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Fireflies festival Camping Mumbai 2025 budget friendly trip witnessed just before the monsoons arrive and dark forests. The ideal dates would be end of May to mid June. It is an annual natural phenomenon of its kind that one can witness only once a year. Fireflies are actually winged beetles that produce bioluminescence during twilight. The adults lit up their lower abdomen by a chemical reaction which is a courtship behavior. It is to attract mates and prey. The larvae of Fireflies are also known as glowworms.

Fireflies are tiny creatures that light up the night sky. They are a type of beetle and can be found all over the world. There are many different types of fireflies, but the most common are the common firefly and the glowworm.

Fireflies use their light to attract mates and to find food. They can also use their light to ward off predators.

Fireflies are very important to ecosystems. They help to keep ecosystems lit at night, which helps to keep things like plants and animals alive.

The festival is an annual event that takes place near Mumbai. It is a celebration of the natural phenomenon of fireflies. During the festival, people can enjoy the sight of thousands of fireflies lighting up the night sky. The festival also features music, food, and other activities.

Isn’t this one of those creations of nature which can blow you with its facts?

Our team of experts and rich knowledge of a decade in the field of Wildlife will take you on such a trail where you witness green, yellow, red lights around you lit. The whole forest looks like a Christmas decorated tree with lights all over.

Register for one of its kind fireflies festival event near Mumbai 2025. Book your seats now. 

Quick Details

Type:                    Hike/Trail

No of days:         01 night 01 day

Grade:                 Beginners

Trek Duration:   2hrs (One way)

Trek Distance:    5kms (One way)

Elevation:            2500ft

Pick up & Drop Chart:

Location

Pick up time (ETA)

Drop Time (ETA)

Dadar TT Chandu Halwai

02:00pm

01:30pm

Sion Circle

02:15am

01:15pm

Priyardarshini (Chembur)

02:30am

01:00pm

Mankhurd Naka

03:00pm

12:45pm

Vashi Toll

03:15pm

12:30pm

Belapur Naka

03:30pm

12:15pm

Kalamboli

04:00pm

12:00pm

Itineraries

Day 1

Mumbai – Base Village – Night Trail for fireflies

02:00pm: Report at starting point 15mins prior to departure. Board bus and start road journey.

Refer chart above

04:30pm: Reach Base Village. Start ascending.

06:00pm: Reach base camp and freshen up. High tea with snacks will be served.

07:00pm: Scout for some fireflies in the nearby forests.

08:30pm: Local cuisine dinner

09:30pm: A night trail scouting some fireflies’ and nocturnal activity.

Day 2

Morning trek/trail – Base – Mumbai

06:00am: Wake up call.

06:15am: Freshen up

06:30am: Start trek up to the pinnacle.

07:30am: Reach Pinnacle. You can view Karnala, Prabalgad, Matheran and Panvel city

08:00am: Start heading back to village for breakfast

09:00am: Reach Village, rest and freshen up. Breakfast will be served.

10:00am: Start descending to base. 

11:00am: Reach base, transfer to Vehicles and depart for return journey

01:30pm: Drop at last point. 

Trip officially ends.

  • Return AC Transport Dadar to base
  • 1 night stay in Tent with mattresses on double/triple sharing (Upgrade to room/cottage stay @Rs.399/- pp)
  • Day 1 dinner + Day 2 breakfast buffet meals Veg / Jain / Non-Veg
  • Day 1 Evening Tea and Snacks 
  • Field Guide and information sheet
  • Professional wildlife Naturalist host of the trail
  • 2 Guided Night trails 
  • 1 Guided Forest Hike / Trek 
  • Trek Leader
  • Trip expertise
  • Gift Souvenir
  • GST 5%
  • Any other transport from origin of participant to meeting point.
  • Additional meals or services
  • Any expense of personal nature
  • Any additional use of transport
  • Any other item specifically NOT mentioned in includes.

There are 2 different campsite for witnessing the annual fireflies event. Namely Samrad (Sandhan), Wada (Private Forest). One is a camp stay and the other is AC Stay with a private forest.

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