Ovalekar Wadi Butterfly Garden - Botanical garden in Thane - Thane, India

It was a beautiful experience on a rainy day. The place abounds with colorful butterflies. There were close to 20 butterflies creating symphonies on a small shrub the day I was there. I also learnt their habitat and other information is from Mr. Ovalekar, the owner and the other guides. For 100 rupees entry fees a few hours well spent in the company of cheerful colors and

An oasis of Greenery and Butterflies amidst the concrete jungle. Mr Ovalekar happily shares his experts and educates the visitors and n the different varieties of . It's a treat for Nature lovers and Photographers. Please carry a Cap, Water Bottle and Anti Mosquito Repellent. There is adequate parking inside.

To reach this place one has to travel through a narrow lane. It's a bit inside from the main road. This is a private farm and visitors have to pay fees of Rs 100 to see the Garden. The place is good for photographers who have patience. In the case of others it's not that happening place. There are butterflies but it's not buzzing with many butterflies.

An excellent place for spending a Sunday morning. It is open from 8am till 1pm only on Sundays. The garden is more like a natural habitat for the butterflies . There are various local species of plants that attract the butterflies. The owner gives a tour of the garden explaining about the plants and butterflies. It's very good for children to enjoy surrounded by colourful butterflies flying around.

An Isolated & quiet place in ghodbandar road. This place is for all the nature lovers who likes to spend some time with nature. The host nicely explains us the life cycle of butterflies & how one can create a small habitat of butterflies by planting hoiseplant in our vicinity. Our small efforts can create a huge impact in the ecosystem. The place is nicely maintained by the owner who takes care of these butterflies right from the tiny caterpillars. The entry fees is Rs.100/- pp. There is parking space for arnd 5-6 cars. Ideal time to pay a visit to this place is arnd 8.30 am & Ideal season could be from October to December.

Worth visiting place if you are interested in butterflies. Very dedicated and knowledgeable owner. Hats off to Mr.Patil -owner of this garden for his passion. No commercial approach makes you to love this place. Before going one should confirm about the season to get maximum.

Great way to spend a Sunday morning! The host and guide, is welcoming and clearly passionate about not just butterflies but understanding and cultivating mini ecosystems in urban areas. Kids and grown ups both might walk away knowing more about the nature around us and hopefully more observant of the wonder that surrounds us everyday. It's not a manicured picnic garden though, and for me that works in its favor.

If you are a butterfly enthusiast, you must visit this garden. The Ovalekar wadi butterfly garden has been maintained as a family home and Mr. Rajendra Ovalekar has grown a variety of butterfly host and nectar plants. He takes care of his plants very fondly. His patient efforts for the last several years, have turned this place into a butterfly sanctum. There are a number of plant for butterflies to feed and lay eggs, which assures their continuous presence. The garden is open on Sundays 9 AM to 12.30 PM. The best time to visit are just after monsoon (August-September), but if you visit any other times you can surely see up to 20-30 butterfly species and their early stages. It is advised to come soon so that you can make the most of your time and take pictures. If you are lucky you can also see Blue Mormon here, the state butterfly of Maharashtra, which we saw today on our visit. There is an orientation lecture by Mr. Ovalekar which covers basic aspects of butterfly life cycle, enriched with his personal gardening experiences. He has vast knowledge about plants, butterflies and associated insects, which he passionately shares with everyone. Butterfly activities such as puddling, courtship, fruit-baiting, oviposition can be regularly spotted here. Visitors can participate in the day-to-day gardening activities such as weeding, mulching, seed collection. This experience is very enriching for school-children and elders alike. Ovalekar wadi can be easily reached using public and private transport. The garden has basic restroom facilities and a comfortable public sitting area. It is advised to carry sufficient drinking water and your own food items, especially if you have small children with you. Please make sure to maintain the garden as it is and not to litter or damage any plants/insects. Like any nature outing one has to be patient while watching butterflies and be mindful of weather conditions. The place is generally safe being a private property, but care needs to be taken and one should avoid getting into deep vegetation. Also avoid touching/consuming any plant parts without knowledge. The place is definitely recommended for a Sunday outing and you will be inspired to start your own butterfly garden. You will keep going back here!!