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Uttar Pradesh is endowed with a beautiful landscape owing to its large area. It has different distinct flora & fauna and varied scenery depending on its location, making it a heaven for nature lovers. The wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh also add to the beauty and greenery of this culturally rich state. You will see the magic of the beautiful nature bringing calm and childlike excitement for you and your loved ones.
Ten Must-Visit Wildlife Sanctuaries In Uttar Pradesh
Here are 10 awesome wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh that make a lasting impression for a lifetime.
1. Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary
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This wildlife sanctuary is located between the Indo-Nepal border and was inaugurated in 1988. Its lush landscape captivates many tourists who visit this sanctuary every year. You can be ready to be amazed by the beautiful picturesque view of the sanctuary, home to so many varieties of wildlife, birds, and flora & fauna. This rich biodiversity has wild boars, leopards, bears, tigers, varieties of birds and plant species, some even endangered ones. The 452 square kilometres stretch sanctuary has different tree varieties of sal, teak, Sheesham, etc, making it a favourite spot for all nature enthusiasts. This park was renamed after the king Soheldoe later.
Location: Shravasti, Balrampur, Gonda
Timings: 7 AM – 6 PMm (everyday)
Best Time To Visit: June – November
Nearest Airport: Lucknow Airport
2. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
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The Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary has 200 square kilometres of meadows and terai forest. This sanctuary is home to many species of animals attracting migratory birds to this nature’s paradise. The beautiful wetlands with their dense vegetation attract many wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world. The sanctuary is located below the Dudhwa tiger reserve but spotting a tiger is rare. Anyway, If you love tranquillity and the smell of the forest, this wildlife sanctuary will blow your mind and allure you into the world of the different species in their natural habitat.
Location: Kishanpur
Timings: 6 AM – 7 PM (every day)
Best Time To Visit: whole year
Nearest Airport: Lucknow Airport
3. Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
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This wildlife sanctuary is a part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, spanning over 400 square kilometres, this sanctuary is a sight to behold with its tall grasslands, sal forest, and wetlands along the Girwa and Kaudiyala streams of the Ghaghra River. Its diverse landscape makes it an attraction for many tourists. It is one of the richest biodiversity and houses many varieties of mammals, species, and birds, hence, this wildlife ecosystem is worth a thousand visits. The wildlife sanctuary which has become an important part of the tiger reserve will captivate and mesmerise you.
Location: Lakhimpur Kheri
Timings: Opens 24/7
Entry Fee: ₹300/-
Best Time To Visit: February – March
Nearest Airport: Amausi Airport
4. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
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If you love birdwatching, you can visit this place to take your hobby to the next level. A variety of migratory and local birds thrive in this sanctuary. It is truly a haven for these birds and a treat for the eyes of many tourists and residents. The 225-hectare sanctuary holds religious significance as it is believed that Lord Laxman rested in the lake while returning from Ayodhya. The sanctuary located just 43 kilometres from NH 25 is an iconic place for tourists who especially come to watch the birds.
Location: Unnao District
Timings: Opens 24/7
Entry Fee: ₹30/-
Best Time To Visit: December-February
Nearest Airport: Lucknow Airport
5 Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary
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Visit this sanctuary along the northern banks of the Ganges river, spanning over districts such as Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Hapur, and Amroha districts of UP. This vast grassland and dense forest sanctuary is the original habitat of sambar, cheetal, hog deer, swamp deer and not forgetting the iconic crane. The place is also home to otters, crocodiles, phyton, and various fish species. This sanctuary supports conservative initiatives such as crocodile breeding projects and rehabilitation of turtles, and other than saving endangered species, this sanctuary is a rest stop for migratory birds too.
