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The beautiful sight of fireflies, fondly called as lighting bugs is a thing to behold forever. The golden hue on a moonlit sky illuminates nature and defines the beauty of the creature. Fireflies are mostly seen before the arrival of monsoon. A clear sky, high altitude, and zero pollution level, are major factors that contribute to an unforgettable fireflies watching experience. Trek to the two beautiful getaways near Mumbai, Prabalgad and Rajmachi and be a part of the firefly festival. 

Fireflies trek to Rajmachi fort details:

Mumbai, which is surrounded by Shayadri Mountains and Western Ghats, is the doorway to several unexplored, serene, and scenic treks. One such trek is Rajmachi Fort trek. The trekking route is located around 17km away from the hill town of Lonavala. There are two trekking routes to Rajmachi. While the tough trekking route starts from Kondivide village near Karjat, the easier one starts from Lonavala.

Things to know

Trek type: hill fort
Cost: Rs.1,300
Grade: Easy- medium
Date: 3rd June- 4th June
Meeting time and point: 01.28 pm at Dadar Central Station on June 3, 2017
Accommodation: At a villager’s House
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner
Essentials to carry: water bottles, trekking shoes, sleeping bags, warm clothes