Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is spread across the Lakhimpur Kheri district, Bahraich district and Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. It is nestled along the ‘terai’ plains and the foothills of the Himalayas. River Ghaghara and River Sharda form its southwest boundary and in the north-east it is bounded by River Sharda.

Notification: Tiger reserve: September 2008.

Flora
Vegetation: Terai-Duar savanna forest and grasslands.
Plants: Ber, Sal, Aonla, Bakayan, Sissoo, Khair, Rohini, Dhak, Harad, etc.

Fauna
Leopard, Tiger, Hispid hare, Swamp deer, Elephant, Gharials, Common krait, Indian marsh crocodiles, cobra, monitor lizard, gharials, etc.
According to the recent tiger counting, there are about 36 tigers in the reserve.

Avian Fauna
Bengal floricans, Vulture, Woodpeckers, White-crested laughing-thrush,Cormorants, Peacock, Partridges, Parakeets, Seagulls, etc.

Getting there
The closest airports are at Lucknow (250 km) and Delhi (264 km). Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is well connected by roads to Delhi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur and other important towns and cities in the country through regular bus services that are operated by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Closest bus terminal and railhead are located at Pilibhit. The other railheads are situated at Bisalpur and Puranpur.

Tourist information
Tourist lodges, forest rest houses and log huts are available for accommodation within the reserve at Chuka, Bankatti, Mala, etc. Alternatively, visitors can choose to stay in hotels and guesthouses at Bareilly and Pilibhit.
The reserve is open in the monsoon season. However, tourists are advised to avoid making a trip during this time as heavy rains can spoil their expeditions.

Additional information
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh-262122
Area: 1000 sq km; core area (buffer area - 627 sq km)
Altitude: 168 – 175 m above sea level
Best time to visit: September to mid-June (subject to change)
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