Maharashtra: Butterfly Identification Walk With Transfers

Discover the colourful butterfly diversity of Nashik through a guided butterfly identification and nature walk inspired by the work of renowned Indian lepidopterist Isaac Kehimkar.

The experience introduces guests to butterflies in their natural garden habitat while combining easy walking, observation, photography and basic identification techniques.

Nashik's Butterfly Garden/ Botanical Garden is located in the Buddha Vihar, Pathardi Phata area and features landscaped areas, flowering plants, tree cover and nature trails that provide habitat for butterflies and other small wildlife. Available visitor information lists the garden as generally open from around 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with Wednesday reported as the weekly closure day; timings should be reconfirmed before operation.

Wonderful World of Birds

Guests will learn how to observe butterflies without disturbing them, recognise basic wing patterns and colours, and understand their role as pollinators and indicators of local biodiversity.

Nashik's wider butterfly biodiversity has also been documented in scientific surveys.

Meeting Instructions:

Guests should report 30 minutes before the scheduled activity at the designated meeting point.