Best Time: May – June
Witness Millions of
Witness Millions of
Fireflies Under The Stars
Bhandardara’s most magical pre-monsoon camping experience with bonfire, BBQ, jungle trail & lakeside stay.
🏕 Lakeside Camping
🔥 BBQ & Bonfire
✨ Fireflies Trail
👨👩👧 Couple & Family Friendly
Bhandardara Fireflies Camping & Kajwa Mahostav 2026
Why You Will Love This Experience
Enjoy magical moments with nature, music, camping & fireflies
Fireflies Walk
Experience glowing fireflies inside forest trails.
Bonfire & Music
Enjoy music, fun vibes & late night bonfire.
BBQ Dinner
Unlimited BBQ with delicious dinner buffet.
Boating
Relax with peaceful boating.
Lakeside Stay
Stay beside beautiful mountains & lake scenery.
Perfect Memories
Capture Instagram-worthy photos & moments.
Experience Timeline
Your magical fireflies camping schedule
DAY 1
- 04:00 PM Check-in & Welcome Tea
- 05:30 PM Lake View & Relax Time
- 07:00 PM BBQ Snacks
- 08:30 PM Dinner Buffet
- 09:30 PM Bonfire & Music
- 10:30 PM Fireflies Jungle Safari (own vehicle)
- 12:00 AM Overnight Tent/Room Stay
DAY 2
- 06:30 AM Sunrise Lake View
- 08:00 AM Breakfast
- 09:00 AM Boating & Photography
- 10:30 AM Checkout
Tent Stay Bhandardara
Starts at ₹1099 / Person / Night
with Boating, Meals, Bonfire, Music, Jungle Safari & more
Free BBQ, Breakfast, Dinner and Snacks
Non AC Room at Bhandardara
Starts at ₹2699 / Room / Night
Non AC Room Stay
Rs.500 per person Food(Breakfast, Dinner and Snacks) Additional
AC Room at Bhandardara
Starts at ₹3299 / Room / Night
AC Room Stay
Rs.500 per person Food(Breakfast, Dinner and Snacks) Additional
Bhandardara Camping & fireflies festival Photos
What Our Campers Say
Real experiences from happy campers at Wild Lake Camping
Watching thousands of fireflies near the forest felt magical. Bonfire, BBQ and lake view made our trip unforgettable.
★★★★★
Best camping experience near Mumbai. Food was tasty, arrangements were clean and the fireflies safari was amazing.
★★★★★
Visited Wild Lake Camping during the fireflies season with friends and had an amazing experience. The glowing fireflies near the lake looked absolutely magical at night. The food, music, campfire, and hospitality were excellent. Perfect weekend getaway near Mumbai!
★★★★★
What's Included
Everything you need for a perfect fireflies camping experience
✅ Included In Package
- ✔ Tent / Room Stay
- ✔ Welcome Tea & Snacks
- ✔ BBQ Snacks
- ✔ Unlimited Dinner Buffet
- ✔ Breakfast
- ✔ Bonfire & Music
- ✔ Fireflies Jungle Safari
- ✔ Free Parking
- ✔ Common Washroom Facility
❌ Not Included
- Transportation
- Personal Expenses
- Boating Charges
- Extra Snacks & Drinks
- Private Campfire
- Travel Insurance
Enjoy Lakeside Tent Camping with locally made food, and experience the rural life. Forest patches are also home to fireflies. Fireflies Festival or Kajwa Mahostav this monsoon brings you an offbeat and unique weekend getaway near Igatpuri.
Thousand of campers specially visiting for overwhelming experience of Night Camping near Igatpuri for Fireflies Festival. The Firefly festival takes place every year.
The best way to experience the fireflies would be to check into a campsite and explore the area at night. We will take you to night Jungle safari.
