Kukrail Reserve Forest and Gharial Sanctuary

Kukrail Reserve Forest and Gharial Sanctuary

Reserve forest inside Lucknow with a gharial rehabilitation centre and picnic areas.

A surprisingly wild green pocket within Lucknow city limits, Kukrail is a dense reserve forest spread along the Kukrail river on the city's northeastern edge. It houses a gharial and crocodile rehabilitation centre run by the UP Forest Department, making it one of the few places in India where you can observe these ancient reptiles up close. A popular picnic spot that doubles as a genuine wildlife experience.

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