Butterfly Park is located at Melur, Srirangam in Trichy and proudly holds the distinction of being Asia’s largest butterfly park. Spreading across an expansive 35 acres, the park has quickly become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region. Therefore, nature lovers and families frequently include it in their Trichy travel plans.
Butterfly Species & Unique Experiences
As the name suggests, the park primarily focuses on the conservation and breeding of butterflies. Currently, it supports around 39 native butterfly species, creating a vibrant and colorful environment. Moreover, a 15-foot-tall butterfly statue welcomes visitors at the entrance, instantly capturing attention. Interestingly, visitors who wish to have butterflies land on them can request the staff to spray a special butterfly-attracting scent, making the experience truly memorable.
Zodiac Park (Nakshatra Vanam)
In addition to butterflies, the park features a special Zodiac Sign Park (Nakshatra Vanam). Here, visitors can plant a sapling for free based on their zodiac sign. Each plant represents one of the 12 zodiac signs (Rasi), promoting environmental awareness alongside tradition.
Visiting Timings
The park remains open on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Overall, Butterfly Park Trichy offers a perfect blend of education, nature, and family-friendly recreation.
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Nearby Tourist Attractions
- Pachamalai Hills – Trichy
- Anna Science Center Planetarium – Trichy
- Government Museum – Trichy
- Kallanai Dam – Trichy
- Puliyancholai Falls – Trichy
- Mukkombu Dam – Trichy
- St.Mary’s Cathedral Church – Trichy
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church – Trichy
- erumbeeswarar Temple – Trichy
- Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple – Trichy
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – Trichy
- Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple – Trichy
- Vekkali Amman Temple – Trichy
Topslip is located near Pollachi in the state of Tamil Nadu, at an altitude of 800 feet from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range. It is a part of the protected Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
From the check post to top slip takes around 45 min. There is a forest office that manages the safari into the forest. You have to pay Rs. 200 per head for a Three-hours safari in a back-breaking, rundown vehicle. We should wait for safari pickup. There are a canteen and eco shop which are useful during the waiting time.
Private vehicles are allowed inside with prior approval from the forest department and you can see few elephants, bison, deer, wild boars, monkeys etc.
This place is more greenish and best for Natural Sightseeing. but not able to spot more animals. To enjoy climate and nature we can visit Topslip Tiger Forest.
Tigers are not seen here as they are very rare. You can take your binoculars along for a good view of animals from a distance.
For more details please check following website:
https://www.parambikulam.org/
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