Firefles Special Rajmachi Night Trek

Fireflies Special | Rajmachi Night Trek!!

Date: 8th-9th June, 2019

9pm departure

Grade: easy to Moderate (Suitable for Beginner's)

Cost: ₹699/-

Level - Easy

About Rajmachi –

Rajmachi is a small village situated in the Sahyadri mountain range of the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Rajmachi has two fortified peaks - Shrivardhan and Manaranjan

forts, located near two famous hills of Lonavala and Khandala.

It is an ideal destination for trekking. Ruins of forts, water falls, temples and the ancient Buddhist caves on the way beacon the trekker through dense forests

presenting a mixture of history and nature which makes Rajmachi a much sought after trekking destination. The simple and clearly marked trail on both the paths make

Rajmachi a very popular beginner's trek.

The fort played a strategic role in the First Anglo-Maratha War.

Rajmachi Fort has been declared as a protected monument.

About Fireflies Festival:-

Fireflies belong to the family of beetles, and not flies as they are commonly mistaken for. These nocturnal winged beetles use bioluminescence, a chemical reaction

when oxygen combines with luciferin, which is present in the lower abdomen of the insect to produce light. All fireflies glow as larvae. Bioluminescence serves a

different function in the larvae than in adults. It appears to be a warning signal to predators, for, the larvae contains chemicals that are either distasteful or

toxic.

The adult male beetles use light to primarily attract their mates. The interested female flashes back from her lower perch and the male flits overhead. What a romantic

way of courting! The first few showers of monsoon is the best time to witness the fireflies since this is the time best fit for fireflies to start darting around.

Fireflies cannot tolerate heavy raindrops and die. So, make sure you get to witness these lightning bugs with us.

Schedule:

Day 1

9:00 pm – Assemble @ Pune railway station.Meet Elite Adventure Trek Leader for reporting (Near the stairway which leads to other platforms.

11:30 pm - Reach Lonavla and Start the trek. Enjoy FIREFLIES enroute.

Day 2

3:30 am midnight – Reach the Rajmachi base and and move towards the top.Enjoy the Campfire, Stargazing , Antakshri , Sharing travel Eperiences or horror stories.

Rest/sleep for some time( You can bring your own tents / Tent will be provided from us based on extra charges).

6:00 am – Wake-Up Call, Enjoy the sunrise.

7:00 am – Start Descending to base. Have breakfast and tea.

9:30 am – Reach Lonavla Railway station. Board the train back to pune.

12:00 Noon – Reach Pune(+/-1hr)

Fees - Rs. 699/-

Whats Included in Fees:

> Transportation by train (Pune to Pune)

> Unlimited Breakfast

> Expertise

> Safety Equipment and first aid

Whats NOT included in Fees:

> Bottled water and soft drinks.

> Anything that is not written in "Cost includes"

> Tent Charges extra :-

Tent for 2 : 250/-

Tent for 4 :- 350/-

Tent for 6 :- 450/-

Things to carry:

1. Water bottle (min 2.5 ltr)

2. Good trekking/sports shoes (sandals, chappals, floaters not permitted)

3. Warm clothes, wind cheater, monkey cap

4. Torch With Extra Battery

5. Cap , Scarf , Odomos (If Required)

6. Bedding material like sleeping bag, mat. If not then a mattress to lay on the ground.

7. Ready to eat food,Dry Snack, Plum Cakes,biscuits, cookies, dry fruits

For Registration & any details, contact -

Soham-8600942979

Swarup-7875621273