Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival 2026 Night Trek & Camping from Mumbai

• Fireflies Festival near Mumbai
• Why Prabalmachi is Best for Fireflies
• Prabalmachi Fireflies Trek Details
• Best Time for Fireflies Festival 2026

Fireflies Special Trek to Prabalmachi :

• Prabalmachi trek base village: Thakurwadi 
• Prabalmachi trek difficulty level: Easy to Medium
• Prabalmachi trek distance from Thakurwadi: 5 km
• Prabalmachi trek duration from Thakurwadi: 2 hours
• Prabalmachi trek distance Best time: Round the Year
• Prabalmachi from Mumbai: 59 km
• Prabalmachi from Pune: 135 km

Meeting Point: Panvel Station by 6.00 pm.
For those reaching Directly at the base directly, the village will send the location on WhatsApp

Catch Panvel Slow Local from CSMT Station

04:51 pm CSMT
05:09 pm Vadala Road
05:20 pm Kurla
05:40 pm Vashi
05:49 pm Nerul
06:11 pm Panvel

Catch Thane Slow Local 
05:23 pm Thane
05:40 pm Koparkhairne
05:52 pm Nerul
06:04 pm Kharghar
06:15 pm Panvel

Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday 
06:30 PM: Meet the Team at Panvel station and move towards Thakurwadi by local transport for the Prabalmachi Fireflies Trek

07:30 PM: Reach Base village, freshen up, gear up for Prabalmachi fireflies trek

07:45 PM: Introduction round and brief on rules and regulations to be followed by everyone at the event

09.30 PM: Reach the plateau. Relax for a while, freshen up for dinner, and enjoy local cuisines specially cooked for us.

10.00 PM: Night walk to spot Fireflies around us enjoy watching them 
back to the campsite, and if tired, you can retire and rest in the tent.

11:30 PM: Rest, people can enjoy the night; let the Sonu Nigam in you come out, play a few games, share stories (especially ghost stories), make new friends, and enjoy the campfire

12:00 AM: Off to the tents for sound sleep (for those who are very sleepy).  Good Night

Day 2 : Sunday
07:00 am Wake-up call, freshen up.

08:00 am Breakfast with a morning view from the top of the Mountain

09:00 am Start descending post-breakfast along with the beautiful memories from the event

10:30 am Reach Thakurwadi base village of Fireflies event and start return journey towards Mumbai by local transport

11:00 am Reach Mumbai and bid adieu with a promise to meet again.

Things to carry for Kajwa Mahotsav:

• ID Proof
• 2 Litres of water (Must
• Some ready to eat food like- plum cakes, fruits, chocolates, biscuits, etc.
• Good trekking shoes
• Power bank
• Carry Blanket/jacket
• Torch with new batteries
• Extra pair of clothes, socks (Optional)
• Cap, Camera as (Optional)
• 1 packet of Electral, enerzal, glucon-D
• Medications, if required for individual
• Avoid wearing precious ornaments on an event, if possible.
• And a haversack or backpack to put all the above things to be carried, so hands are free to help each other while trekking. Sling bags / jholas / trolley bags etc not allowed on the event. Please pack accordingly.

Note :

• Expect sluggish conditions at places around because you would be visiting it soon after the rainfall (most probably!). Mind your surroundings.
• Don’t flash a torch at a tree full of fireflies. They go mad upon seeing the light.
• The worms are not warm, they emit light because of the phenomenon called bioluminescence. So when they sit on you, allow them to walk. Don’t get scared.
• Since it is not a luxury trip, do not expect any luxury.
• All food is hygienic and authentic local delicacy.
• You are joining an outdoor activity where any incident, reasons beyond control like Natural calamities, landslides, bad road conditions, riots, political uncertainty, public transport failure etc.; Man-Made calamities, Vehicle breakdown, vehicle dysfunction can happen & you agree that the organizer/leader shall not be held responsible for any accident, mishap (including death) caused by any circumstances.
• Bookmytrekandtours is not responsible for any loss of illegal substances or items being carried by the participant.

Book My Trek and Tours policy :

• Consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited at the event. Anyone identified as having possession of or consuming it will be barred from the event. NO REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED.
• As you are aware, fireflies can only be seen in isolated locations with low levels of light and pollution, so we too live in villages.
• Please be prepared to embrace rusticity; tented/local homes/dormitory accommodations with basic bedding will be supplied.(In the event of rain, homestay or dormitory accommodations will be provided.
• The road conditions aren't ideal, so bear with the bumps for a while as we go on local transport. Rusticity, as we have stated.
• Be prepared with rain clothing and a jacket as the temperature lowers at night and rains are unpredictable.
• There are plenty of fireflies in our campsite, so enjoy watching them blink and photographing them.
• Don't touch or collect fireflies; let them live in their natural habitat; no one loves unwanted visitors.
• No smoking or drinking (anyone discovered engaging in these activities will be removed from the group, and Bookmytrekandtours will accept no responsibility for such a person ).
• Bookmytrekandto​urs believes in a no-trace policy, thus no littering, please. Collect all waste and bring it back to the city; we will dispose of it there.
• We're heading to a distant location, so don't expect luxurious facilities, but basic requirements will be met.
   

