About Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate
The Butterfly Museum at the Jones Estate is the fourth largest butterfly and moth collection in India.
Built by Frederic Smetacek Sr. the museum has over 2500 butterfly and moth specimens and over 1000 species of insects.
The mantelpiece of Fredy's Bungalow is a showcase for the late owner's butterfly collection.
Over 240 species of butterflies, of the 1300 found in India, are found in the Bhimtal region making it a butterfly lover's paradise.
Prepare to be wowed with this amazing collection.
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Places to Visit near Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate
Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
1.2 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
Bhimtal is a serene town located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India and is 22 Kms from Nanital. It is named after Bhima, one of the...
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Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
4.1 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
The Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple at Bhimtal is an old Shiva Temple. The present day Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple was built in 17th century by Baz...
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Naukuchiatal, Uttarakhand
6.6 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
Naukuchiatal is famous for the Naukuchaital Lake which is a lake with nine corners. Naukuchiatal is a quaint hill station located in the Nainital...
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Bhowali, Uttarakhand
7.6 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
Bhowali is a mountain town with an elevation of more than 1,700 meters. Apricots, apples, peaches, plums, strawberries and peaches are grown here....
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Sattal, Uttarakhand
10.8 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
Sattal or 'Sat Tal' is a cluster of seven interconnected freshwater lakes located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India. Known for its...
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Jilling, Uttarakhand
15.8 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
Jilling is very unlike a hill station as it is devoid of any rush of tourists. A calm place at 7000 feet, Jilling is a perfect destination for...
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Naini Lake, Uttarakhand
19.5 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
Naini Lake is a beautiful and expansive lake that shimmers amidst seven rich hills specked by the Nainital town, which is named after the lake...
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Mallital, Uttarakhand
20.6 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
Mallital is the southern part of Nainital thus can be an alternate destination to Nainital. The most famous spot at Mallital is the Naina Devi...
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Caves Garden, Uttarakhand
21.6 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
Eco-caves Garden is an excellent location for families with children. This wonderfully maintained complex of six caves gives an opportunity for...
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Dorothy’s seat, Uttarakhand
23.3 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
At 7520ft, located at Ayarpatta hill, this is one of the highest points in Nainital. Unarguably the best scenic spot in Nainital, this wonderful...
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Jeolikot, Uttarakhand
25.4 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
Swami Vivekanada and Sri Aurobindo came to Jeolikot to meditate. Walk among the pears, plums, peaches, smell the flavors of the fruits mingle in...
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Naina Peak, Uttarakhand
28.1 km from Butterfly Museum, Jones Estate - See map
At 2611m, this highest point in Nainital is also called as China peak. One can either take a challenging yet desirable trek uphill or a more...
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