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Bhandardara Fireflies Trek & Camping

Experience the magical spectacle of fireflies lighting up the Bhandardara valley

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Overview

Bhandardara is a beautiful hill station located in the Sahyadri range of Maharashtra, known for its pristine lake, waterfalls, and lush greenery. During the monsoon season, the valley comes alive with thousands of fireflies creating a magical natural light show.

Our Bhandardara Fireflies Camping package offers you a chance to witness this spectacular phenomenon while enjoying lakeside camping, bonfire, BBQ, and other fun activities.

Highlights

Magical Fireflies Experience

Witness thousands of fireflies lighting up the valley at night

Lakeside Camping

Comfortable tents with bedding near Bhandardara Lake

BBQ & Bonfire

Enjoy delicious BBQ and bonfire under the stars

Lake Boating

Morning boating activity on Bhandardara Lake

Itinerary

Option 1: Pune to Pune (With Bus Transportation)

Day 1
  • 09:00 AM: Report at Starbucks FC Road
  • 09:30 AM: Pickups from Nashil Phata and start the journey towards campsite
  • 12:00 PM: Hault for lunch (At own cost)
  • 04:00 PM: Arrive at Randha Waterfall, explore the area, and click some pictures. (If time permits)
  • 05:30 PM: Reach campsite. Briefing and introduction session with Tent allotment.
  • 06:00 PM: Evening snacks, Enjoy Lakeside View, Sunset, Indoor-outdoor games, etc
  • 08:00 PM: BBQ, Enjoy Music, and Dance
  • 09:30 PM: Have Dinner and enjoy a Beautiful view of fireflies at the campsite.
  • 10:30 PM: Enjoy an overnight camping stay with group fun activities and a bonfire under the sky full of stars.
Day 2
  • 06:00 AM: Wake up call, get freshen up, enjoy the sunrise view, and do photography.
  • 08:30 AM: Have breakfast, Enjoy Lake Boating Activity
  • 11:00 AM: Have lunch at the market at your own cost.
  • 01:00 PM: Start return journey to Pune
  • 10:00 PM: Reach Pune.

Option 2: Mumbai to Mumbai (With Bus Transportation)

Day 1
  • 11:46 AM: Take a local train to kasara from CSMT
  • 01:58 PM: Reach Kasara Station and report to the trek leaders
  • 02:15 PM: Start traveling to the Campsite
  • 04:00 PM: Reach campsite.
  • 04:30 PM: Briefing and introduction session with tent allotment
  • 05:00 PM: Evening snacks, Enjoy Lakeside View, Sunset, Indoor-outdoor games, etc
  • 07:00 PM: BBQ, Enjoy Music, and Dance
  • 09:30 PM: Have Dinner and enjoy a Beautiful view of fireflies at the campsite.
  • 10:30 PM: Enjoy an overnight camping stay with group fun activities and a bonfire under the sky full of stars.
Day 2
  • 06:00 AM: Wake up call, get freshen up, enjoy the sunrise view, and do photography.
  • 08:30 AM: Have breakfast, Enjoy Lake Boating Activity
  • 09:30 AM: Start return journey to kasara
  • 12:00 PM: Reach kasara. Take the local train to Mumbai.

Things to Carry

Highly Required and Mandatory Things
  • Backpack (waterproof or covered with waterproof cover)
  • ID proof
  • Trekking shoes or any sports shoes with a Good grip
  • Trekking pants (compulsory), 2 T-Shirts (Preferably full sleeves or Half T-shirt with sleeves)
  • Raincoat/ waterproof jacket/ windcheater
  • Handnapkin/Towel
  • Water Bottle (1- 2 ltr)
  • Ready-to-eat food like plum cakes, Dry fruits, dry snacks and biscuits, Chikki, chocolate bars, etc.
  • Torch
  • Personal Medicines and Personal First aid
Required but Optional Things
  • Sleeping Bag/ Shawl etc
  • To change after trekking - Facewash, Extra pants/ shorts, Extra T-shirt, sleeper/ floaters, an extra bag to carry your trekking shoes, innerwear, etc
  • Sweater For bus journey
  • Electoral or Glucose D powder.
  • Portable Phone Charger, Earphones, etc.
  • Sun protection cap, sunglasses, Sunscreen lotion, toothbrush-toothpaste, etc
  • Proper face mask or shield
  • Sanitizer
  • Extra Pair of clothes.

Important Notes

Weather Policy: In case it's starting to rain, we assure you to provide you with a common hall of the villager's home, where you can sit or sleep. The hall will be accommodating 40-50 people, it won't be convenient but that's the best possible solution to the situation.

Payment Mode:

  • Google Pay / Phone Pay : 9353371240
  • UPI ID : patilshubhya000-2@okicici

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Available Batches

May: 9–10, 16–17, 23–24, 30–31

June: 6–7, 13–14

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusions:
Pune to Pune Transportation By Private Bus (For itinerary 1)
Travel from Kasara Station by Private Bus/Cab/Jeep
Meals: Day 1 Evening Snacks + Dinner + BBQ, Day 2 Breakfast
Stay: Tent camping stay (Triple Sharing) with bedding
Activities: Bonfire, Music System, and Outdoor Games
Fireflies spotting
Guide Charges
Entry Charges
Exclusions:
Travel till pickup points
Lunch for the second day
Pillow and sleeping bag (however you can carry a shawl or chaddar as per your requirement)
Mineral water or Lime water or purchased for personal consumption
All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
Any kind of personal expenses
Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost including above
All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required

Cancellation Policy

  • 50% refund within 5-7 working days, if notified 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
  • No refund, if notified less than 3 days prior to the event date
  • Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
  • Event Tickets can be transferred to another person against cancellation.

Note: We strictly follow no alcohol, no drugs, and no litter policy.

Location

How to Reach Bhandardara

Base Village: BHANDARDARA

  • Location: Bhandardara Lake, Akole, Maharashtra
  • Distance from Mumbai: 165km
  • Distance from Pune: 160km
  • Distance from Kasara: 65km
  • Distance from Nashik: 75km