Bhandardara Lake Fireflies Festival with Camping

• Location: Bhandardara lake, Akole, Maharashtra
• Duration: 2 days and 1 night
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Endurance: Moderate
• Weather: Pleasant
• Distance from Mumbai: 165km
• Distance from Pune: 160km
• Distance from Kasara: 65km
• Distance from Nashik: 75km

• Ratangad Fort
• Agasti Rishi Ashram
• Amruteshwar Temple(it is believed the Temple built by Pandavas in one night only)
• Sandhan Valley
• Randha Fall
• Necklace Fall
• Harishrandragad Fort
• Kokankada (Ghatghar)
• Reverse Fall
• Nhani Fall
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• 14th - 15th May
• 21st- 22nd May
• 28th - 29th May
• 04th - 05th June
• 11th - 12th June
• 18th - 19th June
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• Mumbai (Kasara): 1800/-
• Pune: 2400/-
• Without Transport: 1200 /-
• ( Mumbai Pickup: Kasara Railway Station)
• ( Pune Pickup: Fergusson College Main gate, Kasarwadi ) 

DETAILED ITINERARY:

MUMBAI-

Saturday, Catch a train at

• 02:07 PM: CSMT
• 02:31 PM: Dadar
• 02:43 PM: Ghatkopar
• 02:59 PM: Thane
• 03:24 PM: Kalyan
• 04:26 PM: Report at Kasara Station ( https://goo.gl/maps/mcqSN6qsjjaUHskE8 )
• 05:00 PM: Take sumo to the Base Village
• 07:00 PM: Reach campsite. Briefing and introduction session.Have Dinner and enjoy spotting fireflies with a group. Enjoy overnight camping stay with group fun activities and bonfire.

Sunday,

• 06:00 AM: Wake up call, enjoy sunrise view, do photography.
• 07:00 AM: enjoy watersport activity - boating
• 09:00 AM: have breakfast
• 10:00 AM: Start return journey to kasara
• 12:00 PM: Reach kasara. Take local to mumbai.

PUNE-

Saturday,

• 12:00 PM: Report at Starbucks FC Road ( https://goo.gl/maps/53XNsyDPwcSVReZW9 )
• 12:30 PM: Pickups from Kasarwadi ( https://goo.gl/maps/fpMtVDhNwiFyVdBm6 )
• 02:00 PM: Hault for lunch
• 06:030 PM: Reach campsite. Briefing and introduction session.Have Dinner and enjoy spotting fireflies with a group. Enjoy overnight camping stay with group fun activities and bonfire.

Sunday,

• 06:00 AM: Wake up call, enjoy sunrise view, do photography.
• 07:00 AM: enjoy watersport activity - boating
• 09:00 AM: have breakfast
• 10:00 AM: Start return journey to Pune
• 04:00 PM: Reach Pune

Inclusion :

• Travel from Pune / Kasara Station by Private bus/cab/Jeep as per govt COVID guidelines
• Dinner
• Tent camping Stay, triple sharing
• evening snacks
• BBQ
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Guide Charges.
• Entry Charges.
• Expertise Charges.
• First Aid Charges.

Exclusion :

• Travel till pickup points
• GST (5%)
• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered that are not mentioned in inclusions
• Any kind of personal expenses
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
• Insurance

Things to do:

• Bhandardara lake
• Bhandardara Lake is a very popular lake near the sandhan valley. It is also known as Arthur lake. It is famous for its camping. People visit here to experience amazing camping and also to view the scenic beauty of this place. People sit near the lake to enjoy the weather and nature.
• Umbrella falls
• Umbrella Falls is located at the Wilson dam in Bhandardara. Umbrella falls is the most beautiful tourist spot in Bhandarkar. People love to visit this place and it has a mesmerizing view and the waterfall looks amazing. You will have great fun and relaxation here if you visit during the monsoon.
• Randha falls
• This waterfall is formed by the Pravara River and it has a height of 170 ft. It is a gorgeous waterfall and is a must-visit place during the monsoon. It is a popular place in Bhandardara. The Randha attracts a number of tourists because of its magnificent beauty.

Things to carry:

• ID proof
• 2/3 Liters of water
• Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
• Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
• Good Torch must with an extra battery
• Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on the trek
• One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
• Sun Cap and Sunscreen
• Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
• Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
• Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet
• Double pack your valuables/phones in plastic bags
• Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to get wet.

COVID Guidelines :

• Mask and maintaining social distance with others are mandatory throughout the trip.
• Buses will be fully sanitized before use.
• Carrying your own sanitizers, gloves, face shield and mask is compulsory.
• Food will be freshly cooked and packed as per WHO guidelines.

Trekhievers Policies:

• Seats will be reserved only after full payment.
• Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable on the same event.
• The complete schedule of the trek will be given later to registered participants
• Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule in case
• Organizers hold the right to cancel any event and refund with prior notice.
• We strictly follow a no alcohol, no drugs, and no litter policy.

Cancellation Policy:

• 100% amount to be paid in advance to book the trip.
• If the booking is canceled 10 days or before the event date then 50% of the booking amount will be refunded.
• No refund if canceled 9 days before the event.
• No show = No refund.

Contact details:

Pravin - 7208620046 | Akshay - 7397823876 | Mrunali - 8591837526 | Nitin - 7387523876 | Chetan - 8928861733 

• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/trekhieversofficial/ 
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/trekhievers/ 

Disclaimer:

• The tour is weather-based and depends on the weather conditions. There may be last-minute cancellations if weather conditions deteriorate. ID proof
• 2/3 Liters of water
• Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
• Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
• Good Torch must with an extra battery
• Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on the trek
• One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
• Sun Cap and Sunscreen
• Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
• Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
• Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet
• Double pack your valuables/phones in plastic bags
• Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to get wet.

COVID Guidelines :

• Mask and maintaining social distance with others are mandatory throughout the trip.
• Buses will be fully sanitized before use.
• Carrying your own sanitizers, gloves, face shield and mask is compulsory.
• Food will be freshly cooked and packed as per WHO guidelines.

Trekhievers Policies:

• Seats will be reserved only after full payment.
• Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable on the same event.
• The complete schedule of the trek will be given later to registered participants
• Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule in case
• Organizers hold the right to cancel any event and refund with prior notice.
• We strictly follow a no alcohol, no drugs, and no litter policy.

Cancellation Policy:

• 100% amount to be paid in advance to book the trip.
• If the booking is canceled 10 days or before the event date then 50% of the booking amount will be refunded.
• No refund if canceled 9 days before the event.
• No show = No refund.

Contact details:

Pravin - 7208620046 | Akshay - 7397823876 | Mrunali - 8591837526 | Nitin - 7387523876 | Chetan - 8928861733

• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/trekhieversofficial/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/trekhievers/

Disclaimer:

• The tour is weather-based and depends on the weather conditions. There may be last-minute cancellations if weather conditions deteriorate.