Viral Jungle Drama: Tigress, Cubs Stop Traffic in UP’s Pilibhit Tiger Reserve; All Hut Bookings Full Until November 9
Pilibhit: A tigress was seen strolling with her two cubs in the UP's Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday. When the tigress crossed the road near Lal Pul on the Khatima road, startled tourists filmed the thrilling scene. This video went viral on Monday.
The tigress and her cubs continued to stroll on the road for a long time. The tourists later posted the video on social media. The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve opened just a month ago. It is usually closed to tourists from June 15th during the monsoon season.
Tiger Reserve was opened 15 days ahead of schedule
According to the Forest Department, this year the Tiger Reserve was opened 15 days ahead of schedule. The main reasons for the early opening are record numbers of advance online bookings due to increased demand and a steadily increasing number of visitors even during the off-season.
Chuka Beach most attractive spot
Chuka Beach, the reserve's most attractive spot, known as "Mini Goa" by tourists, is currently in the news. Its waterfront views, bamboo huts, and boat safari experience have made it a favorite among tourists.
All hut bookings are full
According to Manish Singh, Deputy Director of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, there has been a record increase in tiger populations in Pilibhit, earning Pilibhit an award for this. This year, all hut bookings at Chuka Beach (Mini Goa) are full until November 9th.
The hut stay zone offers three main options: bamboo huts, Tharu huts, and tree huts. Bookings are also full here.
Reserve houses 80 tigers, leopards, bears, deer, and over 326 bird species
According to the Forest Department, this reserve, spread over approximately 72,689 hectares (730 square km), currently houses 80 tigers, leopards, bears, deer, and over 326 bird species. It is proving to be a paradise not only for big cat lovers but also for bird watchers.
Visitors can enjoy jungle and boat safaris, camping
Bordering Nepal to the north, the Sharda and Khakra rivers to the south, and the dense Khadar forests running east and west further enhance its beauty. Visitors can enjoy jungle and boat safaris, camping, wildlife photography, the Sharda Sagar Dam view, and the Sapt Sarovar Nature Trail. The Barahi-Mahof range, in particular, is considered ideal for tiger and wetland bird sightings.