About The Event
Serene camping location at the foothills of Ratangad with visit to Amruteshwar Temple & Bhandardara.
Facts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail type: flat path
Highlights:
Fireflies sighting
Serene camping location
Ancient 1200 years old Amrutheshwar Temple
Bhandardara backwaters
Samrad Kokankada
Homemade Local Cuisine
Sandhan Valley View Point
Itinerary:
DAY 1:
Travel by AC Bus from Borivali at 10:00 AM with pickup points at Goregaon, JVLR, Bhandup, Thane Teenhath Naka. (Exact pickup points willl be share to the registered participants)
Lunch Break on the Highway - 30 min.
Event Briefing & introduction – 15 min.
Hike to the Samrad Kokankada – 1 hour.
Reach the campsite and set up tents.
Take a short hike to the forest to observe the fireflies.
Dinner at the campsite.
Behold the fireflies near the campsite.
Bedtime in tents (bring your own bedding).
DAY 2:
Wake-up call – 06:30 AM.
Fresh up and breakfast – 45 min.
Travel to Ancient Amruteshwar temple - 30 min
Expllore Amruteshwar temple - 30 min
Travel to Bhandardara - 45 min
Relax at Bhandardara Dam view point - 20 min
Travel to Bari village via Bhandardara - 45 min.
Lunch Break at Bari village – 1 hour.
Resume the Road Journey to Mumbai – 5 hours.
Price: ₹2500
Included
Transport by hired AC Vehicle from Mumbai.
Veg Dinner on DAY 1, Breakfast, Veg Lunch on DAY 2
Camping in Tents on Triple/ Quad sharing basis
Forest Entry fee & our expertise
Excluded
Snacks break on the highway or any personal expenses
Fireflies Observation Guidelines:
No Bright Lights: Avoid using flashlights, camera flashes, or any other bright lights while watching fireflies. This can disrupt their natural behavior and make it difficult for you to see them.
Keep Noise Low: Fireflies are sensitive to sound, so try to keep noise to a minimum while observing them. Avoid talking loudly, playing music, or making sudden movements that could startle them.
Respect Their Space: While it`s tempting to get a closer look, try to maintain a respectful distance from the fireflies. Getting too close can disrupt their natural behavior and cause them unnecessary stress.
No Catching: Resist the temptation to catch fireflies or disturb them in any way. They play a vital role in their ecosystem, and interfering with them can disrupt their mating patterns and overall population.
Avoid Chemicals: Refrain from using insect repellents, perfumes, deodrants or other chemicals that could harm fireflies or their habitat. These substances can have unintended consequences on the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
Protect Their Habitat: Be careful not to trample vegetation or disturb the soil in areas where fireflies are active. Respect their habitat by staying on designated paths or observation areas.
No campfires: Firefly habitats are sensitive; avoid lighting fires nearby.
