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An urban national park in Bhopal on the Upper Lake's shore, housing rescued wildlife like tigers and sloth bears in large, naturalistic enclosures.
Van Vihar National Park is an unusual wildlife sanctuary located right in the heart of Bhopal, on the edge of the scenic Upper Lake. It's not a typical zoo; instead, it functions as a rescue and rehabilitation center for animals. The animals here live in large, open-air enclosures that mimic their natural habitats, separated from visitors by trenches and walls. The park is divided into two main zones: the carnivore area and the herbivore area. As you travel along the main paved road, you'll see tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and hyenas in their spacious enclosures.
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Bhadbhada Road, Near Sair Sapata, Prempura, Shyamla Hills, Manali, Madhya Pradesh, India
Air
Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) in Bhopal is the nearest airport, located about 16 km away. It takes approximately 30-40 minutes to reach the park by taxi.
Train
Bhopal Junction (BPL) is the main railway station, about 9 km away. The recently developed Rani Kamalapati Station (RKMP) is about 11 km away. Both are well-connected to major Indian cities. Taxis and auto-rickshaws are available at the stations.
Road
Bhopal is well-connected by National Highways like NH-46. Regular state-run and private bus services connect Bhopal to cities like Indore (195 km), Ujjain (190 km), and Nagpur (350 km).
Local Transport
Within Bhopal, auto-rickshaws are a common mode of transport. App-based cab services like Ola and Uber are also widely available. Local city buses have routes that pass near the park.
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