Bhandardara Fireflies

Get ready for an offbeat weekend experience at the Bhandardara Fireflies camping event. Starting from mid-May to June, Bhandardara and its lush green surroundings shimmer up after sunset! Would like to witness this grand spectacle? Then you must visit the Bhandardara Kajwa festival.
Located in Igatpuri near Nashik, Bhandardara is a scenic hill station. The night trek which is followed by camping beside the blue Pravara Lake, beneath the clear star-studded sky and the awesome sight of innumerable jugnus or kajwas lightning up at the campsite is truly a sight to behold!
Bhandardara’s proximity to Mumbai and Nashik makes it an ideal weekend destination for travelers of all kinds. Whether you are a nature lover, looking for respite from the busy routine or just a college student getting ready for the new academic year with a renewed spirit, the Bhandardara fireflies’ season will make you feel refreshed. The experience will be something that you will cherish forever.
Just before the monsoon arrives, the tiny bioluminescence beings sparkle and shine to emit a glow. It's nature’s own light show that amuses one and all. Fireflies typically shine at twilight to attract mates or prey. These fireflies bring magic to your summer night. Play with these little creatures while they keep amusing you all night long. Photographers be ready with your cameras, so as to capture the sight and save it forever. Add to this the fun of a camping night in the folds of majestic Sahyadris.