![]() History of Van Vihar National Park Van Vihar National Park used to be the centre of many illegal stone quarries several years ago. The magnificent location of the forest, along the bank of a huge tranquil lake, made it a sought after land for a number of commercial organizations. Later to preserve the wild fauna of the region both in-situ and ex-situ conservation measures were adopted under the Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972. For deciding the modalities for constitution of the place as a protected area a committee of experts was formed. Thus as per the committee's recommendation, the place attained the status of National Park in 1983. About 3.88 square kilometres of land out of the total area of 4.45 square kilometres was declared as government revenue land whereas the rest was owned by the villagers of Amkheda, Dharampuri and Prempura. It was further developed through various efforts for protection and habitat improvement. In 1993-94, funding from Central Zoo Authority began and soon the park became enriched with lush greenery and rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. Flora and Fauna of Van Vihar National Park Rich biodiversity can be witnessed in Van Vihar National Park in terms of fauna. The carnivores have been kept in enclosed areas while the herbivores wander freely around the park. ![]() Avifauna of Van Vihar National Park A plethora of gorgeous birds are also the inhabitants of Van Vihar National Park. About 200 varieties of avifauna have been recorded here. Common winged members of the forest include Bulbuls, Wagtails, Barlets, Munias, Peacocks, Blue Kingfisher etc. During winters, the park invites several migratory Waterfowl and other species like Drongo and Tree Pie which flock around the lake of the park. A vulture breeding centre has been established in the park in the 2010 with the aim of restoring populations of Long Billed Vultures and Oriental White-Backed Vultures. Visiting Information Van Vihar National Park is best visited between the period of July and September and can be conveniently reached. Bhopal airport, 10 kilometres away, is the nearest airport. It can also be approached through roadways and railways. |
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