Bhoramdev Butterfly Meet 2026 (Season 3) Set for October 3 to November 1 Across Four Weekend Phases

The Chhattisgarh Forest Department and Kabirdham District Administration have officially announced the schedule for the Bhoramdev Butterfly Meet 2026 (Season 3) inside the biodiverse Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary. Held strictly across four weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from October 3 to November 1, 2026, the third edition of this flagship eco-tourism festival brings together nature lovers, entomologists, photographers, and students from across India.

Dates / Schedule: October 3 – November 1, 2026 (Saturdays & Sundays across 4 Phases)

Location: Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, Kawardha, Kabirdham District, Chhattisgarh

Authority / Organizers: Chhattisgarh Forest Department & Kabirdham District Administration

Citizen Takeaway: Guided butterfly observation trails, photography workshops, and expert-led biodiversity surveys open to all registered participants.

1. Four-Phase Weekend Schedule

The festival is structured strictly on weekends to maximize accessibility for visitors, students, and conservation researchers:

• Phase 1: October 3 and October 4, 2026 (Inaugural surveys & baseline species mapping)
• Phase 2: October 10 and October 11, 2026 (Student workshops & macro-photography walks)
• Phase 3: October 24 and October 25, 2026 (Post-Diwali deep forest canopy expeditions)
• Phase 4: October 31 and November 1, 2026 (Grand concluding sessions & species catalogue release)

2. Ecological Significance & Habitat Diversity

Nestled along the Maikal Range in the buffer zone of the Kanha-Achanakmar wildlife corridor, Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is home to over 150 documented butterfly species, including the Common Mormon, Blue Pansy, Peacock Pansy, Commander, and rare Oakleaf butterflies. The post-monsoon lush foliage throughout October creates prime conditions for butterfly emergence and nectar feeding along the sanctuary's perennial hill streams.

3. Community Impact & Eco-Tourism Livelihoods

• Local Guide & Homestay Opportunities: Eco-guides from local Baiga and tribal forest fringe villages are being trained by expert lepidopterists to lead visitor groups, generating sustainable rural livelihoods.
• Hands-on Student Learning: Students from schools and colleges in Kawardha, Pandariya, and Bodla will participate in citizen science data collection, recording butterfly sightings on digital mapping portals.
• Visitor Support & Accessibility: Registration desks and nature interpretation camps are stationed near the historic Bhoramdeo Temple junction and Sarodha Dam approach road.