What to expect
Highlights
- The domed walk-through conservatory alive with free-flying butterflies.
- The butterfly museum and audio-visual conservation exhibits.
- An easy add-on to the Bannerghatta safari and zoo.
Bannerghatta Butterfly Park
The Bannerghatta Butterfly Park, opened in 2006 as India’s first, is a conservatory, museum and research wing within the Bannerghatta complex. A large glass-roofed dome recreates a tropical habitat where dozens of butterfly species fly free among nectar and host plants.
Practical guide
Plan Bannerghatta Butterfly Park
Typewildlife
Nearest baseBannerghatta
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryCovered by Bannerghatta ticketing
Nearest town/baseBannerghatta
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typewildlife
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
The Bannerghatta Butterfly Park, opened in 2006 as India’s first, is a conservatory, museum and research wing within the Bannerghatta complex. A large glass-roofed dome recreates a tropical habitat where dozens of butterfly species fly free among nectar and host plants.
An adjoining museum and audio-visual centre explain butterfly life cycles and conservation, making it an easy, educational stop paired with the biological park.
Visiting
Bannerghatta Butterfly Park — at a glance
Timings9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; closed Tuesdays
Best timeOctober to February; sunny late mornings
Entry: Covered by Bannerghatta ticketing
Getting here
How to reach Bannerghatta Butterfly Park
Within the Bannerghatta complex, ~22 km south
Butterflies most active in warm late-morning light.
Getting there
How to visit
- Within the Bannerghatta Biological Park complex, ~22 km south of the city; reached the same way as the biological park.
- Covered by the park ticketing; mornings are best as butterflies are most active in warm light.
Distance by road
- Mysuru145 km
- Chennai350 km
- Hyderabad570 km
- Mangaluru350 km
- Coimbatore365 km
Road km to Bengaluru Urban; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; late morning on a sunny day, when butterflies are most active.
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Visitor notes
- Included with the Bannerghatta ticketing; closed on Tuesdays with the rest of the park — confirm before visiting.
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Bannerghatta Butterfly Park — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bannerghatta Butterfly Park?
October to February; late morning on a sunny day, when butterflies are most active.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bannerghatta Butterfly Park?
Entry: Covered by Bannerghatta ticketing. Timings: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; closed Tuesdays. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bannerghatta Butterfly Park?
Within the Bannerghatta Biological Park complex, ~22 km south of the city; reached the same way as the biological park. Covered by the park ticketing; mornings are best as butterflies are most active in warm light.
How much time do I need for Bannerghatta Butterfly Park?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Bannerghatta Butterfly Park?
Nearby you can pair Bannerghatta Biological Park (130 m), Indian Music Experience Museum (10.1 km), Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple (12.7 km), NIMHANS Brain Museum (15.6 km).
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- Bannerghatta Butterfly Park:Yercaud-elango, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0