Explore Bifurcation Point At Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Within the wild and peaceful borders of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, the Bifurcation Point has become a memorial of the engineering of the early 20th century and also a very important entry point into the world of the canal system that the region has. Constructed in the year 1926, it is unique in its location as three major canals branch out of the Sharda River system here and is very important as far as irrigation and provision of water in the Terai belt of Uttar Pradesh state is concerned.

Canals taking their origin at the Bifurcation Point are the following:

• Hardoi Branch
• Kheri Branch
• Sharda Sea Feeder Channel

All canals are provided with individual head regulators and combined into an active water system serving, on one hand, farming activities and, on the other hand, maintaining the delicate wetland ecosystems present within the Sharda Sagar Dam area.

Nature and Wildlife Around Bifurcation Point

Also located among thick forests and seasonal wetlands, the Bifurcation Point becomes not only an engineering landmark but a beautiful and biodiverse environment. The flowing waters are also popular with a variety of bird species; hence, it is also an ideal place to go bird watching. The region is a paradise to birdwatchers during the migratory season as he or she can observe some of the following species like the painted stork, open-billed stork, egrets, kingfisher, Indian roller, and some forms of ducks and herons.

Closeby forests form the buffer area of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, and this is why one may also spot barasingha (swamp deer), spotted deer, wild boars, and even the elusive Bengal tiger! If you want to have a look at the rich flora and fauna this region boasts, then a jungle safari is the best option.