Protected Areas
Some of the main natural protected areas in Uttar Pradesh are:-
- Dudhwa National Park is one of the best tiger reserves in the country.
- Pilibhit Tiger Reserve – home to the Tiger Reserve.
- Sandi Bird Sanctuary – houses about 20,000 migratory birds annually.
- Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary – the most concentrated sanctuary in India with a large population of tigers as well as leopards – situated in Bahraich and bordering Nepal is also worth a visit.
Some areas require a special permit for non-Indians to visit.
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