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 Fireflies Camping Highlights
Guided forest walk to witness magical fireflies inside the property
Located in one of the most scenic spots of Bhandardara
Trained & friendly hosts for a smooth experienceActivities & Facilities:
Multipurpose paved court
Pool Table & Foosball
Indoor board games
Amphi-theatre setup
Clean Facilities:
Common washrooms available
Attached toilets for rooms & dorms
Cabins have common washrooms
Beautiful lake view location
Pure Veg Food available
Experience the Bhandardara Kajwa Mahotsav at one of the most comfortable campsites
Bus Timings - From Mumbai - Booking Option available in addon
Day Zero – Saturday Morning: • 08:00 am - Meet at Borivali National Park main gate.(https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWik4xMcs2mH6qPs7?g_st=ac)
• Leave for Stargazing Bhandardara • 08:20 am – Goregaon Near Oberoi Mall on highway (https://maps.app.goo.gl/j6SfyjqWsF49ciXn9?g_st=ac)
08.30 am - Andheri Near WEH metro station.( https://maps.app.goo.gl/f5DHj711vcp21BRD9) .
• 09:00 am - Ghatkopar bus depot. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8LQYK748K3QR9yob9?g_st=ac)
• 09:15 am - Bhandup pumping station .(https://maps.app.goo.gl/d2YoptmTCNdXTjLZ8?g_st=ac)
• 09.30 am - Teen Haath Naka (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wKjTu8ZSTEYwEwKf8)
• 09.45 am - Kalyan Bhiwandi bypass (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qn9SL1Ps2CNYszC27?g_st=ipc)
Lunch on the way ( not included in cost ) 02.30 pm - Reach campsite
Train Timings from Kasara to Kasara Jeep Transfer
Guests coming by train to Kasara railway station
08:33 AM – Board the CST–Kasara local train.
The adventure begins—meet fellow travelers on the way. 11:15 AM –
Meet your tour leader at Kasara station and proceed by comfortable vehicle. 12:00 PM –
Lunch halt at a local restaurant (lunch at own cost).
03.00 pm - Reach campsite
Bhandardara Fireflies Event 2026 Itinerary
Plan A (Reach in your own vehicle)
Day 1 - Bhandardara Kajwa festival
04:00 pm - Arrive at the campsite. Tent allotment & check-in formality
05:30 pm to 07:00 pm - Get relaxed with the beautiful scenery at High Tea
08:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Music/DJ
09:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time
10:30 pm - Depart for the fireflies forest
12:00 am - Back to tents/rooms.
Day 2 - Bhandardara Kajwa festival
08:00 am - Get fresh
09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Checkout
Bhandardara Firflies Itinerary
02:00 pm - Arrive at the Property. Checkin and allotment
05:00 pm - High tea
06:00 pm to 07:00 pm - Get relaxed with the beautiful scenery. Lake visit.
08:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Music - Pool Table - Enjoy at Cafeteria
09:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dinner Time
10:30 pm - Depart for fireflies forest
12:30 am - Back to Property.
Day 2 - Kajwa Mahotsav Bhandardara
08:00 am - Get fresh.
09:00 am to 10.00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Checkout and move towards home destination
What is included in the tour
Accommodation in Dorms or Rooms or Cabin on Triple Sharing basis.
Veg Meals during the stay
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
Local support at Property
All permissions and expertise
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.
Participants have to pay forest entry charges at the Bhandardara toll gate.
Please try to arrive on time, as the forest department will not allow late entry.
Please Inform me 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, stay will be in the shed.
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 4-5 participants.
For Kasara transport we required a minimum of 8 participants.
Please carry a blanket or 2 bedsheets.
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.
Event Venue
Meeting Point: Kasara Railway Station, Kasara, Mumbai, Maharashtra 421602, India
INR 2700
