Bhandardara, Maharashtra, India
What are Fireflies?
Fireflies are sometimes called lightning bugs. Many a child have spent summer evening chasing them.
And may be you ‘ve wondered how and why are these insect able to light up.
The answer is that Fireflies contain an organic compound in their abdomens called luciferrin. As air rushes in to the abdomen, it react with the luciferrin. A chemical reaction gives off the familiar glow of a firefly. This light is sometimes called “cold – light” because it generates so little heat. The fireflies can regulate the air flow in to the abdomen to create the pulsating pattern.
While each fireflies species has it own pattern of flashing, some females imitate the pattern of other species. Male land next to them – only to be eaten alive. So the next time you see a firefly keep in mindthats it flickering isn’t. Just a unique & sometimes deadly languages of love.
About Bhandardara lake fireflies festival 2022
Imagine a dreamy landscape with cozy tents pitched near shimmery blue lake and skies filled with millions of stars. As the Sun sets and rises with utmost charm, the skies are painted various hues of blue, purple and orange. Welcome to the Arthur Lake-one of the most popular attractions of the hill station.
While the pre-monsoon season calls for the spotting of hundreds of fireflies, the monsoons and winters offer trekking and camping opportunities and Bhandardara’s multitude of crystal clear streams and waterfalls, fishing and boating make it an attraction for tourists all year round.
Bhandardara lake offers a unmatched number of options, for travellers of all kinds, to seek their slice of nature and relaxation. Its proximity to Mumbai and steadily increasing tourist infrastructure makes it a must visit weekend getaway spot.
Itinerary
Day 1:
10.00 am: Sanjay Gandhi national park gate, Borivali East
11.00 am: Sion, Lunch Home
11.30 am: Mulund checks Naka
11.55 am: Teen hath Naka
12.30 pm: Last pickup from Kalyan-Bhiwandi bypass.
Continue our journey to the base village
Lunch on the way (TTMM)
Day 1
05:00 PM - Reach Bhandardara lake fireflies festival
05:30 PM - Take a boat ride to the campsite for the fireflies festival
06:00 PM - Reach campsite and tent accommodation
06:30 PM - Tea & Biscuits at Camping Site. Enjoy the sunset view from the campsite.
8:00 PM - Campfire Time with music, games, and masti
10:00 PM - Dinner under Star-lit Sky
11.30 Pm - Call off those who want to sleep in the tent can go, others can enjoy storytelling or other games with the leader
(Note:- In Case of rain we might ask you to sleep in Rooms which will shared separately for boys and girls)
Day 2
09:00 AM - Have Breakfast and Tea
10:00 AM - Checkout
(All timings mentioned above are tentative)
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