Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuaryसुहेलवा वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
A quiet sal forest along the Nepal border. Arrange permits first; there are no lodges.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBalrampur, Uttar Pradesh
Terai & North Awadh
Terai & North Awadh
Best time to visit15 November to 15 April
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyTulsipur, Tulsipur
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 Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary
A long strip of sal forest, about 450 sq km, running along the Nepal border at the foot of the Shivaliks across Balrampur, Shravasti and Gonda, protected since 1988. Leopard, sloth bear and the odd tiger crossing from Nepal, and good forest birding. There is very little tourist infrastructure, so arrange a permit and a vehicle through the forest office in Balrampur before you come.
What to see and do
- Sal forest under the Shivaliks
- Leopard, sloth bear and occasional tiger
- Nepal border forest
- Almost no other visitors
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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