Grassroutes

Journeys Presents
The Festival of A Million Fireflies!
23rd May 6thJuly 2015

You would not believe your eyes, if a million fireflies lit up the skies
They fill the open air & leave teardrops everywhere
Youd think me rude, but I would just stand and stare

*actual image
Photo Credit: Gauri Chopra

Firefly flashes are part of a complex system of insect attraction male fireflies in the air use
distinctive patterns of flashing and flying to signal females of their species on the ground.
Females then respond with a flash, after a set interval that signals they are of the same species.
This display of love in order to find the right mate only makes it luminously beautiful

Not only will you get to bear witness to this one of a kind natural phenomenon at night, you can
also participate in the fun-filled afternoons of eating unlimited mangoes, karvandas and jamuns
by the river. For the mighty adventurous ones, feel free to climb the trees and help yourselves.

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Or if you prefer, you can just laze under the stars or swim in the river to make your peace with
nature.
This June, you can choose to experience a confluence of a million natural lights, culture &
tradition
Purushwadi, the home of the Mahadeo Koli folks, is at a height of 1000 ft above sea-level
rendering the temperature cool and breezy. The villagers invite you to partake in their life, to
plough the land, sow rice, milk goats, chop wood, draw water from the well, climb trees and
learn about various medicinal plants. The surroundings offer great trekking opportunities on
gentle slopes where you can enjoy the sunrise or sunset.
Time

Offerings

12:00

Arrival / Traditional Welcome /Tent allotment/Freshen-up

13:00

Organic Vegetarian Lunch in Villagers homes prepared by Local Women

16:30

Tea & Biscuits or Snack packs

(*Special unlimited local snacks on weekends)

17:00

Light walk around the Village & participation in Village Lifestyle Activities & Village
games.
(Sunset trek - Optional)

19:30

Dinner
(Special Traditional PuranPoli and Amti for dinner on weekends)

20:30

6:00

Walk around the village and enjoy the dance of a Million Fireflies
Day 2
(Optional) Wake-up Call, Bed Tea, Sunrise trek

8:00

Breakfast

10:00

Plough the fields, Sow rice

Pluck and Enjoy Unlimited Mangoes, Karwandas & Jamuns
(Basket loads of Mangoes will be supplied on weekends)

Swim in the River
Lunch
Depart for Mumbai

13:00
14:00

*All activities, though part of the package, are optional. Please consult with the guides on all
activities for the day



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 ACCOMMODATION
We have 4 different types of accommodation to offer you this year.
1. Canvas tents at the Grassroutes campsite
These are beautifully designed Canvas Tents specially constructed for Grassroutes
Journeys. They have a raised platform inside the tent that serve as beds / benches to sit.
Shared Western bathrooms are available for your use.







2. Camping Tents at the Grassroutes campsite pitched on raised concrete slabs.
Shared Western bathrooms are available for your use.





3. Camping tents pitched on the ground 300 m away from the main Campsite.
Shared Indian bathrooms will be available for use.

4. Village Home-stays: Recommended for those who want a true connect with the locals
and those who want to observe authentic rural lifestyles.


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Please click on following links for:

Travel directions: http://www.grassroutes.co.in/blog/purushwadi

Image Gallery: http://grassroutes.co.in/picture-gallery/

Tariff per night per tent in INR

Weekend Tariff
Sat check-in & Sun check-out

Single Tent

Double Tent Triple Tent Quadruple Tent

Per Child
5-12Yrs

Canvas Tents

5500

8580

11550

2000

Camping tents
at Campsite

4400

6600

9240

11000

1500

Camping tents
300m away

3300

5500

6600

8800

Village home-
stay Per Head

2200

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1500

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Weekday Tariff

Sun to Fri check-in

Single Tent

Double Tent Triple Tent Quadruple Tent

Per Child
5-12 Yrs

Canvas Tents

3500

6000

8400

1500

Camping tents
at Campsite

3000

5000

7500

8800

1200

Camping tents
300m away

2500

4400

6000

7200

Village home-
stay Per Head

1500

1200

Inclusions
Accommodation as per booking
Organic Vegetarian meals in Villagers homes
Services of local village guides
Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
*Unlimited Mangoes on Weekends
*PuranPoli & Amti on Weekends


Exclusions
Any personal expenses
Transportation to the village
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Reservations Information
Full name / Contact Details / Form of payment / Company name / Mode of Travel & Special
requests should be conveyed to info@grassroutes.co.in or +91-8879-477-437



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Payment Terms
A reservation and full payment should be completed to reserve your accommodation
Payment modes
Cheque drop or Cash deposit in any HDFC bank / Net- banking /Online payment via debit/credit
card
Bank details:-
Name: Grassroutes Journeys Private Limited; HDFC Bank; Branch: Orlem, Malad (West)
Mumbai. Current Account: 00472000023024; IFSC code: HDFC0000047
We will send a confirmation email on receipt of your payment.
Cancellation Policy
All changes to bookings to be conveyed on info@grassroutes.co.in. We operate a cancellation
policy and will charge a 50% cancellation fee for any cancellation received less than 48 hours
before event.
We reserve the right to charge the full amount for any cancellations received less than 24 hours
before event date or in case of a no show.

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