DHUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
A haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, Dudhwa National Park is tucked away in Uttar
Pradesh's Lakhimpur-Kheri District on the border between India and Nepal. It is all about animals,
nature, and diversity.
Numerous uncommon and endangered species can be found there, including as leopards, tigers, hispid hares, swamp deer, and Bengali flowers. One of the best tiger reserves is Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, where visitors may also see the captivating Barasingha herds in the verdant marshes. In addition to animals, the area is home to around 400 different types of birds, which will captivate you. Numerous exotic and migratory species call the area home, including owls, barbets, orioles, bee eaters, bulbuls, kingfishers, and woodpeckers. This amazing natural home for animals and birds will be an unforgettable experience due to its astounding diversity..
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Although the national park has its own safari plans, you can rent jeeps or minibuses from outside to see the richness and wilderness of the region. Elephant mahouts can also serve as your tour guide if you choose to take an elephant ride.
Numerous uncommon and endangered species can be found there, including as leopards, tigers, hispid hares, swamp deer, and Bengali flowers. One of the best tiger reserves is Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, where visitors may also see the captivating Barasingha herds in the verdant marshes. In addition to animals, the area is home to around 400 different types of birds, which will captivate you. Numerous exotic and migratory species call the area home, including owls, barbets, orioles, bee eaters, bulbuls, kingfishers, and woodpeckers. This amazing natural home for animals and birds will be an unforgettable experience due to its astounding diversity..
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Although the national park has its own safari plans, you can rent jeeps or minibuses from outside to see the richness and wilderness of the region. Elephant mahouts can also serve as your tour guide if you choose to take an elephant ride.
Billy’s Paradise
The only national park in North India having a distinctive terai-bhabar landscape is Dudhwa National
Park. Billy Arjan Singh's diligent work has made Dudhwa one of the nation's most thriving wildlife
sanctuaries. Many species of deer, particularly the Barasingha deer, a sizable population of tigers, onehorned rhinoceroses, various other mammal species, and an abundance of birds can be found in the
park's enigmatic sal forests, which are dotted with water bodies. For those who enjoy birds, the park is a
must-visit.
Dudhwa is a live illustration of the incalculable value of nature in the modern world and is essential to preserving the natural balance of the area. Thus, a trip to Dudhwa National Park is both daring and a mental and spiritual delight.
Dudhwa is a live illustration of the incalculable value of nature in the modern world and is essential to preserving the natural balance of the area. Thus, a trip to Dudhwa National Park is both daring and a mental and spiritual delight.
History
First created in 1985, the Dudhwa National Park is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and spans an
area of 811 square kilometers over the Indo-Gangetic plains along the Nepal border. At first, it served as
a swamp deer nature sanctuary. In 1977, the region was proclaimed a national park in recognition of the
work of renowned hunter-turned-conservationist Billy Arjan Singh. Singh was also instrumental for reintroducing some species of tigers and leopards back into the forest. The park became a part of Project
Tiger in 1987 and was proclaimed as a tiger reserve, and along with the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and
the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, it is dubbed as the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Wildlife in Dudhwa
Although the Dudhwa National Park is primarily recognized for its tigers and swamp deer, particularly the
endangered Barasingha type, it is also home to a wide range of other wildlife. Among them are sloth
bears, leopards, Indian rhinoceroses, and hispid hares. Since being raised and brought into the forests
from neighboring regions like Assam and Nepal, several of these species—including the Indian
rhinoceros and leopards—have seen an increase in population. With more than 350 different bird
species, the park also boasts a diverse bird population. These include, among others, hornbills, egrets,
kingfishers, bee-eaters, woodpeckers, bulbuls, painted storks, and Bengal floricans. Also seen here is the
endangered white-rumped vulture. The park's water avian biodiversity, which includes species like
swamp francolin and other duck, geese, and stork species, is its primary draw. Thus, the park is very
popular with birdwatchers.
Flora in Dudhwa National Park
The biodiversity-rich Dudhwa National Park is situated along the Indo-Nepal border in the fertile IndoGangetic plains. Originally created in 1958 as a swamp deer wildlife refuge, it was subsequently
transformed into a national park and tiger reserve. The Terai environment encompasses the region's
expansive alluvial plains, which are home to a diverse range of trees, chief among them the sal tree. It is
also recognized for various flora such as jamun, gular, shisham etc. and the park features huge grassland
as well as wetland regions. The park is also home to numerous lakes, creeks, and streams.
Safari
One of the most visited tourist destinations is the Dudhwa National Park Safari. It is advisable to visit
between November and April because May and June can be rather hot. The park is open from November
15 to June 15 every year. Every day, the park offers jeep safaris in open 4WD safari vehicles. These safaris
are often organized in 4x4 customized jeeps that can accommodate up to 6 persons each. Each vehicle
would be accompanied by a forest official with a guide. Elephant safaris are also offered, with mahouts
serving as guides. The safari is open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Individuals must pay INR 50 to enter the park, while vehicles must pay INR 100. Only registered vehicles
or gipsies are allowed on safaris; personal vehicles are not.
Best Time to visit Dhudhwa National Park
The ideal time of year to visit Dudhwa National Park is from November to April. Safari hours at the
National Park are from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The park is open for a set number
of months each year, which is from November 15 to June 15. Dudhwa has an extremely harsh
environment that is typical of northern India. Temperatures can reach 40 degrees Celsius during the
sweltering March through June summer months. The weather is nice and temperate during the winter
months of mid-October to mid-March, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Don't
forget to pack winter clothing. However, the park is closed during the monsoon season, therefore access
is prohibited.
How to reach Dudhwa
By Road: The only way to get from Dudhwa to Palia is by bus. Tourists must therefore take a bus up to
Palia, which has good regular transport connections to other areas of Uttar Pradesh.Palia is also
accessible by car for tourists.
By Train: Dudhwa, Palia, and Mailani are the three train stations that are near to the National Park. These locations are accessible by bus or rental vehicle to Dudhwa.
By Air: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow is the closest airport. Numerous flights that operate frequently connect the Lucknow airport to major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Patna, and others. There are daily flights to Lucknow from well-known airlines like Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Air India, IndiGo, Oman Air, and Etihad. Delhi is where the majority of international flights arrive in Lucknow.
By Train: Dudhwa, Palia, and Mailani are the three train stations that are near to the National Park. These locations are accessible by bus or rental vehicle to Dudhwa.
By Air: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow is the closest airport. Numerous flights that operate frequently connect the Lucknow airport to major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Patna, and others. There are daily flights to Lucknow from well-known airlines like Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Air India, IndiGo, Oman Air, and Etihad. Delhi is where the majority of international flights arrive in Lucknow.