Dudhwa National Park: Here Is The Detailed Travel Guide!

Snuggled in the Lakhimpur-Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh on the border of Indo-Nepal, Dudhwa National Park is all about nature, wildlife, and great diversity and is a getaway for nature buffs and wildlife lovers.

The place dwells in a plethora of rare and endangered species entailing Tiger, Hispid hare, Swamp deer, Bengal Florican, Leopard, and many more. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is one of the great tiger reserves where one can also observe the spellbinding herds of Barasingha in the green wetlands.

The destination is not only home to animals but also wide-ranging species of birds approaching 400 that will leave you enthralled. From bulbuls, kingfishers, and woodpeckers to owls, orioles, barbets, and bee-eaters, the place is home to different exotic and migratory birds.

With astonishing diversity, this unbelievable natural abode for birds and animals will be nothing short of an enchanting experience.

The Dudhwa National Park does have its own preparations for safari, however, you can rent jeeps or minibusses from outside to discover the wilderness and assortment of the area. Elephant ride is another choice where elephant mahouts also work as your tour guide. 

Location 

Situated on the Indo-Nepal border of the Lakhimpur Kheri district across Uttar Pradesh, India, Dudhwa National Park (680 km²), along with two other adjacent parks, the Kishanpur Wild Life Sanctuary (204 km²) and Katerniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary (440 km²) is now titled as the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve under the Project Tiger.

Climatic Conditions 

The temperature drops to 2°C during winter and can be as high as 45°C at the crowning of summer. Dudhwa National Park has satisfactory rainfall and it is padlocked to visitors from mid-June to Mid-November for the rainy period.

Tourists Attractions / Things To Do In Dudhwa National Park

Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary

The delightful Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is an important portion of the superior Dudhwa Tiger Reserve close to the Mailani region around Uttar Pradesh. The brilliant wildlife Sanctuary takes nearly a 4 ½ hour drive from the Lucknow region.

And it is situated 13 kilometers away from Bhira city in the popular Lakhimpur Kheri District. The wildlife sanctuary is effectively spread over an outstanding area of two hundred square Kilometers, it is a division of the prevalent Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, involving a region of 227 km of meadows and terai forest, and was efficaciously founded during the year 1972.

It is a higher adobe to Swamp deer, Barking deer, Burmese Pythons, Leopards, Tigers, Ghariyal, and Wild Boar.

Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

It is situated in the Upper Gangetic unadorned sinking across the Terai of Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The Katarniya Ghat Forest carried strategic connectivity among tiger habitats of Dudhwa and Kishanpur around India and Nepal.

The sanctuary has an assortment of Sal and Teak forests, lush grasslands, different swamps, and wetlands. It is home to a number of endangered species involving gharial, tiger, rhino, Gangetic dolphin, Hispid hare, Bengal florican, Swamp deer, the White-backed and Long-billed vultures.

Frog Temple

The Frog Temple (Medhak Mandir) is situated in the small town of Oel Dhakwa in the Lakhimpur Kheri district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The temple is exclusive in its architecture and structure.

It is said that the beautiful temple was constructed under the supervision of a Kapalik Tantrik and is reliant on some yantra described in Tantra Vidya. The complete temple structure is established on the back of a big frog.

Best Time To Visit

To visit Dudhwa National Park the best time is between November and June. The park is open for visitors throughout this period and the weather is also enjoyable, making it calmer to spot wildlife.

Winter months (December to February) are determined as the best time to visit as the animals come out in the open to sun themselves. The mornings and evenings are frigid, but the days are enjoyable, making it the faultless time for wildlife viewing.

The monsoon season from July to October is not the best time to visit as the park is locked to visitors and the weighty rainfall makes it problematic to spot wildlife. The park is also prone to flooding throughout this time, making it unreachable.

It’s also worth noting that the park is shut on Wednesdays and throughout the month of Ramzan.

How To Reach? 

By Flight: The closest airport is the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. The Lucknow airport is well linked to foremost cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Patna, and many more through a number of flights functioning on a regular basis. Most international flights arrive at Lucknow via Delhi.

By Road: Dudhwa is linked only to Palia by bus. So, visitors have to choose a bus up to Palia which is well-linked to other parts of Uttar Pradesh via unvarying buses. Visitors can also drive to Palia.

By Train: There are 3 railway stations nearby to the National Park- Dudhwa, Palia, and Mailani. You can arrive at Dudhwa via these places in rented cars or buses. 

Food And Accommodation 

There are a few forest lodges, a dormitory, a resort, and a forest hut accessible for accommodation in the park. All the accommodation choices in the park are preserved by the Dudhwa National Park administration.

A canteen in the administrative office of the park aids very basic vegetarian food. It is worthwhile to carry food and water while visiting the park. 

Shopping 

There are many shops nearby from where you can buy goods and gifts for your loved ones. 

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