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.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Bhimbetka rock shelters
40.9 km
Taj-ul-Masajid
4.4 km
Udayagiri Caves, Vidisha MP
53.6 km
Heliodorus Pillar
56.6 km
Bhojeshwar Temple
25.9 km
Bharat Bhavan
3 km
Taj Mahal Palace
5.3 km
Kamlapati palace
3.7 km
Sonagiri
10.5 km
Tribal Museum Bhopal
1.6 km
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
860 m
Sanchi Stupa No.2
46.2 km
Saru Maru caves and stupas
57.4 km
State Museum, Bhopal
1.7 km
Regional Science Centre, Bhopal
5.5 kmSethani ghat
63 km
Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal
6 km
Sonari Stupas
37.6 km
Andher Stupas
58.5 km
Sanchi Archaeological Museum
46.9 km
Vidisha Museum
55.9 km
Monumentos Budistas de Sânchî
46.9 km
Bija Mandal, Vidisha
55.2 km
Narasimha Shila, Udayagiri Caves, Vidisha
52.8 km
Laxminarayan Temple
5.5 km
Raisen Fort
43.1 km
Udayagiri Caves, Madhya Pradesh, Cave 1
53.1 km
Devotees at Hanuman Jayanti
6.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes