Nandan Van Nature Centre, Raipur, Chhattisgarh India

Nandanvan is a beautiful garden on the banks of River Kharron, developed by the Wildlife Division of the Raipur Forest department. Located about 15 km away from the main city the garden is full of natural beauty. There is a zoo as well housing lions, panthers, wild cats and deer.

Nandan Van is a nature center located at 16 km away from the city of Raipur. It is spread in an are of about 10-hectare. It was established to provide shelter to stray wild animals .It is also a biological park which houses common forestry plants. It also consists of small zoo . The center has now proved to be a important tool to create awareness among the urbanites.