Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Van Vihar National Park is a national park located in Bhopal City in Huzur Taluk in Bhopal District of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. Van Vihar is situated on the Shyamala hill on the fringe of upper lake and the lifeline of capital city of Madhya Pradesh.

History

The degraded hillock of Shyamla Hill along with private village land was initiated in 1980 and finally notified as a national park in 1983. The funding from the Central Zoo Authority started in 1993-94 and also granted Van Vihar as a medium sized Zoo on the same year.

The National Park

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Facilities

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Timings & Fees

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Contact

Van Vihar National Park and Zoo,

Bhadbhada Road,

Bhopal – 462003,

Madhya Pradesh, India

Phone: +91 755 267 4278

Email: fdvanvnp.bpl@mp.gov.in

Connectivity

The park is located at about 4 Kms from Bhadbhada Square Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Neelbad, 9 Kms from Bhopal Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Bhopal Junction Railway Station and 17 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The park is situated at about 4 Kms to the north west of Bhadbhada Square Bus Stop on the Bhopal to Neelbad route.

Location

Jatra Doh Waterfall, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Jatra Doh Waterfall, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Jatra Doh Waterfall is a natural waterfall situated in Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is also called Kichakdara. It is a secluded waterfall situated on the way to Panchbol Point from Chikhaldara. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is quite deep. Taking bath in this pool is prohibited.

Connectivity

The waterfall is located at about 6 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Chichati Waterfall, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Chichati Waterfall, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Chichati Waterfall is a natural waterfall situated in Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amaravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This waterfall is situated amidst dense forest inside the Melghat Tiger Reserve. The best time to visit this waterfall is during the monsoon (Jul-Sep). The waterfall can be reached after a trek of about 30 minutes from Chichati Village.

Connectivity

This waterfall is situated at about 9 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 11 Kms from Chichghat, 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 35 Kms from Achalpur City Railway Station, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 38 Kms from Achalpur, 38 Kms from Achalpur Bus Stand, 49 Kms from Harisal, 83 Kms from Amravati and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated on Paratwada to Harisal route via Chichghat.

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Kalalkund Waterfall, Adnadi, Maharashtra

Kalalkund Waterfall, Adnadi, Maharashtra

Kalalkund Waterfall is a waterfall situated in Adnadi Village in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The waterfall is situated before the Bakadari Waterfall. The best time to visit this waterfall is during monsoon (Aug-Sep). The waterfall can be reached after a short trek from Adnadi Village. This waterfall is famous for spotting birds, hiking, and walking trails.

Connectivity

Adnadi is located at about 15 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand and 20 Kms from Chikhaldara. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Bakadari Waterfall, Adnadi, Maharashtra

Bakadari Waterfall, Adnadi, Maharashtra

Bakadari Waterfall is a waterfall situated in Adnadi Village in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The waterfall is situated after the Kalalkund Waterfall. The best time to visit this waterfall is during monsoon (Aug-Sep). The waterfall can be reached after a short trek from Adnadi Village. This waterfall is famous for spotting birds, hiking, and walking trails.

Connectivity

Adnadi is located at about 15 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand and 20 Kms from Chikhaldara. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Ganesh Museum, Motha, Maharashtra

Ganesh Museum, Motha, Maharashtra

Ganesh Museum is a museum situated in Motha Village near Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This museum is also known as Nand Udyan Ganapati Sangrahalaya. It is situated on the Chikhaldara to Paratwada route.

The Museum

This museum is considered to be the first museum in the world dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This museum spread across three acres. It houses more than 3000 idols of Lord Ganesha in different postures, shapes, and sizes. These idols are made of different materials like clay, stone, glass, buttons, chalk, matchstick, candles, fibre and even leaves and also sourced from different places. Some of the interesting idols found in the museum are Ganesha playing football, riding a bicycle and on a laptop. The museum has an entry fee of ₹50.

Connectivity

The museum is located at about 8 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Vairat Sunset Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Vairat Sunset Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Vairat Sunset Point is a viewpoint situated in Vairat Hills in Vairat village near Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This point is considered as the highest point on the Satpura ranges in Chikhaldara. It is believed to be capital of King Virat of Mahabharata era. The viewpoint is famous for its attractive views of the sunset settling within the numerous surrounding hill sides.

Connectivity

The viewpoint is located at about 11 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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