- Tourism season, which began on November 1, 2025, concludes on June 30, 2026
- Dudhwa Tiger Reserve welcomed more than 75,000 Indian and 796 foreign tourists
- Pilibhit Tiger Reserve received over 56,000 Indian tourists, along with more than 200 foreign visitors
- Tourist arrivals generated over Rs 2.96 crore in revenue for Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and more than Rs 1.62 crore for Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Lucknow: The tourism season in Uttar Pradesh’s tiger reserves, which began on November 1, 2025, concluded on Tuesday, June 30. During the eight-month tourism season, a large number of Indian and international visitors explored the rich wildlife of Dudhwa and Pilibhit Tiger Reserves. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve recorded the arrival of 56,567 Indian tourists and 216 foreign visitors. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve welcomed 75,615 Indian tourists along with 796 foreign tourists.
The abundance of wildlife made this tourism season particularly memorable at both Pilibhit and Dudhwa Tiger Reserves.
According to Pilibhit Tiger Reserve Divisional Forest Officer Manish Singh, tourists spotted tigers, swamp deer (barasingha), bears, and several other wild animals during the season. One of the biggest attractions was the sighting of tiger cubs. A total of 10 cubs belonging to four different tigresses were spotted during the season, thrilling wildlife enthusiasts and tourists alike.
During the tourism season, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve organised the Divya Darshan programme, under which children with disabilities and their guardians were taken on safari tours of the reserve. Under the supervision of 110 tourist guides, students from various schools and other visitors were also taken on guided tours through the forest area.
Jagdish R., Deputy Director of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, said, “The reserve witnessed a significant influx of tourists, leading to a substantial increase in revenue. Visitors enjoyed frequent wildlife sightings throughout their forest safaris. Tourist footfall increased by 30 percent this season. Earlier, wildlife enthusiasts travelled to Assam or West Bengal to see rhinoceroses, but this season visitors were also able to spot rhinos at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, where eight rhinoceroses are currently roaming freely.”
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Tourism Season
Indian Tourists Foreign Tourists Total Tourists
* 2023-24 50961, 234, 51195
* 2024-25 57,409 644 58,053
* 2025-26 75,615 796 76,411
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Tourism Season Indian Tourists
Foreign Tourists
Total Tourists
* 2023-24 54,189 189 54,378
* 2024-25 55,837 452 56,289
* 2025-26 56,567 216 56,783
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Yogi govt’s eco-tourism initiatives boost revenue
The Yogi government’s continued focus on promoting eco-tourism has resulted in a steady rise in tourist arrivals year after year, leading to significant growth in revenue. As visitor numbers at Uttar Pradesh’s tiger reserves have increased annually, tourism revenue has also registered consistent growth.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Revenue
Tourism Season Revenue
* 2023-24 Rs 1,39,73,240
* 2024-25 Rs 1,86,90,555
* 2025-26 Rs 2,96,63,324
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve Revenue
Tourism Season Revenue
* 2023-24 Rs 1,35,68,354
* 2024-25 Rs 1,60,03,136
* 2025-26 Rs 1,62,02,707
