7 Best Places To Spot Fireflies Near Mumbai | Curly Tales

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Looking for a surreal escape this pre-monsoon season?

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1. Purushwadi

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2. Bhandardara

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3. Samrad Village (Sandhan Valley)

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4. Rajmachi Village

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5. Igatpuri

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6. Prabalmachi

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7. Bhimashankar

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