Cost from Lonavala to Lonavala - ₹ 1399/-
Cost from Pune to Pune - ₹ 1699/-
Location
Rajmachi
Duration
1 night and 1 day
About Rajmachi Fireflies Camping
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.
ITINERARY
Lonavala to Lonavala
Day One - Saturday Fort Rajmachi Trek
(For Mumbai Participant)
Day 1
CSMT Chennai Express 22159 (Mumbai CSMT to Chennai)
12:45 pm - CSMT
12:52 pm - Dadar
01:18 pm - Thane
01:37 pm - Kalyan
02:20 pm - Karjat
03:08 pm - Lonavala
03:15 pm - Mumbai and direct participant assemble at Lonavala Railway
Station and move towards base village by Jeep
(Note - If road is not motorable, jeep will be available till halfway
only. Participants will have to walk 8km - One Way)
04:30 pm - Reach at base village.
For Rajmachi Pune participants
Pune to Lonavala local train
03:00 pm - Pune
03:05 pm - Shivaji Nagar
03:24 pm - Chinchwad
03:45 pm - Talegaon
04:20 pm - Lonavala
04:30 pm - Assemble at Lonavala Railway Station and move towards base
village by Jeep.
(Note - If road is not motorable, jeep will be available till
halfway only. Participants will have to walk 8km - One Way)
05:30 pm - Reach Base Village.
06:00 pm - Visit temple and lake
09:30 pm - Dinner
After dinner enjoy fireflies walk.
(If it rains, stay will be in homestay, camping is not possible due
to rain. Male/Female separate stay)
Day 2 Sunday
05:00 am - Wake up.
05:30 am - Start trek to Shrivardhan fort
06:15 am - Reach on top and explore.
07:00 am - Start descending.
07:30 am - Back to base village.
08:00 am - Breakfast.
10:30 am - Start return journey towards Lonavala by local vehicle.
12:00 pm - Reach Lonavala and disperse. (Depend upon availability of
vehicles)
Pune to Pune
Day one
06:45 pm - Meet at McDonald's, Deccan.
07:00 pm - Move towards base village.
07:30 pm - Pick up at Rajyog hotel, Wakad bridge
09:30 pm - Reach at base village and have short jungle trail walk to see
fireflies.
10:00 pm - Have dinner.
After dinner tent allotment.
(If it rains, stay will be in homestay, camping is not possible due
to rain. Male/Female separate stay)
Day Two
05:00 am - Wake up.
05:30 am - Start trek to Shrivardhan fort
06:15 am - Reach on top and explore.
07:00 am - Start descending.
07:30 am - Back to base village.
08:00 am - Breakfast.
10:30 am - Start return journey towards Lonavala by local vehicle.
12:00 pm - Reach Lonavala and disperse. (Depend upon availability of
vehicles)
Note
Missing the train means missing the fireflies camping, and no refund will be
provided.
Campers are requested to board the same train from their respective
stations.
Campers will be meeting our camp leader at Lonavala railway station near the
ticket counter.
Our camp leader will not wait for you if you are late, it will be considered
as No Show.
If it rains, we will shift to homestay.
Fireflies are visible depending on the climate.
Due to visitor rush during this period, jeeps are sometimes unavailable or
overbooked, and the participants are requested to wait patiently for their
jeep.
What is included
Transportation from Lonavala to base village & back to Lonavala
Transportation from Pune to Pune (If Opted)
Dinner
Morning Breakfast & Tea
Trek Leader Expertise, First Aid
Tent Stay or Home Stay (Depends on availability)
What is Excluded
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
Carry with you
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
Cancellation Policy
75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event
date.
50% refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to event date.
No show No Refund.
Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
If Trek gets cancelled, we will refund "Trek Amount" only.
If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such
reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.
