Bhandardara Fireflies Special Camping
Just before the monsoon arrives, the tiny bioluminescence beings sparkle and shine to emit a glow. It's nature’s own light show that amuses one and all. Fireflies typically shine at twilight to attract mates or prey. These fireflies bring magic to your summer night. Play with these little creatures while they keep amusing you all night long. Photographers be ready with your cameras, so as to capture the sight and save it forever. Add to this the fun of a camping-night in the folds of majestic Sahyadris.
About Bhandardara
Situated by the Pravara River, Bhandardara is blessed with peace and tranquility with a relaxing view. You can spot many famous landmarks including the Kalsubai peak and Ratangad, Harishchandragad forts. Deep and dark, the valley of shadows and adjacent Samrad Village at Bhandardara is a home to millions of fireflies.
Batch 1: 15th - 16th May 2021
Batch 2: 22nd - 23rd May 2021
Batch 3: 29th - 30th May 2021
Batch 4: 05th - 06th June 2021
Batch 5: 12th - 13th June 2021
Batch 6: 19th - 20th June 2021
Some instructions :
- Like you know fireflies can be spotted only at the remotest destination, where there is less amount of light and pollution hence we also stay amidst the villages.
- Please be ready to embrace rusticity, tented / local homes/dormitory with basic bedding facilities will be provided.( Home Stay / Dormitory would be provided incase of rains.
- Stay humble for home-made food Veg, Non Veg and Jain options available.
- Road conditions aren’t that great, hence bear with the bumps for a while as we travel in a local transport. Rusticity like we said.
- Be prepared with rain wear and a jacket as temperature drops at night and rains are always uncertain
- At our campsite there are plenty of fireflies, so enjoy blinking of these tiny bioluminescence friends and capture it in your memories and in camera.
- Don’t touch or capture fireflies let them be live in their own environment, nobody likes nuisance guest.
- No smoking and no drinking (if anyone found doing this activity will be separated from group and Trikon holds no responsibility for such a person.
- Trikon believes in No trace policy so No Littering please. Collect all garbage and carry back we will dispose it in city.
- We are going to one of the remote place so don't expect lavish facilities but yes basic needs will be taken care of...
Mandatory instructions for fireflies festival:
1. Keep min 50 feet distance.
2. Don't touch the fireflies and trees/Branches as well.
3. Avoid torch or use it with green colour filter only for route.
4. Zero noise(no music/keep silent).
5. Smoking/Alcohol/Deo/Perfume all are strictly prohibited.
Mumbai people can catch CST - Kasara Fast Local @ 10:20 am
- 10:20 am - Departure from Mumbai CST
- 12:30 pm - Arrival at Kasara
Pune People can catch Sahyadri Express / 11024
- 06:50 - Departure from Pune
- 10:32 - Arrival at Kalyan
From Kalyan you can board 11:19 am Train where you can meet Mumbai Team. Reach Kasara at 12.30 pm
Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday
12:30 pm Meet the Trikon Team at Kasara Station
01:00 pm Proceed towards Samrad Village
01:30 pm Lunch enroute
05:30 pm Reach Samrad
06:30 pm Have evening snacks
07:30 pm Have fun at campsite
08:30 pm Stroll around the villages to witness the twinkling fireflies
09:30 pm Dinner & Games
10:30 pm Rest for the day
Day 2: Sunday
06:30 am Wake up call and freshen up
07:30 am Have breakfast
08:00 am Start return journey to Kasara Station
11:00 am Reach Kasara Station
11:14 am Board CST Train
01:25 pm Reach CST
Train Time Table for Saturday
Catch CST-Kasara Fast Local @ 10:20 am
10:20 am Mumbai CST
10:27 am Byculla
10:33 am Dadar
10:40 am Kurla
10:44 am Ghatkopar
10:56 am Mulund
11:00 am Thane
11:12 am Dombivili
11:19 am Kalyan
12:30 pm Kasara
- Twinkling Fireflies are the highlight of this journey
- Experience rustic village stay--camping or homestay in case of rain
- Night Strolls, mystery stories around Samrad will keep you hooked!
- Stay amidst the view of Alang, Madan, Kulang, Kalsubai, Ratangad and Ajoba forts
- Try your hand at night-time photography
What is included in the tour
- Local Transport from Kasara to Kasara
- Food: Evening Snacks and Dinner, Sunday breakfast
- Triple Sharing Tented Accommodation or HomeStay at Bhandardara
- Trikon Trekking Expertise Charges
- Bedding
- 5% GST
What is NOT included in the tour
- Train Travelling: Mumbai to Kasara & Return
- Saturday & Sunday Lunch
- Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.
- Anything other than above mentioned inclusion
- Identity Card
- 2 ltrs water
- Torch with new cells (compulsory)
- 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
IMPORTANT
- Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
- Please take tickets till Kasara
- Board the second Compartment from Kasara Side
- Missing the train means missing the trek, no refunds would be entertained by Trikon
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Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.