About UP Ecotourism

Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation is assigned as Nodal Unit/Institution for planning, formulation and implementation of Ecotourism in Uttar Pradesh vide GO 1663/14-4-2013-509/2013, dated 29.08.2013. U.P. Forest Corporation is willing to sign MOUs with Institutions/Companies/Persons etc regarding works related with development of Ecotourism in U.P. on non-exclusive basis.

Uttar Pradesh with its 16620 sq km forest area is home to some exquisitely beautiful landscapes, forest-vistas, meandering rivers and breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and a large number of endangered birds and animals. There are forest dwelling tribes and communities who have maintained their traditions and culture while embracing modern technologies and life-styles. There is one national park, 11 wild life sanctuaries and 24 bird sanctuaries to provide protection to endangered biodiversity of the state. Some bird sanctuaries have been declared important bird areas by the Bombay Natural History Society.