Rajmachi Fireflies Trek 2026
Rajmachi fort is already very well known for its majestic views and beautiful trails in the Sahayadri mountains. Surrounded by lush green mountains, beautiful flora and fauna, waterfalls, and green valleys, this fort is a perfect place for trekking. But what most people do not know is the amazing fireflies show that takes place there naturally. Embark on this trek that gives you a chance to witness the unique show of fireflies in an exciting night trekking experience.
Rajmachi fireflies trek awaits you! Rajmachi Village situated near Lonavala, surrounded by Western Ghats is a perfect place to trek, camp and explore the twinkling fireflies during weekends. This firefly festival in Lonavala is the best option, especially if you are looking for a short getaway from the chaos of Mumbai and Pune city life!
The Rajmachi fort lying at the elevation of 2,750 feet offers majestic views of the Sahyadri Mountains. The fort is surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna, waterfalls, and green valleys. However, most people are oblivion to the fact that this place of natural beauty can be best explored before monsoon to experience the show of fireflies!
The Rajmachi fireflies festival starts with an exciting night trekking experience. Fireflies also called as Kajawa in Marathi are bugs that illuminate after sunset during to attract the opposite mates with pre-monsoon being the mating period for them.
Fireflies have become rare in cities and can be spotted in sparsely populated surroundings far away from the city buzz in natural vegetation. Escape into the wilderness and experience the magical sight of fireflies at Rajmachi trek.
- Rajmachi trek base village: Udhewadi and Kondhane
- Rajmachi trek difficulty level: Easy
- Rajmachi trek distance from Udhewadi: 15 km
- Rajmachi trek duration from Udhewadi: 5-6 hours
- Rajmachi trek distance from Kondhane: 18 km
- Rajmachi trek duration from Kondhane: 5-6 hours
- Rajmachi from Mumbai: 80 km
- Rajmachi from Pune: 75 km
Who Should Attend ?
Friends, family, and corporate outings.
Min. Age: 15 years
Accommodation: Homestay
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Important Note:
- We highly recommend joining Friday, departure dates to avoid a rush. We can also arrange weekday departures on request.
- In case it's starting to rain, we assure you to provide you with a common hall of the villager's home, where you can sit or sleep. The hall will be accommodating 40-50 people, it won't be convenient but that's the best possible solution to the situation.
Cost For Rajmachi Fireflies Trek 2026
Per Person With Travel ₹.1399
(Participant will get Travel from Lonavala to Lonavala)
Mumbai AC Bus: 1699/- per person
(Participant will get Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai)
- Embark on this exciting & fun night trek to Rajmachi fort lying at an elevation of 2,750 ft.
- Escape into the wilderness & witness the unique experience of stunning fireflies that create a magical aura all around you!
- Explore the heritage of Shrivardhan Fort and appreciate its architecture
- Get pick up and drop off facilities included in the Rajmachi trek package to and fro Lonavala in shared transfers
option 1Lonavala To Lonavala
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Lonavala To Lonavala
Event Itinerary Rajmachi Fireflies 2026 Mumbai & Pune
Day 1 Saturday
For Mumbai Participant Pragati Express 12125
- 04:25 pm - C Shivaji Mah T - CSMT
- 04:34 pm - Dadar - Dr
- 04:54 pm - Thane - TNA
- 05:29 pm - Panvel - PNVL
- 06:05 pm - Karjat - KJT
- 06:46 pm - Lonavala - LNL
For Pune Participants
Pune People can catch Pune to Lonavala Local Train
- 05:15 pm - Departure from Pune
- 05:21 pm - Shivaji Nagar
- 05:26 pm - Khadki
- 05:31 pm - Dapodi
- 05:35 pm - Kasarwadi
- 05:39 pm - Pimpri
- 05:43 pm - Chinchwad
- 05:48 pm - Akurdi
- 05:53 pm - Dehu Road
- 06:40 pm - Arrival at Lonavala
07:30 PM- Assemble at Lonavala Railway Station and Move towards Base Village by Jeep (sharing)
08:30 PM- Reach (base village), introduction time and start jungle trail walk towards Rajmachi Fort.
(Note:- you can also spot fireflies on the way)
10.30 PM- Reach the Rajmachi Fort and get refresh.
11.00 PM- Enjoy your dinner and stay in home stay.
11:30 PM- Begin your small jungle trails by the lake and see fireflies.
Day 2 Sunday
12:30 PM- Relax and retire for the night.
06.00 AM - Wake Up & freshen up.
06:30 AM - Enjoy the breakfast in the morning.
07:00 AM - Start ascending Shrivardhan Fort.
08:30 AM - Visit the Shrivardhan beautiful view from top of the Fort and explore the nearby area
09:30 AM - Start descending.
10:30 AM - Reach Base Village.
11:00 PM - Start your journey towards the Lonavala.
