What: Ovalekar Wadi Butterfly Garden, Ghodbunder Road, Thane (W), call 9820779729, Rs 50 entry fee, addition Rs 25 for tea and breakfast.

Why: Hidden behind potholed streets and half-completed construction sites is two acres of lush garden where over 70 species of naturally-bred butterflies reside, including blue tigers, peacock pansies and orange tips. Get a two-hour guided tour by garden owner Mr Ovalekar, who is sweet and earnest enough to set off butterflies in your stomach. Read more here.

When: It’s that time of the mo(n)th. Guided tours every Sunday at 9.30 am, call ahead to confirm.