Pre-Monsoon Fireflies Festival
Every pre-monsoon season, the forests around Sandhan Valley light up with the enchanting glow of thousands of fireflies! Witness this surreal natural phenomenon while enjoying an adventurous weekend trek, rappelling, and camping under the stars.
Highlights – Sandhan Valley Fireflies Trek
Witness thousands of glowing fireflies in their natural habitat – a pre-monsoon wonder!
Thrilling Sandhan Valley Trek through majestic rock formations
Rappelling adventure in one of Maharashtra’s most iconic canyons
Camping under the stars with firefly-lit skies
All-inclusive weekend escape: meals, transport, tents, and guidance
Departures from Mumbai & Pune – perfect for a quick weekend getaway
Limited season event – available only in late May to early June!
Package Summary:
2:30pm: Arrive at Kasara & transfer to jeeps 5:00pm: Visit: Ancient Amruteshwar Temple – brief stop for exploration
Evening Arrival at Campsite: Samrad Village
Welcome with hot bhajji & tea
Tent allotment & freshen up 07:30 – 09:00 pm: Guided Fireflies Walk – a magical moment in nature 09:00 – 10:00 pm: Dinner Break 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm: Enjoy Bonfire & Relax 12:00 am – 12:30 am: Lay down and observe night sky 12:30 – 06:00 am: Rest Time for all, enjoy tent stay
06:00 – 7:30 am: Freshen up and have Breakfast 7:30am: Start the Sandhan Valley trek
Experience thrilling rappelling
Continue with a scenic half-descent trek through the gorge 12:30 – 1:00pm: Return to base camp and start your return journey towards Mumbai
Note: Lunch is not included. Available at ₹200/- per person on request
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary:
Day - 1
SATURDAY: Arrival at Kasara & Stay
2:30pm: Arrive at Kasara & transfer to jeeps
5:00pm: Visit: Ancient Amruteshwar Temple – brief stop for exploration
Evening Arrival at Campsite: Samrad Village
Welcome with hot bhajji & tea
Tent allotment & freshen up
07:30 – 09:00 pm: Guided Fireflies Walk – a magical moment in nature
09:00 – 10:00 pm: Dinner Break
10:00 pm – 11:30 pm: Enjoy Bonfire & Relax
12:00 am – 12:30 am: Lay down and observe night sky
12:30 – 06:00 am: Rest Time for all, enjoy tent stay
Day - 2
SUNDAY: Adventure Mode On
06:00 – 7:30 am: Freshen up and have Breakfast
7:30am: Start the Sandhan Valley trek
Experience thrilling rappelling
Continue with a scenic half-descent trek through the gorge
12:30 – 1:00pm: Return to base camp and start your return journey towards Mumbai
Note: Lunch is not included. Available at ₹200/- per person on request
Inclusion
Exclusion
Trip Terms & Conditions
Trip Cancellation Terms
Tent Stay beneath the stars
Meals: Day 01: Evening Snacks & Tea/ Coffee Dinner: Veg or non veg option available, Day 02: Breakfast and Tea
Sandhan Valley Trek + Thrilling Rappelling
Safety equipment & First aid box
Trek & Fireflies guide
Forest Entry fees
Personal Expenses: Lunch, Extra Meals, Drinks ordered, Insurance, tips, Porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
Any service not mentioned in inclusions
All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
Any kind of cost, which is not mentioned in the cost, includes above
This is a nature-focused and respectful group activity. Please do not treat it as a party or casual getaway. The intent is to enjoy the beauty of Sandhan Valley and the Fireflies Festival responsibly.
Follow your trek leader’s instructions at all times. Their decision will be final and binding for the safety and harmony of the group.
No littering or damaging of archaeological sites, historical structures, or natural surroundings.
Swimming in lakes, tanks, or water bodies on the forts is strictly prohibited. Many of these are sources of drinking water for locals.
Do not place your feet in water tanks or on cannons or other heritage structures.
Absolutely no alcohol, smoking, or use of any intoxicants during the trip. Anyone found violating this rule will be removed from the trek without a refund, and will need to travel back at their own expense.
Please avoid carrying or wearing valuable items, jewelry, or ornaments. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings.
If you miss your pickup point or are unreachable at the time of departure, the trek will proceed without you and no refund will be provided.
A detailed itinerary will be shared on a dedicated WhatsApp group for confirmed participants before the trip.
The tour is weather-dependent. In case of unforeseen weather changes, last-minute cancellations or modifications to the schedule may occur for safety reasons.
- 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 the event date
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
- Event Tickets can be transferred to another person against cancellation.
- If Trek gets canceled we will refund “Trek Amount” only