Stargazing at Bhandardara
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Price
₹2699
Overview
Where travel meets the stars π
Get ready for an unforgettable escape with AstroCamp Bhandardara, happening from March to May. This isnβt just a tripβitβs a soul-stirring experience combining travel, stargazing, trekking, camping, and the breathtaking Milky Way all in one epic adventure.
Nestled in the heart of the Western Ghats, Bhandardara offers the perfect settingβfar from city lights and deep under a sky bursting with stars. Wandering Souls invites you to explore this magical landscape with us.
Highlights
- Stargazing and Telescopic observations of Saturn, Moon, Jupiter, Venus and many more celestial objects
- Milky-way Photography (March to May) and Activities Session
- Camping with tent stay
Charges:
- Kids with Self Travel - βΉ1499
- Adults with Self Travel - βΉ1999
- Kids with AC Travel - βΉ2199
- Adults with AC Travel - βΉ2699
Included/Excluded
- AC Bus transportation from Mumbai (For those who opt for with travel Option)
- 3 Tea + 1 Breakfast + 1 Snacks + 1 Dinner at campsite
- Entry fee + Camping tent for stay, with 3 people sharing per tent.
- 2 Person tent for couples available with Rs 200 extra per person
- Stargazing Expertise Charges
- Basic washrooms facility
- Anything other than the above-mentioned things
- Any Personal Expenses
- Lunch on day 1 & day 2
Tour Plan
Day 1
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Route: Dadar β Thane β Kalyan β Sandhan
- 09:30 AM β Start from Mumbai. Begin the scenic road trip. Pickups on route from Borivali, Andheri, Bandra, Dadar, Ghatkopar & Thane.
- 5:00 PM β Arrive at Bhandardara, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
- 6:00 PM β Evening snacks and unwinding before the nightβs activities.
- 7:00 PM β Introduction to stargazing, learning about constellations and celestial objects.
- 9:30 PM β Telescopic observation
- 10:00 PM β Dinner under the open sky.
- 11:00 PM β Midnight sky session
- 1:00 AM β Second round of telescopic observation.
- 2:00 AM β Activities & Games
- 3:30 AM - Rise of Milky Way
- 5:00 AM β Lights off and rest.
Day 2
- 8:00 AM: Wake-up call
- 8:30 AM: Breakfast is served
- 10:30 AM: Board the bus for the return journey.
- 3:30 PM β Reach Mumbai with wonderful memories.
Self Travel: Location details will be shared upon registration.
Calendar & Prices
Things to Carry
- Water bottle
- Mask compulsory
- Sanitizer
- Shoes
- Warm clothes, blanket, Head cap to protect from extreme cold weather.
- Personal Torch and medicine (if any)
- Mosquito repellent cream
- Anything to munch during the stay
- Extra clothes
Disclaimer
- Above schedule can change depending on sky conditions and travel duration.
- Alcohol, smoking and chewing tobacco is strictly not allowed during the camp.
- Don't travel if you have any symptoms or if you have been around someone with Covid in the past 14 days.
- Polluting campsite is strictly prohibited.
- Basic Indian Washroom is available 3-4 mins walk from campsite.
- Participants are responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
- The organizers reserve all the rights to change / deviate/ cancel the plans without prior notice.
- Fees will refunded only if organizers call off the event.
- Rain, cloud cover is beyond the control of the organizer and in such cases, one has to wait till the clouds clear.
- If at all due to extreme bad weather or unavoidable circumstances the program needs to be cancelled, the participants will be notified by Mail/WhatsApp a day earlier or before 11 A.M. on the day of the program.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund for cancellations made 10 days or more before the event.
- 50% refund for cancellations made between 9 to 4 days before the event.
- No refund for cancellations made 3 days or less before the event, including the event day.
Payment
Payment Options:
- UPI - wsouls@ybl
- Online through payment gateway - Click Book Now (3.5% transaction charges)
