Unheard, undiscovered till a date but a booming tourist destination up in the recent times has made this exuberant and magical show of the ‘FireFlies‘ a must visit excursion.So, ever heard of a firefly? Fireflies are basically insects which display the bio-luminescence character!! They actually throw out fluorescent green light from the body to attract their mate. This phenomenon of natural lighting is so mesmerizing that at times one can experience thousands of fireflies flashing the light which is one of the best natural sights to behold.
This beautiful experience can be enjoyed in the form of camping in Bhandardara, a ravishing hill station about 185kms from Mumbai.The shining blue-green water of Bhandardara and the surrounding lush green mountains are a treat to eyes.Imagine a camping trip near the edge of the Bhandardara lake along with friends, food, and fun. A cozy night in camping tents under the blanket of millions of stars.
A trek with cousins along with our loving Mama & Mami was planned, not having a clear idea as to what this so-called festival was all about. The best time to experience the show of the jugnoo’s is after 9 pm. In the dead darkness of the flora and fauna, a guide takes you up to the spots where the performers are keen to flaunt their natural ability to shine and sparkle to the best of their surroundings. There is a specific area in the heart of the trek where a particular tree hosts the show. Millions of fireflies on the tree showcase a bewildering criss-cross of lights which is a delight to watch. The tree lights itself up in this phenomena.Pre-monsoon climate is the idea period for fireflies and glow-worms for mating and in pursuit of the mate, hundreds of fireflies gather together on a tree displaying their bioluminescent lights in the dark nights. Dense forests are just the perfect place for these twinkling creatures for this kind of ritual and this is the exact time when we can experience synchronous twinkling of hundreds of fireflies one of the most beautiful phenomena in nature. Experience doesn’t need any explanation its phenomenon and visuals leave you with moments to cherish for a lifetime.
“Before, beside us, and above
The firefly lights his lamp of love”
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