Van Vihar National Park is located in the Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh in India. Although Van Vihar is a national park, it has been developed as a zoological park. The Van Vihar National Park follows the guidelines of Central Zoo Authorities.
There's plenty of wildlife to see in this 445 hectare of national park. Tourists will come across over 200 varieties of birds, tiger, bear and several other species of animals at the Van Vihar National Park. The park has kept the animals in their natural habitat. The park is located near the Upper Lake that adds to the beauty of this park. Van Vihar without doubt is one of the most beautiful national parks in India to travel.
WHEN TO VISIT
The best time to visit Van Vihar National Park is July To September. Visit the park around 4:30pm to get a chance to see most wild animals at the park. Noon
ATTRACTIONS
The Van Vihar National Park provides varieties of herbivorous and carnivorous species for the tourists. All carnivorous animals are kept captive and feed everyday with meet and other food items. Around 4:30pm everyday carnivorous are feed which is the best time to visit the park.
Carnivorous Animals - At park you will come across various carnivorous animals like tiger, white tigers, panther, lion, hyena, alligators, pythons, bear etc. All these carnivorous are kept captive at the national park.
Herbivores - All Herbivores are free to move inside the park therefore tourists will have to hire rickshaw or jeep to travel through the park to get their glimpse. Herbivores species present at the Van Vihar includes Cheetal, sambhar, blue bull, blackbuck etc.
Bird watching - Over 200 species of birds have been identified at the Van Vihar National Park. Tourists will come across several migratory birds during the winter season. Best place for birdwatching in the park is the lake. Bring your camera and start taking photographs of the beautiful birds at the park.
ENTRY FEE & TIMINGS
Entry for school & college children and senior citizens is free at the park. Indian tourists will have to pay Rs 15 for entry where foreign tourists will have to pay Rs.150. For still camera, tourists will have to pay additional Rs.40 and Rs.300 for video camera. Taking vehicles inside the park will cost extra Rs.200.
Park remains open 7 am to 7pm during April to September and 8am to 6pm during October to March. Park remains closed on Tuesday.
HOW TO REACH
You will have to reach Bhopal first. Bhopal is connected well by road and train with major cities across India. From Bhopal tourists can hire a taxi to reach Van Vihar National Park.
