Astrocamp Bhandardara
Best Stargazing event near Mumbai
Largest 16 Inch Telescope

1N/2D

Open

AC Bus

Tent

Veg/Jain

Stargazing

Arc Educators presents AstroCamp Bhandardara – a one-of-a-kind experience that blends travel, camping, and breathtaking stargazing under the pristine night skies of the Western Ghats.

Far away from city lights, Bhandardara offers a perfectly dark canvas for the Milky Way, constellations, and shooting stars to reveal themselves in all their glory. At AstroCamp, you’ll not only witness this spectacle but also explore the universe through guided telescope sessions, astrophotography workshops, and engaging discussions on celestial wonders.

Whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast, a nature lover, or someone seeking a refreshing outdoor escape, AstroCamp Bhandardara is your chance to connect with the cosmos in its most raw and unfiltered form. Surrounded by serene lakes, lush greenery, and starlit skies, this is more than a camp—it’s a journey that awakens your sense of wonder.

Upcoming Events

Event Details

1) Time : 5PM to 10AM
2) Place : Bhandardara
3) Camping with tent stay ( Quechua Tent)
4) Stargazing and Telescopic observations of Saturn, Moon, Jupiter, Venus and many more celestial objects
5) Milky-way Photography ( March to May ) , Campfire and Activities Session
6) Homely Jain/Veg Food, Breakfast and Snacks
7) Clean and Hygienic Western Washrooms

Event Itinerary

Itinerary :

09.30 AM-Start from Mumbai

01.00 PM - Lunch at Food Mall
05:00 PM - Arrival at Bhandardara
05:30 PM - Evening Snacks and Tent Allotment
06.00 PM - Sunset time by the lake
07:00 PM - Introduction to Stargazing
07:30 PM - Evening Sky session
09:30 PM - Telescopic Observation
10:00 PM - Dinner Break
11:00 PM - Midnight Sky Session
01:00 AM - Telescopic Observation
01:30 AM - Tea break
02.00 AM- Activities & Games
03.30 AM - Astrophotography Session
05.00 AM - Lights off
08:00 AM - Wake up call
08:30 AM - Breakfast
10:00 AM - Departure from Bhandardara
01:00 PM- Lunch at Food Mall
03:30 PM - Arrival in Mumbai

Self Travel : Anyone wants to travel in their own vehicle details of location will be sent personally after registration

Pricing

Ticket Type	Price
Adult: Kasara To Kasara (Jeep)	2499
Kids: Kasara To Kasara (Jeep)	1999
Couple Tent	500
Kids : Campsite to Campsite	1499
Adult : Campsite to Campsite	1999
Adults : Mumbai to Mumbai (AC Bus)	2999
Kids : Mumbai to Mumbai ( AC Bus)	2499

Things to note

☑️ Costing includes 📥 :
1) AC Bus transportation from

Mumbai : Andheri,Bandra, Dadar, Ghatkopar, Thane & Kalyan Bypass
2) 3 Tea + 1 Breakfast + 1 Snacks + 1 Dinner.
3) Entry fee + Camping tent for stay, with 3 people sharing per tent.
4) 2 Person tent for couples available with Rs 500 extra per couple tent.
5) Stargazing Expertise Charges

🛍️ Things to Carry :
1) Water bottle
2) Sanitizer
3) Shoes
4) Warm clothes, pillow, Head cap to

protect from extreme cold weather.
5) Personal Torch and medicine (if any)
6) Mosquito repellent cream

7) Anything to munch during the stay

✅ Advisory :
1) Above schedule can change depending on sky conditions and travel duration.
2) Alcohol, smoking and chewing tobacco is strictly not allowed during the camp.
3) Don't travel if you have any symptoms or if you have been around someone with Covid in the past 14 days.
4) Polluting campsite is strictly prohibited.

5) Clean Western Washroom is available at campsite.
6) Participants are responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
7) The organizers reserve all the rights to change / deviate/ cancel the plans without prior notice.
8) Fees will refunded only if organizers call off the event.
9) Rain, cloud cover is beyond the control of the organizer and in such cases, one has to wait till the clouds clear.
10) In case of cloudy sky alternate activities will be planned and in no case partial/full refund will be made.

❌ Excluding cost 💵:

1) Any food or beverages included in the itinerary.

2) Lunch on day 1 & 2

Cancellation Policy :

1.Full Refund, if cancelled 10 days prior to the event
2.50% if cancelled between 9-4 days prior to the event
3. No Refund on 3 day prior or same day of the event

For more details contact :

Sameer : 9821505273

Prashant : 9930108404