Location: Hastinapur Kaurwa
Timings: Sunrise-sunset
Entry Fee: Free
Best Time To Visit: January – June
Nearest Airport: IGI Airport, Delhi
6. National Chambal Sanctuary
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The National Chambal Sanctuary was established in 1979. The sanctuary has an area of 425 kilometres spanning along the Chambal River, this sanctuary has been recognised as an important bird area and the Ramsar site, due to its key role in the ecosystem of the region. You will find beautiful ravines expanding over 2 to 6 kilometres wide. The tri-state protected area sanctuary is famous for endangered species like the gharial, which has a snout like the ghara, hence the name gharial, river dolphins, and red-crowned roof turtle. You will also find other endangered species like striped hyenas, mugger crocodiles, Indian wolves, and many more.
Location: Tripoint of UP, MP and Rajasthan
Timings: open (October- June)
Entry Fee: ₹220/-
Best Time To Visit: November – March
Nearest Airport: Agra Airport
7. Mahavir Swami Sanctuary
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This sanctuary has a variety of species like nilgai, sambhar, black buck, leopards, and many more. It also has a rich flora of saijan,goonj, etc. This sanctuary also has vultures, gharial, pythons, wolves, and chinkara to name a few. The interesting thing is that it is just 125 kilometres away from Jhansi city, making it an interesting visit of historical significance and wildlife adventures. One exciting thing about this sanctuary of the many is that you can stay at the forest rest house, making it an ideal opportunity to savour every moment of your stay here.
Location: Lalitpur Range
Timings: 8 AM – 5 PM every day
Entry Fee: ₹20/-Adult,₹ 10 children
Best Time To Visit: November – April
Nearest Airport: Khajuraho Airport
8. Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary
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The Wildlife was established in 1957 to give respite to wildlife with the growing pressure of human encroachment Visit this wildlife sanctuary is like walking into a world of imagination or a movie the variety of attractions this wildlife sanctuary has like cave paintings, forest villages, famous waterfalls and rock shelters, and a sunset point, will keep you busy throughout the day. The Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary is home to local and migratory birds and covers 9600 hectares with a 66000 buffer area; this sanctuary has played a pivotal role in preserving the Asiatic lion conservation.
Location: Near Chakai
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM every day
Entry Fee: ₹50/-Adult, excluding parking fee
Best Time To Visit: October – July
Nearest Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
9. Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary
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About 38 km from the historically significant city of Kannauj, lies the Lakh Bahosi Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary has two oxbow jheels adjacent to the village of Bahosi, the overflow and seepage of water from the jheels make them with about 600 ha of shallow wetlands ideal for waterbirds. This area has been declared an Important Bird Area since it supports large concentrations of the Global Threatened species – the Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga, Sarus Crane Grus antigone, and a 50,000 Waterbird population.
Location: Near Lakhbosohi village
Timings: 10 AM – 4 PM every day
Entry Fee: ₹35/-
Best Time To Visit: December – February
Nearest Airport: Lucknow Airport
10. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
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The Samaspur Bird Sanctuary lies 20 km south of Salon town of Rae Bareli District of Uttar Pradesh and was founded in 1987 to save different species of birds including the migratory ones. With a meagre extent of 780 Hectares, It has a good population of avifauna with more than 250 bird species inhabiting the region. This sanctuary is famous for its 250 species of birds and more particularly, vultures, kingfishers, spot-billed and whistling teals. The native and local Surkhab bird flourishes in this region while the sanctuary has a lake that hosts more than 11 fish species.
Location: Near Lakhbosohi village
Timings: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM every day
Entry Fee: Free
Best Time To Visit: November – March
Nearest Airport: Fursatganj, Raebareli Airport
Wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh have activities such as eco-lodges, nature walks with their facilitators, and places for watching the fauna to lessen the impact on Mother Nature. Ecotourism activities are encouraged like bird watching, trekking, and jungle safaris where environmental awareness is the objective rather than full-impact tourism. Also, local communities’ engagement in eco-tourism, are key players in this respect and raise awareness about environmental issues. So, plan your next ecotourism trip with TripXL as visiting UP’s wildlife sanctuaries will enrich you and inspire you to care for mother nature more than ever.
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