Fireflies Festival Information 

Summer vacations are usually memorable. A fantastic way to finish summer vacation is to watch fireflies in the evening before the monsoon arrives. In English, they are called Fireflies. In Marathi, Kajawa, and Hindi, Jugnoo.

A total of 2,000 different types of firefly bugs have been identified. There is still much unknown information and riddles for our professionals to uncover. The following is a list of things we`ve learned about fireflies.

Fireflies belong to the beetle order; they are not flies.

Fireflies produce light using bioluminescence through the night to lure mates or prey. 

Fireflies chemically generated glow from the lower belly can be yellow, green, or light red.

Each Firefly Varieties performs its strobe pattern.

Males perform light flashing patterns to attract mates or prey.

Female fireflies respond using light patterns to select a mate.

They complete their cycle of life and die before the monsoon begins. 

Bhandardara Lake View Camping Highlights

Located in the most beautiful part of Bhandardara,

Trained & Friendly Hosts

Camping tents with camping mat (Double)

Multipurpose pavered court

Board games are available at Bhandardara Lake View Camping

Amphi-theatre

Common washrooms

Lake view

Only Veg Food available

Plan A - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping without transport

Bhandardara camping price Child - Age 4 to 9 Years - Rs. 1299 per person

Bhandardara camping price Adult - Age 10 years and above - Rs. 1899 per person

Plan B - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping with transport - Kasara to Kasara

Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 1899/- (per person)

Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 2599/- (per person)

Plan C - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping From Mumabi - Ac bus 

Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 3299/- (per person)

Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 3799/- (per person)

Plan D - Bhandardara Fireflies Camping From Pune - Non-ac bus 

Child (4 to 9 yrs): Rs. 2799/- (per person)

Adult (10 yrs and above): Rs. 3399/- (per person)

Room stay on additional cost 

Deluxe AC Room: Rs. 1100/- per person (Portable AC and attached washroom)

Superior Deluxe AC Room: Rs. 1400/- per person (split AC and attached washroom)

4 Bed AC dorm: Rs. 500/- per person (Portable AC and attached washroom)

Bhandardara Fireflies Event 2025 Itinerary

Plan A (Reach on our own)

Day 1

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

07:00 pm to 09:00 pm - DJ

09:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time

10:30 pm - Depart for fireflies.

12:00 am - Back to tents/rooms.

Day 2

08:00 am - Get fresh.

09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast

10:00 am - Checkout

Plan B (Kasara to Kasara)

Day 1 - Saturday Bhandardara lake camping

Catch CSMT - Kasara fast local

11:42 am CSMT

11:49 am Byculla

11:55 am Dadar

12:02 pm Kurla

12:06 pm Ghatkopar

12:22 pm Thane

12:38 pm Dombivli

12:47 pm Kalyan

01:58 pm Kasara

02:00 pm - Arrive at Kasara railway station and start the journey towards the campsite by local vehicle.

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 - DJ

09:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time

10:30 pm - Depart for fireflies.

12:00 am - Back to tents/rooms.

Day 2

08:00 am - Get fresh.

09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast

10:00 am - Checkout and move towards Kasara station.

12:00 pm - Disperse at Kasara railway station.

Plan C (Mumbai to Mumbai by Ac bus)

Day 1 - Saturday

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 on 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 near Cafeteria.

08:00 pm to 09:30 pm - DJ

08:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time along with DJ. (60 people can have dinner from 8 pm to 9 pm and remaining 60 people from 9 pm to 10 pm)

10:30 pm - Assemble near Cafeteria and Depart for fireflies. (10 minutes of walk)

11:45 pm - Back to tents/rooms.

Day 2 - Sunday

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 Borivali.

Plan D (Pune to Pune by non-Ac bus)

Day 1 - Saturday

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 - DJ

09:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time

10:30 pm - Depart for fireflies.

12:00 am - Back to tents/rooms.

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. 

Inclusions:

Accommodation in Tents on Multiple Sharing basis. (Double)

Veg Meals during the camping

Hi-tea with snacks

Dinner - Roti, Rice, 1 snack, 1 subzi gravy,1 dal, salad, achar, desert

Breakfast - Tea,coffee,butter/jam toast, one main dish

Bonfire - if weather permits

Local support at Campsite

All permissions and expertise

Kasara to Kasara travel by local vehicle (Plan B)

Mumbai to Mumbai travel by private vehicle (Plan C)

Pune to Pune travel by private vehicle (Plan D)

Things to Carry:

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.

Identity Proof.

Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect you from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.