Overview
  • Summer vacations are usually memorable. A fantastic way to finish summer vacations is to experience the beautiful fireflies whole night with mesmerizing Jungle Camping before the monsoon arrives. In English, they are called Fireflies. In Marathi- Kajawa, and Hindi - Jugnoo.
  • A total of 2,000 different types of firefly bugs have been identified. There is still much unknown information and riddles for our professionals to uncover. The following is a list of things we've learned about fireflies.
  • Fireflies belong to the beetle order; they are not flies.
  • Fireflies produce light using bioluminescence through the night to lure mates or prey. 
  • Fireflies chemically generated glow from the lower belly can be yellow, green, or light red.
  • Each Firefly Varieties performs its strobe pattern.
  • Males perform light flashing patterns to attract mates or prey.
  • Females fireflies respond using light patterns to select a mate.
  • They complete their cycle of life and die before the monsoon begins. 
1 Night 2 Days Available on request Bhandardara, Maharashtra
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

◆Travel cost - Transportation from JALGAON to BASE VILLAGE and Return by AC Seating Pushback Seats Private Vehicle. 🚌

◆Forest Entry Fees 

◆Village Entry Fees 

◆(DAY 1) - 1 Veg Lunch (Village Food) + 1 Evening Tea + 1 Veg Dinner (Village Food)

◆(DAY 2) -  Morning Tea + Breakfast In Base Village (Veg) + Evening Tea

◆ Lakeside Camping ( Shared Tents on basis of tent capacity)🏕️🏞️ 3 or 4 pax in 1 tent (Basic rooms with beds available at extra cost, Prior intimation is required for this)

◆Couple tents available, Only For Married Couples (minimum extra charges per couple)

◆Tents and Mats 🏕️⛺

◆Camp and Trek Expertise & Guide Charges

◆First Aid Charges

◆Short Visit to Sandhan Valley (Asia's 2nd Largest Valley)

◆ Rappelling Available at Sandhan Valley (On Extra Cost)

◆Sight Seeing at Konkankada 

◆Toilets available (Basic built-up toilets at the base village and Toilet Tents at the camping-site)

◆Visit to Bhandardara Dam (Boating available at own cost)

◆Visit to Umbrella Falls (Only if its active)

◆ 1 Mineral Water bottle (500ml)

◆Limited Mineral Water Jars Available In Our Bus

What is NOT included in the tour

● Day 1- Tea & Breakfast Not Included
●Any thing which is not mentioned in includes.
●Any meals, coldrinks, waterbottle and snacks of personal order 
●Any other personal expenses
●Any other extra activities like Rappelling & Boating (Activities are available at own cost)
●Day 2 Lunch, ( We will stop at good Hotel / Restaurant while return journey, wherein participants can have Lunch or refreshments at Own Cost)
●As we are going in rural area, no facilities are available for taking bath and washrooms will be basic built. 

Highlights
What makes this tour special
  • Fireflies belong to the beetle order; they are not flies.

  • Fireflies produce light using bioluminescence through the night to lure mates or prey. 

  • Fireflies chemically generated glow from the lower belly can be yellow, green, or light red.

  • Each Firefly Varieties performs its strobe pattern.

  • Males perform light flashing patterns to attract mates or prey.

  • Females fireflies respond using light patterns to select a mate.

  • They complete their cycle of life and die before the monsoon begins. 

 

Itinerary
Day 1

Saturday

Jalgaon
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> Reach the pick up point by no later than 03:50 am (Early Morning)(Sat)

> Start from Standard Chartered Bank ATM, infront of Jalgaon RTO Office, Near DSP Chowk, Jalgaon by 04:00 am (Early Morning) post attendance

> Halt for Tea and Breakfast (Own Cost)

> Reach base village approx around 1:00 pm 

> Get freshen up

> Lunch at base Village 🍱🍱

> Get Ready by 02:15 pm for Short Visit to Sandhan Valley (Asia's second Largest Valley)

(Don't Worry About Heat As Sandhan Valley Itself Is Known As Valley Of Shadows & The Atmosphere Inside The Valley Is Cool, Also We Will Cross An Optional Water Patch Where You Will Get Cold Water)

> Spend some quality time admiring the beauty of nature and the creation of this amazing valley, click some photos and capture amazing memories.

> Rappelling at Sandhan Valley Available(Own Extra Cost ₹300)

> Sight-seeing at Konkankada, enjoy the peaceful sunset from kokankada 🌄⛰️

> Back to base Village

> Evening Tea in Base Village☕

> Go to Campsite and Tent Allotment 

> Enjoy Home-Cooked Dinner from Village (Veg)🥘🍱

> Enjoy the Amazing moments with fireflies. Enjoy the peace of mind in such an amazing weather and forget all your worries

> If Possible then we will go on a walk & Explore the surrounding area and enjoy the fireflies around (Fireflies spotting trails at night)

> Overnight Camping at Lakeside, create amazing memories 🌅⛺

Day 2

Sunday

Bhandardara region, Ahmednagar District
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> Wakeup in the morning and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and surrounding, some photography time with camp and tent ⛺

> Morning tea and Breakfast in Village☕🥙🥘

> Getting ready by 08:15 am to return 🚌

> Visit to Bhandardara Dam (Depends upon weather conditions and permissions)

> Visit Umbrella Falls (If its active)

> Start return Journey towards Jalgaon

> Halt for Lunch on the way to Jalgaon (Own Cost) 🍱🍱

> Evening tea will be provided on the way to Jalgaon ☕

> Return to JALGAON at 08:15 pm

Pickup point
Directions.
Bhandardara, Maharashtra 422604, India View on Map
Things To Carry

● Mosquito Repellent cream 
●Sports Shoes with good grip (Highly recommended)
●Strong Torch 
●Bedsheet for overnight sleep
●Blanket or shawl for overnight sleep
●Pillow (if Required)
●Minimum 2 litres of water
●ID Card ( Recog. by Govt )
●Enerzyl Powder / Glucon D powder
●Snacks, Biscuits & Energy Bars
●Extra Pair of Clothes 
●Clean napkin and small towel
●Soap, Toothbrush and Toothpaste 
●Please carry medicines if you need any 
●Hand Sanitizer
●Powerbank(optional)
●Sweater / Jacket
●Sunglasses and Suncap
● Moisturizer and sunscreen
●Poncho / Raincoat

Prices
  • Early Bird Cost: Rs. 3099/-
  • Till 10th May 2025 and Thereafter 
  • Regular Cost: Rs 3199/-
  • Group Discounts - 
  • 5 to 9 people = ₹50 per pax
  • 10 or more = ₹100 per pax
  • (For bigger groups please call on the given numbers) 
  • Cost for members coming directly to Base Village - Early Bird Cost ₹1499
  • (No group discounts applicable for this)