Overview
Located in the most beautiful part of Bhandardara,
Camping tents with a camping mat
Board games are available at Bhandardara Lake View Camping
Common washrooms
Lake view
Bhandardaraa Fireflies Camping 2025
Experience the Magical Fireflies of Bhandardara – A Dreamlike Escape into Nature**
Imagine a night where the stars descend from the skies and dance around you welcome to *Fireflies Bhandardara*, where nature puts on its most enchanting show. As dusk settles over the tranquil blue-green waters of Bhandardara Lake, a million fireflies light up the lush green landscape like nature’s own fairy lights.
Set up camp by the serene Arthur Lake and witness the hills come alive with shimmering dots of golden light. This isn’t just a camping trip—it’s a surreal experience that feels straight out of a dream. The stillness of the lake, the whispering breeze, and the rhythmic flicker of countless fireflies create a spellbinding atmosphere you won’t forget.
The magic happens just once a year. During the pre-monsoon months of May and June, fireflies emerge in full force for their brief yet beautiful mating season. For a few precious weekends, you get to step away from the chaos of city life and step into a glowing wonderland of nature.
Firefly Weekend Camping** at Bhandardara is a limited-time spectacle, lasting only until the monsoon begins. So, if you’re looking for a peaceful, picture-perfect getaway filled with awe and wonder, now is the time to book your spot.
Don`t just dream of magic—*live it* under the starry sky, among the twinkling fireflies of Bhandardara.
Fireflies Festival Information
Pre-monsoon is the perfect time for the fireflies to mate, and you can see the millions of fireflies fluttering about in the dismal environment. They are called by different names in English, it is called Fireflies, in Marathi Kajawa, and in Hindi it is called Jugnoo. The flashes of fireflies on a warm summer night remind many of us of our carefree childhood sense of wonder. With firefly season almost upon us, their enchanting light displays will soon spark our curiosity and capture our imaginations.
There are about 2,000 firefly species, and still much unknown information and riddles from our professionals to be covered.
The following are things we know or have learned about fireflies.
1. Fireflies belong to the beetle order; they are not flies.
2. They complete their cycle of life and die before the monsoon begins.
3. Fireflies are among the many bioluminescent species, meaning that they can produce their own light.
4. Female fireflies sit immobile and only flash back when they see male fireflies with a particularly impressive display.
Plan A - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping without transport
Bhandardara firefly festival camping price Child - Age 4 to 9 Years - Rs. 999 per person
Bhandardara firefly festival camping price: Adult - Age 10 years and above - Rs. 1399 per person
Plan B - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping with transport - Kasara to Kasara
Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 1399/- (per person)
Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 1999/- (per person)
Plan C - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping From Mumbai - Ac bus
Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 2999/- (per person)
Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 3499/- (per person)
Plan D - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping From Pune - Non-ac bus
Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 2599/- (per person)
Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 3199/- (per person)
Plan 1 – With Transportation (Kasara to Kasara)
Day 1 – Saturday
Train Time Table
Catch CSMT – Kasara local
CSMT – 12.30 pm
Byculla – 12.37 pm
Dadar – 12.43 pm
Kurla – 12.50 pm
Ghatkopar – 12.54 pm
Mulund – 01.06 pm
Thane – 01.12 pm
Dombivli – 01.28 pm
Kalyan – 01.37 pm
Kasara – 02.47 pm
03.00 pm – Meet the team at Kasara station & start moving towards the campsite.
05.00 pm to 06.00 pm – Get relaxed with the beautiful scenery at High Tea
06.00 pm to 07.00 pm – Fun activities
07.30 pm to 08.30 pm – BBQ Time
08.30 pm to 10.00 pm – Dinner Time
10.30 pm – Depart for Fireflies Forest
12.00 am – Back to Campsite
Day 2 – Sunday
07.00 am – Wake up and freshen up
08.00 am to 09.00 am – Breakfast Time
10.00 am – Checkout and move towards Kasara Station
Noon - Disperse at Kasara railway station
Plan 2 Without Transportation (Reach the Campsite on Your Own)
Day 1 – Saturday
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
07.30 pm to 08.30 pm – BBQ Time
08.30 pm to 10.00 pm – Dinner Time
10.30 pm – Depart for Fireflies Forest
12.00 am – Back to Campsite.
Day 2 – Sunday
08:00 am - Get fresh
09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am – Checkout
Plan C (Mumbai to Mumbai by AC bus)
Day 1 - Saturday - Kajwa Mahotsav Bhandardara
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 at 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.
07.30 pm to 08.30 pm – BBQ Time
08.30 pm to 10.00 pm – Dinner Time
10.30 pm – Depart for Fireflies Forest
12.00 am – Back to Campsite
Day 2 - Sunday - Kajwa Mahotsav Bhandardara
08:00 am - Get fresh.
09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Check out and start the return journey.
04:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Borivali.
Plan D (Pune to Pune by non-AC bus)
Day 1 - Saturday - Fireflies Bhandardara camping
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 - Music
09:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time
10:30 pm - Depart for the fireflies forest.
12:00 am - Back to Campsite
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.
Inclusion
Exclusion
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.
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.
Please try to arrive on time, as the forest department will not allow late entry.
Participants have to pay forest entry charges at the Bhandardara toll gate.
Please inform us 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, we stay will in the homestay
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 3-4 participants.
For Kasara transport, we required a minimum of 8 participants.
Please carry a blanket or bedsheets.
Bhandardara Fireflies Camping 2024
Get ready for a magical summer escape at Bhandardara Kajava Mahotsav! Watch thousands of fireflies light up the night sky as you camp by the serene lakeside, surrounded by lush hills and charming villages.
Group discounts available – contact us
Limited time only – before the monsoon begins!
Over 500 guests joined us last year – don’t miss out!
Book your spot now for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Maharashtra!