Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1982, is spread over an area of about 501 km2 of Mirzapur & Sonbhadra District. The Sanctuary has a wide variety of wildlife in its lush green dense forest cover with numerous waterfalls, treasure of pre-historic caves, rock paintings & heritage of rare fossils. It is an ideal spot for winter tourism.
Animals found here- are Black Buck, Chital, Sambhar, Chinkara, Blue Bull, Indian Monkey, Baboons (Langoor), Rabbits, Porcupine, Wild Dogs, Wild Cat, Snake, Tiger, Leopard, Wolf, Mongoose, Bear, Jackal, Peafowl, Ratal.

Black Buck- also called Indian Antelope is a rare & protected species of deer. They can be seen wandering in their natural habitat here. According to their last official count (2001-2002) the total number of black buck in the sanctuary was 221.
Birds- Grey Quail, Doves, Francolin, Black Partridge, Coloured Francolin, Red spur, pigeon, Blue pigeon, fowl, sand Ground.
Migratory birds- Grey duck, Cotton Teal.

Lakhania Paintings (Rock Paintings)- Rock paintings found in the cave of this area are about 4000 year old and were discovered by Carlleyle in 1968. Most of the paintings are in terracotta colour & depict hunting, cattle grazing, war scenes, worshipping, bee-keeping, decorative floor designs, meeting, domestic chores etc.
Echo Valley- It is natural valley where phenomenon of echo is distinctly observed. Any sound thrown in the direction of the valley reflects its echo.

Entry Fee(in Rs.) Indian Foreigner Daily for three days 30 350 Extra day 20 175 Bus 400 400 Heavy Bus 800 800 Jeep 150 150 Car 50 50 Motor Cycle 10 10 Camera 3500 7000 Tourist Bus 100 100 Forest Guest House Charges Per day 100 300

One nature centre is also built here which has the good picturesque collection of birds, vegetation, animals & herbs found in this wildlife sanctuary. Tourist Hut, Mahuwaria can be booked by contacting Sub-Forest Conservator, Kaimur Wildlife, Mirzapur.