India's First Micro Forest - Naya Raipur Chhattisgarh :- Nandan Van Zoo (Jungle Safari)

One of the largest man-made safaris in Asia, this micro forest is spread across 202 hectares of land. 
To create this unique zone, around 70 odd government buildings have been demolished to kick-start this 1000 cr project.
It will have almost 3000 different species of flowers.
Animals would be transported from different corners of the country to this micro forest for conservation purpose.
Here one gets to see these wild creatures in their natural surroundings.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Nandan Van Jungle Safari, at Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 01, 2016.

Main Entrance

Top View

Approximately 18-acres of land is being allocated to creating an ‘oxy-zone’ or a natural forest area that would provide the city its much needed breeze of cleaner air. Raipur is the seventh most polluted city in the world and this project reflects an awknowledgment that this rampant pollution has gone on for too long.

The structure behind the oxy-zone was inspired by New York City’s Central Park and the city government has gone with the decision to clear plots of land worth INR 1,000 cr - all occupied by commercial projects.
95% of the government office buildings that the 18-acre land once housed have been demolished and no new buildings are to be constructed. Only 5% of the buildings are not in shambles or in dilapidated conditions, and are proposed to be used as museums and cultural centres. And this project extends its reach beyond the flora, where the 80 or so families living around the plot have been shifted and rehabilitated into better housing facilities. The idea behind these zones wasn’t to make them into recreational spaces, with manicured lawns and gardens, but instead be a untamed home for a wide species of trees and plants. 
They will also be provided with water bodies that will serve to replenish the ground water in the vicinity.

Area:-
The Nandan Van zoo and safari is spread across 202.87 Ha which is divided in 8 zones.
The zones are – Monument zone, Parking zone, Administrative zone, Water zone, Waiting zone, Zoo zone, Safari zone, Management zone.

Safaris:-
 One of the eight zones of the park is the Safari zone. 

Inside Road

This Zone has 4 Safari – Herbivore Safari, Bear Safari, Tiger Safari and Lion Safari.
Animal Welfare:-
The has a zone called the Management zone where no visitors are allowed.This is where facilities like the Veterinary Hospital, Rescue Center,Conservation & Breeding center are located.
Fares:-

Ticket costs 300 for A/C coaches and 200 for non a/c.
Inside the Safari, you will get battery vehicles and Buses for visit.
Ticket Counter will close at 4.00 PM.

Timings:-
Opens at  10.00 AM. to 5.00 PM.

How To GO:-
Jungle Safari is located in Naya Raipur in Chattisgarh. The Nandan Van zoo and safari is located at a distance of 35 km from the main Raipur Railway station, 30 km from the Raipur Bus Stand and 15 km from the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur. 
It is adjacent to the wetted perimeter of perennial Khandwa Dam.

The Swami Vivekananda Airport is located, 15 km south of Raipur near Naya Raipur.

Naya Raipur  is well connected with Major State and National Highways. After Reaching to Naya Raipur You can hire a local Taxi from Travels/Service providers.