Plan your visit to Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. 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: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Landscape: Wetland
- Best season: November – April (dry season, best wildlife visibility)
- 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://www.mpforest.gov.in/
Key wildlife
- Tiger
- Leopard
- Migratory birds
Things to do
- Safari bus tour
- Lake bird watching
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.
Featured stays nearby
- Zip by Spree Hotels Bhopal — 4★, ~2.5 km from undefined gate · midrange
- Regenta Place Bhopal by Royal Orchid HotelsLimited — 4★, ~4 km from undefined gate · midrange
- Super Townhouse Gandhi Medical College Bhopal Formerly Hotel Shagun — 4★, ~5.5 km from undefined gate · midrange
- Hotel Shri Anand Vilas — 4★, ~7 km from undefined gate · midrange