Dudhwa National Park Booking

In recent years, Dudhwa National Park has gained quite some prominence amongst wildlife lovers. It’s located in the Terai belt which is consistent with marshy grasslands in northern Uttar Pradesh, India. It is spread over an area of 490 km and has a buffer zone of 190 km. You will find this park located in the Lakhimpur Kheri District on the Indo-Nepali border. Tourists who are going to do the Dudhwa National Park booking must know that this park is one of the few remaining protected areas of the Terai ecosystem. It currently houses several endangered species and diverse fauna.
It became a tiger reserve in 1979. The park has been a tiger reserve since 1987. Ever since it has been within the ambit of the ‘Project Tiger’. If you want to break from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Dudhwa is a place to be.

Type Of Safaris

Tourists who are planning to visit the place and are going to do the Dudhwa National Park booking should be aware of the safari options available here. Firstly, you have the classic open jeep option which can accommodate a total of 6 members inclusive of the guide and driver. Then there is the elephant safari on the outskirts of the park, which can accommodate a total of 4 members. You also have an option of canter safari booking which accommodates larger groups.

Safari Booking Procedure

The Dudhwa National Park booking price is available at Banzaara Travels. With the experience of over 10 years of in wildlife tour management and years of professional experience, we make sure you have an incredible experience. The forest officials deployed at the national park manage the booking part as per the guidelines of India’s forest department. Kindly note that you have safari options to choose from which include open jeep and elephant safari. For Indian Nationals the booking needs to be done 30 days well in advance. Meanwhile, foreign nationals have a 90 days window. Kindly note that the entry permit is available online. To acquire the same the following details are needed: full name, age, and sex of each visitor. Along with these, the following IDs need to be available with the visitor: Voter Id, Aadhar, and Driving license.

Safari Timing and Prices

The Safari Timing changes according to the season. Generally in the morning, the safari operates from 6:30 AM to 10.00 AM. In the evening it operates from 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM. The Dudhwa National Park Booking Price for Indians is Rs. 7000/per safari and foreign nationals are charged Rs. 13999 per safari.

Safari Zones

Sonaripur Safari Zone

Tourists who love wildlife will find this zone exciting as this zone houses the famous Rhino of Dudhwa National Park. Moreover, tourists also enjoy the sightings of one-horned rhinos which can be seen in this zone hence tourists who are planning to do the Dudhwa National Park Booking must know the exciting part this zone offers.

Kishanpur Safari Zone

The Kishanpur zone is the most important and exciting safari zone of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. This zone houses the maximum number of tigers and birds. Statistically speaking, this zone will offer maximum tiger sightings. If you’re planning to visit Dudhwa National Park, make sure you plan a visit to this zone.

Katarniaghat Safari Zone

This zone houses a diverse mix of wildlife and flora. Here you will get the best opportunity to spot different wildlife like tigers, crocodiles, dolphins, and other wildlife. Here you also experience nature at its best. With wild grasslands spread throughout the zone, you will not be bored even for a minute.

Chuka Tiger Reserve

Chuka is also known as the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. It is an impertinent part of Dudhwa National Park.

Flora and Fauna

Tourists mainly do the Dudhwa National Park Booking in the summers to explore the flora and fauna of this place as the national park constitutes dense forests of sal along with mixed moist forests and wet grasslands. In fact, the grasslands cover an area of 20% of the national park. These grasslands house various types of trees, shrubs, climbers, grass and grasslands, and aquatic plants.

The fauna is equally interesting as it comprises endangered wildlife like found one-horned rhinoceros, swamp deer, Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, leopard, sloth bear, hispid hare, gharial, and Bengal florican.

Do’s & Don’ts

• Obtain the requisite permits well in advance to avoid any mess.
• Along with a safari, make sure you have your accommodation booked as well.
• Don’t drive in haste inside the park. This way you also get better sightseeing without disturbing the wildlife.
• Stick to the trail, any divergence might put you in danger.
• Never carry a gun inside the reserve otherwise you will be penalized under the IPC.
• Carry essentials like sunscreens, sanitizers, water bottles, etc.
• Don’t smoke or drink within the premises.

How to reach

Lucknow airport is the nearest airport which is about 238 km from the national park. The nearest railway stations are Lucknow and Shahjahanpur (112 km). The nearest town is Palia (5 km.) which is well-linked to all major cities.  UPSRTC and private buses ply between Palia and all major cities of Uttar Pradesh.

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