About The Event
We’re headed to Bhandardara, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of the Kalsubai-Harishchandragadh Wildlife Reserve. Every year, just before the downpour of the monsoon arrives, these forests come alive in a truly magical phenomenon—millions and millions of fireflies come out of the trees looking for their mates. Imagine the whole forest filled with countless tiny fairy lights; it really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Our campsite is situated on the bank of the lake overlooking the magnificent Lake Arthur.
Come join us, and let us take you to ‘Where The Light Is’...
Upcoming batches:
31st May-1st Jun 2025
7th-8th Jun 2025
14th-15th Jun 2025
21st-22nd Jun 2025
Location: Bhandardara (Arthur Lake), Ahmednagar | Maharashtra
Itinerary
Day 1:
Once you meet the Vagabond EMs (Experience Managers) at the pickup point of your choice, we take our privately booked AC bus to Bhandardara in rural Maharashtra. On reaching Arthur Lake, we take the boat across and reach our campsite. We check into our tents and settle in. After some high tea and icebreakers, we can head down to the lake for a quick sunset swim.
An early dinner of the local cuisine will be served, after which we spend some time around the campfire. A few songs and games later, we head out to the deep dark forest with a guide to experience nature`s wondrous phenomenon- FIREFLIES! Don`t forget your DSLR cameras if you`re a photography enthusiast. But be warned, no photo or video will ever do justice to how beautiful this sight is with your own eyes! After spending some time staring at this sight in awe, we return back to our campsite.
We will, of course, get back to the campfire, accompanied by guitars, singing & campfire games if the weather permits.
Feel free to stay up the night and gaze into the galaxy, if you wish.
Day 2:
Wake up for breakfast by 8:00 am. Go for a dip in the lake and click those last few photographs.
We head back to Bombay in our bus and return home with yet another experience ticked off our bucket list!
Inclusions
1. Transport in an AC seater bus (Ex-Bombay)
2. High tea, dinner, and breakfast
3. Boat rides across Lake Arthur to our campsite and back
4. Camping arrangements (Tent with foam mat, pillow, and blanket) or dormitory stay if it`s raining heavily.
5. Mineral water at the campsite
6. Campfire
7. Group activities
8. Midnight fireflies trail walk
9. Access to life jackets for swimming in the lake
10. Extension boards for charging
11. Clean and separate western washrooms for men and women
12. Basic medical and first-aid kit assistance
13. All permits, tolls, and parking charges
14. Experienced local guide
15. Assistance by Vagabond EMs
Exclusions
Lunch during the bus journey (to and fro)
Any personal expenses
Accommodation, Meals, and Transport
Accommodation:
Camping will be on a double-sharing basis
A foam mat, pillow, and bedsheets will be provided
Meals:
High Tea: Pakoda, tea, coffee
Dinner: Rice, dal, bhaaji, chicken gravy, chapati, papad, pickle
Breakfast: Tea, coffee, poha/upma/boiled eggs
Transport:
Your pick-up points are 9:30 am at Craftbar 2.0 (Chakala Metro), 10:00 am at Hiranandani Bus Stop (Powai) and 10:30 am at Cadbury Junction (Thane)
We will be traveling from Bombay to Bhandardara and back in AC buses
During both journeys, the bus will make lunch stops en route.
Things to carry/wear
Extra pair of clothes
Toiletries
Towel
Insect repellent
Water for the bus journey
Power bank
Warm clothes (it gets chilly and windy after sundown)
Torch/headlamp
Slippers
Closed footwear & long pants (for the fireflies sighting walk)
Rainwear (poncho/raincoat)
Personal medication
Optional: Camera, musical instruments, playing cards etc
Cancellation Policy
- In case of cancellations 7 days or more prior to the date of departure, Rs 1,500 will be deducted.
- In case of cancellations 6 to 3 days prior to the date of departure, Rs 2,000 will be deducted.
- Cancellations made within 48 hours to the date of departure will receive no refund.
- 3.8% of all booking amounts are payment gateway charges. This amount is not refundable.
- Please refer to the further Terms and Conditions mentioned in the footer of the website
