About Pilibhit

Uttar Pradesh

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Overview

Pilibhit is a district town in Uttar Pradesh on the plains below the Himalaya near the Nepal border, and the gateway to Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, notified in 2014. The reserve is part of the Terai Arc Landscape, with sal forest, tall grassland and swamps, and the Sharda Sagar reservoir along its edge. Tigers, swamp deer, leopards and many birds live here. Chuka, on the reservoir shore, is a popular visitor spot with forest huts.

Best Time to Visit Pilibhit

Plan your trip around the right season

Nov-MarBest Window

Why visit

Safari season with cool mornings and good grassland sightings.

Keep in mind

Fog can delay early safaris in December and January.

How to Reach Pilibhit

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Lucknow has the nearest major airport. Pilibhit has a railway station, and Bareilly is the nearest large rail and road junction.

Getting Around Pilibhit

Local transport and practical tips

Local transport

Safaris depart from Mustafabad, Mahof and Pilibhit city booking points.

Best Areas to Stay in Pilibhit

Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip

Pilibhit town

Most visitors

Hotels in the district town close to the booking points.

Chuka

Staying in the reserve

Forest huts on the Sharda Sagar shore, booked through UP Ecotourism.

Mustafabad

Safari stays

Forest stays near the Mustafabad safari gate.