Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh and was notified as a Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in 2014. It forms part of the Terai Arc Landscape in the upper Gangetic Plain along the India-Nepal border. The habitat is characterized by sal forests, tall grasslands, and swamps maintained by periodic flooding from rivers. The Sharda Sagar Dam extending up to a length of 22 km (14 mi) is on the boundary of the reserve.

Pilibhit is one of the few well-forested districts in Uttar Pradesh. According to an estimate of the year 2018, Pilibhit district has over 800 km2 (310 sq mi) of forests, constituting roughly 23% of the district’s total area. Forests in Pilibhit have at least 65 tigers and prey including five species of deer. The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve got the first International award TX2 for doubling the Tiger population at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in a stipulated time.

The protected area used to be a timber-yielding reserve forest, until it was declared as the 46th tiger reserve in June 2014

The northeastern boundary of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is the River Sharda, which defines the Indo-Nepal border, while the southwest boundary is marked by the River Sharda and the River Ghaghara. The reserve has a core zone area of 602.79 km2 (232.74 sq mi) and a buffer zone area of 127.45 km2 (49.21 sq mi). Elevation ranges from 168 to 175 m (551 to 574 ft)

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Route Information to Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

By Air ✈

Nearest Airport ✈ are Delhi, Lucknow & Bareilly which have direct flights to all major cities of India.

By Road 🚗

1. From Lucknow>Sitapur>Shahjahanpur>Pilibhit (Pilibhit Tiger Reserve)
2. From New Delhi>Muradabad>Bareilly>Pilibhit (Pilibhit Tiger Reserve)

By Train 🚉

• From Old Delhi [Purnagiri Express🚉] (06:25 am – 2:30 pm) 

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Official Website & Contact Number:
Accommodation & Safari  Reservations can be made for Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, online or from the office of the Regional Manager (Ecotourism) UP Forest Corporation, 21/475 Indira Nagar Lucknow. Tel: 0522 - 226016. Source: https://www.upecotourism.in/

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The forest vegetation in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is of the North Indian moist deciduous type, with sal Shorea robusta forests. The Terai forests and grasslands constitute a habitat for over 127 animals, 556 bird species, and 2,100 flowering plants at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.

The sal woodland is very dense with good natural regeneration, amounting to almost 76% of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve area. The forest patches are interspersed with grass meadows with several like Saccharum, Sclerostachya, Imperata, Themeda, Bothriochloa, Vetiveria, Apluda, Dichanthium, Digitaria, and Cyperus. The grasslands are subjected to seasonal flooding water.

In spring 2010, the rusty-spotted cat was recorded by camera traps for the time in the Indian Terai
The habitat has rich faunal diversity, having 5 out of 7 deer species found in the country. Besides, there are some critically endangered species such as the Bengal florican, and 13 species of mammals, 9 species of birds, and 11 species of reptiles/amphibians found in the reserve are endangered and listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.

The major faunal species are the Bengal tiger, leopard, fishing cat, leopard cat, swamp deer, spotted deer, hog deer, barking deer, blackbuck, sambar deer, sloth bear, Short-nosed fruit bat, painted bat, rhesus macaque, common langur, porcupine, small Indian civet, golden jackal, Indian fox, hyena. As many as 450 birds have been observed which includes a large number of residents.

The common resident birds at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve include darter, lesser whistling duck, comb duck, grey partridge, black partridge swamp partridge, peafowl, red jungle fowl, cormorants, egrets, herons, three species of hornbill, six species of eagle, Saras crane and several others.

Reptiles include lizards, several species of snakes, mugger crocodiles, and gharial. The river system harbors around 79 species of fish at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.

Though the main focus is the protection and in-situ of wildlife, the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve management has also encouraged low-impact ecotourism.

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Accommodation rates nearby or at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve are from 2500-7500 per night for 2 persons and safari bookings are from 4200-5500 depending upon the entry gate of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, rates mentioned here may vary from time to time basis as these are the tentative rates for the Indian Nationals visiting Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.

