Neomaxer helps you discover extraordinary journeys — explore trails, experiences, activities, hotels, and flights, all curated to inspire your next trip.
Neomaxer helps you discover extraordinary journeys — explore trails, experiences, activities, hotels, and flights, all curated to inspire your next trip.
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June to September for monsoon waterfalls; October to February for trekking and camping. Firefly season is May-June.
Igatpuri (45 km) or Shendi (the local railhead) are closest. Mumbai-Pune both about 180 km by road.
In May-June, millions of fireflies synchronise their flashing in the forests around Bhandardara, one of only a few sites in the world with this phenomenon.
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Time zone
IST
Currency
INR
Official languages
Marathi, Hindi, English
Best time to visit
JUN-FEB
Recommended trip duration
Ellora lies near Aurangabad and brings together Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain caves carved over centuries into a single cliff. The site rewards slow walking, early visits, and lingering pauses, with highlights like the Kailasa Temple, quieter Jain caves, and a landscape shaped by history and daily life.
2 days
