We at Trek O Phy, invite you to come together and witness the magic of nature on pre-monsoon Fireflies Special Trek to Rajmachi on 14-15 June 2014.
Endless swarms of fireflies herald the start of the rains, and witnessing them create a luminous carpet over the foliage is an ethereal experience.
Let's Capture the Memories together…
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More details-
Hill Fort - 3020 feet above sea level (Karjat-Lonavala Region)Grade – Easy
Date : 14-15 June 2014
Meeting Time : 02:00pm SHARP on 14-06-2013
Meeting Point : CST Station.
Participants from Pune can join us directly at Lonavala at 05:00 PM
Charges : Rs. 950/- per person
(includes : Transport From CST till Rajmachi & Kondivade to karjat + Dinner + Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Stay Arrangement)
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These bugs begin their life cycles as fertilized eggs implanted into damp soil. After three weeks, immature larvae emerge and essentially become eating machines. Young fireflies capture small prey, such as snails, worms, and mites, and inject them with a powerful acidic juice, much like spiders.
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Meeting Point : CST Station.
Participants from Pune can join us directly at Lonavala at 05:00 PM
Charges : Rs. 950/- per person
(includes : Transport From CST till Rajmachi & Kondivade to karjat + Dinner + Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Stay Arrangement)
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About Fireflies -
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are not actually members of the fly family. They are actually beetles, and only have the ability to fly during their very short adult phase. As a general rule, genuine members of the fly family have two-part names, while other flying insects have one-word names. House flies and tse-tse flies are indeed flies, while fireflies and dragonflies are not. It's a distinction only an entomologist could love.
These bugs begin their life cycles as fertilized eggs implanted into damp soil. After three weeks, immature larvae emerge and essentially become eating machines. Young fireflies capture small prey, such as snails, worms, and mites, and inject them with a powerful acidic juice, much like spiders.
The immature larvae will then suck out the dissolved body tissue. They remain in this immature larval stage for one or two years, building up "mud houses" to protect themselves as they grow into pupa and eventually into the adult lightning bugs we see during summer months.
Adult fireflies emerge from the pupa stage fully formed. For the next three weeks or so, their only missions are to eat, sleep, and make more fireflies. To accomplish their mating mission, they are equipped with special chemicals which create a cold light, known as bioluminescence.
About Rajmachi -
Rajmachi consists of two citadels(Balekilla)
1) Shrivardhan - Srivardhan Fort peaked at a height of 3000 ft., lies to the east of Rajmachi fort. The hilly terrains of Rajmachi provide considerable trekking thrill. The architectural style of construction is typical of Maratha period and is characterized by strong walls, semi-circular entrances and cisterns. Two large tanks were used as the chief sources of water supply in the fort. The temple of Bhairavnath is located inside and is an added attraction. Panoramic views of surrounding hills, greenery and forts of Lohagad, Tungi, Korigarh and Visapur can be obtained from here.
2) Manranjan - The Manoranjan fort probably belongs to the Yadav period and is one of the two forts adjacent to the Rajmachi fort. Uniquely, this place is characterized by the presence of a square shaped lake divided by a straight rock
Kondana Caves is an enormous rock-cut Budhist cave. The Chaitya of the cave retains its wooden enterior and in the monsoon with the overhead water gushing down over the opening of the cave in a powerful waterfall – it’s a sight to behold.
One might even see the caves, old temples and monuments on the way to the top which is another 40 minutes from the village Rajmachi. One can even observe the wonderful reflection of Rajmachi(Shrivardhan) in the pond in the Rajmachi village.
Here is a link to a document by Mr. Mukund Gondhalekar that gives more information about this historic fort and the activities carried out by Rajmachi Rural Aid and Development Programme for its conservation and development.
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THINGS TO CARRY-
*Identity Proof (ID Card)
1. Shoes/Floaters (Compulsory)
Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.
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Amol Joshi – 0-9821562075 /0-9969963430
Rugved Khatu - 0-9890827655
Gaurav Kelkar - 0-9773586223
1. Shoes/Floaters (Compulsory)
2. Water (2 ltrs) (Compulsory)
3. Sleeping bag/ sleeping mat/ Blanket
3. Sleeping bag/ sleeping mat/ Blanket
4. Torch with spare set of batteries. (COMPULSORY)
5. Extra pair of clothes with a towel and napkin.
5. Extra pair of clothes with a towel and napkin.
6. Windcheater/Umbrella (Optional)
7. Personal small medical kit (Optional)
8. Other things as per your choice (Camera, etc)
9. A haversack to put in all the things mentioned above
7. Personal small medical kit (Optional)
8. Other things as per your choice (Camera, etc)
9. A haversack to put in all the things mentioned above
**In case you guys are carrying Digi-cam or Cell phone carry enough stock of small poly thin bags, to protect it from moisture.
Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.
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Contact for Enquiry & Booking :
Amol Joshi – 0-9821562075 /0-9969963430
Rugved Khatu - 0-9890827655
Gaurav Kelkar - 0-9773586223
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Visit us on - http://www.trekophy.com/
Make the confirmation soon to avoid further disappointment cause seats are limited.
Payment details:
One needs to deposit the full amount into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. (Kindly call before depositing to check the availability of seats)
SBI a/c no: 30018622758 S/A in the name of SHEETAL AMOL JOSHI.
Branch: GIRGAON (MUMBAI) (374).
IFS Code : SBIN0000374
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