UTTAR PRADESH

"Amazing Heritage Grand Experience"

Uttar Pradesh, India

Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. With roughly 200 million inhabitants, it is the most populous state in India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. It was created on 1 April 1937 as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh during British rule, and was renamed Uttar Pradesh in 1950. Uttar pradesh wildlife north india are Dudhwa tiger reserve and pilibhit tiger reserve , noted katarniaghat wildlife Sanctuary, offer guided safaris.

Capital:

Lucknow

Location:

North India

BEST TIME TO VISIT UTTAR PRADESH:

Winters (October to March) is an ideal time to pay a visit .

WHY VISIT UTTAR PRADESH?

Uttar Pradesh is also known for its rich culture and tradition. It is home to Ayodhya and Mathura birthplace of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively. Uttar Pradesh attracts many national and international tourists. Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Agra is also located in Uttar Pradesh.

TEMPERATURE

  • 45°C to 48°C

    Summer
    (March to June)

  • 40°C to 45°C

    Monsoon
    (June to September)

  • 3°C to 10°C

    Winter
    (October to March)

List of Popular Wildlife for Uttar Pradesh

Dudhwa National Park

Dudhwa National Park

The Dudhwa National Park in Lakhimpur Kheri district is located in the Terai-Bhabhar region bordering Nepal, about 230 km from Lucknow.

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Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in Pilibhit District, Lakhimpur Kheri District and Bahraich District of Uttar Pradesh state in India. It is 300 kms and 350 kms away from Lucknow and Delhi.

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Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

The Katarniaghat Forests provide strategic connectivity between tiger habitats of Dudhwa and Kishanpur in India and the Bardia National Park in Nepal.

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UTTAR PRADESH WILDLIFE INFORMATION

"Quick Facts about Wildlife Tourism in Uttar Pradesh"

No of National Parks1
No of Tiger Reserve3
No of Wildlife Sanctuaries25
Forest Area16,582 sq km which is 6.88% of its geographical area.
Protected Forest AreaProtected and Unclassed Forests are 72.79%, 6.98% and 20.23%
  • India has 543 wildlife sanctuaries referred to as wildlife sanctuaries category IV protected areas. It was established in 1980
  • Dudhwa Tiger Reserve lies on the India-Nepal border in the foothills of the Himalaya and the plains of the 'terai'. The main attractions of the park are it's Swamp Deer (population over 1,600) and tiger (population 98 in 1995).

Tiger Reserve and sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh the tiger state is undoubtedly the best place to spot tigers. Yes, it right.

NamePlace
Dudhwa Tiger ReserveBijnor district, Uttar Pradesh
Pilibhit Tiger ReserveDistrict Pilibhit, Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh
Amangarh Tiger ReserveSona Nadi Range, Uttar Pradesh
Katarniaghat Wildlife SanctuaryTerai of Bahraich district in U.P
Chandra Prabha Wildlife SanctuaryVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Hastinapur Wildlife SanctuaryHastinapur Kaurwan, Uttar Pradesh