KATARNIAGHAT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Dharmpur, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, India
The Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Upper Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh, India and covers an area of 400.6 KM2 (154.7 Sq M) in the Terai of the Bahraich district. In 1987, it was brought under the purview of the ‘Project Tiger’ and together with the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dudhwa National Park it forms the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. It was established in 1975, the Katerniaghat Forest provides strategic connectivity between tiger habitats of Dudhwa and Kishanpur in India and the Bardia National Park in Nepal.
Its fragile Terai ecosystem comprises a mosaic of sal and teak forests, lush grasslands, numerous swamps and wetlands. It is home to a number of endangered species including gharial, tiger, rhino, dolphin, swamp deer, hispid hare, bengal florican, the white-backed and long-billed vultures. One of the best places in the world for seeing the gharial in its natural habitat is the Girwa River, where it is found sympatric with the mugger. The population of gharials in this stretch was one of the three that were still breeding, when the project to conserve this reptile from the verge of extinction was initiated in 1975. However, between the years of 2001 and 2005, almost all the gharial nests were raided by tribals who consider them a delicacy.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do enjoy the vast collection of Animals, Trees and Plants of the Sanctuary.
- You are in Sanctuary to see animals and enjoy their behavior. Please do not tease them.
- Do not play any audio-system or musical instrument inside the Sanctuary.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 100 | 50 |
Day - Timings - activities - price
| Day | Timings | Activities | Price(Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Safari | 750 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Mihinpurwa Purvi Bus Stand |
30 KM | 18001802877 |
 Babaganj Railway Station |
63 KM | 139 |
 Nepalgunj Airport |
59.4 KM | 7781565210 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks, Camera
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Gulariya | 21 KM |
Nearest Temples
BUDDHESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE
Temple was established by Raja Bakshi during Nawab's time
CHANDRIKA DEVI TEMPLE
There is mention of this temple in the holy books of Skand and Karma Puran
Nearest Attractions
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FortBARA IMAMBARA FORT
Its central hall is said to be the largest chamber in the world
OutdoorAMRAPALI WATER PARK
It has the highest number of water slides with live DJ
DamGANGES BARRAGE
The length is 621 meters,will serve as a four lane Highway
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