Butterfly walks in Mumbai

Butterfly walks in Mumbai is a fascinating way to introduce one to the wonderful world of animals. Our post monsoon walk in CEC and Maharashtra nature park is conducted every butterfly season (Sept-Oct).

CEC (BNHS) - SGNP Aarey:

The Conservation Education Centre (CEC) of BNHS stands tall amidst lush green cover at Goregaon, abutting the biodiverse forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. In 1983, the Maharashtra Government, at the behest of the Government of India, offered the land in recognition of the Society’s 100 years of service in nature conservation.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), previously Borivali National Park, is a large protected area in the northern part of Mumbai city in Maharashtra State in India. It encompasses an area of 104sq.km and is surrounded on three sides by India's most populous city. It is notable as one of the major national parks existing within a metropolis limit and is one of the most visited parks in the world.

The rich flora and fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year.

A total 172 species of butterflies have been reported here, of which the spectacular ones are blue Mormon, the phenomenal artist of camouflage the blue oak leaf, the bright jezebel and large yellow and white orange tip, tiger butterfly, egg flies and sailors. There are a number of moths too. The largest moth is the size of a sparrow (30 cm).

Maharashtra Nature Park-A Green Emerald of Mumbai City

Established with the aim to provide education and to generate awareness about Nature Conservation, Maharashtra Nature Park (MNP) with its wonderful settings and rich biodiversity makes ideal place for this purpose.

Developed on erstwhile garbage dumping ground area, MNP has vast expenses of manmade forest and it’s also surrounded by the natural ecosystem of the mangrove forests of Mithi River.

Maintained strictly to conserve its Natural Heritage (with the focus to conserve all life forms those who have made Nature Park their home), while on visit to MNP every visitor fails to remember that he is still very much in the heart of the city.

Visitors eager to come here again and again are vouching that Nature Park makes ideal place to study biodiversity and to learn Nature ethics in absolute relaxed atmosphere.

For most of us introduction to wilderness starts with running behind butterflies which are seen around our homes, parks or gardens. They fascinate us with the bright colours, their wonderful shapes and with their flights around the bushes laden with flowers. At MNP, monitoring of butterflies was started with the first ever survey carried out in the year 1997-98 which resulted into data of 34 varieties being recorded, after careful observation and detailed research today the total count has reached to 85 species.

Creation of Butterfly Park project was also very instrumental in conservation of Butterflies at MNP. Some of the Butterfly Species are: Blue Mormon, Common Crow, Common Palm fly, Plain Tiger, Blue Tiger, Striped Tiger, Common Jay, Common Mormon, Chocolate Pansy and Common Jezebel

Type:                     Nature Trail / Butterfly Trail

No of days:         01

Grade:                  Easy

Trail time:            2 – 3Hrs

• Entry fee to the park
• Guide fee
• Professional Wildlife Naturalist host of the experience
• GST 5%

• Any other transport from origin of participant to meeting point.
• Additional meals or services
• Any expense of personal nature
• Any other item specifically NOT mentioned in includes.

• Wildlife safaris are a matter of luck and opportunity. No guarantee of any sighting is made. Neither of our associates will quote that, although we try our best to spot and show you as much as nature allows us to.
• Never enter the forest with an intention of spotting a single species, it will only disappoint you. The forest is a gift packet with a lot to surprise with. Listen to our naturalist for more wonderful experience.
• Our safaris are not target species specific (Unless specified)
• We explore everything we find uncommon and need to be explained.
• Any demand for spotting a single species in any jeep will not be entertained by the guide or the tour leader as there are other travellers who would want to see the birds etc.
• Respect & honour everything that is in the forest and it has to offer you.
• Enjoy being in the forest and you will feel much happier away from the concrete chaos.
• Respect the local, tribes, guards, guides, drivers, officers and all animals.
• Front seat of the Gypsy is always reserved for the Guide or Guard.
• No extra room will be made for photographers, respecting other travellers. (For photographers it is recommended to opt for higher options)
• No littering in the forest strictly. (what goes comes back the same way)
• Camera fees & guide tips to be paid separately & directly.
• Kindly follow the instructions given by the tour leader and the guide for your own safety.

• A Hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• A dust protection mask
• Personal Bottle (To avoid plastic use – 1LtrsX2)
• Small backpack for safaris (10Ltrs)
• Bird books
• Sun screen
• Raincoat/Wind-cheater/Rain jacket (NO UMBRELLA)
• Only dull coloured clothes (Green, brown, Beige, Camouflage)
• Camera (At owners risk) with proper equipment for photography (As per need)
• Fleece/Jacket (temperatures drop in the forest to below 10 degree Celsius
• Binoculars
• Energy bars for trails

• The Tern Travellers reserves the right to cancel and forfeit the paid amount in case of payment schedule not followed.

Cancellation Policy: