Bhandardara Fireflies Festival Camping 2024
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.
- Location: Bhandardara lake, Akole, Maharashtra
- Duration: 2 days and 1 night
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Endurance: Moderate
- Weather: Pleasant
- Distance from Mumbai: 165km
- Distance from Pune: 160km
- Distance from Kasara: 65km
- Distance from Nashik: 75km
Who Should Attend ?
Friends, family and corporate outings
Cost For Bhandardara Fireflies Festival Camping 2024
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Adult Ex Bhandardara Reaching directly ₹.1299
(Adult have to reach bhandardara by own vehicle)
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Child Ex Bhandardara Reaching directly ₹.999
(5 to 8 Years have to reach bhandardara by own vehicle)
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Per Child With Transport ₹.1499
(5 to 8 Years child will get Kasara to kasara Travel)
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Per Adult With Transport ₹.1999
(Adult will get Kasara to kasara Travel)
- Twinkling Fireflies are the highlight of this journey
- Experience rustic village stay--camping or homestay in case of rain
- Night Strolls, mystery stories around Bhandardara will keep you hooked!
- Stay amidst the view of Alang, Madan, Kulang, Kalsubai, Ratangad and Ajoba forts
- Try your hand at night-time photography
Bhandardara Fireflies Festival Camping 2024
Day 1 Saturday - Travel Camping & Fireflies Chasing
For Mumbai Participant Train Time Table
Catch CST-Kasara Fast Local @ 12:30 pm
12:30 pm Mumbai CST
12:37 pm Byculla
12:43 pm Dadar
12:50 pm Kurla
12:54 pm Ghatkopar
01:06 pm Mulund
01:12 pm Thane
01:28 pm Dombivili
01:37 pm Kalyan
02:47 pm Kasara
03:00 pm Meet the Bhatakna Team at Kasara Station
03:30 pm Proceed towards Base Village
Lunch Halt enroute
06:00 pm Reach Bhandardara
06:30 pm Have evening snacks
07:30 pm Have fun at campsite
09:30 pm Dinner & Games
10:30 pm Stroll around the villages to witness the twinkling fireflies
11:30 pm Rest for the day
Day 2 Sunday - Travel & Back to Home
06:30 am Wake up call and freshen up
07:30 am Have breakfast
08:00 am Boating by lake
09:00 am Start return journey to Kasara Station
12:00 pm Reach Kasara Station
12:30 pm Board CST Train
03:30 pm Reach CST
Pune Itinerary Bhandardara Lakeside Camping:
Day 1:
- 9.00am:Depart from Pune to Bhandardhara via private vehicle
- Pickup:BMCC COLLEGE FC ROAD,NASIK PHATA
- 2.00pm:Have lunch on the way
- 5.00 pm: Reach the campsite and enjoy delicious snacks
- 6.00 pm: Check in into your camps and chill around the lake
- 8.00 pm: Dinner will be served
- 10.00 pm: We will go for a fireflies walk to spot the bioluminescent birds
- Later night enjoy your time with the newly made friends
Day 2:
- 8.00 am: Wakeup and enjoy your homemade breakfast
- 10.00 am:Checkout and depart towards Pune
- 2.00pm:Lunch will be served on the way
- 11.00pm:Arrival in Pune by night
What is included in the tour
- Local Transport from Kasara to Kasara
- Food: Evening Snacks and Dinner, Sunday breakfast
- Boating
- Tent Stay Twin Sharing & Tripel / Dormitory Home Stay Accommodation at Village ( In case of Rain )
- Bhatakna Guide Expertise Charges
What is NOT included in the tour
- Saturday & Sunday Lunch
- Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.
- Anything other than above mentioned inclusions
- Train Travelling from Mumbai to Kasara & Return