Karwar: The Panchavati Butterfly Park, located near Joida in Uttara Kannada district, is back with its annual Fireflies Fair. Guided tours will be organized from Kumbarwada village, offering visitors a chance to witness the magical congregation of these glowing insects during the pre-monsoon months.
Experts will explain the fascinating life cycle of fireflies and the science behind their bioluminescence. Both larvae and adult fireflies can be spotted during the tours.
“With increasing light pollution near forest areas, firefly congregations are becoming increasingly rare. A few years ago, they were commonly seen on city outskirts. Today, they’re disappearing even from wooded regions. Global studies show a drastic decline in firefly populations, mainly due to excessive artificial lighting and habitat degradation,” explained a naturalist from Panchavati Park.
The team Panchavati also runs student programmes and conducts regular tours. The Park is now created two more butterfly gardens in two schools of Joida taluk.
Contact for Bookings:
94808 73941 / 98440 14303
Pricing:
Rs 1,400 per person
Rs 700 for children
Package Includes:
- Stay
- Jeep safari
- Snacks,
- Dinner, Breakfast & Beverages
Note: Costs of Trekking and local sightseeing are not included in the package.
Music is strictly not allowed at the stay site.
Tour registration begins at 4 pm at Kumbarwada village.
Packages are available for the month of May.
About Panchavati Butterfly Park
Panchavati Butterfly Park is North Karnataka’s first private butterfly park and has recorded close to 180 butterfly species in and around its premises. It’s located near Kalasai village, about 12 km from Joida taluk and 10 km from Kumbarwada village. It was thrown open in October 2022.
