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AstroCamp Bhandardara
with Sandhan Valley Trek
Stargazing & Camping event near Mumbai

1N/2D

Open

AC Bus

Tent

Veg/Jain

Stargazing

​Escape the city lights and witness the breathtaking night sky at Bhandardara, one of Maharashtra’s best dark-sky destinations for astronomy lovers. Just 5 hours from Mumbai and Pune, AstroCamp Bhandardara offers an unforgettable stargazing and camping experience by the serene lakeside.

Astrocamp Overview 

  •  Duration :  5pm to 2pm 

  • Ac Bus from Mumbai

  • ISRO Certified Experts

  • Lake view camping 

  • Multiple Telescopes for Observation of planets, Nebulas, Galaxies and Clusters.

  • Astrophotography workshop

  • Bonfire, group games and activities under stars

  • Sandhan Valley half Trek on day 2

Upcoming Stargazing Events

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Astrocamp Bhandardara Gallery 

Event Details

1)  Time : 5PM to 2 PM
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

8) Sandhan Valley Trek with Trek Guides on Day 2 

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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 & 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- Astrophotography Session
03.00 AM - Games & Campfire
04.00 AM - Lights off
07:00 AM - Wake up call
07:30 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Departure to Sandhan Valley

9.00 AM - Trek Start

12.00 PM -Return from Trek to  Samrad
01:00 PM- Lunch at Bhandardara
07:30 PM - Arrival in Mumbai


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

Testimonials

Pricing Per Person

Ticket Type
Price
Ac Dorm Upgrade
750 per bed in mix dorm
Ac Room Upgrade
3500 per room for two people
Non AC Cottage Upgrade
1700 per cottage for two people
Couple Tent
500
Kids : Campsite to Campsite
1599
Adult : Campsite to Campsite
2199
Adults : Mumbai to Mumbai (AC Bus)
3199
Kids : Mumbai to Mumbai ( AC Bus)
2599

Note : 0-5 yrs = Free | 5-10 yrs = Kids | 10 yrs & above = Adult  

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β˜‘οΈ Costing includes πŸ“₯ :
1)  AC Bus transportation from

Mumbai : Borivali,Andheri,Bandra, Dadar, Ghatkopar, Thane & Kalyan Bypass
2)  3 Tea + 1 Breakfast + 1 Snacks + 1 Dinner.

3) Day 2 Lunch of INR 200 participants needs to book separate. 
3)  Forest 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

6) Add on available for Ac Dorms, Ac Rooms and Non Ac Cottage at an additional charges on based charges. 
Note :- Limited Rooms, Cottage and Beds are available kindly check the availability with the organisers of the same before making the payment for the same.

6) 

βœ… 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) Polluting campsite is strictly prohibited.

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

❌ Excluding cost πŸ’΅:

1) Any food or beverages included in the itinerary.

2) Lunch on day 1 & 2
3)  5% GST  & 2% Service Tax

πŸ›οΈ 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

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

Vikas : 8169453966

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