Dudhwa National Park
Dudhwa National Park, established in 1977, is a prominent wildlife sanctuary located in the Terai region (District: Lakhimpur Kheri) of Uttar Pradesh, India. Spanning approximately 1,284.3 square kilometers, it encompasses the Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. The park is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including species such as Bengal tigers, Indian rhinoceroses, swamp deer, leopards, and over 400 bird species.
BEST TIME TO VISIT DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
The park is open to visitors from November 15 to June 15 each year.
Season | Months | Weather | Best for |
Winter | November – February | 5°C to 20°C | Best for tiger sightings, bird watching, comfortable safaris |
Summer | March – June | 25°C to 40°C | Good for spotting tigers, rhinos, and elephants near water bodies |
Monsoon | July – October | 20°C to 35°C | Park remains closed due to flooding |
Season | Months | Weather | Best for |
Winter | November – February | 5°C to 20°C | Best for tiger sightings, bird watching, comfortable safaris |
Summer | March – June | 25°C to 40°C | Good for spotting tigers, rhinos, and elephants near water bodies |
Monsoon | July – October | 20°C to 35°C | Park remains closed due to flooding |
MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
Wildlife & Biodiversity
- Royal Bengal Tigers
- One-Horned Rhinoceroses (Reintroduced in 1984 from Assam)
- Swamp Deer (Barasingha) – The park has one of the highest populations.
- Asian Elephants
- Leopards, Sloth Bears, Jackals
- Over 400 Bird Species (including the Bengal Florican, Sarus Crane, and Indian Pitta)
Major Tourist Spots
- Sal Forests – One of the best-preserved sal forests in India.
- Sathiana Range – A great place for birdwatching and spotting wild elephants.
- Banke Tal – A beautiful lake, home to migratory birds and aquatic species.
- Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary (~30 km from Dudhwa) – Best for tiger sightings.
- Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (~100 km from Dudhwa) – Home to Gharials, Gangetic Dolphins, and wild elephants.
HOW TO REACH DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
By Air:
The nearest airport to Dudhwa National Park is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, approximately 230 kilometers from the park. Bus services are available from Lucknow to Dudhwa on daily basis.By Train:
The nearest railway station to Dudhwa National Park is Palia Kalan, about 10Km away. However, it is a small station and trains from major cities do not stop there. To reach Dudhwa National Park via train, one has to first reach Shahjahanpur Railway Station which is at a distance of 170Km from Dudhwa and has very well connected train service with major Indian cities. A train named Gorakhpur Mailani Special Express departs daily in the morning from Shahjahanpur Railway Station and takes 4-5 hours to reach Mailani Railway Station which is at a distance of 37Km from Dudhwa. A train from Mailani to Palia Kalan can be taken, subject to the availability on a particular day, otherwise bus services from Mailani is also available for Dudhwa.By Road:
Dudhwa National Park is well-connected by road to major cities like Lucknow, Shahjahanpur, Delhi, and Agra. Regular bus services are available from Lucknow to Lakhimpur Kheri (130Km) and from Lakhimpur Kheri to Dudhwa (90Km).
SAFARI AT DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK (ZONES & PRICES)
Zone | Best for | Entry Gate |
Dudhwa Zone | Best for tigers, rhinos, and swamp deer | Dudhwa Gate |
Kishanpur Zone | High tiger density, scenic forests | Kishanpur Gate |
Katarniaghat Zone | Gharials, dolphins, and birdwatching | Katarniaghat Gate |
Zone | Best for | Entry Gate |
Dudhwa Zone | Best for tigers, rhinos, and swamp deer | Dudhwa Gate |
Kishanpur Zone | High tiger density, scenic forests | Kishanpur Gate |
Katarniaghat Zone | Gharials, dolphins, and birdwatching | Katarniaghat Gate |
Sl. No. | Safari Departure Point | Booking Fee | Remarks | |
Full Vehicle | Vehicle Per Person | |||
1. | Dudhwa National Park | ₹4000 | ₹800 | Per vehicle 7 person |
2. | Dudhwa Tourism Premises | ₹5000 | ₹1000 | Per vehicle 7 person |
Sl. No. | Safari Departure Point | Booking Fee | Remarks | |
Full Vehicle | Vehicle Per Person | |||
1. | Dudhwa National Park | ₹4000 | ₹800 | Per vehicle 7 person |
2. | Dudhwa Tourism Premises | ₹5000 | ₹1000 | Per vehicle 7 person |
ACCOMMODATION AT DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
Accommodation facility of Forest Department is available at Dudhwa National Park and can be booked online. The rates for stay per night are mentioned below:
Accommodation Type | Charges Per Night | Remarks | |
Indians | Foreigners | ||
Cottage | ₹5500 | ₹16000 | Double Occupancy |
₹5000 | ₹14000 | Single Occupancy | |
Dormitory | ₹13000 | ₹36000 | 10-Beds |
Accommodation Type | Charges Per Night | Remarks | |
Indians | Foreigners | ||
Cottage | ₹5500 | ₹16000 | Double Occupancy |
₹5000 | ₹14000 | Single Occupancy | |
Dormitory | ₹13000 | ₹36000 | 10-Beds |
Other Important Information
- Check-in time – 1 P.M. / Check out time –11 A.M.
- 1 child up to 5years is free without extra bed.
- Extra Bed charges (Maximum one per room) for third person – Rs. 1500 per night for Indians and Rs. 2000 for Foreigners of Room Rent. In no case, more than three persons would be allowed to stay in one room, except children as per the details given above.
- Taxes if any shall be charged separately and collected at the time of checkout.
- Paid Lunch and Dinner available
- Entry Fee in the Sanctuary Per Person/Trip for Indians – Rs. 200/-
Entry Fee in the Sanctuary Per Person/Trip for Foreigners – Rs. 1600/-
HOW TO BOOK SAFARI & ACCOMMODATION AT DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
Bookings can be made online through the official website of Uttar Pradesh Government – www.upecotourism.in. The link for safari and accommodation are also mentioned in the table below: