Butterfly beauties

FREE TO ROAM: Dream home. PHOTO: K MURALI KUMAR

The newly opened Butterfly Park at the Bannerghatta Biological Park promises to be an exciting place. Situated in the forested hills of Bannerghatta and spread over seven-and-a-half acres it houses educational, scientific and training facilities. The Conservatory Dome is a 10,000 sq. ft. enclosure, has been created as a tropical setting, with streams supporting colourful shrubs and creepers, which attract a wide variety of butterflies.

The Bannerghatta National Park, situated in Karnataka was established in the year 1971 and includes ten reserve forests of the Anekal Range. The hills surrounding the forest are dotted with temples and the park boasts of a rich variety of flora and fauna. .

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