Bijnor : Amangarh Tiger Reserve in Bijnor reopened for tourists on Sunday evening with the launch of its fifth eco-tourism season, raising hopes of a fresh boost to wildlife tourism in western Uttar Pradesh.
Spread over 8,000 hectares, the reserve is home to tigers, Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, spotted deer and several bird species. The 32-km jungle safari begins at Kehripur, passes through Amangarh and reaches Jhirna Chowki after covering 16 km before returning along the same route. Around 10 to 11 safari gypsies operate in the reserve. The safari was first launched on Nov 15, 2022.
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