Van Vihar National Park UPSC

  • Van Vihar National Park is located in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Van Vihar National Park was established in 1979.
  • It is a combination of National Park, a Zoo, Rescue Centre for wild animals and Conservation Breeding Centre.
  • Area: The park covers an area of about 4.45 km2 (1.72 square miles).
  • Hills: Shymala Hills is located in the Van Vihar National Park.
  • Lake: The park is situated adjacent to the Upper Lake, which is also known as Bada Talab.
  • Flora: Teak, sal, bamboo, mahua, jamun, Indian gooseberry, Indian madder, neem etc.
  • Captive Fauna: Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Asiatic Wildcat, Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Mugger Crocodile, Gharial, Chittal, Sambar, Blackbuck, Four-horned Antelope, White-rumped Vulture, Long Billed Vultures etc.
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