Butterfly Research Centre in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand

The Butterfly Research Centre is located in Bhimtal of Nainital district. This butterfly research center is on a hill near Bhimtal Lake. This Butterfly Research Center is a collection of the fourth largest butterfly in India. This collection of butterflies has been kept in the colonial bungalow of Jones Estate. There are about 245 species of butterflies. There are collections of incredible forms of butterflies, kites, beetles, spiders and many other types of insects are present in this museum. Various beautiful colorful species of butterflies can be seen in this museum. This is an ideal place for lovers of butterflies.

How To Reach Butterfly Research Centre

By Air

The nearest airport of Bhimtal is Pantnagar, which is about 55 km from Bhimtal.  

By Rail

The nearest railway station of Bhimtal is Kathgodam, which is about 21 km from Bhimtal.

By Road

Butterfly Research Centre is located at a distance of about 1.2 km from Bhimtal.

Best Time To Visit

The journey of Butterfly Research Centre can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.