Fireflies Bhandardara - Samrad Camping
7 - 8 Nov 26
Event Highlights
| Event | Fireflies Bhandardara - Samrad Camping |
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| Upcoming Batches |
7 - 8 Nov 26
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| Fees |
Fireflies Bhandardara - Samrad Camping Pass:
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| Meeting Time | 12:01 PM |
| Meeting At | Kasara Railway Station |
| Location | Samrad |
| Grade | Height | Easy |
Tickets & Pricing
About
Details about the Destination
Its Pre-Monsoon !! Waiting eagerly for rains to quench your thirst. Why not enjoy the firework of fireflies while waiting. Moon and stars have always been there to follow your path and guide you. Ever seen fireflies do the same. Imagine a dark trail brightened by fireflies flying all around you. Imagine to be in a mysterious forest lighted by fireflies. What are fireflies and why do they ignite? Fireflies are a family of insects which glow in the dark. The phenomenon of glowing is called as bioluminescence which occurs due to a chemical reaction inside their bodies. Fireflies use this luminescence to attract mates or prey. Some interesting facts about fireflies: 1. Certain species of female fireflies pick mates based on specific male flash pattern characteristics. Higher male flash rates and increased flash intensity have been found to be more attractive to females among two different fireflies species. 2. Many fireflies do not illuminate at all. They use pheromones to attract their mates. Using pheromones for sexual signal is an ancestral condition, whereas, using luminous sexual signals are recent phenomenon. 3. Certain species of fireflies deploy both pheromones and luminous component to identify their mates. 4. There are varieties of use of luminescence by fireflies apart from attracting mates. luminescence is also used for attracting prey, making themselves unpalatable to predators, for identifying other members of their species etc.
Attractions
- Fireflies
- Mesmerizing view of the huge shadow valley
- Rappelling down a rock patch
- camping in Tent or homestay in case of rain
- Enjoy a panoramic view of the Surrounding
Day Schedule
- 12:01 pm: Meet the Team at Kasara station and move towards Samrad Village by local transport
- 03:00 pm: Reach Base village
- 04:00 pm: Rappelling and explore some part of Sandhan Valley
- 06:30 pm: Have evening snacks & Tea
- 09:00 pm: Dinner time; enjoy local cuisines specially cooked for us
- 10:00 pm: Go for the jungle trails and see fireflies
- 06:00 am: Wake up call, freshen up
- 07:00 am: Have garma - garam breakfast
- 07:30 am: Start return journey towards Kasara Railway Station
- 10:00 am: Reach Kasara Raiway Station
Train Timings & Local Stations
We will be boarding the below train from nearest local station. Train timings are shared below:- 09:34 am CSMT
- 09:42 am Byculla
- 09:48 am Dadar
- 09:55 am Kurla
- 09:59 am Ghatkopar
- 10:12 am Mulund
- 10:17 am Thane
- 10:28 am Diva Jn.
- 10:35 am Dombivli
- 10:43 am Kalyan
- 11:20 am Asangaon
- 11:57 am Kasara
- Identity proof
- 2 Ltrs of water
- Electoral powder, 2 lemons, ready to eat items (Protein bars, chikki etc.)
- Torch with extra batteries, pocket knife
- Personal medicines
- Good trekking shoes preferably ‘Action’ brand - Trekking Shoes
- Haversack/backpack to carry all things.
- Cap, Camera
- Spare floaters, slippers, or light canvas shoes
- Windcheater, scarves, jackets, extra pair of socks and clothes
- Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery
Includes
- Travel from Kasara to Kasara
- Evening snacks (Saturday)
- Dinner (Veg or Non-veg)
- Morning Breakfast
- Tent Stay - 3 / 4 Person Sharing basis
- Adventure Equipment
- Rapelling Charges
- Local guidance
- Forest Entry Fee
- First aid
- WE Experties Charges
Excludes
- All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered
- Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
- Any personal expenses
- Any expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather
- Transfer Rs.1800/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.
- Kindly SMS or whatsapp on 9004294910, after you transfer the amount.
- Own Transport : Base Village to Base village 1300/- per person
- Carry enough water with you and do not resort to any other water source without any assistance
- Disclaimer: Sighting of fireflies is a natural phenomenon and is completely based on the rains, so if it rains heavily we may see less or no fireflies
- Floaters and sandals are not allowed
- Do not carry purse, side sling bags not allowed
- Eco-Tourism etiquettes to be followed. Trek is in the Eco / culturally -sensitive area
- Do not litter the place as it is in great need of being maintained and adopted
- Leader/ Organizer will not be responsible for any accident, mishap or compensation in whatsoever manner
- We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or even locals
- Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
- Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding
- Team "Wanderlust Express’ reserves all the right to change / deviate / cancel the plans without prior notice.