  Prabalmachi Fireflies Night Trek Experience

  The journey starts with a short trek from base village towards Prabalmachi. As darkness sets in, the forest begins to glow with thousands of fireflies blinking in sync.

  ✨ Imagine walking through a silent forest where trees sparkle naturally — this is the highlight of the experience.

  The trek is:

• Easy to moderate
• Suitable for beginners
• Guided by experienced trek leaders

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  🏕️ Camping Experience at Prabalmachi

• Tent stay in nature
• Local home-cooked food
• Group activities & bonding
• Sunrise views next morning

• Perfect for friends, couples, and solo travelers.

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  🚗 How to Reach Prabalmachi from Mumbai

• Distance: ~50 km from Mumbai
• Route: Via Panvel

• Options:

• Local train till Panvel + auto
• Private vehicle
• Organizer transport

 FAQs – Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival 2026

When is the fireflies festival in Prabalmachi?
It usually happens between May and June before monsoon.

2. Is the Prabalmachi trek safe?
Yes, it is safe with proper guidance and group travel.

3. Is this trek suitable for beginners?
Yes, it is one of the easiest fireflies treks near Mumbai.

4. Can kids join the fireflies festival?
Yes, but parental supervision is required.

5. What should I carry?

Torch (use minimal)
Trekking shoes
Water bottle
Light jacket

​1) How do fireflies glow?

• Fireflies glow due to a natural phenomenon occurring in their body called bioluminescence. The oxygen in the air when it reaches the firefly’s abdomen, reacts with a chemical called luciferin to give a prominent glow.

2) What is the best season to witness fireflies?

• ​The best season to witness fireflies is pre-monsoon, which is the months of May and June.

3) How far is Prabalmachi base village from Mumbai for the Fireflies Festival?

• The Prabalmachi base village is almost 1 hr 25 min from Mumbai.

4) Can we reach Prabalmachi base village using our transport?

• You can reach the campsite in your vehicle or assemble at the Panvel Railway Station at the given time near the ticket counter, where you will meet the team leader and other trekking companions. The team then will move towards the base village of Thakurwadi.

5) How to reach Panvel from Mumbai for the Prabalmachi Fireflies trek?

• You can board a train from Andheri, Thane, or CSTM to board a train for Panvel. This is the easiest and fastest way to reach Panvel from Mumbai for the Prabalmachi Fireflies trek.

6) How to reach Panvel from Pune for the Prabalmachi Fireflies trek?

• The easiest way to reach Panvel from Pune is to take a bus from Pune. You may also board an express train that halts at Pune to reach Panvel or drive your way by road through Pune – Lonavala – Shedung Phata Panvel in your vehicle.

7) What is the difficulty level for the Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival trek?

• The Prabalmachi fireflies festival trek is a fairly medium type of trek, which can be taken easily by anyone aged above 10.

8) How long is the Prabalmachi trek to witness fireflies?

• The time required to take the Prabalmachi Fireflies night trek from the base village varies from 2 hr to 2.5 hr.

9) Does Prabalmachi Firefly Campsite have a toilet facility?

• Yes, It has.

10) When can I see fireflies in Prabalmachi?

• Just before monsoon hits, you will be able to witness fireflies.

11) Can kids join the Prabalmachi Firefly Event 2026 ?

• Kids above 10 years of age can join the Prabalmachi Fireflies event 2026

12) Can I join the Prabalmachi Firefly Festival as a solo traveler?

• Yes, you can join the Prabalmachi Firefly Festival as a solo traveler.

13) What type of food will be available at Prabalmachi Firefly campsite?

• Homemade veg, non-veg, and Jain food options are available at the Prabalmachi Fireflies campsite.

14) Phone Connectivity at Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival?

• The mobile phone connectivity is quite poor, and you might get weak signals at some points of the Prabalmachi Fireflies festival camping site.

15) Where will we stay at Prabalmachi?

• The accommodation will be provided in hilltop tents at the Prabalmachi camping site.
   
• Is the Prabalmachi fireflies trek safe?
  Yes it is totally safe for all age and can be done in night trek as well so you can see fireflies while you trek
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  Can beginners do this trek?
  Yes beginners and kids can do this trek easily. 
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  Is camping included?
  Camping is included in the package on sharing basis of 2/3/4 per tent
  
  Other events for fireflies famous for good sightings?
  Bhandardara Fireflies
  Rajmachi Fireflies
  Purushwadi Fireflies