There are over 17000 species of butterflies in the world, around 1500 species are found in India. The eastern and western Himalayan regions host a large number of endemic and exclusive as well as rare butterflies. Various studies indicates a decline in the number and variety of butterflies in the recent times. This book is an easy beginner's guide to the common butterflies of the Himalayan region, a biodiversity hotspot, documenting over 100 species found in the region.