01:00 PM - Reach Lonavala railway station and catch a train back to your home with loads of memories.
option 2Mumbai To Mumbai
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Mumbai To Mumbai
Day 01,
- 08:00 PM: Report to the Trek Leaders at Borivali National Park (https://goo.gl/maps/qvxmxjK8Tmn5JgScA)
- 08:05 PM: Samta nagar police station, Kandivali (https://goo.gl/maps/kRgGJ9XvYK3d8FWAA)
- 08:15 PM: Sufi Irani Cafe, Goregaon (https://goo.gl/maps/4ZTNqab65pKPDoNC9)
- 08:30 PM: Hanuman Road Bus Stop Andheri (https://goo.gl/maps/SWKWuGMXSWgajCsSA)
- 08:45 PM: Kalanagar Bust Stop, Bandra (https://goo.gl/maps/jGkGpBZrRto5gRTJ9)
- 09:00 PM: Neeta Volvo, Sion (https://goo.gl/maps/iidWMx1DKGybV9jC9)
- 09:10 PM: Mankhurd Vashi Link Road (https://goo.gl/maps/m6TtFVkCkHd6MdKr7)
- 09:30 PM: Vashi (under the bridge) (https://goo.gl/maps/3dpGHKPvf49FgJj6A)
- 09:45 PM: Nerul LP (https://goo.gl/maps/tpntbzeYVijHQieF7)
- 09:55 PM: Kharghar station (https://goo.gl/maps/y7hNW9wxMV7tByPr5)
- 10:15 PM : Kalamboli McD (https://goo.gl/maps/F4bqaobJhjcPQ8zK9)
- 10:40 PM: Snacks & Washroom break at Khalapur Toll Plaza
Day 02,
- 01:30 AM: Reach the starting point of the trek by bus. We will start the trek after the trek leaders brief us.
- 01:30 AM: Enjoy beautiful jungle trail hiking with a mesmerizing view and reach the base village.
- 03:30 AM: Start trekking again to Shrivardhan Fort, Rajmachi for sunrise.
- 06:00 AM: Reach the peak and enjoy a beautiful view of sunrise and the surroundings. Click photos.
- 07:00 AM: Start descending to the base village
- 08:00 AM: Reach base village, relax, and have breakfast
- 09:00 AM: Start return journey to Mumbai by Private Bus
- 03:00 PM: Reach Mumbai. Goodbye until the next time!!!
Note:
1. Half Way from Lonavala To Base Village Rote is off-road. Thus, if it rains, it becomes Muddy and thus non-motorable. In such circumstances, we will have to take a walk for 6 to 8 km. So please be cooperative.
2. Arrival time in Mumbai is subjective to road congestion till Lonavala and weather conditions. It may get delayed by an hour or two.
What is included in the tour
- Lonavala to Lonavala travel by local jeep.
- 1 Dinner. (Veg / Non-veg / Jain)
- 1 Breakfast.
- Homestay on sharing basis
- Bhatakna India expertise charges
- Fort Entry Fees
What is NOT included in the tour
- Lunch on both day
- Travel till Lonavala and back. (as per your bookings)
- All kinds of Extra Meals / Drinks Ordered
- Insurance, tips, Porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
- Any kind of personal expenses (camera charges, etc.)
- 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
(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 Bottle (1- 2 ltr)
- 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)
- Sleeping Bag/ Shawl etc
- 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:
- We provide Tent Accommodation. We request you to carry a sleeping bag/shawl/chaddar and pillow as per your requirement.
- Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pants, this will protect your body and skin from Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles, etc)
- As Rajmachi is famous for Fireflies season many trekkers and travelers Visit this place in this season which leads to a huge rush on weekends. Thus we suggest choosing Friday- Saturday Batch.
- The visibility of fireflies is an absolutely natural phenomenon depending upon climatic conditions and the Atmosphere on that particular day.
- We provide Tent Accommodation on a Triple/ Quad sharing basis in 3 Men Capacity and 4 men capacity tents respectively for overnight camping stay. If you do not find it comfortable you have the option to choose a Twin/Couple Sharing Tent (3 Men capacity) while booking with an additional charge of 200 Rs per person. No arguments and requests from participants will be entertained at the campsite for tent allotment.
- These events are happening in pre-monsoon time and thus it may rain on the day of the event during our camping stay. In such a situation, we will try to provide available homestay in the village but considering the huge rush of trekkers, there might be a shortage of the stay facility, so trekkers are expected to adjust and cooperate accordingly.
- The Base Village is situated in a very remote location and does have a scarcity of Basic Facilities like washrooms, Stay, network, hotels, etc. So participants have to adjust and cooperate with each other and the organizers.
- Lonavala to Base Village Road is offroad and if it rains heavily it becomes Muddy and not motorable. In this case, trekkers may have to walk halfway to the Base Village and Return (5-7 KM one way).
- Due to the huge rush of trekkers and shortage of local vehicles, there might be a long queue for return transportation from the base village to Lonavala and thus return time may get delayed. so we request you to be patient and cooperative.
- Above mentioned circumstances totally depend upon weather and technical conditions and are beyond our control hence the alterations that we will have to make in our scheduled itinerary, camping stay, transport, etc. are not liable to claim for any sort of refund.



