Kishanpur Tiger Reserve Wildlife Sanctuary

Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is the park of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve that is situated near Mailani in Uttar Pradesh. Founded in 1972, it is extended to an area of 227km. When Dudhwa became the park of Tiger Project after 11 years, the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary was added to Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Zone. Visitors can witness 1800 Barasingha and majestic herds specifically seen in the greenery wetlands of the Kakraha and Sathania blocks.

Situated 30 km from the Dudhwa National Park with a stretch of agricultural land, Kishanpur actually breaks the forested continuity of the wildlife sanctuary. Extending across 203 square km, this sanctuary, like Dudhwa is dense, riparian, and enclosed with deciduous trees like teak, sal, and Jamun. Kishanpur is home to Chital, tiger, wild boards, hog deer, otters, and other wild animals. There are also resident and migratory birds like drongos, falcons, egrets, dringos, and peacocks in the open meadows that are navigated by perennial streams. Various kinds of well-known mammals are available in these rich regions of this Terai. Along with this, you can also experience various kinds of deer.

When it comes to the largest Indian Deer then, Sambar is the largest one that measures up to 150 cm till the shoulders and 95 cm for its antler and head. Different from the wooly coat of the barasingha, sambar has a coarse, untidy brown coat with a grey or yellow tinge. Females are of the lighter shade. Sambar has the six-pointed antlers. Hardly seen in the large numbers, the species of male and female are found together only during the mating season. Eco Tourism Online Booking is the ideal way to book your trip.

The deer and Chital which are spotted there have beautiful bright brownish red-coat with white spots and six-pronged antlers. These are one of the most aesthetic deer species found in India. They are commonly spotted in the herds of 10-30 in which only two to three are the stags. The name Hog-deer is found from its hog-like gesture and appearance. They also keep their head down while running. With antlers measuring around 30-35 cm on average, the hog-deer is known for having short legs and a stout build. The adult deer is known for its brown coat with a reddish or yellow tinge, whereas their young have spotted coats. They commonly roam about in the herds of about twenty.

There is a good chance of witnessing Tiger in the Kishanpur Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary Tiger Reserve and the best time to visit this incredible wildlife Sanctuary is winter.