The Rajmachi Fireflies Festival 2026 shall be at its peak from mid-May to end of June. The time when fireflies are active to mate with one another, competing in enormous numbers to find a mate, producing synchronized flashing lights across whole hillsides.
What it offers: Camping at Rajmachi during this time offers a unique camping experience, but the "off-the-grid" experience comes with its set of challenges. The campsite is ideal for this naturally occurring phenomenon and is also close to the base village- Udewadi. Picture sitting outside your tent and feeling the cool breeze before the monsoon, the forest shimmering around you as you look over at the shadowy outline of the twin forts — Shrivardhan and Manaranjan — that tower over the landscape, with stars swirling above.
What is included in the tour
- Food
- Accommodation
- Instructor
- First Aid
- Travelling
What is NOT included in the tour
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Lunch
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Any extra water/snacks purchased
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Entry fee for foreign nationals
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Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
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All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered.
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Any kind of personal expenses.
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Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
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All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
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Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.
Popular trek cocooned in the laps of Sahyadri Mountain ranges of Western Ghats
Shrivardhan Ballekilla stands tall at a height of 2750 feet overlooking the Borghat Pass
Watch pre-monsoon clouds formation
Excellent Location for Astrophotography around the new moon
Gratifying Home-cooked Local Food
Rajmachi Firefly Trek 2024 Event Details
Shirvardhan Fort Height 2710 feet approx.
Nearest City Lonavala, Karjat
Stay on sharing basis at Tent or villager's house (depend upon weather)
Separate stay for females and males
Fireflies Depend on whether (if monsoon is started)
Shrivardhan Fort Exploration.
Local Village Food.
- Day 1
Departure From Mumbai
8.00pm First pickup from Borivali will happen subsequent pickups as per traffic conditions
Borivali National Park
Malad, Sufi Irani Cafe
Goregaon, Opp Hub Mall
Andheri Hanuman Road
Teachers colony, Khar
Sion Circle
Chembur, Kstar Mall
Vashi Plaza
Nerul LP bus Stop
Kharghar 3 Star hotel
MCD kalamboli
Note: Firefly sightings usually begin after 15th May and depend on natural conditions; in case they are not visible during your trip, we will arrange a suitable alternate experience for you.
- Day 2
Arrival in Rajmachi | Trekking Day
1.30am:Reach the start point of the trail and start night trek and spot fireflies
4.00am:Reach the base village and have breakfast later hike Srivardhan fort for sunrise
8.00am:Come back from Srivardhan fort and take your bus and reach back to Pune
Halt for lunch on the way (self paid)
3.00pm-5.00pm:Arrival back in Mumbai with loads of memories
ID Proof
Backpack (waterproof or with cover)Trekking shoes or sports shoes with good grip
Trekking pants (compulsory), 2 T-shirts (prefer full sleeves)
Raincoat/windcheater
Towel- Water Bottle (1–2 Ltr)- Dry food like chikki, plum cake, chocolate bars, etc
Torch- Personal medicines and first aid
(Required but Optional Things)- Sleeping bag/shawl/pillow
Clothes to change after trek: facewash, extra T-shirt, shorts, innerwear- Sweater for bus journey
Glucose D powder / Electral
Phone charger, earphones
Sunglasses, sunscreen, cap
Toothbrush, toothpaste
Face mask, sanitizer
Extra pair of clothesNote: Tent accommodation is provided. Please wear full sleeves & full track pants for protection from the sun, thorns, and insects.