Types of Accommodations at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

1. Resorts
2. Hotels
3. Huts at Chuka Beach at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
4. Tree House at Chuka Beach at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve etc.

Charges / Rats for Accommodation & Safari Bookings for foreign nationals visiting Pilibhit Tiger Reserve are high than the Indian Nationals visiting Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.

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There are many Government & Private staying options near or at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve as Huts, Tree Houses, Resorts & Hotels, etc., Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is also surrounded by many Budget Hotels available near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve starting from Rs. 500-600 Per Night and can reach upto Rs. 7500/- as per the visitors choice.

The best Options to stay at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve are Huts at Chuka Beach, Tree Houses at Chuka Beach, or any resort or hotel in the range of 1-5 KMs of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve entry gates to save your travel time to reach the Safari Boarding point.

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Tour Packages for Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, are starting from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 6000 Per Night (Per Person) depending upon the guest's preferences and choices for Accommodation, Food, etc. without accommodation it will start from Rs 1000 onwards per person for a day visit.

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The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is jeweled with more than 60+ tigers and much other wildlife at the reserve. The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve got the first International award TX2 for doubling the tiger population in a stipulated time.

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is a habitat for more than 127+ animals, 326 bird species & 2,100 flowering plants at the reserve. It is filled with high sal forests, plantations, and grasslands with many water bodies at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.

The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is home to a myriad of wild animals including the endangered tiger, swamp deer, Bengal florican, hog deer, leopard, elephants etc.

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The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is open for tourists from September/October to mid-June & it's closed in the rainy season. The best time to visit is the month of October to December as in this time frame weather is very pleasant, it's also the best time to witness the wildlife at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. This is mainly because, during these months, the visitors can witness the arrival of avian species also.

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Accommodation rates nearby or at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve are from 2500-7500 per night for 2 persons and safari bookings are from 4200-5500 depending upon the entry gate of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, rates mentioned here may vary from time to time basis as these are the tentative rates for the Indian Nationals visiting Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.

Types of Accommodations at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

1. Resorts
2. Hotels
3. Huts at Chuka Beach at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
4. Tree House at Chuka Beach at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve etc.

Charges / Rats for Accommodation & Safari Bookings for foreign nationals visiting Pilibhit Tiger Reserve are high than the Indian Nationals visiting Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.

for details and inquiries contact us at +91-9871350805  (call/WhatsApp).

for details and inquiries contact us at +91-9871350805  (call/WhatsApp).

Chuka Tiger Reserve, also known as Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, is situated in the districts of Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Bahraich in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located in Uttar Pradesh, near the India-Nepal border, among the Himalayan foothills and the Terai plains. Chuka Tiger Reserve is often referred to as Chuka Beach.

Pilibhit is one of Uttar Pradesh's few wooded districts. According to a 2004 estimate, the Pilibhit district contains around 800 km2 (310 sq mi) of forest, accounting for roughly 23% of the district's total area.

Chuka woodland is located on the Sharda River's bank in the district of Pilibhit. The Sharda Sagar dam on the Sharda River creates the Sharda Sagar reservoir, which, along with the forest regions, creates a picturesque environment.

The Sal woods, noted for their biodiversity, are home to various bird and animal species. These woodlands provide a chance to reconnect with nature.

Official Website & Contact Number:
Accommodation & Safari  Reservations can be made for Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, online or from the office of the Regional Manager (Ecotourism) UP Forest Corporation, 21/475 Indira Nagar Lucknow. Tel: 0522 - 226016. Source: https://www.upecotourism.in/

for details and inquiries contact us [https://pilibhittigerreserve.com/] at +91-9871350805  (call/WhatsApp).

Tour Packages for Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, are starting from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 6000 Per Night (Per Person) depending upon the guest's preferences and choices for Accommodation, Food, etc. without accommodation it will start from Rs 1000 onwards per person for a day visit.

for details and inquiries contact us at +91-9871350805  (call/WhatsApp).