About The Event
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.
Female fireflies respond using light patterns to select a mate.
They complete their cycle of life and die before the monsoon begins.
Bhandardara Lake View Camping Highlights
Located in the most beautiful part of Bhandardara,
Trained & Friendly Hosts
Camping tents with camping mat (Double)
Multipurpose pavered court
Board games are available at Bhandardara Lake View Camping
Amphi-theatre
Common washrooms
Lake view
Only Veg Food available
Plan A - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping without transport
Bhandardara camping price Child - Age 4 to 9 Years - Rs. 1299 per person
Bhandardara camping price Adult - Age 10 years and above - Rs. 1899 per person
Plan B - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping with transport - Kasara to Kasara
Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 1899/- (per person)
Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 2599/- (per person)
Plan C - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping From Mumabi - Ac bus
Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 3299/- (per person)
Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 3799/- (per person)
Plan D - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping From Pune - Non-ac bus
Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 2699/- (per person)
Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 3399/- (per person)
Room stay on additional cost
Superior Deluxe AC Room: Rs. 1400/- per person (split AC and attached washroom)
Deluxe AC Room: Rs. 1100/- per person (Portable AC and attached washroom)
4 Bed AC dorm: Rs. 500/- per person (Portable AC and attached washroom)
Bhandardara Fireflies Event 2025 Itinerary
Plan A (Reach on our own)
Day 1
04:00 pm - Arrive at the campsite. Tent allotment & check-in formality
04:30 pm to 06:00 pm - Get relaxed with the beautiful scenery at High Tea
06:00 pm to 07:00 pm - Fun activities
07:00 pm to 09:00 pm - DJ
09:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time
10:30 pm - Depart for fireflies.
12:00 am - Back to tents/rooms.
Day 2
08:00 am - Get fresh.
09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Checkout
Plan B (Kasara to Kasara)
Day 1 - 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 and start the journey towards the campsite by local vehicle.
04:30 pm to 06:00 pm - Get relaxed with the beautiful scenery at High Tea
06:00 pm to 07:00 pm - Fun activities
07:00 pm to 09:00 pm - DJ
09:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time
10:30 pm - Depart for fireflies.
12:00 am - Back to tents/rooms.
Day 2
08:00 am - Get fresh.
09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Checkout and move towards Kasara station.
12:00 pm - Disperse at Kasara railway station.
Plan C (Mumbai to Mumbai by Ac bus)
Day 1 - Saturday
08:00 am - Meet at Borivali National Park main gate.
08:00 am - Leave for the camping.
08:30 am - Pick up at Andheri WEH.
08:45 am - Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on the highway), Bandra.
09:00 am - Pick up at Sion station circle.
09:15 am - Amar Mahal, Ghatkopar.
09:30 am - Pick up at Teen Hath Naka, Thane.
10:15 am - Pick up at Kalyan Bypass, Kalyan.
(Will halt for lunch on the way, lunch will be on your own cost)
03:00 pm - Arrive at the campsite. Tent allotment & check-in formality
04:00 pm to 06:00 pm - Get relaxed with the beautiful scenery at High Tea (High Tea Timings 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm)
06:00 pm to 07:00 pm - Fun activities near Cafeteria.
08:00 pm to 09:30 pm - DJ
08:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time along with DJ. (60 people can have dinner from 8 pm to 9 pm and remaining 60 people from 9 pm to 10 pm)
10:30 pm - Assemble near Cafeteria and Depart for fireflies. (10 minutes of walk)
11:45 pm - Back to tents/rooms.
Day 2 - Sunday
08:00 am - Get fresh.
09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Checkout and Start return journey.
04:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Borivali.
Plan D (Pune to Pune by non-Ac bus)
Day 1 - Saturday
08:45 am - Meet us at McDonald`s, Deccan. (https://goo.gl/maps/vDqyKCHanhSMxG1M6)
09:00 am - Move towards the base village.
09:20 am - Pick up at New Shivaji Nagar bus stop. (https://goo.gl/maps/SfmCVQFKPsGLZtcc7)
09:40 am - Pick up at Nashik Phata. (https://goo.gl/maps/3FkGAuJrKrkip2wj6)
Lunch is on the way. (by your own)
04:30 pm - Arrive at the campsite. Tent allotment & check-in formality
04:30 pm to 06:00 pm - Get relaxed with the beautiful scenery at High Tea
06:00 pm to 07:00 pm - Fun activities
07:00 pm to 09:00 pm - DJ
09:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time
10:30 pm - Depart for fireflies.
12:00 am - Back to tents/rooms.
Day 2
08:00 am - Get fresh.
09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Checkout and Start return journey.
04:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Pune.
Inclusions:
Accommodation in Tents on Multiple Sharing basis. (Double)
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)
Pune to Pune travel by private vehicle (Plan D)
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 the Bhandardara toll gate.
Please try to arrive on time, as the 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 rains, stay will be in the shed.
We cannot control the weather, so please bear with us in providing you with the best alternative in that situation
The Trek leader`s decision will be final and binding.
For Jain food, we required a minimum of 4-5 participants.
For Kasara transport we required a minimum of 8 participants.
Please carry a blanket or 2 bedsheets.
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.
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