Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife sanctuary in Maharajganj district, India.
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Maharajganj district of India, located near the Nepal border along the Gandaki River in the Terai lowlands. It covers a mix of forest, open grassland, and wetland zones that together support a wide range of wildlife.
The sanctuary was established in 1987 to protect large mammals of the Terai plain from the growing pressures of farming and human settlement. It was separated from the Gorakhpur Forest Division specifically to keep this stretch of habitat intact.
The Tharu and Mushar people have deep ties to this landscape and practice traditional ways that are rooted in the forest. You can observe how their daily life and the sanctuary's ecology are intertwined.
The sanctuary has several rest houses spread across the area where visitors can stay overnight, and the nearest rail access is at Siswa Bazar. Starting early in the morning gives the best chance of spotting wildlife before the day warms up.
The sanctuary is made up of 21 separate grasslands spread across seven forest ranges, each one offering slightly different conditions for wildlife. This mosaic of open patches is why birds like the Bengal Florican and the Sarus Crane are found here, both rarely seen elsewhere in the region.
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