Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh state of India. It covers 428.2 km²,[1] located on the west Bank of the Gandaki River, near the border with Nepal. Sohagi Barwa is one of the tiger habitats of in Uttar Pradesh.
Sohagi Barwa Sanctuary | |
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![]() Gandaki River in Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary | |
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Maharajganj district |
Area | |
• Total | 428.2 km2 (165.3 sq mi) |
Location
The nearest railhead is Siswa Bazar, at a distance of 22 km.
Attractions
Tigers are the main attraction of Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary. Other animals leopard, cheetal, bear, wild cat, wild boar, and Indian python. There are seven rest houses in the sanctuary.
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