For Camping Booking contact: 8355874319 / 8591874319
Bhandardara Firesflies Festival is happening on every saturday and sunday & Weekday too. 20th May 2026 onwards jugnoo or fireflies can experience. Kajwa Mahotsav Bhandardara 2026 happenning before the start of the rainy season it will be available for three to four weeks. for Boost your expeience and make your Evening more Memorable we arrange jungle safari nearby camping.
Midnight Bhandardara Camping & Jungle safari to sight most beautiful event of the year Fireflies Festival.Any one can join camping it is for couple, for family & for groups too. Camping price is very reasonal include food, BBQ, music, games & Stay. best time for camping in place is in mid May to Monsoon & early winter season i.e. from June to September. During monsoon season, the region blooms with rich greenery and Beautiful waterfalls.
Some of the best spots to visit near camping are as follows:
- Sandhan Valley
- Ghatghar Kokankada
- Randha Waterfall Visit during monsoon
- Umbrella Waterfall Visit during monsoon
- Amruteshwar Temple Ratanwadi
- Backwaters around Samrad Village
- Kalsubai
- Ratangad Fort
- Bahuli Dam
- Bhavli Waterfall during monsoon
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Review from Happy Customer
Highlights:
- Twinkling Fireflies are the highlight of this journey
- Experience rustic village stay camping / Tent tay
- Night Stroll, mystery stories around Jungle will keep you hooked!
- Try your hand at night-time photography
Things you can carry:
- ID Proof of Campers
- Your DSLR Camera/s
- Preferably a wide angle lens12mm, 14mm, 11-16mm etc (18-55 mm lens will also work).
- ND filter (minimum 3 stops) and polarizer filter (like CPL)
- Sturdy tripod (Must), don’t forget to carry shutter release plate.
- Carry Extra pack of batteries.
- Wired/wireless remote trigger, camera timer will also work.
- Rain cover for you (Umbrella) and your camera.
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How to Reach
After Booking We will sent you direction, just follow that you will reachat Exact Point on Campsite, we have different package with Transportation & without Transportation, AC & Non AC Room Package. To Know More or for Camping Tent Booking Contact on 8355874319
How to Reach Camping from Mumbai:
By Roadcamping distance from mumbai is about 112km by Road
From Mumbai: Mumbai -> Kasara -> Campsite
The place is well connected from the Maharastra state road transport bus services.
By Train
From Mumbai: Mumbai -> Igatpuri -> -> Campsite
Catch Train from Mumbai to Kasara or Igatpuri. The nearest railway station is Igatpuri, which is nearly 35 km away from . many trains that run between the mumbai to Kasara On a daily basis.
Mumbai to Igatpuri its 130kms, get down at Igatpuri from there you will get Cab, by road from Igatpuri to is approx 41kms.Best Time to visit camping in is the early winter season from mid May to September and monsoons. During this season, the temperature is at it's best and the region blooms with rich greenery and gushing waterfalls, and you can experience spell binding charm. Camping Contact Number 8355874319, contact Two days or One day before for Booking.
Train schedule and reporting time:CSMT- 11:30 am (11:42 am train time)
Byculla- 11: 35 am (11:49 am train time)
Dadar- 11:40 am (11:55 am train time)
Kurla- 11:45 am (12:02 pm train time)
Ghatkopar- 11:50 pm (12:06 pm train time)
Mulund- 12:05 pm (12:18 pm train time)
Thane- 12:10 pm (12:22 pm train time)
Dombivali- 12:25 pm (12:38 pm train time)
Kalyan- 12:30 pm (12:47 pm train time)
Kasara – 01:58 pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your camping experience
Fireflies are mostly visible before monsoon during May and June evenings around forest & lakeside areas.
Yes, Wild Lake Camping is completely safe for couples, families and groups with proper staff support & security.
Yes, clean and hygienic common washrooms are available at the campsite for all guests.
Yes, packages include tea, snacks, BBQ, dinner and breakfast depending on your selected stay option.
Yes, free parking space is available for cars and bikes near campsite area.
Yes, children can join with parents. Families with kids regularly visit the campsite.
Location
Wild Camping Location
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