Prabalmachi Fireflies Trek and Camping

Prabalmachi Fireflies Trekking and Camping Details:

Prabalmachi: Thakurwadi acts as a base village in the Prabalmachi trek. The trek is two hours ascend that starts at night from Thakurwadi till Prabalmachi which is approx 2.5 km. Even though it is a night trek, this is an opportunity one cannot miss. The presence of gazillion brightly colored yellow fireflies glimmering all around you is what makes this night trek to Prabalmachi an enthralling experience. Once you have completed the hike uphill through the wilderness, with fluttering fireflies decorating your path, the overnight camping takes place on a vast meadow of Prabalmachi. Prabalmachi Camping is an exhilarated and fun-filled experience with unexploited nature, inside a blanket beneath the star-studded sky and in the midst of a forest full of glowing fireflies.

Overview Region: Sahyadris

Elevation: 1500 feet above mean sea level (approx)

Grade: Easy

Base camp: Thakurwadi village

Best time to visit for fireflies: Premonsoon and monsoon | May to September

Kalavantin Durg: After having spent a memorable and beautiful night at Prabalmachi many trekking enthusiasts wish to ascend the majestic fort of Kalavantin Durg. If you wish to witness mesmerizing sunrise view and the immense beauty of Kalavantin Fort that awaits atop you should start your climb early in the morning. The trek to this adrenaline-sparking Kalavantin fort can take about three hours. After having enjoyed the panoramic view from the top, start descending towards Prabalmachi. You can have breakfast or lunch here and continue the descent back to the base village-Thakurwadi.

While in the peaceful surroundings of Prabalmachi and Kalavantin Durg, brace yourself for an amazing trek and enjoy the journey!

Overview About Type: Hill

Fort Region: Sahyadris

Elevation: 2300 feet (701 m) above mean sea level (approx)

Distance: 10 km

Grade: Medium

Base camp: Thakurwadi village

Best time to visit: Throughout the year | Preferably - Winter

Things to do at Prabalmachi Trek:

• Enjoy a panoramic view of the Sahyadris
• View the giant city of Mumbai, Rasayani, Panvel, and nearby areas from the top
• Camping at the hill-top in Prabalmachi
• Bonfire
• Campfire activities & games with lots of fun
• View of Prabalgad
• Amazing hike in the woods and forests
• Stargazing
• Thrilling Trek
• A walk through tribal village
• Leave behind the city chaos and lose yourself to the mountains to spend a night under the starry sky and fireflies! 
  
  Nearby Attractions:
• Karnala Fort: Karnala is one of the most popular weekend getaways with a historic hill fort. Situated in Raigad District about 10 km from Panvel city, Karnala Fort it is also known as Funnel Hill. Multiple routes lead to the main trail up to the mountain and offer a variety of fauna and vegetation, both in the enclosure and in the wilderness.
• Karnala Bird Sanctuary: A popular stopover for birdwatchers, this bird sanctuary is a 1-2 hour drive from Prabalmachi. Home to more than 200 resident bird species and 35 migratory ones, this lush avifauna park is a birdwatcher's dream.
• Explore Matheran: Matheran is a hill station about 2 hours from Prabalmachi. It is the best place for thrill-seekers and peace lovers. One of the most exciting activities at Matheran is rappelling at Dodhani Waterfalls. Apart from this, you can explore places like Porcupine Point, Little Chowk Point, Charlotte Lake, Chanderi Caves, Louisa Point, Ambarnath Shiv Temple, and much more! The toy train ride and horse riding is also something Matheran is known for.
• Irshalgad Fort: Located between Matheran and Panvel, Irshalgad Fort is a sister fort to Prabalgad. Despite the name, Irshalgad is a pinnacle and not a fort. It is an ideal trekking destination when you are in the hill station. While atop, Irshalgad offers an amazing view of Karnala Fort, Sondai Fort, Morbe Dam, and Prabalgad Fort.
• Morbe Dam: Being a gravity dam built on the Dhai river near Khalapur, Morbe Dam is a beautiful spot to seek some adventure and do boating. The dam is surrounded by mountains and gives one a pleasant feel. The perimeter of Morbe Dam also offers a nice spot for a leisurely picnic with your family or friends.
  
  Batches :
• May: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.
• June: 3rd, 10th, 17th
  
  Event Fees:
• Mumbai: Rs 1399/-
• Pune: Rs 1399/-
• Base Village: Rs 999/-
• ( Mumbai Pickup: Panvel Railway Station)

• 04:00 PM: Meet Trekhievers Team Member at Panvel Station Ticket Counter Pick-Up Point.
• 04:30 PM: Journey start with private Vehicle Towards Base Village Thakhurwadi.
• 05:30 PM: Reach Thakurwadi base of Prabalmachi and introduction session.
• 06:30 PM: Start trek towards Prabalmachi. Enjoy fireflies on the way.
• 08:00 PM: Reach Prabalmachi base, Tent allotment and Briefing session.
• 09:00 PM: have dinner and enjoy overnight camping stay with some games with a view of stars and mountains.

• 05:00 AM: Wake up call freshen up and get ready for the Kalavantin trek for those who would like to trek. Others can enjoy their morning at Prabalmachi.
• 06:00 AM: Start trek towards Kalavantin Durg.
• 07:30 AM: Reach the pinnacle Click picture in the clouds and explore nature's beauty.
• 08:00 Am: Take a Group photo and we start descending towards Prabalmachi.
• 09:00 AM: Breakfast, Tea relaxation at Prabalmachi.
• 10:00 AM: Start Descending towards Thakhurwadi.
• 12:00 PM: Reach Thakhurwadi Base Village.
• 12:15 PM: Time to head back to & say goodbye to Prabalmachi.
• 01:30 PM: Reach Panvel. Adios! Back to the mundane city life. Until next time!

