What is the fireflies festival?
Maharashtra has the best places where you can see the ‘fairy lights’ that come out in a number of millions just before the monsoon season for a period of two months to mate and lay eggs. This festival has just started and will not stop until the end of June!
Which places are hosting camps for the festival?
- Rajmachi village
- Siddhagad Wadi
- Prabalmachi village
- Bhandardara
- Ghatghar
- Kothaligad
- Kondane caves
- Purushwadi
What can be done over there?
The ones who are interested in this stunning festival can also enjoy trekking, camping and the most amazing – firefly walks in the night!
Festivals that can be watched!
- Purushwadi fireflies festival – treks and trails – till June 26
- Rajmachi Fireflies Trek and Camp – treks and trails near Lonavala – till June 25
- Rajmachi bike ride and fireflies festival near Lonavala – June 4-5
- Fireflies Photography bootcamp – Bhandardara – June 4-5
- Bhandardara Fireflies Camping – till June 18
- Malshej Ghat Fireflies Camping – treks and trails in Malshej Ghat – till June 25
Reasons to go for the Fireflies Festival
- Far from the city’s light pollution
- Experience the voice of silence
- Experience the least amount of light as well as sound disturbance
- Have an amazing and peaceful getaway!
