Van Vihar National Park

A hidden Gem in the Heart of the City , Van Vihar National Park is an epitome of harmonious living of wild with human. Spread over a vast area , the animals live in their natural habitat enclosed with a boundary . The visitors get an a panaromic view , walking along the enclosure .

An island full of greenery surrounded by habitation,Van Vihar serves as green lung for the capital town of Madhya Pradesh. It harbors herbivores like Chital, Sambar, and blue bull under free ranging condition and the animals like tiger, lion, leopard, hyena, crocodile and gharial under captive condition. The landscape of the area has led to the designing of enclosures in a fashion that serves the objective of fostering a positive man-animal relationship. The adjoining upper lake adds immense beauty to the landscape of Van Vihar. The lake enlivens the park in winters with a huge variety of exotic birds.

Van Vihar houses a variety of herbivores and carnivores. While the herbivores are free ranging, the carnivores are housed in large enclosures. The carnivores include tiger, lion, panther, Hyena, and sloth bear .The albino sloth bear and the white tiger are the star attraction of Van Vihar. In addition, the park also houses Gharial , crocodile, Turtle Star tortoise and python .The upper lake, on the southwestern boundary of Van Vihar is the abode of wide array of avian fauna. More than 40 species of migratory birds visit this area during the winter.

Don’t missout on VanVihar when in Bhopal, an irresistible attraction for all wildlife lovers and a true haven for its animal and avian population.

Rent a cycle for a morning ride in the pristine air by the lake.