Watch Exotic Butterflies Flutter by in Eastern India

Are you fond of going behind colorful butterflies which flutter away in their scenic habitats beyond? If yes, then Eastern India is the perfect destination for your next holiday. The region boasts of more than 1200 species of pretty butterflies and is considered to be haven for those looking forward to exciting butterfly tours.

Why is Eastern India a Paradise for Butterfly Lovers?

Comprising of the mighty Eastern Himalayas and stretching across rugged mountain sides, lush green forests and flush river valleys; certain areas of West Bengal, Assam, Odisha and other eastern states are best visited for their stunning collection of butterflies. Perfect weather conditions, nearness to the sea, high levels of humidity and close proximity to the Himalayas make these places great for butterfly watchers.

Most geographical regions of Eastern India are divided into the timber line, alpine zone and the higher snow line of the Himalayas. The warmer tropical valleys, flanked by densely forested slopes, make the region all the compatible for butterflies. Ranging from sea level to a height of over 6000 m, a juxtaposition of different biotopes/life zones has given rise to exotic species of butterflies, moths and other insects in this region.

Places to Visit for Exciting Butterfly Tours

Some of the best places for guided/ unguided butterfly tours in the region are outlined below: West Bengal : Neora Valley National Park , Lava, , Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Gorumara National Park, Sandakphu, Tiger Hill, Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Singalila National Park, Darjeeling, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Panchet Hill and Sunderban National Park.

Sikkim: Yuksom, Khechiperi Lake, Pelling, Ravangla, Barshey Rhododendron Sanctuary, Gangtok, Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kyongsla Alpine Sanctuary and Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary. Assam : Kaziranga National Park, Jokai Reserve Forest, Orang National Park, Nameri Tiger Reserve, Dibru-Saikowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Manas Nationalpark and Ultapani

Meghalaya : Shillong, Cherrapujee and Baghmara

Arunachal Pradesh : Gumti River Bed, Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary, Jampui Hills, Namdhapa Tiger Reserve, Mishmi Hills,Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary and Unokoti Nagaland: Khonoma Tragopan Sanctuary Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh

Why should you book yourself a Butterfly Tour?

Butterflies provide some of the best digital captures and are fun to follow. Frisking from one flower to the other, these light winged creatures are best enjoyed in the mind blowing terrains of Eastern India. Booking yourself lowest tickets airlines, gets you close to these habitats of butterflies like the Mormon Butterfly, Common Yeoman, Smaller Dartlet, Blue Tiger, Striped Tiger, Common Birdwing and the Himalayan Jester.

Along with plenty of beautiful butterflies and other insects, you also get to enjoy the scenic bounties of the Himalayas, lush green valleys, thick forests, riversides and seas beyond. Book your Online flight tickets today and get ready to enjoy an intriguing butterfly tour in Eastern India