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Dudhwa National Park has three zone(s)
1. Dudhwa Zone 1 (Sonaripur & Sathiana)
2. Kishanpur Zone
3. Katarniya Ghat

What is the Location of DTR Jungle Hideaways and how far is it from Entry Gate?

1. DTR Jungle Hideaways is adjacent to the Kishanpur Zone Entry Gate (Best Zone for Tiger Sighting) in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve | Dudhwa National Park. Our property is just 3-4 mins away from the Kishanpur Zone Gate of Dudhwa National. Famous Jhandi Tal (Lake) is in Kishanpur Zone
2. Dudhwa Zone 1 (Rhino Area Zone) is about 38 kms away from our property. There is a Rhino Area Entry fee in addition to regular safari fee. You may also, get to see Elephant Herds. Forest is denser in Zone 1 so tiger sighting is little tough. Banke Tal is the main water body (outside Rhino Area) apart from Suheli River.
3. Katarniyaghat Zone is about 120 Kms. With huge water body it has Crocodiles, Gharials, Turtles apart from several Bird species.

Where is Dudhwa National Park, which state in India it is?

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve & National Park is a wildlife conservated and protected area in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1977. The park covers an area of 1,284.3 square kilometres and is spread across Lakhimpur Kheri, Sahajahanpur and Bahraich Districts. The Tourism zone in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve National Park is in the district of Lakhimpur Kheri, along the Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve & National Park has three tourism zones.

Dudhwa Zone1, that covers Rhino Area in Sonaripur Range and Sathiana Range. Forest cover & vegetation is very thick and is ideal for Elephant herds. Rhino Area has an additional entry fee. In morning shift, tourists can visit Rhino Area on Elephant Rides, whereas in afternoon shift has provision of Safari on vehicle. Bookings are made on first come, first serve basis. Only 2 Elephants take tourists in the morning and in afternoon, only two vehicle is allowed to enter the Rhino Area. Due to very dense forest, visibility is low. Tiger sightings are limited and only happened when tiger walks on the road or crosses the road.
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary Zone is on a higher altitude, with good visibility, it is popular for most of the tiger sightings in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and National Park. Famous Beldanda Area and Ring Road has lots of possibilities of tiger and leopard sighting. Famous Jhandi Tal (Lake) is located here, ideal for spotting many birds species. There are several waterholes to attract animals and specially tigers to quench their thirst.
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary Zone is a major water body on The Gerva river is home to fresh water Gangetic dolphins. Have a roaring experience amidst tigers, leopards, deer and antelopes

The history of Dudhwa National Park dates back to the early 20th century when the area was used as a hunting ground by the British rulers of India. In 1958, the area was declared a wildlife sanctuary by the government of Uttar Pradesh, with the aim of protecting the swamp deer population, which was facing the threat of extinction. In 1977, the sanctuary was upgraded to a national park, and additional areas were added to the protected area. The park was also declared a tiger reserve in 1987, as the area was found to have a significant population of Bengal tigers.
Today, Dudhwa National Park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and over 450 species of birds. The park is also known for its unique ecosystem, which includes grasslands, swamps, and dense forests.

How to reach Dudhwa National Park, which is the nearest Airport?

The nearest airport to Dudhwa National Park is at Lucknow, it is an International Airport connected to most of the Metropolitan Cities in India. Road connectivity is good about 220 kms or 4 hours Taxi travel time. Recently operational Bareilly Airport has flight option from Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.

How to reach Dudhwa National Park or Dudhwa Tiger Reserve from Lucknow?

From Lucknow, Dudhwa National Park or Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is about 220 Kms, from Lucknow takes Sitapur Road, before Sitapur, take a right turn towards Lakhimpur Kheri and finally a left at Mehwagunj to Bhira, Palia. From Bhira , take a left towards Kishanpur Gate on Maghai Road, which is just about 4.5 Kms from DTR Jungle Hideaways.

How to reach Dudhwa National Park or Dudhwa Tiger Reserve from Bareilly?

From Bareilly Airport, take Pilibhit Road, pass through Puranpur then at Khuttar Crossing, ( Avoid taking any short cuts through the villages to save time)take a left towards Mailani and Bhira. From Bhira, take a left towards Kishanpur Gate, which is just about 4.5 Kms from DTR Jungle Hideaways.

How to reach Dudhwa National Park or Dudhwa Tiger Reserve from New Delhi?

From New Delhi Airport, heads towards Ghaziabad through Vikas Marg, continue road NH9 (earlier it was NH 24), passing through Garh Mukteswar, (at Gajrola, you may find a lot of options on food like Bikanerwala, KFC, McDonald, Burger King, Dominos & other multi cuisine restaurants). Continue NH9, passing through Moradabad By-pass, Rampur, Bareilly By-pass. On Bareilly By-pass, take a left toward Pilibhit. On Pilibhit Road, Pass through Puranpur then at Khuttar Crossing, take a left towards Mailani and Bhira. From Bhira, take a left towards Kishanpur Gate, which is just about 4.5 Kms from DTR Jungle Hideaways.

