About Sant Ravidas Van Vihar
Sant Ravidas Van Vihar is a public nature park and forest recreation area located in Basti city, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. Developed and maintained by the forest department, it is named after the 15th-century poet-saint Guru Ravidas. The park features green wooded areas, walking paths, landscaped gardens and open spaces for leisure. It serves as a local recreational spot for families, nature walks and picnics within the urban area of Basti.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a green, wooded urban park with landscaped gardens, tree-lined walking paths and open lawns. The setting is calm and suitable for leisurely walks, family outings and picnics. Areas include seating spaces, children's play installations and shaded avenues. The environment is that of a managed forest park within the city, offering natural surroundings and space for relaxation and photography.
Key highlights
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Green wooded forest park within Basti city
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Landscaped gardens and tree-lined walking paths
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Open lawns and picnic spaces for families
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Children's play area
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Named after poet-saint Guru Ravidas
Culture & Context
The park is named after Sant Guru Ravidas, the 15th-century Indian poet-saint and social reformer revered for his devotional verses and teachings, reflecting local cultural respect for his legacy.
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are at Gorakhpur and Ayodhya, from where road and rail connections to Basti are available |
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| By train | Basti Railway Station is the nearest railhead, with local road transport available to the park |