Van Vihar National Park, National park in Bhopal district, India.
Van Vihar is a national park in Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh, covering an area of dry forests and water bodies. It shelters native animal species such as leopards, deer, and various birds in natural surroundings within an urban setting.
The government established the park in 1983 to protect injured and orphaned wildlife while offering public access to nature. Over the years, it became an important refuge for the region.
The name comes from the forest areas that once covered this land and still shape parts of the park today. Visitors see enclosures and open zones where animals move about, while signs explain native species to the public.
Paths lead through the grounds and allow walking tours or vehicle rides at certain points. Visiting is most comfortable in early morning and late afternoon when animals are more active.
Some animals in the park were rescued from circuses or private keeping and found a permanent home here. This facility connects animal welfare with the chance to observe wildlife in a near-natural environment.
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