Visit To Aravalli Biodiversity Park

Gurugram, February 20, 2024: A Field Visit was organized for D.pharm 1st year ( 23 Students ) and were taken to the Aravalli Biodiversity Park on 20th Feb 2024.

Introduction about Aravalli Biodiversity Park

The Aravalli Biodiversity Park (ABP) is being developed on 699 acres of land located at northwest of Vasant Vihar. The other objective of ABP is to promote of nature education among students and create environment awareness among the public.

Medicinal Garden

The medicinal plant conservatory is also used to promote conservation, education and awareness on the importance of plants in health care system.

The Park has more than 240 plant species of medicinal importance. Some notable species are Asthama bel, Brahmi, Gugal, Dardpaat, Rudraksh, Hadjod, Van tulsi, Rakt madar, Nirgundi etc.

Conservatory of Orchids

A small mined pit has been converted into Orchidarium by growing shade trees and climbers. Some important orchids grown in the conservatory are Thunia alba, Vanda cristata, Aerides multiflora, Acampe praemorsa, and Coelogyne cristata.

Conservatory of Ferns

Small mining pits have been developed into fernery on the similar pattern as that of Orchidarium, for the conservation of ferns such as Pteris pellucida, Polystichum sp., Actiniopteris radiata, Marsilea minuta, Pterydium esculentum etc.

Conservatory of Butterflies

The conservatory has more than 100 species of butterflies and moths. The notable species are Red pierrot, Pansies, Tigers, Grass jewel, Migrants, Common rose, Spot swordtail, Blues, Tiger moths, Skippers, Swifts, etc.Students learnt a lot during this field visit regarding the medicinal plant , wild life sanctuaries, migratory birds , butterflies and the conservation of nature.