About Vinod Van
Vinod Van is a popular nature park and picnic spot located in the Kushmi Jungle on the outskirts of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Developed and maintained by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, it combines forested landscape with landscaped gardens, a small zoo, boating facilities and children's play areas. Surrounded by dense Kushmi forest, it serves as a recreational green space for families and nature lovers near Gorakhpur city.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested park setting with shaded walking paths, landscaped gardens, and open picnic lawns within Kushmi Jungle. The park contains a small zoo with deer and other animals, a boating pond, children's play area and viewpoints. The environment is green and relatively quiet compared to the city, suitable for leisurely walks, family picnics, photography and nature observation.
Key highlights
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Located inside Kushmi Jungle forest area on the outskirts of Gorakhpur
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Small zoo housing deer, rabbits and other animals
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Boating facility on the park pond
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Landscaped gardens and shaded picnic spots
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Children's play area and nature trails
History of Vinod Van
Vinod Van was developed by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department as a recreational and eco-tourism park within the Kushmi Jungle forest reserve to provide a green picnic destination and conservation awareness centre near Gorakhpur city.
Route
| By air | Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport (Gorakhpur Airport) is the nearest airport, about 8-10 km away; onward by road |
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| By train | Gorakhpur Junction is the nearest major railway station, about 9-10 km away; onward by road via auto or taxi |