light using bioluminescence through the night to lure mates or prey. 

Fireflies chemically generated glow from the lower belly can be yellow, green, or light red.

Each Firefly Varieties performs its strobe pattern.

Males perform light flashing patterns to attract mates or prey.

Females fireflies respond using light patterns to select a mate.

They complete their cycle of life and die before the monsoon begins. 

Bhandardara Lake View Premium Camping Highlights

Located in Most beautiful part of Bhandardara,

Trained & Friendly Hosts

Camping tents with camping mat (Double / Triple)

Multipurpose pavered court

Board games

Amphi-theatre

Common washrooms

Lake view

Plan A - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping (without transport) 

Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 1199/- (per person)

Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 1799/- (per person)

Plan B - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping (with transport - Kasara to Kasara) 

Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 1799/- (per person)

Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 2399/- (per person)

Plan C - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping (with transport - Mumbai to Mumbai Ac bus) 

Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 3099/- (per person)

Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 3599/- (per person)

Bhandardara Fireflies Event 2023 Itinerary

Plan A (Reach on our own)

Day 1

04:00 pm - Arrive at the campsite. Tent allotment & check-in formality

06:00 pm - Get relaxed by beautiful scenery at High Tea

07:00 pm - Fun activities

09:00 pm - Dinner Time

10:00 pm - Enjoy the acoustic guitar tunes or music session along with the campfire. Also enjoy Fireflies watching sessions

Day 2

07:30 am - Get fresh.

08:00 am to 09.30 am - Breakfast

09:30 am - Checkout

Plan B (Kasara to Kasara)

Day One - Saturday Bhandardara lake camping

Catch CSMT - Kasara fast local

11:42 am CSMT

11:49 am Byculla

11:55 am Dadar

12:02 pm Kurla

12:06 pm Ghatkopar

12:22 pm Thane

12:38 pm Dombivli

12:47 pm Kalyan

01:58 pm Kasara

02:00 pm - Arrive at Kasara railway station start journey towards campsite by local vehicle.

04:30 pm - Arrive at the campsite. Tent allotment & check-in formality

06:00 pm - Get relaxed by beautiful scenery at High Tea

07:00 pm - Fun activities

09:00 pm - Dinner Time

10:00 pm - Enjoy the acoustic guitar tunes or music session along with the campfire. Also enjoy Fireflies watching sessions

Day 2

07:30 am - Get fresh.

08:00 am to 09.30 am - Breakfast

09:30 am - Checkout and move towards Kasara station.

11:30 am - Disperse at Kasara railway station.

Plan C (Mumbai to Mumbai by Ac bus)

Day One - Saturday

08:45 am - Meet at Borivali National Park main gate.

09:00 am - Leave for the camping.

09:30 am - Pick up at Andheri WEH.

09:45 am - Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on the highway), Bandra.

10:00 am - Pick up at Sion station circle.

10:10 am - Amar Mahal, Ghatkopar.

10:45 am - Pick up at Teen Hath Naka, Thane.

11:45 am - Pick up at Kalyan Bypass.

Lunch on the way. (by your own)

04:30 pm - Arrive at the campsite. Tent allotment & check-in formality

06:00 pm - Get relaxed by beautiful scenery at High Tea

07:00 pm - Fun activities

09:00 pm - Dinner Time

10:00 pm - Enjoy the acoustic guitar tunes or music session along with the campfire. Also enjoy Fireflies watching sessions

Day 2

07:30 am - Get fresh.

08:00 am to 09.30 am - Breakfast

09:30 am - Checkout and Start return journey.

04:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Mumbai. 

Inclusions:

Accommodation in Tents on Multiple Sharing basis. (Double/triple)

Veg Meals during the camping

Hi-tea with snacks

Dinner - Roti, Rice, 1 snack, 1 subzi gravy,1 dal, salad, achar, desert

Breakfast - Tea,coffee,butter/jam toast, one main dish

Bonfire - if weather permits

Local support at Campsite

All permissions and expertise

Kasara to Kasara travel by local vehicle (Plan B)

Mumbai to Mumbai travel by private vehicle (Plan C)

Exclusions:

Any other meals than mentioned in inclusions

Tax as applicable

Any transportation (Plan A)

Travel till Kasara and back (Plan B)

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 including above

All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather

Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required

Note:

The sighting of fireflies is a natural phenomenon that depends on weather conditions. We can hope to have a beautiful experience of exploring nature in their presence.

Participants have to pay forest entry charges at Bhandardara toll gate.

Please try to reach before time, as forest department will not allow late entry.

Please Inform me about your medical issue in advance.

Participants will be responsible for their own belongings and health issues.

Avoid wearing gold or other costly jewelry.

If it rain, stay will be in shed.

We cannot control weather, please bear with us in providing you with the best alternative in that situation

Trek leader`s decision will be final and binding.

For Jain food we required minimum 4-5 participants.

Please carry blanket or 2 bedsheets.

It`s time to explore a mesmerizing landscape at Bhandardara camping fireflies. Join us in the summertime for a spectacular experience in Bhandardara, Maharashtra. The summer is a spectacular time to be there, with fireflies lighting up the night and picturesque villages dotting the landscape. What are you waiting for? Bhandardara camping price group discount is available; please chat with us for a coupon code

Things to Carry:

2/3 litres of water.

Blanket or 2 bed sheets

Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars.

Ready to eat food (biscuits, chips)

Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets.

Good Torch must with an extra battery.

One Day Backpack 20 to 30 litres.

Sun Cap and Sunscreen.

Personal First aid and Personal Medicine.

Identity Proof.

Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect you from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.