Purushwadi - A Village Full of Fireflies; Can you still keep calm?

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People travel in search of Adventure, Culture, Religion, Cuisine and so much more; and then, you have some people like us who get excited over fireflies.  Purushwadi is a place just 3 hrs drive away from Mumbai. A place that attracts those who are in search of some good, old-world charm, for it has swarms of fireflies coming in. Yes, you read that right; this tiny village in Maharashtra, is the stuff that all good dreams are made of. So much so that Purushwadi also plays host to a Fireflies Festival every year, right when the monsoons are about to hit India. 

A sliver of a place, it attracts fireflies to its lush green areas; especially before and right after the monsoons when the mating season for the species in on its peak. The fact makes May-June & September – October the best time to visit Purushwadi, especially if the place has seen a light rain shower or two. Do remember that a heavier rain burst ends up in killing the species and you might miss on the extravaganza; so yes, Do not go in peak monsoon season.


Expect a stunning show, like nothing that you would have ever seen, for there are more than 2000 species of fireflies that put on their mating lights in May-June and then & September – October! Get ready to trot around the village lanes, and see them come alive with warm lights from thousands of fireflies, as the night gets darker. 

While there, you can binge on some really delectable Marathi cuisine. And believe us, there is nothing fresher and more delicious than a fresh serving of Puran Poli, or a plate of piping hot Pav Bhaji or our own Vada Pav.


Purushwadi has a few camps that are open to tourists, and while the village has no luxury resorts yet, a night or two in one of the camps or homestays will be an experience to remember. 


I am sure that excites you to plan a trip. Do read our article on Camping ethics and tips to know exactly what to do and how to behave in a non luxury camp.

We are heading to  Purushwadi for its natural beauty, let's protect it too.


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