IGATPURI FIREFLIES FESTIVAL 2024 - CAMPING

Nestled amidst the picturesque Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India, Igatpuri is a serene camping destination that is renowned for its pristine wilderness and abundant firefly population. As the sun sets, the forest is illuminated by the mesmerizing glow of thousands of fireflies, creating a magical atmosphere that is truly mesmerizing. Join us at Mischief Treks for a exciting event of Igatpuri Fireflies Festival Camping experience amidst the breathtaking beauty of Igatpuri, where the mesmerizing dance of fireflies during the Fireflies Festival.

Category: Fireflies Festival Camping 2024, suitable for people of all age group, NO Trek

Duration: Overnight Camping 

Date: 18-May2024, 25-May-2024, 01-Jun-2024, 08-Jun-2024, 15-Jun-2024, and 22-Jun-2024

Source: https://www.mischieftreks.com/tours/fireflies-festival-igatpuri

Travel Options and Charges for Igatpuri 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. Camping fees with this option will be Rs. 1650 per person

2. Camping & Pickup/Drop from Kasara Railway Station

Pickup/Drop Time: 2:47 pm kasara / next day 9:00 am pickup from bhandardara

Camping fees with this option will be Rs. 2100 per person

3. Kids Charges: For Kids Camping Charges without pickup are Rs. 650 and with Pickup from Kasara are Rs.1200

⚠️ Booking closes once slots are sold out.

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

Timeline of the event.

Schedule for AquaNest™ Camping Watersports 

Those coming by own vehicle need to reach the basecamp at 04:00pm. For those opting for Kasara pickup need to catch the train mentioned below from your nearest local train station. 

Train timings:

• CSMT-12:30 pm
• Dadar-12:43 pm
• Kurla-12:50 pm
• Ghatkopar-12:54 pm
• Thane-01:12 pm
• Kalyan-01:37 pm
• Kasara-02:47 pm

As soon as the train reaches the station local shared jeeps will be waiting outside the station to take you to the campsite. The jeeps will halt at a Dhaba (10 min) for participants to freshen up and proceed to the campsite.

DAY 1:

• Once you reach you can freshen up, settle down in your tents.
• Then you can start with the Watersports activities, get geared up for the watersports.
• High tea and Snacks will be served and then you can continue with your Watersports at the campsite.
• Dinner will be served around 09:00 pm.
• Stargazing session and exploring the night sky. 
• You can call off the day go to rest or spend time enjoying the starry night and cool breeze.
• IF you have opted for Stargazing (7 days prior booking) , Stargazing session will be arranged and professional expert with telescope will conduct the Stargazing session. 

DAY 2:

• Wake up at your own leisure time and freshen up.
• 08:00 AM: Breakfast will be served.
• You can continue your Watersport Activities post breakfast incase you couldn't finish them on Saturday pre sunset.
• Approx 10.00 am : Check out of the campsite.

What is included in the tour

• Dinner Veg/Jain/Non-veg (Saturday)
• Morning breakfast & tea (Sunday)
• Fireflies Sighting 
• Tent Stay OR Alternate Stay arrangement
• Transport ( if opted for) 
• First Aid Guide & expertise charges.
• Activities like Kayaking, Rafting, Archery, Zip Lining
• Stargazing (Depending on weather conditions)
• Swimming in the lake with Life Jackets.
• Beautiful Lakeside View.

What is NOT included in the tour

• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption and 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.

Things to Carry

1. Identity Proof (must)
2. Torch with extra battery (Must)
3. A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs)
4. Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
5. Optional- Extra Mats/Sleeping Bag or blanket to add on to comfort level in tent.
6. Medicine that you require usually (We do have a basic first aid kit)
7. Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments or carry precious items.
8. Extra pair of clothes.

Source: www.mischieftreks.com

Points to Note and FAQ's regarding Igatpuri Fireflies Festival 2024

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

Q: I have booked/paid for the event, is my booking confirmed for Igatpuri 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 our 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. We are coming by our own vehicle for the event, where should we reach for the Igatpuri fireflies festival?

Ans. You need to reach Kasara Station at the scheduled meeting time, from here you can follow our vehicles. After this point cell phone network coverage is bad and our team won't be contactable. You will be given exact coordinates after you finish booking formalities. 

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

Ans. We will be creating a WhatsApp group for coordination where 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 the 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 of 200 x 200 x 130 cm. The 4 person tent has dimensions 220 x 250 x 150cm. Igatpuri Fireflies is not a luxury camping event. A Basic tent setup will be provided for shelter. 

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

Ans. Meal will consist of veg and nonveg options. rice, chapati, daal, seasonal veg, salad, Chicken curry.

Q. How many people will be coming for Igatpuri Fireflies Festival Camping?

Ans. Depends on the number of people booking the event. Generally, the batch size is approximately 25-35 participants. Igatpuri is a Public place and we have no access to data on other organizers' bookings hence we cannot comment on the exact number of people planning to visit this place on a given date. 

Q. Is Igatpuri Fireflies Festival safe for solo participants? 

Ans. Yes Igatpuri Fireflies Festival is safe for solo participants, mostly 30% of participants come up solo and blend in. 

Q. Is Igatpuri Fireflies Festival safe for girls? 

Ans. Yes Igatpuri Fireflies Festival is safe for girls, Mischief Treks has a track record of making our trekking and camping events extremely safe for girls and boys both. Normally 60 – 75 % of our participants are females.

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 can't 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. Does the Igatpuri campsite have a washroom facility?

Ans. We have a washroom available at 3 min walking distance. This is a basic washroom in a 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. 

Q. Is Parking available at Igatpuri Fireflies campsite location?

Ans. Yes, Parking lot is available at the Igatpuri 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. Will the Fireflies event be canceled if it rains?

Ans. As you are already aware that June is a rainy-season month and the fireflies events are organized in this month with a clear understanding that it may rain. The Fireflies event will not be canceled. Refer Points to Note section above for further clarification 

Q. Which locations are available for booking Fireflies Festival 2024?

Ans. Out of the several locations for the fireflies festival we have handpicked a 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