Tourists coming to Corbett Tiger Reserve to see tigers and other wildlife will also get to see butterflies. The park administration is doing homework regarding charging fees to the tourists visiting the park. It is expected to open for tourists from the next tourist season. Three years ago, a Biodiversity Park was built on about two hectares of land at the entrance of Dhela Tourism Zone.

Nainital, Jagran correspondent. Preparations are now underway to formally open a Biodiversity Center in the Dhela Range for the tourists coming to Corbett Tiger Reserve to see tigers and other wildlife. The work of the Biodiversity Center was completed in April. 58 species of plants have been planted here to attract butterflies. Till now, 22 species have been seen here including the Common Peacock which has the status of state butterfly.

The park administration is doing homework regarding charging fees to the tourists visiting the park. It is expected to open for tourists from the next tourist season. Three years ago, a Biodiversity Park was built on about two hectares of land at the entrance of Dhela Tourism Zone. The purpose of making it is to make tourists and children aware of biodiversity.

58 species of plants planted

The park has been made lush with 58 species of plants to attract butterflies. On April 27, MLA Diwan Singh Bisht inaugurated the park, but it could not be formally opened to tourists. Here, the department is also spending money on preserving and maintaining the plants planted in the park. In such a situation, it has now been decided to collect the maintenance expenses as a fee from the tourists. The department is brainstorming on how much to charge tourists.

Butterflies lay eggs in plants

Plants liked by butterflies have been planted in the park. 22 species of Common Picoak butterfly have been seen here. Apart from this, there are also 21 such species that are rarely seen. Butterflies come to these plants and lay eggs. Butterfly expert Sanjay Chhimwal says that the park mainly has butterfly species like Baronet, Common Pansy, Common Tiger, Common Leopard, Common Sailor, Common Crow, Striped Tiger, etc. Whereas saplings of Acacia, Kaner, Rain Lily, Indian roses, Juhi, Tikoma, Chandni Variegated, Jerika Palm, Milk Weed, Rattle Paad, Bamboo Grass, etc. have been planted.

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Will properly streamline the Biodiversity Center. Right now no fee is being charged from the tourists who want to see. Fees are being determined to ensure better maintenance of the center and ensure that the park does not deteriorate. This will generate revenue and also allow maintenance of the park. Dr. Dheeraj Pandey, Director, Corbett Tiger Reserve