Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Tiger reserve in Pilibhit district, India
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is a protected area in Pilibhit district, India, stretching over sal forests, tall grasslands, and swamps that receive periodic flooding from multiple rivers. The landscape shifts between dense woodland and open clearings where deer and wild boar commonly graze.
The area was declared India's 46th tiger reserve in June 2014, after previously serving as a timber source. This shift marked a transition from logging to active protection of wildlife.
Residents of surrounding villages traditionally collect mahua flowers and neem leaves from the buffer zones, a practice still woven into daily routines. Visitors often notice fresh traces of this gathering along paths that wind through smaller settlements.
Jungle safaris run in the morning between half past six and ten and in the afternoon until sunset, mainly during winter from November through March. Visitors should bring warm clothing as early mornings grow cool.
The reserve received the international TX2 award for doubling its tiger population within four years. This achievement shows how targeted measures can support the survival of threatened species.
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