Dudhwa National Park - U.P. - दुधवा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
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Also popular as a Tiger Reserve, this national park is located in the district of Lakhimpur, along the Indo-Nepal border. Another major attraction of this wild reserve is the Barasingha or the Swamp Deer, found in the southwest and southeast region of the park.
Dudhwa National Park falls under the Lakhimpur-Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh (UP). It is situated along the India-Nepal border, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Spread over an area of 490 sq km, the park stands bounded by Indo-Nepal border in north and by Suheli River in the south. Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary of India dates back to the year 1958. In 1977, the sanctuary or reserve was elevated to the status of a national park. Dudhwa Wildlife Park came under 'Project Tiger' in the year 1988. At that point of time, Kishanpur Sanctuary was also added to the national park and Dudhwa Tiger Reserve of Uttar Pradesh came into existence. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November and May.
Further east along the Terai, the Dudhwa National Park, which is also a Tiger Reserve, is located in the district of Lakhimpur -Kheri, very close to the Nepal border. The 498.29 Sq. km. Park has fine sal forests and extensive grasslands. Tall coarse grass sometimes forming impenetrable thickets, swampy depressions and lakes characterise the wetlands of the Park. These are the habitat of large numbers of barasingha, the magnificent swamp deer, noted for their multi-tined antlers (bara-12, singha-horn). These in turn support the predators - the tiger and leopard. Though the Park has a fair population of tigers, they are rarely seen owing to the nature of the forest cover.
The grasslands are also ideal terrain for the Indian one horned rhinoceros. In an exciting project undertaken in 1984, a number of rhinos were translocated here from Assam and Nepal, in an attempt to extend their habitats and to exclude Other inhabitants include the sloth bear, jackal, wild pig and the lesser cats - the fishing cat, leopard cat, jungle cat and civet. Dudhwa has also an abundance of birds. Its marshes are home to a range of water-birds both local and migratory. There are spectacular painted storks, black and white necked storks, sarus cranes and varied night birds of prey, ranging from the great Indian horned owl to the jungle owlet. Colourful woodpeckers, barbets, kingfishers, minivets, bee eaters, and bulbuls flit through the forest canopy. A fragile natural paradise, Dudhwa endeavours to protect its wild haven from the depredations of an expanding human population.
Situated in kheri district the park was set up in 1968 covering an area of 498 Sq.km. The rail head and the nearest town is Dudhwa which is 4km from the park. The nearest airport from the park is Amausi (Lucknow) at a distance of about 250 km.
The forest is covered with sal trees interspersed with marsh lands and grass lands. This park is notable for its marshy flats of grass. The fauna consist of sambar, swamp deer, cheetah, hog deer, barking deer, crocodile, python, peafowl, partridges, etc. It is home for endangered swamp deer or barasingha. February-April are the best months for visiting the park.
Dudhwa National Park is located in the Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. While the northern edge of the Park lies along the Indo-Nepal border, the River Suheli marks the southern boundary. The forest is covered with sal trees interspersed with marsh lands and grass lands. A Tiger Reserve since 1879, Dudhwa became a National Park in 1977 and adopted the Project Tiger in 1988. The diverse terrain of Dudhwa National Park is home to diverse flora & fauna.
The forests here are reminiscent of the forests of Bardia on the Nepal side, with huge Sal trees, tall termite mounds, patches of riverine forests and large open grasslands. Its lakes offer excellent opportunities for observing Swamp Deer and birds from 'machans'. In the mid 1980s, Indian Rhinoceros was reintroduced into Dudhwa from Assam and Nepal. The park has a rich bird life, with over 350 species, including the Swamp Partridge, Slaty-backed Woodpecker and Bengal Florican.
Built in the Indo-Saracenic style by the rulers of the Singhai state, Surat Bhawan Palace is one of the famous palaces of the Terai area. Not far from the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve on the Lakhimpur-Nighasan-Dudhwa route, the palace is set in a large green, nine-acre retreat. Expanses of lush lawns, fountains, a swimming pool and interesting architectural details make a visit to the palace worthwhile.
The landscape of the Dudhwa National Park comprises of thick sal forests, grasslands and wet marshes. The wetlands of the park seem to be characterized by tall crude grass, muddy depressions and lakes. Termite mounds and patches of reverie trees make up a major portion of the reminiscent forests of the Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Birds : Around 400 species including Bengal Florican, Black-necked Stork identified.
Fish : 90 species of fishes identified.
Endangered Species : Tiger, swamp deer, leopard, ratel, hispid hare, Bengal Florican, Black-necked Stork.
