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8 Most Magical Places in India to See Fireflies Glow

From forests to beaches, these India’s firefly hotspots offer unforgettable nights, reminding of nature’s subtle and glowing wonders.

Gurpreet Singh | October 07, 2025 / 18:21 IST
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1. Coorg, Karnataka: Coorg’s lush coffee plantations transform into a sparkling wonderland as fireflies dance amid misty hills and dense greenery. (Image: Canva)
1. Coorg, Karnataka: Coorg’s lush coffee plantations transform into a sparkling wonderland as fireflies dance amid misty hills and dense greenery. (Image: Canva)
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2. Wayanad, Kerala: In Wayanad’s forests, fireflies illuminate the night sky, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere among its serene valleys and waterfalls. (Image: Canva)
2. Wayanad, Kerala: In Wayanad’s forests, fireflies illuminate the night sky, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere among its serene valleys and waterfalls. (Image: Canva)
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3. Sundarbans, West Bengal: The Sundarbans mangroves host fireflies that flicker along the riverbanks, enhancing the mystery of this UNESCO World Heritage site. (Image: Canva)
3. Sundarbans, West Bengal: The Sundarbans mangroves host fireflies that flicker along the riverbanks, enhancing the mystery of this UNESCO World Heritage site. (Image: Canva)
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4. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand: During summer evenings, fireflies sparkle in the forest undergrowth, adding an enchanting glow to the park’s wildlife habitat. (Image: Canva)
4. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand: During summer evenings, fireflies sparkle in the forest undergrowth, adding an enchanting glow to the park’s wildlife habitat. (Image: Canva)
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5. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya: Cherrapunji’s misty landscapes come alive as countless fireflies shimmer across the highlands after the rains. (Image: Canva)
5. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya: Cherrapunji’s misty landscapes come alive as countless fireflies shimmer across the highlands after the rains. (Image: Canva)
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6. Andaman Islands: Pristine beaches and dense forests of the Andamans are lit by fireflies, creating surreal reflections along the shoreline. (Image: Canva)
6. Andaman Islands: Pristine beaches and dense forests of the Andamans are lit by fireflies, creating surreal reflections along the shoreline. (Image: Canva)
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7. Kaziranga, Assam: Amidst Kaziranga’s grasslands and wetlands, fireflies flicker at dusk, adding a magical charm to this tiger reserve. (Image: Canva)
7. Kaziranga, Assam: Amidst Kaziranga’s grasslands and wetlands, fireflies flicker at dusk, adding a magical charm to this tiger reserve. (Image: Canva)
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8. Munnar, Kerala: Munnar’s tea estates and rolling hills are lit with fireflies, offering photographers a magical backdrop for long-exposure shots. (Image: Canva)
8. Munnar, Kerala: Munnar’s tea estates and rolling hills are lit with fireflies, offering photographers a magical backdrop for long-exposure shots. (Image: Canva)

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