Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary


Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh state of India. It covers 428.2 km², 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. SBWS is divided into seven forest ranges, namely; Pakdi, Madhwaliya, Laxmipur, North Chouk, South Chouk, Seopur and Nichlaul ranges with 21 grasslands .

Location

The nearest railhead is Siswa Bazar, at a distance of 22 km.

Attractions

s are the main attraction of Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary. Other animals leopard, cheetal, bear, Indian Civet, Giant Squirrel, Hare,wild cat, wild boar, Monitor Lizard, Neelgai, and Indian python. There are seven rest houses in the sanctuary.