--- title: "Samrad Camping with Bhandardara" description: "In this exciting trip, we will be embarking on an unforgettable journey to the interiors of Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife Sanctuary near Samrad, which is renowned as the base village for two..." url: https://mumbaihikers.org/event/samrad-camping-with-bhandardara/ date: 2026-06-03 modified: 2026-06-03 author: "mumbai hikers" type: tribe_events lang: en --- # Samrad Camping with Bhandardara In this exciting trip, we will be embarking on an unforgettable journey to the interiors of Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife Sanctuary near Samrad, which is renowned as the base village for two popular treks nestled in the breathtaking Sahyadri mountain range. Facts Difficulty: Easy Trail type: flat path Highlights: Fireflies sighting Serene camping location Ancient 1200 years old Amrutheshwar Temple Bhandardara backwaters Samrad Kokankada Homemade Local Cuisine Sandhan Valley View Point Itinerary: DAY 1: Travel by AC Bus from Borivali at 10:00 AM with pickup points at Goregaon, Andheri, JVLR, Bhandup, Thane Teenhath Naka. (Exact pickup points willl be share to the registered participants) Lunch Break on the Highway – 30 min. Event Briefing & introduction – 15 min. Hike to the Samrad Kokankada – 1 hour. Reach the campsite and set up tents. Take a short hike to the forest to observe the fireflies. Dinner at the campsite. Behold the fireflies near the campsite. Bedtime in tents (bring your own bedding). DAY 2: Wake-up call – 06:30 AM. Fresh up and breakfast – 45 min. Travel to Ancient Amruteshwar temple – 30 min Expllore Amruteshwar temple – 30 min Travel to Bhandardara – 45 min Relax at Bhandardara Dam view point – 20 min Travel to Bari village via Bhandardara – 45 min. Lunch Break at Bari village – 1 hour. Resume the Road Journey to Mumbai – 5 hours. Price from Mumbai: ₹2500 Included Transport by hired AC Vehicle from Mumbai. Veg Dinner on DAY 1, Breakfast, Veg Lunch on DAY 2 Camping in Tents on Triple/ Quad sharing basis Forest Entry fee & our expertise Excluded Snacks break on the highway or any personal expenses Registration Process: Step 1: Book Your Seat at (https://www.ramblersindia.com/event-info/samradcamp) Scroll below and select your ticket. Click on Checkout, fill in your details, and choose your preferred mode of payment. (Refer to the Manual Payment option if you wish to pay via UPI/NEFT.) Once completed, you will receive an email containing your ticket and the mandatory disclaimer form. Step 2: Fill Mandatory Disclaimer Form After payment confirmation, participants must complete the participation disclaimer form accurately to provide necessary information. Compliance with the disclaimer is mandatory for participation in the event. Step 3: WhatsApp Group Creation On the day of departure, a WhatsApp group will be created in the evening. All registered participants will be added to the group, which will serve as the official platform for communication, updates, and coordination during the event. FAQ: (https://www.ramblersindia.com/faq) Instagram www.instagram.com/ramblersindia WhatsApp wa.me/9137425730 FAQ: (https://www.ramblersindia.com/faq) Instagram www.instagram.com/ramblersindia WhatsApp wa.me/9137425730