Katarniaghat Girwa River Boat Ride — Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh Boat Ride

Drift down the Girwa River through one of India’s most extraordinary wildlife corridors.

Description:
The Girwa River flows through the heart of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, forming one of the most remarkable wildlife corridors in the Indian subcontinent.

This boat ride takes you along the Girwa — past gharials basking on the riverbanks, through waters that are home to Gangetic dolphins and marsh mugger crocodiles, and along a stretch of river that remains genuinely and completely wild.

Katarniaghat is one of the only places in India where gharials, Gangetic dolphins, and mugger crocodiles can be seen in the same stretch of water. For wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, the Girwa River boat ride is one of the most extraordinary experiences northern India has to offer.

Timings:

Season	Morning	Evening
Winter (Nov–Feb)	7:00 AM – 10:00 AM	3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Summer (Mar–Jun)	5:30 AM – 9:30 AM	3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Monsoon (Jul–Oct)	CLOSED	CLOSED

Weekly Off: Thursday — sanctuary closed.

Pricing — Indian Nationals:

Boat Ride (up to 6 persons)

₹4,000/boat

Pricing — NRI/Foreign Nationals:

Persons	Price
1	₹6,500
2	₹9,000
3	₹11,500
4	₹14,000
5	₹16,500
6	₹19,000

Details:

📍 Location	Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
🚤 Boat	River boat — up to 6 persons
🦎 Wildlife	Gharials, Gangetic dolphins, mugger crocodiles, marsh birds, 400+ bird species
📅 Best Season	November to June
📷 Camera Charge (Indian)	₹160/camera — payable at site
📷 Camera Charge (NRI/Foreign)	₹500+GST/camera — payable at site

Add-ons:

🚗 Hotel Pickup & Drop

₹1,000/car — optional

What’s Included:

• Boat ride along the Girwa River with experienced local guide
• All forest and river permits
• Boat up to 6 persons

What’s Not Included:

• Hotel pickup & drop — available at ₹1,000/car
• Camera charges — payable at site
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Transport to Katarniaghat
• Personal travel insurance

Cancellation Policy:
Advance payment required to confirm booking. Cancellations made within 24 hours of booking are eligible for a full refund. No refund after 24 hours of booking.