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Sohagi Barwa Sanctuary | |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Maharajganj district |
Sohagi Barwa Sanctuary is in the Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh. Sohagi Barwa is one of the habitats of Tiger in Uttar Pradesh. Nice place to visit and touring in UP created by GOD, all surrounded by river, big trees etc.
The nearest railhead is Gorakhpur, at a distance of 56 km & which is connected to the rest of the country.
Tigers are the main attraction of Sohagi Barwa Sanctuary. There are other animal also such as Tiger, Leopard, Cheetal, Bear, Wild cat, Wild boar & Python. There are 7 Rest Houses in the sanctuary.
Coordinates: 27°19′N83°34′E / 27.31°N 83.56°E
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