Kataraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary is not popular yet, however, this Wildlife park situated in the Nepal Border, located at the Tarai region comes under the Dudhawa Tiger Reserve,  the park having been established as early as 1976, is composed of six divisions, four of them known as Katarnia, Murthia, Nishangara and Dharmpur lying in the core area, remaining two located in the buffer area of the Sanctuary, where Tharu tribes live, while Katarniaghat spreads across Bardila National Park bord in Nepal, in which part the famous rivers Girwa and Kodila joining to enrich the Ghaghra part of the Sanctuary.

Hunting and bird shooting are prohibited in this area as per the provisions of Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 accomplished by the U.P.Wildlife Protection Rules of 1974.

Weather and Best Time to Visit

This region being one enjoying sub tropical climate, summers from April to October, temperature ranging with 32 degree Celsius to 46 degree Celsius, while Winters from November to March with 5 degree Celsius to 15 degrees, with cold waves from Himalayan region always keeping the area cool, the best recommended time to visit this Sanctuary is from November to June, every year.  The fog formation during winters will be an exciting experience for those who choose to visit the Sanctuary during winter period.

How to Reach

A traveller can reach this place from Lucknow by road, passing through Bahraich  in Bichhia route, while the nearest Railway Station is in Bichhia in Gonda-Bahraich Railway line and for those who come from the other parts of the country, the nearest Airport is Lucknow’s Amausi Airport which is 210 km away from this Sanctuary site.

Location Map

Wildlife

Some of the most endangered species are found in this forestry, which include varieties of gharial, rhino, tiger, Gangetic dolphin, Hispid Hare, Swamp Deer, Bengal Florican, Long Billed vultures and White Backed vultures, mainly because of the comfortable eco system enriched by Teak and Sal trees in this Terai region.
Katerniaghat’s herpetofauna is another beautiful feature to enjoy, which is composed of various rare reptile species such as Burmese Rock Python, Banded Krait, Paradise flying Snake, the Yellow Speckled Wolf Snake, besides which there are many other species still under discovery, as some newer varieties like Red Coral Kukri Snake attracted the attention of researchers here in the park.

Timings and Fees

Entry to the park is regulated by a fee and restricted to visit timings, details of which are furnished here:

Where to Stay

There are wonderful places to stay around this Sanctuary area in the form of Forest rest houses, principally located at Dharamapur, Nishangara, Murtiha and Kataniaghat, contact details of which are funished below:

Rest Houses

Contact: - wildlife warden, Kataraniaghat Sanctuary

General Information

Visitors are required to observe certain etiquettes and decorum in the park, which include

The layout of the park is depicted in the map annexed.

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