Van Vihar National Park
वन विहार राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
A city national park on the southern shore of Upper Lake, where tigers, lions, leopards and bears live in open enclosures. Visitors can explore by bicycle or vehicle.
Van Vihar covers about 4.45 square km and sits somewhere between a zoo and a wildlife sanctuary. It shelters rescued tigers, Asiatic lions, leopards, sloth bears, hyenas and crocodiles. The enclosures are large, so the animals appear fairly natural. Roughly 5 km of roads wind through the park, which you can explore on foot, by bicycle or by car, with views of the lake and plenty of birds along the way. Park entry and vehicle fees are charged separately, and the park is closed on Fridays. The animals are most visible early in the morning or in the afternoon before 4 pm, when feeding takes place.
Opening hours
approx. 07:00–18:30; closed Fridays
Nearby sights
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
- Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
- Upper Lake (Bhojtal) & Boat Club
- State Museum, Bhopal
- Bharat Bhavan
- Moti Masjid, Bhopal
- Gohar Mahal
- Taj-ul-Masajid