Your Travel Map to Katarniaghat Starts Here

Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary situated in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh is one of the wild destinations in the Terai region that is very pure. Although it is paradise on earth, it is connected by road, rail, and air hence accessible to any tourist or anyone visiting to see wildlife or those carrying out studies there. So this is how you can make your travel to Katarniaghat:

The interesting thing about Katarniaghat is that it lies close to two most natural dams near it including the Ghaghara Dam and the Girjapuri Barrage. These are water systems that control the flow of the Ghaghara River that winds across the sanctuary. The irrigation and flood control offered by the dams are not the only ways in which the dams help ensure the biodiversity of the sanctuary through the preservation of its wetland ecology.

Most Preferred By Road:

Katarniaghat is well connected by the roads and has beautiful tours to the rural settings and forests.

• From Bahraich: Approx. 80km (2 to 2.5 hours) by State Highway to Katarniaghat.
• From Lucknow: 225 km (5 to 6 hrs) Sitpur-Bahrahich road.
• From Delhi: 10 to 12 hours - 520 km by NH-30 and NH-927.
• From Dudhwa National Park: Via Palia - Nighasan Raod, approx. 85 km in 1 hour 50 minutes journey.

By Train:

The closest railway stations to Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary are:

• Bahraich Railway Station (BRK) is 80 km Linked with Lucknow and other big cities. One can find taxis and buses here to reach Katarniaghat.
• Bichiya Railway Station - It is the nearest to sanctuary but train services are scarce, it is connected through Mailani railway network.
• A larger one is Lucknow Railway Station with a better connection and could be utilized as an origin point of further road travel up to Katarniaghat.

By Air:

The closest airport is Lucknow International Airport (LKO) -Approx. 230km, Properly connected with other big cities of India (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc.). At the airport, the traveler can either get a taxi service or a train to commute to Bahraich and by road to Katarniaghat.

Local Transport and Entry of Safari:

When you get to Katarniaghat the sanctuary is accessed through Motipur and Kakraha ranges. Safaris are done within the forest department, at the entry gates there are registered vehicles, and guides.

You are advised to book your safari early and settle in advance at Forest Rest Houses or other eco-lodges around to save yourself the last-minute inconvenience.

Travel Tips:

• Some of the roads are narrow; roads get dangerous in monsoon.
• There can be weak signals in mobiles; keep offline maps.
• Be prepared to carry cash because, near the sanctuary, there are not so many ATMs.
• with forest department before you visit check entry timings and permits.

You can reach Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the most peaceful and biodiverse forests of India, with ease and comfort since in planning your travel you have the above options.