In Delhi There are two compelling parks dedicated to the protection of biodiversity, are administered by the DDA, a government office and Delhi University among others.
They are unique landscapes and the first of its kind not only in India but, perhaps, throughout the world, for hundreds of different species, endangered species, living together in diverse communities.
Parks are Yamuna and Aravalli. Yamuna is one of the most visited places in the capital, a favorite with visitors for its abundance of medicinal herbs. Recreates the flora and fauna common a hundred years ago but now have disappeared. It occupies 457 acres in the floodplain of the river Yamuna near Wazirabad city and is easily reached as it lies 15 km northeast of the Connaught Square.
The Aravalli Biodiversity Park center is located in the south of the Cordillera de Delhi, belonging to the Aravalli Mountains, from 1500 million years old. It occupies an area of 692 acres of beautiful rolling landscape, with gentle slopes and dotted with numerous "Mörrum" which are mud pots of different sizes, depths and shapes. It is easy to reach Aravalli ParkBecause it is only 2 km west of Jawahar Lal Nehru University.
There is plenty to see and do in the Biodiversity Park, but today we are dedicated to the amazing butterfly pavilions.
Yamuna Butterfly Park: Have four small ponds that provide moisture and native plants that attract thousands of wild butterflies. The trees have been landscaped to attract and protect the butterflies. The best time of day to see them is just before noon, as the butterflies are not early risers like the birds, and the best time of year is spring. There are currently 36 species of butterflies and several species of caterpillars as the enigmatic silkworm, which can be seen from a specially constructed bamboo gazebo.
Just talking about bamboo and butterflies in this park is the Bambusetum dedicated to this plant is a symbol of resistance and resilience. Among the thirty-seven varieties of bamboo grown can see a butterfly wing-called ricin, which finds its feed exclusively on bamboo shoots.
Butterfly Garden Aravalli Park: built in a depression covered hillsides guarded by thousands of native bush is home to about thirty to forty species of butterflies, and has also created an insectary where moth larvae can grow and eat at home in the host plants.