Bhandardara (Sandhan Valley) Fireflies Camping

SANDHAN VALLEY FIREFLIES CAMPING 2026

Experience the Magical Fireflies Festival at Bhandardara

Trek India welcomes you to an unforgettable fireflies camping experience at Samrad Village, the gateway to Sandhan Valley and Ratangad Fort. Witness thousands of glowing fireflies lighting up the forests under a sky full of stars

Enjoy peaceful camping, bonfire moments, scenic mountain views, and a magical jungle walk through nature’s glowing wonderland.

Location: Samrad Village, Bhandardara

Views of Ratangad, Ajoba Fort & Kalsubai Peak

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Magical Fireflies Jungle Walk

• Nature Camping

• Campfire Experience

• Scenic Views of Ratangad & Kalsubai

• Sandhan Valley Viewpoint Visit

• Rappelling Activity at Valley Start Point

• Perfect Weekend Getaway Near Mumbai

EVENT COST

Without Transport – ₹1499 Per Person

With Transport (Kasara to Kasara) – ₹2199 Per Person

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EVENT ITINERARY

Day 1 – Saturday

Catch CSMT–Kasara Local Train

• 11:42 AM – CSMT

• 11:49 AM – Byculla

• 11:55 AM – Dadar

• 12:02 PM – Kurla

• 12:22 PM – Thane

• 12:38 PM – Dombivli

• 12:47 PM – Kalyan

• 01:58 PM – Kasara

02:00 PM – Meet the Team at Kasara Station & Travel to Campsite

05:00 PM – Reach Campsite

05:30 PM – Evening Tea, Snacks & Introduction Round

07:30 PM – Campfire Experience

09:00 PM – Dinner

Night Jungle Walk to Witness Fireflies

Day 2 – Sunday

06:00 AM – Wake Up & Freshen Up

06:30 AM – Breakfast & Tea

07:00 AM – Explore Sandhan Valley Viewpoint & Rappelling Activity

(No Full Valley Trek)

10:00 AM - Reach the base village

10:30 AM – Start Return Journey to Kasara

01:30 PM – Reach Kasara Station

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INCLUSIONS

Evening Tea & Snacks

Dinner

Morning Tea & Breakfast

Tent Stay on Sharing Basis

Camp Expertise & First Aid

Sandhan Valley Viewpoint & Rappelling (Optional)

Kasara to Kasara Local Transport

Trek India Expertise Charges

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EXCLUSIONS

• Lunch for Day 1

• Personal Expenses

• Medical / Emergency Expenses

• Expenses Due to Weather or Roadblocks

• Anything Not Mentioned in Inclusions

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THINGS TO CARRY

• 2–3 Litres Water

• Dry Snacks / Ready-to-Eat Food

• ORS / Glucon-D

• Torch with Extra Batteries

• Sunscreen & Cap

• ID Proof

• Personal Medicines & First Aid

• Comfortable Backpack

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Fireflies sightings depend on weather and natural conditions.

• Missing the train means missing the event; no refund will be provided.

• Participants are requested to board the same train from their respective stations.

• Our camp leader will meet the group near the ticket counter at Kasara Station.

• Late arrivals will be considered as a no-show.

• In case of rain, accommodation will be shifted to a homestay.

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