Butterfly Conservatory At Ponda

Visiting the Butterfly Conservatory in Ponda is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Goa. This sanctuary is in stark contrast to the usual perception about Goa.

Apart from beautiful beaches and fun filled parties, the land is also home to the Butterfly Conservatory in Ponda which showcases the best of the state’s natural beauty. The conservatory was first started by a couple who were worried about the future of the butterfly population of Goa.

With more and more commercial development taking place here, the beautiful creatures were facing a setback in terms of habitat. The couple started this conservatory to preserve the endemic species of butterflies in the region.

Visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Ponda

Visiting the Butterfly Conservatory in Ponda is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Goa. This sanctuary is in stark contrast to the usual perception about Goa.

Apart from beautiful beaches and fun filled parties, the land is also home to the Butterfly Conservatory in Ponda which showcases the best of the state’s natural beauty. The conservatory was first started by a couple who were worried about the future of the butterfly population of Goa.

With more and more commercial development taking place here, the beautiful creatures were facing a setback in terms of habitat. The couple started this conservatory to preserve the endemic species of butterflies in the region.

 

The couple who started it all . The park is the brainchild of Dr Jyoti Heblekar . A practicing Homeopath , she finds time to manage two children , three dogs , a few cats ( too nomadic to keep count ) and a few hundred of butterflies . Yashodan , her husband , adds to those logistics.

The design and layout ( or lack of it ) is credited to Yashodan , while keeping the place up and running is Jyoti’s headache .

Tanmaye and Shrusti, their children, are the Resident experts!

A successful executive, Animesh Sahay has joined this effort in 2010 . Besides helping increase the area under conservation , his marketing acumen has helped the conservatory to work out a self sustaining commercial model. Jigisha , his better half , hopes to put to good use her hospitality industry background . She has plans to set up some eco friendly cottages in the near future.

 

Initially only 25 species of butterflies were present in the conservatory. However, at present the number has risen to 133. Optimum soil and air temperatures have been provided in order to promote breeding and growth in population. Initially named the Mystic Meadows Conservatory, it is one of the most beautiful places in Goa.

The ambience is refreshing and you will feel closer to nature. Beautiful butterflies in a myriad shades can be seen fluttering about adding to its beauty and serenity. The place has been designed in the form of a park where you can walk around and observe the different wonders of nature. If you are someone who prefers a quiet holiday in oneness with nature, do visit this amazing Butterfly Conservatory in Ponda.

 Butterfly conservatory run by the Butterfly Conservatory of Goa (NGO) is an interesting place for nature enthusiasts.

Summary

Category- Butterfly Conservatory Visit

Open From

10 AM to 5 PM

Destination

-Ponda (1 Kms), Madgaon (18 Kms), Panjim (29 Kms.

 

Butterfly Conservatory of Goa

The couple who started it all . The park is the brainchild of Dr Jyoti Heblekar . A practicing Homeopath , she finds time to manage two children , three dogs , a few cats ( too nomadic to keep count ) and a few hundred of butterflies . Yashodan , her husband , adds to those logistics.

The design and layout ( or lack of it ) is credited to Yashodan , while keeping the place up and running is Jyoti’s headache .

Tanmaye and Shrusti, their children, are the Resident experts!

Animesh Sahay

A successful executive, Animesh Sahay has joined this effort in 2010 . Besides helping increase the area under conservation , his marketing acumen has helped the conservatory to work out a self sustaining commercial model. Jigisha , his better half , hopes to put to good use her hospitality industry background . She has plans to set up some eco friendly cottages in the near future.

The House

Roof top garden in Goa

The “About us” section would not be complete without a mention about “The House”!

While it continues to draw more attention than the park itself, the home of Heblekars is the umbilicus of the park : The harvested rain water being the source of water to the park.

The garden on the sloping roof replete with Bamboos, canes and ficus trees… 

 

Initially only 25 species of butterflies were present in the conservatory. However, at present the number has risen to 133. Optimum soil and air temperatures have been provided in order to promote breeding and growth in population. Initially named the Mystic Meadows Conservatory, it is one of the most beautiful places in Goa.

The ambience is refreshing and you will feel closer to nature. Beautiful butterflies in a myriad shades can be seen fluttering about adding to its beauty and serenity. The place has been designed in the form of a park where you can walk around and observe the different wonders of nature. If you are someone who prefers a quiet holiday in oneness with nature, do visit this amazing Butterfly Conservatory in Ponda.