What is Fireflies Festival 2026
Fireflies are sometimes called lightning bugs. Many a child has spent summer evenings chasing them.
And maybe you‘ve wondered how and why these insects are able to light up.
The answer is that Fireflies contain an organic compound in their abdomens called luciferin. As air rushes into the abdomen, it reacts with luciferin. A chemical reaction gives off the familiar glow of a firefly. This light is sometimes called “cold – light” because it generates so little heat. The fireflies can regulate the airflow into the abdomen to create a pulsating pattern.
While each firefly species has it own pattern of flashing, some females imitate the pattern of other species. Male land next to them – only to be eaten alive. So the next time you see a firefly keep in mind that it flickering isn’t. Just a unique & sometimes deadly language of love.
Day 1:
Meeting point
10.00 am: Sanjay Gandhi national park gate, Borivali East
11.00 am: Sion, Lunch Home
11.30 am: Mulund checks Naka
11.55 am: Teen hath Naka
12.30 pm: Last pickup from Kalyan-Bhiwandi bypass.
Continue our journey to the base village
Lunch on the way (TTMM)
Day 1
05:00 PM - Reach Bhandardara lake fireflies festival
05:30 PM - Take a boat ride to the campsite for the Fireflies festival
06:00 PM - Reach campsite and tent accommodation
06:30 PM - Tea & Biscuits at Camping Site. Enjoy the sunset view from the campsite.
08:00 PM - Witness the fireflies and enjoy the moment
10:00 PM - Dinner under Star-lit Sky
11.30 Pm - Call off those who want to sleep in the tent can go, others can enjoy storytelling or other games with the leader
(Note:- In Case of rain we might ask you to sleep in Rooms that will be shared separately for boys and girls)
Day 2
09:00 AM - Have Breakfast and Tea
10:00 AM - Checkout
(All timings mentioned above are tentative)
What is included in the tour :
Transportation from Mumbai to Bhandardhara and Back by Private Bus
Comfortable Tent stay (Foam Mattress, Pillow & Blanket.)
Bonfire
Expertise if any
Western-style washrooms.
Meals included (Veg/Non-Veg/Jain):
1 Evening Tea
1 Dinner
Next Day Morning Tea and Breakfast
What is NOT included in the tour :
Lunch on Both days (Will be on a TTMM basis)
Water / Beverages
Personal expenses/tips.
Insurance of any kind.
Medical hospitalization, evacuation, and related expenses.
Any item not covered under “Inclusions”.
Event Venue
Meeting Point - Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Sanjay Gandhi National Park Ticket Counter, Western Express Highway, National Park - Kanheri Caves Road, Rajendra Nagar Society, Kulupwadi, Borivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400066, India
INR 3499
