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Madhya Pradesh
Image: Sutharashok1993 / CC BY-SAWelcome to Van Vihar National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Use the official Van Vihar channel for current timings, gate charges, and any online ticket guidance before visiting.
Van Vihar is one of the easiest parks in the app for travelers with limited time because it is in-city and road-based, though walking distances, heat, and some viewing conditions still need planning.
Van Vihar National Park lies along the Upper Lake in Bhopal and is unusual among India's national parks because it functions both as an urban protected landscape and a zoo-style rescue and conservation space. Visitors come for lakeside walks, woodland drives, birding, interpretation, and a chance to understand wildlife conservation close to the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| General Season | Posted opening hours | Last entry as notified by the park |
Use the official Van Vihar site for current opening days, ticketing, and cycle/walk access rules.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry Ticket | As notified by Van Vihar National Park |
| Cycle/Camera/Vehicle | Varies by current park tariff |
Check the official website for current gate charges, closure days, and visitor timing before arriving at the lakefront entrance.
Van Vihar National Park, Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
23.2295° N, 77.3698° E
Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, is the nearest airport.
Bhopal Junction and Habibganj/Rani Kamlapati stations are the main railheads.
The park is within Bhopal city on the Upper Lake edge and is easy to reach by road from most neighborhoods.
Use taxis, auto-rickshaws, or app cabs; local city transport also serves nearby roads.
Dry deciduous woodland, scrub, lakeside vegetation, ornamental cover around visitor zones, and wetland-edge plants.
Van Vihar combines rescued and captive conservation animals with open birdlife, reptiles, and urban wetland species around the Upper Lake.
Van Vihar was established in 1983 on the edge of Bhopal's Upper Lake to create a protected urban green space with a strong rescue, education, and conservation role.
