Suheldev Wildlife Sanctuary

Suheldev Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area spread across Shrawasti and Balrampur districts in northeastern Uttar Pradesh, near Tulsipur town. Established in 1988 and covering about 452 sq km along the Indo-Nepal border in the Terai region, it preserves sal forests, grasslands and wetlands. It is known for Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, diverse deer species and rich birdlife, forming part of the Terai tiger corridor.

Visitors can expect a Terai forest landscape of dense sal forests, grasslands, wetlands and streams along the Indo-Nepal border. The sanctuary offers jeep safaris and nature walks through core and buffer areas with opportunities to see tigers, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar and over 200 bird species. Facilities are basic with forest rest houses, watch towers and guide services, and the experience is focused on wildlife viewing and birdwatching in a relatively undisturbed forest setting.

Notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1988 covering approximately 452 sq km in the Terai region of Shrawasti and Balrampur districts. Named after the 11th-century ruler Maharaja Suheldev. Forms an important part of the Terai Arc Landscape and acts as a wildlife corridor connecting Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Nepal forests.

Named after Maharaja Suheldev, a revered figure in local folklore of northeastern Uttar Pradesh. The surrounding Tharu tribal communities have long-standing cultural and livelihood connections with the forest.