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Nature and Short Drives from Bhopal

Discover Van Vihar, dams, wildlife areas and seasonal nature stops around Bhopal.

Plan well

How to use this collection

Nature pages around Bhopal are strongly seasonal. Monsoon and the cooler months usually offer better scenery, but visitors should always respect restricted dam areas and protected landscapes.

All places

Nature guides

Tropic of Cancer roadside marker on the Bhopal-Sanchi road near BhopalAbout 30 km from Bhopal

Kark Rekha (Tropic of Cancer)

Kark Rekha is a marked Tropic of Cancer crossing and a popular short stop on the Bhopal-Sanchi road.

Tiger photographed at Van Vihar National Park in BhopalBeside Upper Lake

Van Vihar National Park

Van Vihar is a green wildlife and birding escape beside Upper Lake, useful for families and nature walks.

Kerwa Dam landscape near BhopalOn Bhopal outskirts

Kerwa Dam

Kerwa Dam is a quiet nature and picnic escape on the edge of Bhopal.

Kaliyasot Dam water landscape near BhopalBhopal outskirts

Kaliyasot Dam

Kaliyasot Dam is a local outdoor stop for views, fresh air and short drives from Bhopal.

Open water and horizon at Halali Dam near BhopalNear Bhopal-Vidisha route

Halali Dam

Halali Dam is a nature and water-view outing that fits Bhopal's short-drive and monsoon-season discovery searches.

Aerial view of Kolar Reservoir formed by Kolar Dam in Madhya PradeshNear Bhopal

Kolar Dam

Kolar Dam is a nature and reservoir outing for visitors exploring dams and short drives around Bhopal.

Mahadev Pani nature spot near BhopalNear Bhopal

Mahadev Pani

Mahadev Pani is a monsoon-season nature and waterfall-style outing near Bhopal.

Forest road through Ratapani Tiger Reserve near BhopalNear Bhopal

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary

Ratapani is a forest and wildlife landscape near Bhopal, useful for nature, jungle-camp and day-trip searches.

Before you go

Planning checklist

  • Travel in daylight.
  • Carry water and sun protection.
  • Check weather and access before remote drives.