✨ Purushwadi Fireflies Festival – Magical Fireflies Experience in Maharashtra
The Purushwadi Fireflies Festival is one of the most enchanting pre-monsoon experiences in Maharashtra, taking place during May and June each year. As summer transitions into monsoon, nature comes alive — fields are prepared for farming, birds begin nesting, and thousands of fireflies illuminate the forests after sunset.
This seasonal phenomenon transforms Purushwadi village into a glowing paradise, making it one of the best destinations for fireflies camping near Mumbai and Pune.
🌿 About Fireflies Festival in Maharashtra
During the fireflies season, these fascinating insects create a mesmerising light display using bioluminescence — a natural process where they emit light to attract mates.
- Fireflies belong to the beetle family.
- Both males and females communicate through unique flashing patterns
- The glowing forest creates a magical nighttime spectacle
This natural event lasts only for a short duration before the monsoon begins, making it a limited-time must-visit experience.
📍 About Purushwadi Village
Purushwadi, located in the Ahmednagar district near Akole Taluka, is a peaceful rural village close to Pachnai, a well-known base village for the Harishchandragad Trek.
Surrounded by forests and mountains, the village offers an authentic countryside experience during the Purushwadi Fireflies Festival.
- One of the most popular firefly festivals near Mumbai
- Witness thousands of glowing fireflies in natural surroundings
- Perfect for weekend getaways, camping, and nature lovers
- Ideal for photography and stargazing experiences
- Supports local communities and agro-tourism initiatives
Train Time Table
CSMT-Kasara Fast Local
11:42 am CSMT
11:49 am Byculla
11:55 am Dadar
12:02 pm Kurla
12:06 pm Ghatkopar
12:18 pm Mulund
12:22 pm Thane
12:33 pm Diva Jn.
12:38 pm Dombivli
12:47 pm Kalyan
01:21 pm Asangaon
01:58 pm Kasara
Day 1 – Saturday
02.00 pm – Meet the team at Kasara station & start moving towards the campsite.
05.00 pm – Reach the campsite
05.30 pm – Evening Tea & Refreshment with a Small Introduction round
07.30 pm – Enjoy the campfire
09.30 pm – Dinner
Leave for a small jungle walk to witness the fireflies
Day 2 – Sunday
06.00 am – Wake up and freshen up
06.30 am – Have Breakfast & freshen up
10.00 am – Reach back the campsite
08.30 am – Start the return journey to Kasara Station
12.30 pm – Reach Kasara Station
What is included in the tour
- 1 evening tea and snacks,
- 1 veg Dinner
- 1 Breakfast
- Kasara to Kasara Travel by Private Jeep
- Tent stay / Homestay on a sharing basis
- Trek Leader Expertise Charges
What is NOT included in the tour
- Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
- Lunch on days 1 and 2
- All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
- Any personal expenses
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances, like roadblocks, bad weather
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
- Any kind of cost that is not mentioned in the cost above
- Mask and Sanitizer
- 2/3 liters of water bottles (please carry reusable bottles)
- Good Torch must with extra battery
- Comfortable footwear
- Sleeping material (Sleeping mat and Sleeping bag or 2 bedsheets)
- Proper Backpack to carry all the things
- Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
- Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
- Sun Cap and Sunscreen
- Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
- Identity Proof
- Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect you from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
Note
- Missing the train, means missing the firelfies camping, and no refund will be provided.
- Campers are request to board the same train from their respective stations.
- Campers will be meeting our camp leader at Kasara railway station near the ticket counter.
- Our camp leader will not wait for you if you are late, it will be considered as No Show
- If it rains, will shift to homestay
- Fireflies are visible depends on climate
