Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh

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Dudhwa: One Destination Four Jungles

Nestled in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, Dudhwa National Park is a captivating wildlife haven close to the border with Nepal. This pristine reserve is accessible from Lucknow and encompasses dense woodland forests, expansive grasslands, riverine forests and wetlands, offering a mesmerising wilderness experience with many animals. Dudhwa is celebrated for its big five: The Bengal Tiger, Indian Rhinoceros, Indian Leopard, Asian Elephants and the Sloth bear. Birdwatchers will delight in the park's rich avian diversity with over 520 species of birds found here, including the star birds of Dudhwa which include the Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill Spot bellied Eagle Own and the Brown Fish Owl.

Make certain you have time to visit the lush grasslands of the adjacent Kishagarh Wildlife Sanctuary, a short drive west of Dudhwa, for its striking and graceful Barasingha or swamp deer. Mature males here support antlers that rise a meter above the head with 12-14 tines.

Equally impressive are the wetlands of the Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary just southwest of the main Dudhwa Park for their incredible populations of the primordial Gharial, a distinctive and critically endangered crocodile species native to the Indian subcontinent. Recognised by its long, narrow, bulbous snout, the gharial is well-adapted for life in freshwater rivers. Females grow to 13-15 feet in length, but the males can reach lengths of up to 20 feet! These waters are also home to the unique and endangered freshwater dolphins found only in the river systems of the Indian subcontinent. These pinkish-brown dolphins with a long, slender, slightly curved snout can grow to 8 feet in length and weigh as much as 90 kilograms.

Best For Sighting: Bengal Tiger, Indian rhinoceros, Asiatic elephant, Indian leopard, Fishing cats, turtles, otters, swamp deer or Barasingha, Gangiatic dolphins, Gharial and much more.
Top Bird Species: Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill Spot bellied Eagle Own and the Brown Fish Owl, Bengal florican, Sarus crane, Black-necked stork, Pallas's fish eagle and on and on...
Other activities: Long winding nature trails, village visits, Cycling tours and riverside experiences, sundowners and a walk into Nepal, across its remote borders with a picnic hamper.
Best Time to Visit: November to April.
Weather: Winters are cool (4-18°C), summers are warm (20-40°C), and monsoons (June-September) bring moderate to heavy rains.