LUCKNOW, June 12 -- With the monsoon yet to arrive in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has extended the tourist season in its tiger reserves by 15 days, allowing visitors to continue safaris until June 30 instead of the scheduled closure on June 15. The extension also means the current tourism season will run for a total of eight months, having begun 15 days earlier than usual on November 1, 2025. Tiger reserves in the state typically open to tourists on November 15, every year. "Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Amangarh Tiger Reserve and Ranipur Tiger Reserve will remain open for tourists till June 30," said Anuradha Vemuri, principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife), Uttar Pradesh. Officials said the decision was ta...