Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park Tourism
Type of destination: Butterfly Park
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
Closed in: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Sammilan Shetty's Butterfly Park is nestled in the lush greens of Karnataka, located near Belvai village in Mangalore municipality. Envisioned and founded by Sammilan Shetty in 2011, this naturalistic sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation of butterflies, offering visitors an opportunity to witness the diverse species of these delicate insects in their natural habitat. Spread over seven and a half acres of dedicated land, the park is vegetated with a variety of host plants that create a suitable environment for different butterfly species to thrive. The park runs on passion, with a team of enthusiasts leading conservation efforts, educating the public, and fostering an appreciation for the biological diversity of butterflies. Unlike conventional zoos or parks, Sammilan Shetty's Butterfly Park emphasizes harmony with nature, allowing butterflies to live without enclosures. It offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and is a significant educational resource for students and researchers. This park serves as one of the few dedicated butterfly conservatories in India, contributing immensely to the promotion of ecological tourism and biodiversity conservation in the region.
Opening and Closing time of Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park
| Sunday |
08:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
08:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Friday |
Closed |
| Saturday |
08:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park
| Adult |
INR 30 |
| Child |
INR 20 |
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park
Arrive Early
To avoid crowds and see the butterflies at their most active, arrive early in the morning.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The park has walking trails, so wear comfortable shoes for your visit.
Camera Policy
While photography is allowed, tripods are not permitted to ensure the safety and free movement of the butterflies.
Do Not Touch Butterflies
Remember, the butterflies are delicate; do not touch or catch them.
Quiet And Calm Behavior
Maintain a quiet and calm demeanor to enjoy the park's serene environment.
Top 5 Reviews on Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park
Discover46543817252
Wrote on 25th Dec, 2023
Must visit
We thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Even though we visited at the odd time of the year when not as many species of butterflies are spotted as during July - Aug, the host was very welcoming and gave us th..
Khaple
Wrote on 22nd Jul, 2020
Awesome experience
Its heaven on earth. Silent place to have a glance of beautiful butterflies. Mr. Sammilan Shetty is always there to help identify the species and very friendly in nature. Had a great time in the butt..
RadhakrishnaM19
Wrote on 20th Oct, 2019
Flying Beauties
We suddenly landed at this place enroute to hornadu temple. We were very lucky to be greeted by Mr.Shetty who took us around and showed. A great experience as he was very knowledgeable and could sho..
SRathna
Wrote on 14th Jul, 2019
Sammilan Shetty's butterfly park
Fantastic place. Though it was raining heavily, we got to spend some time in the park. We were able to observe 15 species of butterflies, few larvae, pupae and eggs. Excellent videos were shown in ord..
Traveller_Bng
Wrote on 13th May, 2019
Not worth the visit
We took a detour on our visit to Udupi from Mangalore. We got to know its closed only after we visited this place. The place also do not look that good to be tried by traveling for such a large distan..
