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Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is one of the most beautiful and biologically diversified wildlife sanctuaries in India, located in the Terai Arc Landscape of Uttar Pradesh. It comprises thick sal forest, large grasslands, wetlands, and a great number of wild animals that include the royal Bengal Tiger. Chuka Beach is one of the most important attractions here, which is a calm, eco-friendly tourism place on the banks of the Sharda Sagar Dam. A jungle safari in this reserve is not only an exploration trip in nature but also an adventure that is sure to have thrilling, discovery, and memorable moments.
Why Choose Pilibhit Tiger Reserve?
Pilibhit, having more than 700 square kilometers of forest land, was declared a tiger reserve in 2008. It is a part of the Dudhwa tiger reserve and has ecological corridors with the Katarniaghat and Kishanpur wildlife Sanctuaries. Rivers, swamps, and systems of canals, such as the Siphon Canal and the Sharda River, provide the reserve with a flourishing big cat, elephant, and deer species, as well as hundreds of bird habitats.
About Chuka Beach
Chuka Beach is a unique eco-tourism location that is found within the Mahof Range. This place has riverside cottages where tourists lodge, go boating, and explore the natural scenery. It is a fresh combination of wildlife tourism and a relaxing destination, mainly at sunset and sunrise.
Zones of Jungle Safari in Pilibhit
The reserve provides a number of Gypsy Jungle Safari tours in several safari areas:
Mahof Range (Chuka Eco-Tourism Zone) –This place is famous for the sighting of tigers and leopards, dense sal forests, and watchtowers.
Barahi Range- A Wider region which is unexplored and a perfect place to visit for nature lovers.
A varying vegetation and wildlife combination is available in every safari zone, and that is why you will have a higher probability of seeing rare species of animals and birds.
What You Can Expect During the Safari
ungle safari here is a 3 4-hour guided ride across thick jungles, riverbeds, and grasslands. Among significant experiences are the following:
Tiger Spotting: There is a strong population of tigers, and thus, the Mahof and Barahi range is recognized as a place to see big cats.
Birdwatching: The reserve provides a haven for birds, and they include migratory birds, storks, kingfishers, hornbills, among many others (more than 400 of them).
Rare Species: You can get to see swamp deer (barasingha), leopard, jackals, sloth bears, and wild boars.
Interesting facts
Jhand Tal & Barahsingha Tal: Wetlands that are full of water birds and deer.
Sapt Sarovar: A Quiet place around Sharda Sagar, and if you want to have a walk in nature, this is a good place.
Siphon Canal Point: It is a unique canal structure that is an architectural wonder in the forest.
Bifurcation Point: A split in the three important canals and the point where they run through the jungle.
Safari Times and Seasons
Morning Safari 06:30 AM 10:30 AM
Evening Safari: 02:30 PM- 06:30 PM
Sometimes the timings change a bit according to the seasons.
The best time to visit: November to June.
The forest remains closed during monsoons (mid-June to mid-November).
Book Your Safari
Booking of the safari is easily made over the internet through the website of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve or at the tourism desk at Mustafabad (Chuka entrance). Booking beforehand is obligatory, especially during weekends and holidays. Every Gypsy can host a total of 6 individuals, and they feature: Driver, Forest Guide, Entry permit, Road tax, and Service charges.
Accommodation Options
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve has all kinds of luxury and affordable accommodations:
Budget Homestays: village-style homestays that offer home-cooked food, so they are more suitable for solo travelers and backpackers.
Deluxe Cottages: Lodgings that have attached baths situated outside the Chuka gate in the mid-range pursuits.
Eco Luxury Resorts: lodges in the forest with high-caliber, wildlife-decorated rooms and tours.
All the accommodation is located within 2-10km of tourism safari entry gates.
Safari Tips and Visitor Guidelines
Bring your ID and a receipt for your booked safari.
Dress in earth colors (olive, beige, or brown).
Litter and do not bring plastic into the forest.
The use of Flash photography is prohibited.
Study the directions given by the guide.
It is important to maintain silence when on the safari so that you have the possibility to see more animals.
How to Reach Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
By Road: It is well connected with Bareilly, Lucknow, and Delhi.
Rail: The nearest Railway Station is Pilibhit Junction (approximately 20 km from the reach of Mustafabad Chuka Gate) and Puranpur (approximately 12 km from the reach of Mustafabad Chuka Gate).
Air: Bareilly (approx. 50 km), Pantnagar Airport, the nearest (approx. 90 km), and Lucknow (approx. 250 km).
Other Nearby Attractions
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary: It is famous due to tigers, elephants, and birding.
Dudhwa National Park: It is famous for tigers, swamp deer, birding, and dense forest.
Shri Nanakmatta Sahib: A Sikh pilgrimage site, is just nearby.
Mata Purnagiri Temple: A sacred Shaktipeeth that is only 50 Km away.
Nanak Sagar Dam: A scenic location to have a picnic or to watch birds.
Conclusion
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and Chuka Beach present an exceptional combination of adventurous tourism, a visit to the safari park, relaxation in the natural areas, and exposure to the rustic, gentle hospitality. It’s an ideal retreat for wildlife enthusiasts, families, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. No matter whether you are in pursuit of the roar of the tiger or the flap of a rare bird, a jungle safari here is something you will always remember all your life.
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