Join us for the greatest Samrad Firefly Festival experience in Sandhan Valley. Camping is suitable for couples families and children and is located a short distance from Mumbai. Enjoy a wonderful experience at our Sandhan Valley Fireflies Festival in Samrad Mumbai. The fireflies put on a sparkling midnight show in the heart of Maharashtra's Western Ghats. Sandhan Valley is also known as the Valley of Shadow and as the sun sets numerous fireflies illuminate the surroundings. Samrad serves as the base village for Ratangad and the Sandhan Valley. From the village you can see Ratangad Ajoba Fort and Kalsubai Peak. This is the ideal location for astrophotography.
Highlights
What makes this tour special
- Watch the twinkling fireflies under the night sky.
- Safe Campsite for Women Girls Solo Travelers Groups and Couples.
- Group tents: 3/4 sharing.
- Witness the magnificent spectacle of fireflies producing a fascinating glow.
- Ideal for nature lovers of all ages this activity provides a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable outdoor experience.
Itinerary
Travel Schedule for Kajwa Mahotsav
We’ll be boarding the below train from our nearest local station. Train timings are shared below for convenience.
Meeting Point: Kasara Railway Station at 02:00 pm
11:46 am: CST
11:53 am: Byculla
11:59 am: Dadar
12:06 pm: Kurla
12:10 pm: Ghatkopar
12:26 pm: Thane
12:39 pm: Dombivli
12:48 pm: Kalyan
01:21 pm: Asangaon
01:58 pm: Kasara
Itinerary for Firefly festival 2025
Day 1: Saturday
- 02:00 pm: Meet the Team at Kasara station and move towards Samrad Village by local transport
- 06:00 pm: Reach Base village – Samrad freshen up
- 06:30 pm: Have evening snacks
- 06:45 pm: Introduction round and brief on rules and regulations to be followed by everyone at the event
- 07:30 pm: Visit Kokankada and go for the jungle trails and see fireflies
- 09:30 pm: Dinner time; enjoy local cuisines specially cooked for us. Lots of fun.
- 10:30 pm: Games and lots of fun. If tired you can retire and take a rest in a tent.
Day 2: Sunday
- 06:00 am: Wake up call freshen up
- 06:30 am: Have garma – garam breakfast. at the campsite
- 07:00 am: Explore some part of Sandhan Valley and Rappelling
- 10:00 am: Back to the Village
- 10:30 am: Start return journey towards Kasara by local transport
- 02:40 pm: Reach Mumbai and bid adieu with a promise to meet soon
Event Fee: Rs.1849/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable; do check for availability before making a payment.
Option 2 :- Ac Bus
Day 1: Departure for Sandhan Valley Fireflies Festival
🚐 Pickup Points (Mumbai Route)—Comfortable AC Travel:
- 10:00 AM – Meet Leader at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Gate Borivali East
- 10:20 AM – Pickup at Goregaon Oberoi Mall
- 10:35 AM – Pickup at Andheri Hanuman Road Bus Stop
(Pickups can also be arranged en route towards Sion – please inform during booking)
- 11:00 AM – Pickup at Sion Lunch Home
- 11:30 AM – Pickup at Mulund Check Naka
- 11:55 AM – Pickup at Teen Hath Naka
- 12:30 PM – Final pickup from Kalyan-Bhiwandi Bypass
Journey to Fireflies Festival Camping Site:
- En route lunch break at a local restaurant (TTMM—at your own expense)
- Drive through scenic routes of the Western Ghats toward Sandhan Valley one of the best places for fireflies camping near Mumbai.
Arrival at Campsite:
- 05:00 PM – Arrive at the Sandhan Valley Fireflies Festival campsite
- 05:30 PM – Tent Allotment
- 06:00 PM – Settle into your tented accommodation by the lake
- 06:30 PM – Sip on hot tea with biscuits while soaking in the peaceful sunset view
Fireflies Experience:
- 08:00 PM – Step into a fairytale world as thousands of fireflies light up the night – an unforgettable natural phenomenon!
- 10:00 PM – Enjoy a traditional dinner under the starry sky
- 11:30 PM—Retire into your tents or continue with storytelling sessions and fun games around the campfire
💡 Note: In case of rain indoor shared accommodations (separate for men and women) will be provided instead of tents.
Day 2: Return Journey
- 06:30 AM: Wake-up call with hot breakfast and tea
- 07:30 AM: Begin your trek to Sandhan Valley one of the best trekking spots in Maharashtra
- 08:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Explore the valley relax and enjoy the breathtaking views
- 11:00 AM: Trek back to the base village
- 12:30 PM: Return and enjoy a hearty local lunch
- 02:30 PM: Depart for Mumbai by Ac bus
- 06:00 PM—Return to Borivali Mumbai marking the end of a magical fireflies camping trip in Sandhan Valley
