Overview

Bhandardara Fireflies Camping 2024

 

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.

Consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited in the event. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the event. NO REFUND will be provided.


 


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.

 

1 Night 2 Days Available on request Wakad, Maharashtra
Itinerary

Day 1:   Saturday

12:30 pm        Meet the Trikon Team @ Wakad - Below Hinjewadi Bridge 

Pick Up Points > Vishal Nagar (Opp To Valentine Square Hotel) > Aundh (Breman Chowk Towards Shivaji Nagar) > Shivaji Nagar > Nashik Phata > Bhosari

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 Pune City

01:25 pm        Reach Pune City tentatively

 

 


 

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Private Transportation from Pune To Bhandardara and back.
  • 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

  • Saturday & Sunday Lunch
  • Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.
  • Anything other than above mentioned inclusion
Highlights
  • 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
  • Consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited in the event. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the event. NO REFUND will be provided.
Route Map
FAQs
  • Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
  • 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.

Things to carry
  • 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

 

Pickup point
Wakad Flyover, Shankar Kalat Nagar, Wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India View on Map
Reviews