Suhelwa Tiger Reserve is spread along the Balrampur, Gonda and Shravasti districts of Uttar Pradesh. Suhelwa forest strip is a part of the Terai Arc Landscape which is believed to be one of the three crucial tiger territories in India. This tiger reserve is connected with Nepal’s Mahadevpuri forest.

Notifications: Wildlife Sanctuary: 1988; Tiger Reserve: 2010

Flora
Sal, khair, Sagaun (teak), Sheesham, Jamun, Asna, Haldu, Dhamina, Jigna, Phaldu and Bahera.

Fauna
Tiger, Leopard, Wild boar, Bear, Pythons,Bbarking deer, Cheetah, Blue bull, Deer, etc. Reckless poaching had posed a big threat to the tigers in Suhelwa Tiger Reserve. Its connectivity with the Nepal border has also worsened the poaching situation in the area. A tiger skin was detained from poachers at Tulsipur on the Indo-Nepal border in the vicinity of the reserve on July, 2006. However, as per the recent tiger census report, there are around 10 tigers in the reserve.

Avian Fauna
Siberian Crane, Red and Blue Pochard, Common Teal, etc.

Getting there
The nearest bus terminal and railway station are at Balrampur (about 60 km). Gonda is another closest railway station to the reserve. By road one can also reach the reserve from Bahraich through Bhinga, which is the district headquarter of Sravasti. Amausi airport in Lucknow (about 269 km away) is the nearest airport.

Tourist information
Suhelwa is approximately 42 km away from Gonda and around 67 km away from Balrampur.
Tourists can find good accommodation facilities in these places. The reserve is divided into two different sections - West Suhelwa and East Suhelwa.

Additional information
Suhelwa Tiger Reserve, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
Area: approximately 452. 77 sq km
Ideal time to Visit: October to February (subject to change) © Arked