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Katrnighat Wildlife Sanctuary

Introduction :

The Katrnighat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh is a little known but exotic sanctuary dotted with an abundance of flora and fauna. The wildlife sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh provide shelter to some of the endangered and rare species of animals and birds. These wildlife sanctuaries are home to several animals like Tigers, Sambar, Elephants and Leopards, as well as to the migratory birds during winters. kanha national park

Established in the year 1976, the sanctuary sprawls over an area of 400 sq km.
The Katrnighat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh is located in the Terai region on
the Indo
-Nepal border of Bahraich district, and 44 km away from Mihinpurwa.

Katrnighat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh is inhabited by a number of animals like tiger, leopard, chital, swamp deer, barking deer, sambar, blackbuck, nilgai, sloth bear, wild boar, etc. In the Girwa River and its tributaries you can witness Gharial (a crocodile-like reptile) and magar (crocodile).

You can reach Katrnighat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh comfortably by air, rail, and road. The closest airport is at Lucknow, 205 km away. The closest railhead is situated at Bichhiya. Katrnighat is well-connected by an extensive network of roads to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh.

During your visit to the Katrnighat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, you can enjoy a comfortable stay at the various hotels in Katrnighat. Best time to visit Katrnighat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh is from mid-November to mid-June.

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