Kukrail Reserve Forest

Kukrail Reserve Forest is an urban reserve forest and picnic spot in Indira Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1978 as a Gharial Rehabilitation Centre by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, it is known for conservation and breeding of endangered gharials, crocodiles and turtles. The forest offers wooded trails, water bodies and a developed picnic area, making it a popular nature and wildlife education destination near central Lucknow.

Visitors can expect a forested area with shaded trails, water channels and enclosures for gharials, crocodiles and turtles at the rehabilitation centre. The site includes a picnic area with seating, children's play area and open lawns, surrounded by dense plantation. Visitors can walk along forest paths, observe reptiles from designated viewing points, enjoy birdwatching and photography, and spend time in the recreational park area.

Established in 1978 by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department as the Kukrail Gharial Rehabilitation Centre to conserve the endangered gharial. It was developed as a breeding and rearing centre for gharials, mugger crocodiles and freshwater turtles, with animals later released into rivers including the Ghaghara, Chambal and Gomti.

A well-known recreational and educational site for residents of Lucknow, widely used for family picnics, school nature visits and wildlife awareness programmes focused on reptile conservation.