Fauna
One can hope to find some of the most rare species of animals at Dudhwa Wildlife Park of Uttar Pradesh. One of them is Hispid Hare, a dark brown animal earlier thought to have become extinct, but rediscovered in 1984. The other animals to be seen here include Swamp Deer, Sambar Deer, Tiger, Rhinoceros, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Barking Deer, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Spotted Deer, Hog Deer, Civet, Fishing Cat, etc.
As you pass through the tropical semi-evergreen forest, tropical moist deciduous forest, riparian and swamp forest and dry deciduous forest, you will come across at least 37 species of mammals, 16 species of reptiles and 400 species of avifauna. Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary is said to have 101 tigers and four leopards. The dominant tree species are Shorea robusta, Terminalis tomentosa, Adina cordifolia, Terminalia belerica, Eugenia jambolana, Dalbergia sissoo, and Bombax malabaricum. The various types of forests throughout the park are interrupted by wide stretches of mesophyllous grasslands locally called the phantas.
Dudhwa National Park Extend the Trip Go to Delhi, the national capital with numerous historical monuments. Delhi is also the best choice for the person who is desirous of shopping in India. You can also move towards Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal situated to the northwest direction of Uttar Pradesh. Both Uttranchal and Himachal Pradesh are exhilarating. If you are the person with adventurous instinct then this is the place for you.
If you want more information on Wildlife India Tour then get back to us, whenever needed. Let us know your requirements, so that we can make your trip to India Wildlife completely exceptional and exciting.
Core : 490.2919 Sq. km.
Buffer : 190.0371 Sq. km.
Kishanpur: 203.4100 Sq. km.
National Park: 1977
Headquarters : Lakhimpur (Kheri), UP, India
Established: 1958 as a wildlife sanctuary, 1977 as a national park, 1988 as a tiger reserve.
Altitude: 150-183 meters
Nearest Town : Palia (10 km.) Nearest petrol pump! Hospital / market /bank / Post & Telegraph Office are at Palia
Best time to visit : November to May
Climate : Like the rest of north India, Dudhwa also has an extreme type of climate. Summers are hot with the temperature rising up to 40 C. During winters, the temperature hovers between 20 C and 30 C. The average annual rainfall is 1,600 mm.
Clothing : Summer: Cottons
Winter: Light woolens preferably 'khaki', olive green, gray or other inconspicuous clothing which does not alarm or scare away the animals.
Accommodation : Forest Rest Houses, Log Huts, etc., at Dudhwa and Sathiana.
Nearest town :Palia (10 km)
How to get there : Rail-Dudhwa, Air-Lucknow (250 km)
Travel Tips : Consult the Doctor before you leave for the trip. Get enough information about the place you are going to visit.
Main Attractions: Swamp Deer, Sambar Deer, Tiger, Rhinoceros, etc
Dudhwa National Park falls under the Lakhimpur-Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh (UP). It is situated along the India-Nepal border, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Spread over an area of 490 sq km, the park stands bounded by Indo-Nepal border in north and by Suheli River in the south. Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary of India dates back to the year 1958. In 1977, the sanctuary or reserve was elevated to the status of a national park. Dudhwa Wildlife Park came under 'Project Tiger' in the year 1988. At that point of time, Kishanpur Sanctuary was also added to the national park and Dudhwa Tiger Reserve of Uttar Pradesh came into existence. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November and May.
Further east along the Terai, the Dudhwa National Park, which is also a Tiger Reserve, is located in the district of Lakhimpur -Kheri, very close to the Nepal border. The 498.29 Sq. km. Park has fine sal forests and extensive grasslands. Tall coarse grass sometimes forming impenetrable thickets, swampy depressions and lakes characterise the wetlands of the Park. These are the habitat of large numbers of barasingha, the magnificent swamp deer, noted for their multi-tined antlers (bara-12, singha-horn). These in turn support the predators - the tiger and leopard. Though the Park has a fair population of tigers, they are rarely seen owing to the nature of the forest cover.
The grasslands are also ideal terrain for the Indian one horned rhinoceros. In an exciting project undertaken in 1984, a number of rhinos were translocated here from Assam and Nepal, in an attempt to extend their habitats and to exclude Other inhabitants include the sloth bear, jackal, wild pig and the lesser cats - the fishing cat, leopard cat, jungle cat and civet. Dudhwa has also an abundance of birds. Its marshes are home to a range of water-birds both local and migratory. There are spectacular painted storks, black and white necked storks, sarus cranes and varied night birds of prey, ranging from the great Indian horned owl to the jungle owlet. Colourful woodpeckers, barbets, kingfishers, minivets, bee eaters, and bulbuls flit through the forest canopy. A fragile natural paradise, Dudhwa endeavours to protect its wild haven from the depredations of an expanding human population.
Situated in kheri district the park was set up in 1968 covering an area of 498 Sq.km. The rail head and the nearest town is Dudhwa which is 4km from the park. The nearest airport from the park is Amausi (Lucknow) at a distance of about 250 km.
