Valmiki Tiger Reserve
AI-drafted · awaiting admin review
A tiger reserve of sal forest and grassland at the foot of the Himalaya, bordering Nepal.
National parkWest Champaran districtBest time to visit: November to April
Highlights
- Tigers, leopards, sloth bears and gaur
- Gandak river and the Sumeshwar hills
- Jungle safaris and stays at Valmikinagar
Significance
The reserve protects terai forests and grasslands at the foot of the Himalaya and adjoins Chitwan National Park across the border in Nepal.