They say the jungle truly comes alive as the day wanes. The Twilight Nature Trail by Naturalist Explorers was started to explore this very facet of the natural world. The trail offers evening nature walks through the city’s largest urban forest — Aarey. Masira Shaikh, nature and cultural curator, says, “Most nature trails are scheduled early in the morning, and many people are not keen to wake up early on a weekend. That is why we start our trails by 4 pm.” But that is not the only reason. Shaikh adds, “Insects are usually more active, birds are easily spotted, and the temperature of the forest is comparatively more pleasant; especially during the post-monsoon season.”

Attendees standing under an exotic Rain tree