About this location
One of the largest natural swamps in the Ganga-Ghaghra plains, Bakhira is a low-lying wetland in eastern Uttar Pradesh that holds substantial numbers of wintering waterfowl in a part of the state that sees relatively few dedicated wildlife visitors.
Species You Can Photograph in Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarGood
AprOff-season
MayOff-season
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecExcellent
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Gorakhpur Airport (~45 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Khalilabad (~15 km)
By Air
Gorakhpur Airport is the nearest airport, about 45 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Khalilabad is the nearest railway station, about 15 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Bakhira lake is in Sant Kabir Nagar district, about 45 km west of Gorakhpur. Winter (Nov–Feb) brings large numbers of migratory waterbirds.
Expert Wildlife Creators in Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary
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Photography tips for Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary
Boat and embankment viewing across the swamp; a lesser-visited site where a local guide familiar with current water levels makes a real difference.
Conservation: A Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and one of the largest natural swamps remaining in the eastern Gangetic plains.
More in Uttar Pradesh
- Dudhwa National Park
- Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
- Haiderpur Wetland
- Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
- National Chambal Sanctuary (UP)
- Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
- Okhla Bird Sanctuary
- Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary
- Patna Bird Sanctuary
- Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
- Rastogi Bird Sanctuary
- Saman Bird Sanctuary
- Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
- Sandi Bird Sanctuary
- Sarsai Nawar Jheel
- Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
- Surajpur Wetland
- Upper Ganga River (Ramsar Stretch)
- Vijaysagar Bird Sanctuary
Species guides