- Fireflies Festival
- Kothaligad Night Trekking
- Bhairoba Cave
- Panoramic view of Sahyadri ranges
What is included in the tour
- Private Transportation from Karjat to Karjat or Pune to Pune
- Meals during the camp (1 breakfast, 1 Snack)
- Expertise & Guide
- Fun and Learning experience with safety
- Basic First-Aid kit
What is NOT included in the tour
- Cold drinks, mineral water, fast food articles, biscuits, etc.
- Anything not included in the what's included list.
Fireflies Festival and Night Trek to Kothaligad forest to Witness the natural glooming light amidst the mountain and dense forest, a perfect ambiance created by the twinkling little fireflies for their mating ritual. Pre-monsoon is the perfect time when we can experience the synchronous twinkling of hundreds of fireflies- one of the most beautiful phenomena in nature.
From Mumbai:
- Catch Khopoli fast local from CST or the nearest local station to your place
- Get down at Karjat Station.
- 00:15 Meeting at Karjat railway station.
- 00:30 Journey towards Ambivali by local tumtum.
- 01:30 Reach Ambivali village.
- 02:00 Start ascending.
- Watch fireflies on the way.
- 04:00 Reach the top and rest till the sunrise
- 07:00 Watch the sunrise and explore the fort.
- 08:00 Start descending
- 11:00 Reach base village and have breakfast.
- 11:30 Start return journey towards Karjat Railway Station
- 11:30 Start return journey towards Karjat Railway Station
Trains Schedule from Mumbai:
Departure:
- CSMT – Khopoli fast local timetable.
- 21:58 CSMT.
- 22:05 Byculla.
- 22:11 Dadar.
- 22:19 Kurla.
- 22:23 Ghatkopar
- 22:31 Bhandup
- 22:39 Thane.
- 22:51 Dombivali.
- 23:02 Kalyan.
- 23:13 Ambernath
- 23.53 Karjat
From Pune:
- 9:00 pm: Pickup at Cafe Goodluck, Fc road
- 2:00 am: Reach the base, freshen up and start the trek spot fireflies en route.
- 4:00 am: Reach the top and enjoy the mesmerizing sunrise from the top
- 8:00 am: Explore the fort and start the descent.
- 12.00 pm: Reach base village, have snacks, and leave for Pune.
Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :)