Fauna
The main attractions in Van Vihar are Albino Sloth bear and the White
tiger. Besides these, the fauna found in Van Vihar National Park are
Lion, Sambhar, Cheetal, Nilgai, Black buck, Chousingha, Common Langur,
Rhesus macaque, Wild-boar, Porcupine, Hare, Blue Bull, Monkey, Mongoose,
Wild dogs, Jackal, Fox, Wolf etc.
The park also supports a variety of Ghariyal, Crocodiles, Mugger, Turtle,
Star tortoise and Python. According to the lUCN's Red list, the gharial
is the most threatened of all crocodilian species.
Van Vihar National Park also boasts of a large variety of avifauna.
About two hundred species of birds have been listed in different parts
of Van Vihar which includes migratory birds. Around 60 wide variety
of colorful butterflies and insects can be seen at this park.
Flora
The forests here are tropical moist deciduous type. They are interspersed
with swamps. The park consists of moist Sal bearing forests, dry Sal
bearing forests, moist mixed deciduous forests without Sal, cane. The
Bel, Amaltas, Babul, Reunjha, Doodhi, Lendia, Saja, Amla, Tendu etc
are the common trees in and around the park. Besides Aak, Karonda,
Besharam and a variety of other Shrubs and Herbs are also founds in
Van Vihar.
Fee
Indian / foreigner Rs 15/200, camera/video Rs 40/300, autorickshaw
/ car Rs 20/40