How many tigers are there in Dudhwa National Park or Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh has been ranked fourth among tiger reserves in India, with a tiger population of 135. The total tiger population in Uttar Pradesh has increased by 18.49% in four years, reaching 205 in 2022. However, expert suggest the numbers are much higher as Dudhwa National Park has huge population of sugarcane tigers. Uttar Pradesh produces nearly half of India’s sugarcane (45.89% of the total). Tigers enters sugarcane fields tracking wild boars as wild boars are among the favourite prey. Apart from this, tigresses with cubs prefer cane fields as cover. They kill the boars and hide the prey easily to feed the cubs. Tiger counts are generally done in the jungle and not in the sugarcane fields. Hence count is much higher.

How to do Dudhwa Booking with complete package of stay, meals, permit, and safari?

Simply drop a WhatsApp “Hi” or call us on +91- 9560647536 / 9654569461. For more information we have a dedicated WhatsApp Help Desk No. +91- 83758 94556

What would be the weather like at Dudhwa?

During the winter months of November, December and January the Daytime Temperature is around 20-25 degrees Celsius; while the Night Temperature is around 10 degrees Celsius.

Food Queries

Q. Can you arrange Jain food without Onion & Garlic?
A. Yes We Can !!!

Q. Can you arrange less spicy food?
A. Yes, we can arrange less spicy food

Q. Can you arrange Vegan food?
A. Yes, we can arrange Vegan food

Q. Can we get infant food like khichdi or Porridge (Dalia)?
A. Yes, we can arrange infant food like khichdi or Porridge (Dalia) !!!

Q. I have food allergy; can you prepare allergic ingredient FREE (specific to you) food?
Answer Yes We Can !!!

Fun & Activities

Question: What to do in Dudhwa, when not on safari rides?
Answer: Simply Choose DTR Jungle Hideaways to stay. We have lot of activities & games to choose from.

Question: Do you have indoor games?
Answer: Yes, we have indoor like Carom, Snake & Ladders, Ludo & Outdoor, International Business Kit, Cards & Chess etc.

Question: Do you have outdoor games?
Answer: Yes, we have indoor like Badminton, football, Cricket Kit.

Question: Can we go for Nature Walk?
Answer: Yes, we can arrange for Nature Walk Guide, (Highly Recommended: as area is full of dangerous wild animals like Tiger & Leopard, Crocodiles etc, secondly there is almost no signal to call for help.

Question: Do you have some special spot for tiger sighting outside forest?
Answer: Yes, we can arrange, Shhhh !!!

Question: Can you arrange Bird Watching without Safaris?
Answer: Yes, we can arrange.

Question: Do you have specific point for Rare Animals?
Answer: Yes, we can arrange, Shhhh !!!

Taxi

Can you arrange for a taxi for Pick & drop from Lucknow / Bareilly Airport? Yes, we can arrange a SUV or Sedan, on guest request.

Essential Facts About Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

• The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is divided into core, buffer, and corridor areas.
• The Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dudhwa National Park form its core area. They remain separated by 15 km of agricultural land.
• The linkages between the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, Dudhwa National Park, and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary form the corridor.
• The buffer includes the forests of South Kheri, North Kheri, and Shahjahanpur.
• Dudhwa Tiger Reserve represents the Terai ecosystem.
• Seven rhinos were relocated to this tiger reserve in 1984-85 from Assam and Nepal.
• Women weavers from Dudhwa Reserve derive profit by using technology for their looms.
• Around half of the global population of barasinghas are present in Dudhwa National Park.
• Out of the nearly 1350 bird species found in India, more than 450 species can be spotted in this tiger reserve.

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Flora and Fauna of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

• Apart from tigers, the Dudhwa Reserve is a habitat for several other animals, such as leopards, elephants, bears, rhinoceros, barasinghas, swamp deer, spotted deer, sloth bear, and jackals, among others.
• Among the migratory and resident birds of Dudhwa Reserve are the spot-billed pelican, Sarus Crane, Red jungle Fowl, Large cormorant, India Long-billed Vulture, and Brown Hawk owl.
• The reptile population of Dudhwa Reserve includes python, king cobra, monitor lizard, Sandboa, and ghariyal.
• The major flora of these forests comprises sal, shisham, bahera, asna, jamun, sehore, and gular.
• Some of the trees in Dudhwa Reserve are over 150 years old and are more than 70 feet tall.

FAQs on Dudhwa National Park

Q.1. What is the significance of the Dudhwa National Park and Tiger Reserve?
Answer: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve conserves tigers, an endangered species. Tigers help to maintain the diversity and balance of an ecosystem.

Q.2. What are the main attractions of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve?
Answer: The main attractions of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve are tigers, swamp deer, and rhinos.

Q.3. How many tiger reserves are there in India?
Answer: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is one of the 49 tiger reserves in India.

Q.4. Which animal species are seen in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve?
Answer: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve has tigers, leopards, elephants, Asiatic black bear, rhinoceros, barasinghas, swamp deer, spotted deer, sloth bear, and jackals.

Q.5. Which rare wildlife species can be seen in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve?
Answer: Several rare and endangered species of animals and birds can be spotted in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, such as the Hispid hare and the white-rumped vulture.