Trek India Welcomes you for the Rajmachi Fireflies Camping 2024
About Rajmachi Fireflies Camping 2024
Gift yourself with the splendid experience of Rajmachi fireflies camping where you witness fireflies and glow-worms roaming endlessly in the pre-monsoon season. The glow-worms and fireflies wander for mating and lots of fireflies accumulate together on a tree and reflect sparkling lights in the dark nights.
It’s a sight to behold as if the twinkles had descended upon the world. 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.
About Rajmachi Fort
Rajmachi Fort has two forts Shirvardhan and Manaranjan which were built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during the 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 16 km trekking distance from Lonavala Station. Rajmachi Fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat which was an old trade route. Rajmachi peak has two stable structures the Shrivardhan fort and Manaranjan Fort. Places to visit in Lonavala during monsoon the fort is covered with fog and mist. Lonavala sightseeing you can spot Rajmachi Killa from Khandala there is a dedicated viewing point.
Event Itinerary
Day 0 – Saturday
05.00 pm - Assemble at Lonavala Station and move towards base village by Jeep
06.30 pm - Reach base village
(Small walk to enjoy fireflies)
09.30 pm - Dinner
Day 1 – Sunday
05.30 am – Wakeup call & Get freshen up for early morning Hike (Optional)
07.00 am – Reach the top, take rest for explore the top
07.30 am – Start Descend, after clicking lot of photos.
08.30 am – Reach the base village, & have breakfast and tea
10.00 am – Leave for Lonavala Station
11.30 am - Reach Lonavala station
Note
1. Missing the train, means missing the fireflies camping, and no refund will be provided.
2. Campers are request to board the same train from their respective stations.
3. Campers will be meeting our camp leader at Lonvala railway station near the ticket counter.
4. Our camp leader will not wait for you if you are late, it will be considered as No Show
5. If it rains, will shift to homestay
6. Fireflies are visible depends on climate
7. Due to visitor rush during this period, jeeps are sometimes unavilable or overbooked and the participants are requested to wait patiently for thier jeep
Inclusion
Transportation from Lonavala to base Village & back to Lonavala
Dinner
Morning Breakfast & Tea
Trek Leader Expertise, First Aid
Tent Stay or Home Stay ( Depends on availability)
Exclusion
Lunch for Day 1
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
Things to Carry
2/3 litres of water
Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Ready to eat
Glucon D / ORS / Tang
Good Torch with extra battery
Sun Cap & Sunscreen
Identity Proof
Personal First Aid & Personal Medicine
Bag pack to keep above things
Train Time Table
For Mumbai Participant
Konark Express 11019 (CSMT to Bhubaneshwar)
01.45 pm - CSMT
02.12 pm - Dadar
02.33 pm - Thane
02.55 pm - Kalyan
04.27 pm - Lonavala
For Pune Participants
Pune to Lonavala Train
03.00 pm - Pune
03.05 pm - Shivaji Nagar
03.24 pm - Chinchwad
03.45 pm - Talegaon
04.20 pm - Lonavala
