Plan your visit to Valmiki National Park in West Champaran, Bihar. Use this page to check entry fees, wildlife highlights, and the best season — then open the app to book safaris and stays.
At a glance
- Location: West Champaran, Bihar, India
- Landscape: Deciduous forest
- Best season: October – March (pleasant weather across most zones)
- Gate hours: 06:00 – 18:00 (local)
- Entry fee (Indian): Free (verify locally)
- Entry fee (foreign): Free (verify locally)
- Monsoon closure: 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-01 (verify locally)
- Official site: https://forest.bihar.gov.in/
Key wildlife
- Tiger
- Indian rhinoceros
- Asian elephant
Things to do
- Jeep safari
- River forest walks
Getting around
Private vehicles are not permitted inside core zones. Entry is by registered gypsy / forest safari vehicles only.
Parking available near main entry gates; follow forest staff directions to designated lots.