1. Where is Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary Located?

Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary is located in Bahraich district of Uttar pradesh, Its Divsional office is located at Bahraich. Sanctuary area starts from Motipur Forest Range 60 km away from headquarter and is spreaded up to Gerua River in Katarania Forest range.

2. How do I reach Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary head quarter at Bahraich?

Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary can be accessed byRail and Road. Nearest B.G. Railway station is Lucknow Charbagh and Gonda jn. It is well connected from Lucknow and Gonda by Road. Distance from Lucknow is 125 km and from Gonda 60 km. Airport - Nearest air port is Amausi 150 km away from Bahraich.

3. How do I contact the Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary Management?

   You  can contact

• Director, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve  HQ at Lakhimpur
  Phone:, Email :
• Divisional forest officer  Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary HQ at Bahraich.
  Phone:, Email:

4. Which are the entry points to Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?

Motipur is the entry points to Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary.

5. What is the best time to visit Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?

Visiting season is from 15th Nov to 15th June. Best season for sighting is Feb- March.

6. What is the Closed Period at Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?

From 15th June to 15th Nov .

7. How will be the weather at Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?

Weather is almost same as in foot hills of Himalayas. During summer temp varies from 250c to 420c and during winter temp varies from 40c to 250c. Rains are frequent during Monsoons.

8. What are off days for Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?

Sanctuary remains closed From 16th June to 14th Nov.

9. How to book ticket for Parks in Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?

Tickets can be booked from the office of Divisional forest officer Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary HQ at Bahraich.

10. How can I cancel and reschedule my ticket for the Park?

Tickets once sold cannot be cancelled and also cannot be rescheduled.

11. How many vehicles are allowed in Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?

Private vehicles are allowed in Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary.

12. How much a ticket costs for the Park?

S. No.	Item	Rate in Rs.
		Indian	Foreigner
1	Entry Fee per head per day	50	600
2	Entry fee for Vehicles
	Scooter/Motor Cycle/Moped	20	20
	Jeep/Car	100	100
	Tourist Bus	200	200
3.	Camera fee
	Still camera, digital/non-digital/small digital movie camera/handy cam	500 (Only for commercial)	1000 (Only for commercial)
	Digital/Movie Camera	5000 (Only for commercial)	10000 (Only for commercial)
4.	Feature Film per day (including videography)
	Feature Film	100000	200000
	Documentary Film	6000	12000
5.	Security Deposit for Film (per film)
	Feature Film	100000	150000
	Documentary Film	25000	25000
6.	Forest Rest House (Per suite/per day)	500 & 300	1500 & 900

13. How to get a Guide for the Park? Guides are available in all Ranges of Sanctuary.

Concerning Range officer will help you to get a guide.

14. Where to stay in Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?

Accommodations are available on following places-

Name of the FRH.	Dormetory/Tharu hut
Motipur	-
-	Motipur
Kakaraha	-
-	Kakaraha
Murtiha	-
Rampurva	-
Nishanghara	-
-	Nishanghara
Katraniaghat	-
	Katarina

15. How to book for accommodation in Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?

Accommodations can be booked from -

Divisional forest officer
Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary,
HQ at Bahraich.
Ph No- 05252-232498
4 Email-dfo.katernia@gmail.com

16. How much a room / dormitory costs?

Name of the FRH.	Dormetory/ Tharu hut	Aproach	No of suits available	Double/Single bed	Rent in Rs (per night/per head)
Motipur	-	Baraich- Katarina road	02	Double	300
-	Motipur		14 bed (Dormetory)	Single	75/bed/Person
-	Motipur		04 (Tharu hut)	Double	400
Kakaraha	-	Baraich- Katarina road	02	Double	300
-	Kakarha		04 (Tharu hut)	Double	400
Murtiha	-	Baraich- Katarina road	02	Double	300
Rampurva	-	Baraich- Katarina road	02	Double	300
Nishanghara	-	Baraich- Katarina road	02	Double	500
-	Nishanghara		03 bed (Dormetory)	Double	75.00perbed/person
Katraniaghat	-	Baraich- Katarina road	02	Double	500
-	Katarina		02 (Tharu hut)	Double	400

17. How to make payments for the accommodation facility.

A request application along with demand draft in favour of Divisional Forest Officer, Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary.

18. Do the Forest Rest Houses have Canteen Facility?

Canteen facility is available only at Motipur. All other forest rest houses are equipped with crockery. Visitors themselves manage food preparation.

19. How to make the cancellation of booked tickets?

Once tickets booked cannot be cancelled.

20. What are the provisions for citizens of Nepal?

As for Foreign Nationals.

21. Where do I get more information on Katraniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary?
From

1. The office of Director,
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Lakhimpur Kheri.
Ph no-05872-252106

2. Divisional forest officer
Katraniaghat Wild Life
Sanctuary HQ at Bahraich.
Ph no-05252-232498
Email:dfo.katernia@gmail.com

22. Is there any provision of moving on foot/camping/staying in hides and machans/night --park/cycling/nature trails inside the park?

• Moving on foot is not allowed.
• Camping /staying in hides and machans are allowed only on notified places.
• Night park/cycling/ are not allowed;
• Nature trails inside the park are not allowed.

23. What are mandatory documents that I need to carry during the Park Visits?

For Indian nationals  - A photo ID
For Foreign nationals - Passport.

24. What are precautions I need to take for my safety while in the Park?

Do's and don’ts are displayed at many places in the Sanctuary.

• Fire arms of any kind are not permitted.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Walking and tracking is strictly prohibited.
• Entry is permitted only for day time.
• Litters and Garbage are not allowed.
• Smoking in the Jungle is strictly prohibited.
• Transistors and tape recorders are not permitted.
• Blowing of horns and driving above the speed limit is prohibited.
• Teasing animal is strictly prohibited.
• Entry without valid permit is not allowed.

25. What are the species of water birds seen in the wetlands of Katernia wild life sanctuary?

The main species of birds are:-
Marsh sandpiper, Dusky redshank, Great white Pelican, Northern pintail, Bar headed goose, Common shell duck, Marbled duck, Pond heron, Open billed stork, Grey lag goose, Sarus crane, Lesser whistling teal, Egrets, ,Comb duck, Coots, Cormorants, Storks ,White spoonbill, Black naked crane, Peafowl, Darters, White breasted kingfisher, Sandpipers, Common teal. Gadwall, Mallard, Spot billed duck, Common pochard, Ruddy shelduck, Wigeon, Painted stork, Tufted duck etc.