We’re headed to Bhandardara, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of the Kalsubai-Harichandragad Wildlife Reserve. Every year, just before the downpour of the monsoon arrives, these forests come alive in a truly magical phenomenon—millions and millions of fireflies come out of the trees looking for their mates. Imagine the whole forest filled with countless tiny fairy lights; it really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Our campsite is situated on the bank of the lake overlooking the magnificent Lake Arthur.

Come join us, and let us take you to ‘Where The Light Is’...

Itinerary

Day 1:

Once you meet the Vagabond EMs (Experience Managers) at the pickup point of your choice, we take our privately booked AC bus to Bhandardara in rural Maharashtra. On reaching Arthur Lake, we take the boat across and reach our campsite. We check into our tents and settle in. After some high tea and icebreakers, we can head down to the lake for a quick sunset swim.

An early dinner of the local cuisine will be served, after which we will spend some time around the campfire. A few songs and games later, we head out to the deep, dark forest with a guide to experience nature`s wondrous phenomenon- Fireflies! Don't forget your DSLR cameras if you're a photography enthusiast. But be warned, no photo or video will ever do justice to how beautiful this sight is with your own eyes! After spending some time staring at this sight in awe, we return to our campsite.

We will, of course, get back to the campfire, accompanied by guitars, singing, and campfire games if the weather permits. Feel free to stay up the night and gaze into the galaxy, if you wish.

Day 2:

Wake up for breakfast by 8:00 a.m. Go for a dip in the lake and click those last few photographs.

We head back to Bombay in our bus and return home with yet another experience ticked off our bucket list!

Inclusions

1. Transport in an AC seater bus (Ex-Bombay)

2. High tea, dinner, and breakfast

3. Boat rides across Lake Arthur to our campsite and back

4. Camping arrangements (Tent with foam mat, pillow, and blanket) or dormitory stay if it's raining heavily.

5. Mineral water at the campsite

6. Campfire

7. Group activities

8. Midnight fireflies trail walk

9. Access to life jackets for swimming in the lake

10. Extension boards for charging

11. Clean and separate Western washrooms for men and women

12. Basic medical and first-aid kit assistance

13. All permits, tolls, and parking charges

14. Experienced local guide

15. Assistance by Vagabond EMs

Exclusions

Lunch during the bus journey (to and fro)

Any personal expenses

Accommodation, Meals, and Transport

Accommodation:

Camping will be on a double-sharing basis

A foam mat, pillow, and bedsheets will be provided

Meals:

High Tea: Pakoda, tea, coffee

Dinner: Rice, dal, bhaaji, chicken gravy, chapati, papad, pickle

Breakfast: Tea, coffee, poha/upma/boiled eggs

Transport:

Your pick-up points are 9:30 a.m. at Craftbar 2.0 (Chakala Metro), 10:00 a.m. at Hiranandani Bus Stop (Powai) and 10:30 a.m. at Cadbury Junction (Thane).

We will be travelling from Mumbai to Bhandardara and back in AC buses.

During both journeys, the bus will make lunch stops en route.