Butterflies as we know are one of the most amazing and beautiful creatures on earth and are also a very vital part of the ecosystem. Not only beauty but their formation and development process is in itself a fantastic thing to see from the caterpillar to a pupa and then the adult. They are a part of the food web and also are good pollinators. These beautiful creatures are in immediate need of conservation and protection and the Sammilan Shetty’s Butter Fly Park is one such association doing a fantastic job in this field. This park in the Belvai Village of Karnataka is a huge place in the heart of the Kanthavada Forest in the middle of the famous towns of Moodabidri and Karkala.

This place is on The Western Ghats and has numerous species of butterflies. The main species here are the Malabar banded Peacock, Sothern Birdwing, Paris Peacock, Tamil Lacewing, Tawny Rajah, Black Rajah, Red Spot Duke, Autumn Leaf, Blue Nawab, tamil Oakblue, clipper, Western Centaur Oakblue, Large oakblue and Banded Royal. Also, visit the popular attractions in the city by following Mangaluru Itinerary 3 Days.

• Maintain silence in the park and wait for the butterflies.
• Do not try to catch the butterflies or disturb them.

• Rs 50 per person for adults, Rs 25 for children and Rs 25 for students.

• The nearest airport is the Kammannugundi Airport.
• The nearest railway station is the Mangalore Central Train Junction.

• Naivedyam
• Ayodhya Restaurant
• Cochin Bakery
• Chefs
• Coconut Grove Vegetarian Family Restaurant
• Cherry Square
• Idli Shop
• Deja vu
• Dakshin
• Hao Ming Chinese Restaurant
• Froth on Top
• Mughal Treat
• Pop Tates
• Banjara Restaurant

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