We await monsoon to find some respite from the summer heat. As monsoon arrives everything around us starts to change. And then we search for solace in something, some phenomenon which would take us close to nature where greenery awaits and so does magic. In the serene environs of Bhandardara, one such event is awaited every year - the fireflies festival locally known as the 'Kajwa Mahotsav'.
Not just Bhandardara, but many corners in the Western Ghats lit up with this twinkling tiny creatures. One other such spot to witness this fireflies event is Rajmachi. In the hilly forest areas of Bhandardara, before the monsoon officially arrives, one witnesses this unique magic unleashed.
Bhandardara is a popular hill station in Maharashtra. It is known for some of the major tourist attractions of the state such as the Randha Falls and the famous Bhandardara Lake. It is one of the closest monsoon getaways for Mumbaikars to witness scenic beauty, roaring waterfalls, crisscross streams and tranquility. But other than enjoying the tourists places of Bhandardara, one also gets to experience the peacefulness and the sereneness of the calm, lush green surroundings of Bhandardara.
And in this calm, quiet, hushed forests of Bhandardara, one gets to witness a once in a lifetime experience of watching glowing fireflies under the dark and cloudy skies. One can enjoy the fireflies festival in Bhandardara during the early monsoon period from late May to July. The fluorescent green light emitted by the fireflies against the dark nights in the dense greenery is one of the beautiful sights to look at. This captivating experience is enjoyed with overnight camping in these lush green environs. Await the skies to grew darker and darker and wait for the mind-blowing experience you are about to witness.
Best Time to Witness Fireflies Festival
Late May to July
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Not just Bhandardara, but many corners in the Western Ghats lit up with this twinkling tiny creatures. One other such spot to witness this fireflies event is Rajmachi. In the hilly forest areas of Bhandardara, before the monsoon officially arrives, one witnesses this unique magic unleashed.
Bhandardara is a popular hill station in Maharashtra. It is known for some of the major tourist attractions of the state such as the Randha Falls and the famous Bhandardara Lake. It is one of the closest monsoon getaways for Mumbaikars to witness scenic beauty, roaring waterfalls, crisscross streams and tranquility. But other than enjoying the tourists places of Bhandardara, one also gets to experience the peacefulness and the sereneness of the calm, lush green surroundings of Bhandardara.
And in this calm, quiet, hushed forests of Bhandardara, one gets to witness a once in a lifetime experience of watching glowing fireflies under the dark and cloudy skies. One can enjoy the fireflies festival in Bhandardara during the early monsoon period from late May to July. The fluorescent green light emitted by the fireflies against the dark nights in the dense greenery is one of the beautiful sights to look at. This captivating experience is enjoyed with overnight camping in these lush green environs. Await the skies to grew darker and darker and wait for the mind-blowing experience you are about to witness.
Best Time to Witness Fireflies Festival
Late May to July
Image and video source - Google
This is awesome! Its really once in a lifetime experience. Lucky you. thanks for sharing.
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DeleteFireflies Festival 2019 (Kajwa Mahotsav 2019)
ReplyDeleteIt is a festival where fireflies enlighten an entire village with their glow which is hard to believe with your open eyes.
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