The forest is covered with sal trees interspersed with marsh lands and grass lands. This park is notable for its marshy flats of grass. The fauna consist of sambar, swamp deer, cheetah, hog deer, barking deer, crocodile, python, peafowl, partridges, etc. It is home for endangered swamp deer or barasingha. February-April are the best months for visiting the park.
Dudhwa National Park is located in the Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. While the northern edge of the Park lies along the Indo-Nepal border, the River Suheli marks the southern boundary. The forest is covered with sal trees interspersed with marsh lands and grass lands. A Tiger Reserve since 1879, Dudhwa became a National Park in 1977 and adopted the Project Tiger in 1988. The diverse terrain of Dudhwa National Park is home to diverse flora & fauna.
About Dudhwa National Park
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve lies on the India-Nepal border in the foothills of the Himalaya and the plains of the 'terai'. The park is spread over an area of around 811 sq. kms of marshes, grasslands and dense forests. The main attractions of the park are its Swamp Deer (population over 1,600) and tiger (population 98 in 1995). It is a home for over 38 species of mammals, 16 species of reptiles and numerous species of birds. It has two core areas: Dudhwa National Park and Kishanpur wildlife sanctuary. They are 15 kms. apart with agricultural land between them. The park is famous for the untiring efforts of 'Billy' Arjan Singh, one of India's leading conservationists, who was instrumental in the creation of Dudhwa as a sanctuary of the Swamp Deer. Later he successfully hand-reared and re-introduced zoo-born Tigers and Leopards into the wilds of Dudhwa.The forests here are reminiscent of the forests of Bardia on the Nepal side, with huge Sal trees, tall termite mounds, patches of riverine forests and large open grasslands. Its lakes offer excellent opportunities for observing Swamp Deer and birds from 'machans'. In the mid 1980s, Indian Rhinoceros was reintroduced into Dudhwa from Assam and Nepal. The park has a rich bird life, with over 350 species, including the Swamp Partridge, Slaty-backed Woodpecker and Bengal Florican.
Excursion(Dudhwa Tiger Reserve)
En route to Dudhwa, the unique Frog Temple at Oyal can also be visited. The only one of its kind in India, it was built by the former Maharajas of the Oyal state in the district of Lakhimpur-Kheri. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the base of the stone temple is built in the shape of a large frog. The temple is at a distance of 10 km from Hargaon on the route to Lakhimpur-Kheri and Dudhwa.Built in the Indo-Saracenic style by the rulers of the Singhai state, Surat Bhawan Palace is one of the famous palaces of the Terai area. Not far from the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve on the Lakhimpur-Nighasan-Dudhwa route, the palace is set in a large green, nine-acre retreat. Expanses of lush lawns, fountains, a swimming pool and interesting architectural details make a visit to the palace worthwhile.
Flora
Sal Shorea robusta, asna Terminalia tomentosa, shisham Dalbergia sissoo, bahera Terminalia balerica, khair Acacia catechu, jamun Syzygium cumini.The landscape of the Dudhwa National Park comprises of thick sal forests, grasslands and wet marshes. The wetlands of the park seem to be characterized by tall crude grass, muddy depressions and lakes. Termite mounds and patches of reverie trees make up a major portion of the reminiscent forests of the Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Main Fauna in Dudhwa National Park
Mammals : Tiger, leopard, swamp deer, rhinoceros, chital, hog deer, barking deer, sambar, wild boar and ratel.Birds : Around 400 species including Bengal Florican, Black-necked Stork identified.
Fish : 90 species of fishes identified.
Endangered Species : Tiger, swamp deer, leopard, ratel, hispid hare, Bengal Florican, Black-necked Stork.
Fauna
One can hope to find some of the most rare species of animals at Dudhwa Wildlife Park of Uttar Pradesh. One of them is Hispid Hare, a dark brown animal earlier thought to have become extinct, but rediscovered in 1984. The other animals to be seen here include Swamp Deer, Sambar Deer, Tiger, Rhinoceros, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Barking Deer, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Spotted Deer, Hog Deer, Civet, Fishing Cat, etc.
