Padaria Beat Bhira Range - Buffer Zone of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

Padaria Beat of Bhira Range is a lesser-known but pristine buffer zone under Mailani Forest Range that lies between two of the richest ecosystems of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and Dudhwa National Park. This area is an important corridor in the wildlife linking Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, Chak Beat (south Bhira range), and Jhadi Tal, and hence a suitable destination for a retreat to nature and wildlife lovers, bird watchers, and ecotourists. Padaria beat is very strategically placed where jungle safaris and sustainable wildlife tourism are readily available through the Bhira-Kukra-Bankey Ganj road.

What Makes Padaria Beat Special?

Padaria Beat unlike the core zones of Dudhwa or Kishanpur where there are limited entries of safaris, has an eco-tourism, conservation, and education in unison. The forests are part of the southern stretch of Bhira block which is near other significant water bodies and ecological systems like Jhadi Tal and the smaller rivulets which are the habitat of migratory birds and other large mammals like tigers and swamp deer, leopards and elephants, wild boars and other animals.

Safari Experience in Padaria Beat

Jungle safari in Padaria Beat commences not far from the Bhira-Kukra road, and hence, is one of the most convenient scenic entry points to the safari in the buffer zone. Tourists have the opportunity of riding in a jeep safari in the dense sal forests, bamboo, and open grasslands, and have the chance of seeing tiger movement tracks, claw marks on tree barks, and pug marks on dusty tracks.

Here, Safari is not as commercial as it is in core zones but the possibility is that tourists can get a raw, real forest experience. Under the direction of your trained forest staff, you may hope to glimpse:

• Royal Bengal Tigers (which are commonly spotted where there are water holes).
• Barasingha, Spotted Deer, Chital, Nilgai and Sambar.
• Jackals, wild boars, and elephants.
• Indian python and of monitor lizard species

More than 300 varieties of professional birds such as kingfishers, painted storks, cormorants, peacocks, parakeets as well as migrating Siberian cranes at Jhadi Tal wetland An outstanding birding place that can be sighted during winter months is the Jhadi Tal wetland which is good enough to attract amateur as well as professional wildlife photographers.

Access to Kishanpur and Chak Beat Forests

Padaria Beat borders locationally and ecologically with Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and as such it forms the bridge within the Dudhwa-Pilibhit terrain. It also borders the Chak Beat of South Bhira Range, a calm area which has thick forest cover and is worth an exploration of the jungle tracks, photography, and environmental survey.

That makes Padaria not only a tourist location but also a significant area of convergence of the network of conservation of the Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) which falls under Project Tiger and Project Elephant.

Stay Options Near Padaria Beat Bhira

A range of eco-stays, homestays, and resort facilities are located within a close vicinity of Padaria Beat- particularly around the Bhira town, in Kukra village, and in Mailani. Some of the mainstream stay can be found below:

Budget Homestays: Homestays are local family-run accommodations where one can get basic comfort with meals and cultural exchange.

Forest Eco-Camps: Small camps having a cottage or tent type of stay on the forest's fringe.

Deluxe Resorts and Cottages: Elite hotels and rooms plus modern facilities and nature experiences, beautiful forest surroundings, and organic meals.

Most of these accommodations usually provide bookings to safaris, local guides, bonfire nights, and traditional feasts so that your wildlife tour in the region is both comfortable and adventurous.

Safari entry begins immediately after the town of Bhira on Bhira -Kukra Road thus it is better to come early in the morning or before 2:00 PM in order to get slots in the afternoon safari.

How to Reach Padaria Beat

Padaria Beat is easily accessible from multiple locations:

• From Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Approx. 50 km via Madhotanda → Puranpur → Khutar → Mailani → Bhira.
• From Mailani: Approx. 15 km by road.
• From Lakhimpur: Around 45 km drive
• Nearest Railway Station: Mailani Junction.
• Nearest Airport: Lucknow is around 202 Km and Bareilly is around 130 km.

Ideal Time & Best Season to Visit

November to June is the most appropriate period to visit Padaria Beat because the forest is open to tourism. The best months to bird watch are during winter months (November to February) and during summer months (March to June) Your chances of sighting tigers and elephants rise since there is less vegetation cover and water holes are visited regularly.

Responsible Tourism and Forest Rules

Padaria Beat is accessible to tourists but it is also a sensitive wildlife corridor. It is highly recommended for tourists to observe forest rules:

• No littering and noisy music.
• It is best not to feed or agitate wildlife.
• Listen to the commands of the forest guides.
• Respect in times of entry and exit.
• Leasing of books through legitimate sources.

By taking eco-tourism, one will assist in conservation of the habitat, and therefore responsible travel has a direct relationship with protecting the wildlife.

Padaria Beat in Bhira Range is a biodiversity jewel from the lesser-known side that lies somewhere between the high-profile Dudhwa and Pilibhit reserves. This buffer zone offers a perfect tourist destination to those who pursue offbeat jungle trips, bird watching, and enthralling wildlife adventures. Padaria Beat is simply worth being on the travel map of every eco-traveler because of its convenient location, real forest lodges, and wonderful flora and fauna.

Be it a family safari, a single nature holiday, or tours with children in school, you are sure to find a relaxing yet adventure-filled trip to the very core of the Terai forests in Padaria Beat.

To get to know more about Padaria Beat visit online Jungle Safari & Stay booking portal for Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary - (www.kishanpurwildlifesanctuary.in).