We do not publish invented prices or opening hours. Below is exactly what official sources say about timings and fees, with the date we last checked.
Opening hours
| Listed hours | 06:00 to 17:00 (Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary) |
|---|---|
| Source | Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism) |
| Status | Provisional. This is a sanctuary listing, not a confirmed current gate schedule for the Devdari waterfall area. |
| Last checked | November 2026 |
Hours can change by season, and the forest department may close or restrict access during heavy rain, fire risk or other events. Arrive well before closing time so you are not rushed on the rocks or driving forest roads in the dark.
Entry, vehicle and camera fees
As of November 2026, no official source we checked publishes current entry, vehicle, parking or camera fees for Devdari. That includes the Chandauli district website, the UP Eco-Tourism Board, the U.P. Eco Tourism Society and Incredible India.
- Carry some cash in small notes in case fees are charged at the gate.
- Ask for a receipt for any fee you pay.
- If you are charged, please tell us the amount and date so we can update this page for other visitors.
Forest rest houses
The UP Eco-Tourism Board lists these forest rest houses for the sanctuary. They are not ordinary hotels, and booking normally needs permission from the forest department.
| Rest house | Location | Distance from sanctuary |
|---|---|---|
| Rajdari Forest Rest House | Inside the sanctuary | n/a |
| Dilkusha Forest Rest House | Chakia | About 18 km |
| Lateef Shah Forest Rest House | Latif Shah area, Chakia | About 18 km |
| Chandrakanta Forest Rest House | Naugarh | About 18 km |
| Bhesoda Forest Rest House | Bhesoda | About 22 km |
Who to ask
- Chandauli Tourism Information CentrePt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Smriti Sthal, Padao, Chandauli. Phone listed on the district tourism portal: +91 63893 00527.chandaulitourism.in
- U.P. Eco Tourism SocietyDivisional Manager, Ecotourism, Aranya Vikas Bhawan, 21/475 Indira Nagar, Lucknow. Phone 0522-2358950.upecotourism.in
- UP Eco-Tourism Development BoardC-13, Paryatan Bhawan, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow 226010.upecoboard.up.gov.in
Contact details are as published on those official websites; Devdari.com is not connected to these offices.
Questions worth asking
- Is the Rajdari–Devdari area open on my date, and are there any restrictions?
- What time does the gate open and close, and when is the last entry?
- Are there entry, vehicle, parking or camera fees?
- Is the road passable after recent rain?
- How do I book a forest rest house, and who is eligible?