Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuaryसोहगीबरवा वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
Sal forest on the Gandak and the Nepal border. Permits first; no lodges.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMaharajganj, Uttar Pradesh
Gorakhpur & Terai
Gorakhpur & Terai
Best time to visit15 November to 15 April
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyNichlaul, Maharajganj
EntryForest department permit · few facilities · open 15 Nov to 15 Jun
ClosuresUsually closed 16 June to 14 November. Monsoon closure. The sanctuary is shut from mid June to mid November.
About Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary
About 430 sq km of sal and teak forest in the northeast of Maharajganj, pressed against the Nepal border and the Gandak, protected since 1987. Leopard, hyena, wild boar, and tigers that wander across from Nepal; the forest itself is the attraction. Facilities are minimal, so go through the forest office in Maharajganj for a permit and a guide.
What to see and do
- Sal and teak forest by the Gandak
- Leopard and occasional tiger
- Nepal border forest
- Winter birding
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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- Lehra Devi TempleMaharajganj, Uttar Pradesh · Temples & ShrinesMaharajganj's Devi temple, with big Navratri fairs.
- Sonauli BorderMaharajganj, Uttar Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsThe walk-across border to Nepal. Lumbini is a day trip from here.
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