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  • Trip introduction

    This adventure trip combines some of the best that a Sahyadri monsoon has to offer: a fun trek in the night through a beautiful forest, a rambling night trail on a plateau at the top to see the miracle of fireflies, and a challenging pinnacle climb the next day.

    Destination

    The Prabalmachi-Kalavantin climb is one of the most unique treks in the Western Ghats. The Prabalgad fort is built at the top of a rocky plateau at a height of 2,300 feet with a pinnacle at the top. You'll climb a steep trail to Prabalmachi, the village on the plateau, and then stay there for the night. Next morning, you'll set off for a thrilling session of climbing the Kalavantin pinnacle. This is a pointed rock structure with very little space at the top, and involves some tricky navigation of craggy rock and a trail that winds up and around the pinnacle.

    Destination highlights

    Experience the magic of glowing fireflies on this trek to Kalavantin. | Embark on a thrilling trek through dense forests at night. | Stay in a local village to experience the traditional lifestyle. | Challenge yourself with a trek to the Kalavantin pinnacle.

    Activity Details

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    2300

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    11 km

    7 hrs

    6 km

    Trip details
  • Day 1 of the fireflies trek to Kalavantin: Spot fireflies!

    Do ensure you plan your journey to get to Panvel by 18:30 hrs. You'll be picked up here and driven to Thakurwadi village, the start point of the trek. You'll trek up to Prabalmachi in the dark, with your trekking group. It's a fun experience to walk through the forest, listening to the sounds of nocturnal animals and insects. At Prabalmachi, you'll enjoy a village-cooked meal. After that, you head out for a walk to spot the fireflies. You'll come back to the homestay. Overnight at Prabalmachi in homestay.

    Overnight in homestay

    Spend the night in Prabalmachi village in a cozy dorm-style sharing homestay. You'll need to bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping mat. Today's package includes a delicious home cooked dinner.

    Day 1 Milestone

    Panvel

    Prabalmachi

    16:00 PM

    Food

    Dinner

    Veg
    Day 2 of the fireflies trek to Kalavantin: Return to Panvel

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  • Cancellation policy

    For cancellations made 21 days or more before departure of the Kalavantin fireflies trek: 100% refund.

    For cancellations made 16-21 days before departure of the Kalavantin fireflies trek: 75% refund.

    For cancellations made 8-15 days before departure of the Kalavantin fireflies trek: 50% refund.

    For cancellations made 0-7 days before departure of the Kalavantin fireflies trek: No refund.

    All refunds will be processed after deducting any transaction charges.

    Rules on trip

    Consumption of liquor, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited during the fireflies trek to Kalavantin.

    Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.

    Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

    Travellers are required to adhere to the instructions of the trek guide during the fireflies trek to Kalavantin.

    A basic level of health and fitness is required to book this trip. If you have any cardiac or respiratory conditions, or suffer from knee or spinal problems, please inform the tour operator and consult your doctor before booking the fireflies trek to Kalavantin.

    The tour operator takes utmost care to ensure safety of the travellers and shall not be held responsible for any mishap or accident during the fireflies trek to Kalavantin.

    Travellers will be required bear any additional costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
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  • Includes / Excludes

    Includes

    • Transportation from Panvel to Panvel by public transportation

    • Dinner and breakfast
    • Accommodation on dormitory sharing basis
    • Expertise and guide charges
    • All applicable taxes

    Excludes

    • Any transfer till Panvel and back

    • Train tickets
    • Glass, bowl, spoon and plate
    • Sleeping bag, mat and bedsheet
    • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
    • Insurance of any kind
    • Personal expenses like additional snacks and beverages

    What to Wear

    What to Wear

    • Comfortable camping clothes such as full sleeve t-shirt and jeans
    • Raincoat
    • Jacket
    • Night wear
    • Undergarments
    • Sweater
    • Extra pair of clothes
    • Not to wear - Expensive jewellery or watches
    • Slippers

    What not to Wear

    • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
    • Restrictive clothing
    • Flip-flops

    Equipment / Gear

    We Provide

    • Trek guide
    • Technical equipment needed for the hike, if any

    You need to get

    • 2 Litre water bottle
    • Electral powder
    • Energy bars and dry snacks (dry fruits, biscuits, plum cakes )
    • Good trekking shoes
    • Personal medication and first aid kit
    • Toiletries (napkin, facewash, tissue paper, tooth brush, tooth paste etc.)
    • Moisturizer
    • Mosquito repellent
    • Backpack
    • Camera (optional)
    • Glass, bowl, spoon and plate
    • Sleeping bag, mat and bedsheet
    • ID proof
    • Torch

    Medical Kit

    • Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit.