Location:
Uttar Pradesh-Bihar Border
Established In: 1982
Main Species: Antelope, Blue Bull, Leopard
Time To Visit: November To April
Kaimoor
sanctuary, located on the Uttar Pradesh - Bihar border, is spread over
an area of 500 sq. km. The sanctuary, established in 1982 is easily
accessible by road. The wildlife population comprises leopard,
blackbuck, chital, chinkara, ratel and peafowl.
THE WILDLIFE
POPULATION
The main species
of wild animals found in the sanctuary are those of antelope, blue bull,
wild cat, karakal, and bijju. There are quite a few varieties of local
& migratory birds forming a large part of the wild population.
Important
Vegetation includes saal, sheesham teek, mahua, jamun, siddha, salai,
koraiya and jheengar.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: The nearest
airport is at Varanasi (100 kms).
Rail: The nearest
railhead is Varanasi.
Road: Kaimoor is
accessible by road from Varanasi and Mirzapur (100 kms). The nearest
town, Robertsganj, 3 kms, is connected by bus services to major centres
in the region.
