Spread over an area of 445 hectare, Van Vihar was an abandoned village in the past. In the earlier days, there were no other animals here than the wild pigs. All those wild animals which are present here now- a- days, have been brought from some other places. There are tigers, leopard, spotted deer, samber, white bear, nilgai, four horned antelopes, Chinkara, Black Buck, wild pig and crocodiles. Tourista are allowed in the national parks at define times. Park is open from morning 1st April to 31 September -7 AM and to 7 PM. 1st Oct to 31st March- 8 AM to 6 PM. Friday is the weekly holiday. On Hoil, Rang Panchami, Diwali, Dussehra, Id & Christmas, it remains closed.