8 Beautiful Butterfly Gardens And Sanctuaries In India

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Butterfly Park, Bannerghatta Biological Park, Karnataka

Spread across 7.5 acres, this dedicated butterfly park features a large conservatory dome, a museum and an audio-visual room. Look out for around 70 species, including the Southern Birdwing and Blue Mormon.

Butterfly Park has around 70 species of butterflies

Sammilan Shetty's Butterfly Park, Karnataka

Tucked into the foothills of the Western Ghats, this open-air reserve attracts over 150 butterfly species with its native plants. Join a morning walk to spot colourful residents, including the Malabar Banded Peacock.

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Ovalekar Wadi Butterfly Garden, Maharashtra

Unlike enclosed conservatories, this natural butterfly garden lets you observe over 130 species in their natural surroundings. Visits include guided walks where you can spot caterpillars, cocoons and butterflies.

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Mystic Woods (Butterfly Conservatory of Goa), Goa

Once barren land, this 4,000-square-metre sanctuary in Ponda is now home to over 130 butterfly species. Guided walks introduce visitors to their life cycles, native plants and Goa's tropical biodiversity.

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Butterfly Park, Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Delhi

Set within the Aravalli forests, this conservation garden is home to around 90 butterfly species. Its wildflower habitats and nature trails make it a lovely spot for a quiet nature walk.

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Tropical Butterfly Conservatory, Tamil Nadu

Located along the Cauvery River in Srirangam, this park is among Asia's largest butterfly conservatories. Explore its climate-controlled dome, outdoor nectar gardens and Zodiac Park.

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Butterfly Garden, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat

Located near the Statue of Unity, this garden features colourful floral pathways, a giant butterfly-shaped entrance and 45 varieties of host plants.

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Butterfly Park, Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh

Surrounded by the rich forests of Pakke Tiger Reserve, this butterfly park offers a chance to discover Northeast India's incredible biodiversity. The region is home to over 300 butterfly species.

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