Despite its status as a capital city, Bhopal is incredibly green, with extensive forest cover.
* **Van Vihar National Park:** A unique urban national park and zoological space situated on the banks of the Upper Lake. Animals are kept in their natural habitats, and visitors can drive or cycle through the park to see tigers, leopards, bears, and crocodiles. * **Ekamra Park & Chinar Park:** Popular municipal parks for families and morning walkers. * **Wildlife Sanctuaries:** Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the city's outskirts, features dense teak forests and is home to a growing tiger population, as well as leopards and sloth bears.