The Fauna
The fauna consist of sambar, swamp deer, cheetah, hog deer, barking deer, crocodile, python, peafowl, partridges, etc. It is home for endangered swamp deer or barasingha.The Avifauna
Dudhwa's birds, in particular, are a delight for any avid bird watcher- plenty of painted storks, sarus cranes, owls, barbets, woodpeckers, minivets and many more, including some rare species like the Bengal florican. Much of the park's avian fauna is aquatic in nature, and is found around Dudhwa's lakes- especially Banke Tal.Bird Life
The bird lovers will find Dudhwa Tiger Reserve of India, with more than 400 species of birds, as a virtual paradise. It is also one of the favorite haunts of the migratory birds visiting the Indian subcontinent. Some of the most popular birds seen at Dudhwa National Park comprise of Drongos, Barbets, Cormorants, Ducks, Geese, Hornbills, Bulbuls, Teal, Woodpeckers, Heron, Bee Eaters, Minivets, Kingfishers, Egrets, Orioles, etc. You can also find a wide variety of owls here, including, Great Indian Horned Owl, Brown Fish Owl, Dusky Horned Owl, Scoops Owl, Jungle Owlet, The Brown Wood Owl And Tawny Fish Owl.Venture Into The Dudhwa
You can hire jeeps and mini buses to explore the park. But, if you really want to be one with the natural surroundings then go for Elephant rides, which will make your trip extraordinary. The park area is abundant with diverse and rich stock of flora & fauna.As you pass through the tropical semi-evergreen forest, tropical moist deciduous forest, riparian and swamp forest and dry deciduous forest, you will come across at least 37 species of mammals, 16 species of reptiles and 400 species of avifauna. Dudhwa Wildlife Sanctuary is said to have 101 tigers and four leopards. The dominant tree species are Shorea robusta, Terminalis tomentosa, Adina cordifolia, Terminalia belerica, Eugenia jambolana, Dalbergia sissoo, and Bombax malabaricum. The various types of forests throughout the park are interrupted by wide stretches of mesophyllous grasslands locally called the phantas.
Additional Punch
Go to the other parts of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh has numerous places to visit. You can go to Agra - the city of Taj, Lucknow, Varanasi. Close by is the Corbett National Park, so you can also combine both the trip.Dudhwa National Park Extend the Trip Go to Delhi, the national capital with numerous historical monuments. Delhi is also the best choice for the person who is desirous of shopping in India. You can also move towards Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal situated to the northwest direction of Uttar Pradesh. Both Uttranchal and Himachal Pradesh are exhilarating. If you are the person with adventurous instinct then this is the place for you.
Few Difficulties
This part is situated at the central part of India, So, you may not face too many difficulty. But, you may not be able to speak to the local people, as only the educated one can speak English.Few Suggestions
Don't get into any unknown or illegal activity. Do not disturb the local culture and local atmosphere. Try to be well informed about the routes and the place you are going to visit. Contact us when and where needed, while on a wildlife India Tour.If you want more information on Wildlife India Tour then get back to us, whenever needed. Let us know your requirements, so that we can make your trip to India Wildlife completely exceptional and exciting.
How to Reach
International Airport : Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi By Air The nearest airport falls in the city of Lucknow.(250 km), Dhangarhi (Nepal, 35 km.)By Rail
Bareilli railway station is the nearest junction from Dudhwa.(4 km), Palia (10 km.), Mailani (37 km.)By Road
Dudhwa National Park is well connected by road with almost all the major cities of the country.You can each the park from any part of Uttar Pradesh. Rest House Near Dudhwa National Park Travel Info(Dudhwa Tiger Reserve) Drive from Delhi (8-9 hours) or take the train to Shahjehanpur and drive to Dudhwa (3 hours). Alternatively fly to Lucknow and drive to Dudhwa (245 km, 6 hours).Stay There
Forest Rest Houses, Log Huts etc. At Dudhwa and Sathiana. Forest Rest House at Dudhwa and huts are also available. Forest Rest House at Sathiana, Forest Rest House at Bankatti.General Information
Location : Uttar Pradesh, IndiaCore : 490.2919 Sq. km.
Buffer : 190.0371 Sq. km.
Kishanpur: 203.4100 Sq. km.
National Park: 1977
Headquarters : Lakhimpur (Kheri), UP, India
Established: 1958 as a wildlife sanctuary, 1977 as a national park, 1988 as a tiger reserve.
Altitude: 150-183 meters
Nearest Town : Palia (10 km.) Nearest petrol pump! Hospital / market /bank / Post & Telegraph Office are at Palia
Best time to visit : November to May
Climate : Like the rest of north India, Dudhwa also has an extreme type of climate. Summers are hot with the temperature rising up to 40 C. During winters, the temperature hovers between 20 C and 30 C. The average annual rainfall is 1,600 mm.
Clothing : Summer: Cottons
Winter: Light woolens preferably 'khaki', olive green, gray or other inconspicuous clothing which does not alarm or scare away the animals.
Accommodation : Forest Rest Houses, Log Huts, etc., at Dudhwa and Sathiana.
Nearest town :Palia (10 km)
How to get there : Rail-Dudhwa, Air-Lucknow (250 km)
Travel Tips : Consult the Doctor before you leave for the trip. Get enough information about the place you are going to visit.
Main Attractions: Swamp Deer, Sambar Deer, Tiger, Rhinoceros, etc
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