Rajmachi Fireflies Camping

About Rajmachi

Its Pre-Monsoon !! Waiting eagerly for rains to quench your thirst. Why not enjoy the firework of fireflies while waiting.

Moon and stars have always been there to follow your path and guide you.

Ever seen fireflies do the same. Imagine a dark trail brightened by fireflies flying all around you. Imagine to be in a mysterious forest lighted by fireflies.

What are fireflies and why do they ignite?

Fireflies are a family of insects which glow in the dark. The phenomenon of glowing is called as bioluminescence which occurs due to a chemical reaction inside their bodies. Fireflies use this luminescence to attract mates or prey.

Some interesting facts about fireflies:

1. Certain species of female fireflies pick mates based on specific male flash pattern characteristics.  Higher male flash rates and increased flash intensity have been found to be more attractive to females among two different fireflies species.
2. Many fireflies do not illuminate at all. They use pheromones to attract their mates. Using pheromones for sexual signal is an ancestral condition, whereas, using luminous sexual signals are recent phenomenon.
3. Certain species of fireflies deploy both pheromones and luminous component to identify their mates.
4. There are varieties of use of luminescence by fireflies apart from attracting mates.  luminescence is also used for attracting prey, making themselves unpalatable to predators, for identifying other members of their species etc.

History of Rajmachi fort

Nestled in Sahyadri mountains, Rajmachi is a scenic hill station near Lonavala in Maharastra. The history of Rajmachi fort dates to 17th century when it was built by Emperor Shivaji. The two twin fortresses Manaranjan Ballekilla and Shriwardhan Ballekilla are major tourist attractions. These forts played an important role during Anglo-Maratha war.  A wide Plateau surrounding the two ballekilla provides a spectacular view to its visitors.

During monsoon, Rajmachi is filled with greenery and waterfalls gushing all around with their mystic sound. This beauty coupled with the fireflies at night is something which should be experienced at least once in a lifetime.

Major Attractions:

• Fireflies
• Kalbhairavnath temple
• A lake side
• Shrivardhan fort
• Home stay, local cuisines

Travel Schedule

Meeting Point : Lonavala Railway Station at 06:00 pm

Itinerary

Day 1 : Saturday
06:30 pm : Meet the Team at Lonavala Railway station
07:00 pm : Move towards Rajmachi by Jeep transport
08:30 pm : Reach Base Village and explore the surrounding and visit to see fireflies
10:30 pm : Dinner time
10:30 pm : Stories, sharing experiences, fun filled chit-chats and lots more. Take rest for the day relaxing under the sky; watching stars.

Day 2 : Sunday
06:00 am : Wake up call
06:30 am : Start trekking towards Shrivardhan Fort / Kalbhairavnath temple in a cool pleasant
09:30 am : Reach base village and have Breakfast.
10:30 am : get fresh and leave for the Lonavala railway station
12:30 pm : Catch Mumbai / Pune train or bus from Lonavala

Event Fee: Rs.1,490/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.

Payment Details

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Includes

The cost per head includes the following.

• Local travel from Lonavala to Lonavala
• Tent Stay / Dormitory Accommodation at Rajmachi
• Dinner specially cooked for us
• Breakfast at village base
• Tea in the morning
• Local guidance
• First aid and first attender assistance in case required
• MPA administration charges if any
• Do read our terms and conditions before registration

Cost Excludes

• All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered.
• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather.

Things to carry

• Some ready to eat food like- plum cakes, fruits, chocolates, biscuits, etc
• 2 Litres of water must
• Torch (Compulsory)
• Extra pair of clothes, socks optional
• Cap, Camera as Optional
• 1 packet of electrol, enerzal, glucon-D
• Medications if required for individual
• Avoid wearing precious ornaments on an event, if possible
• And a haversack or backpack to put all the above things to be carried, so hands are free to help each other while trekking. Sling bags / jholas / trolley bags etc not allowed on the event. Please pack accordingly.

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