Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary

Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is a 227 sq km protected area near Mailani in Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, forming an integral part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in the Terai region. Established in 1972, it is known for dense sal forests, grasslands and wetlands that support Bengal tigers, swamp deer (barasingha), leopards and diverse birdlife, offering a relatively undisturbed wilderness experience.

Visitors can expect a Terai wilderness of dense sal and teak forests interspersed with open grasslands, wetlands and water bodies such as Jhadi Tal. Access is primarily via guided open-jeep safaris on forest tracks in morning and afternoon slots. Sightings may include tigers, swamp deer, hog deer, leopards and numerous resident and migratory birds. Accommodation is limited to forest rest houses and the experience is focused on nature observation and photography in a quiet, low-crowd setting.