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Valmiki Tiger Reserve
BetaValmiki is a Terai forest on the India-Nepal border and Bihar's only tiger reserve. Sal forest, swamps and the Gandak river run through a lightly visited landscape.
Why this place matters
Bihar's only tiger reserve, forming a large transboundary block with Nepal's Chitwan National Park.
The wildlife
A field list of species recorded in this landscape, with current IUCN Red List status.
Mammals
Clouded leopardNeofelis nebulosaVUVulnerable
Fishing catPrionailurus viverrinusVUVulnerable
Gaur (Indian bison)Bos gaurusVUVulnerable
Birds
Great hornbillBuceros bicornisVUVulnerable
Pheasant
Notable birds include Kalij Pheasant and Great Hornbill.
Plan your visit
Winter provides excellent birding along the Gandak river floodplains.