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Entry Fee & Ticket
Opens from sunrise to sunset on all days, & Friday closed. The entry fee is INR 15 for Indians and INR 200 for foreigners. | Indians ₹20/–, Foreigners ₹200/–, Camera ₹40/–
Opening Time & Days
Van Vihar's opening and closing times are from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Open Days
The Van Vihar is open to visitors every day except Friday.
Best Time to Visit
January, February, March, April
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Website 🔗About Van Vihar
Van Vihar is a national park located near Shyamla Hills near Upper Lake in Bhopal, which houses bird interpretation center and zoo. Spread over an area of about 4.45 km, the park comprises of some huge wire enclosures where carnivores like tigers, lions, leopards, bears and hyenas live according to the modern principles of zoo management. In contrast, herbivorous animals i.e. elephants, kangaroos, zebras, giraffes are kept in separate enclosures inside the park. The animals here are kept closest to their natural habitat, making it a haven for nature loving people.
Interesting facts about Van Vihar
- The main attraction of the park are tiger, leopard, lion, bear, hyena, crocodile, gharial, snake, python etc.
- You can spot birds like Kingfisher, Bulbul, Wagtail and some migratory species.
- The park also has a rescue center that takes care of sick animals.
- It is a good place for cycling and you can see a lot of animals in the open.
- It is a one of a kind experience with the lake on one side and the animals in their natural habitat on the other.
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