• 04:00 PM: Meet Trekhievers Team Member at Panvel Station Ticket Counter Pick-Up Point.
• 04:30 PM: Journey start with private Vehicle Towards Base Village Thakhurwadi.
• 05:30 PM: Reach Thakurwadi base of Prabalmachi and introduction session.
• 06:30 PM: Start trek towards Prabalmachi. Enjoy fireflies on the way.
• 08:00 PM: Reach Prabalmachi base, Tent allotment and Briefing session.
• 09:00 PM: have dinner and play some games with a view of stars and mountains

• 05:00 AM: Wake up call freshen up and get ready for the Kalavantin trek for those who would like to trek. Others can enjoy their morning at Prabalmachi.
• 06:00 AM: Start trek towards Kalavantin Durg.
• 07:30 AM: Reach the pinnacle Click picture in the clouds and explore nature's beauty.
• 08:00 Am: Take a Group photo and we start descending towards Prabalmachi.
• 09:00 AM: Breakfast, Tea relaxation at Prabalmachi.
• 10:00 AM: Start Descending towards Thakhurwadi.
• 12:00 PM: Reach Thakhurwadi Base Village.
• 12:15 PM: Time to head back to & say goodbye to Prabalmachi.
• 01:30 PM: Reach Panvel. Adios! Back to the mundane city life. Until next time!

• Travel from Panvel to Panvel by Private vehicle as per govt COVID guidelines
• Dinner
• Breakfast & Tea
• Camping.
• Entry Fees.
• Trek Expertise .
• First Aid .

• Lunch
• Travel till pickup points
• 5% Gst
• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
• 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 roadblocks, bad weather
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
• Insurance

• MUMBAI: 04:00 PM on Saturday at Panvel Station Ticket Counter.
• PUNE: 04:00 PM on Saturday at Panvel Station Ticket Counter.

• Prabalmachi is located in the Raigad district and is easily reachable from Panvel. The base village of Prabalmachi and Kalavantin Durg is Thakurwadi. Private Transport You can drive to the parking lot in Thakurwadi village from where the trek starts. However, if you are traveling by your private vehicle, the parking at the base village is at your own risk.
• From Mumbai By Train: Board any Panvel-bound local train from the harbor suburban train network and reach out to the Panvel ST depot. From Panvel ST depot take a bus to Thakurwadi village. If you don’t want to travel on ST bus, then there's the other option of private auto-rickshaws.
• By Car: You have to drive on the Mumbai-Pune expressway via Vashi till you reach Shedung Phata Panvel. Then take a turn towards the Thakurwadi village from Shedung.
• By Air: Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji is the nearest airport to Prabalmachi. From the airport, you can reach Panvel via state transport bus or cab and then travel to Thakurwadi or take a cab directly to Thakurwadi.
• From Pune By Train: There are many train options to reach Panvel Station from Pune Junction. It is a 3 hours journey. Reach Panvel ST depot, which is at a walkable distance from the railway station where buses to Thakurwadi are readily available.

• (Highly Required and Mandatory Things)
• ID proof
• backpack (waterproof or covered with waterproof cover)
• trekking shoes or any sports shoes with a Good grip
• Trekking pants (compulsory), 2 T-Shirts (Preferably full sleeves or Half T-shirt with sleeves), Raincoat/ waterproof jacket/ windcheater, Handnapkin/Towel, etc
• Water 2-3 liters.
• Ready-to-eat food like plum cakes, Dry fruits, dry snacks and biscuits, Chikki, chocolate bars, etc.
• Torch
• Personal Medicines and Personal First aid
• (Required but Optional Things)
• To change after trekking - Facewash, Extra pants/ shorts, Extra T-shirt, sleeper/ floaters, an extra bag to carry your trekking shoes, innerwear, etc
• Sweater For bus journey
• Electoral or Glucose D powder.
• Portable Phone Charger, Earphones, etc.
• Sun protection cap, sunglasses, Sunscreen lotion, toothbrush-toothpaste, etc
• Proper face mask or shield
• Sanitizer
• Extra Pair of clothes.
• (Note: Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant, this will protect your body and skin from Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles, etc)

• UPI ID : 7387523876@upi
• Net banking :
• Name- RAJBALA YADAV
• Bank name - HDFC BANK
• ACC No.- 50100308491863
• IFSC code- HDFC0002501
• Name- NITIN YADAV
• Bank name - PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
• ACC No.- 0530001500002688
• IFSC code- PUNB0053000
• Please send a screenshot of the payment on WhatsApp 8850043643 for confirmation, we will then share a form for the final booking procedure.
  

• Mask and maintaining social distance with others is mandatory throughout the trip.
• Buses will be fully sanitized before use.
• Carrying your own sanitizers, gloves, face shield and mask is compulsory.
• Food will be freshly cooked and packed as per WHO guidelines.
  

• Seats will be reserved only after full payment.
• Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable on the same event.
• A complete schedule of the trek will be given later to registered participants
• Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule in case
• Organizers hold the right to cancel any event and refund with prior notice.
• We strictly follow a no alcohol, no drugs, and no litter policy.
  

• 100% amount to be paid in advance to book the trip.
• If the booking is canceled 10 days or before the event date then 50% of the booking amount will be refunded.
• No refund if canceled 9 days prior to the event.
• No show = No refund.
  

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