TIGER HAVEN
Famous Tigers of Dudhwa & Kishanpur
Apex predator of the Terai Arc Landscape. Legend of Billy Arjan Singh's tigress 'Tara' and the thriving 100–125+ tiger population patrolling the moist Sal woods.
Royal Bengal Tiger
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Where the Terai still breathes wild.
Situated along the Indo-Nepal international border in Uttar Pradesh, Dudhwa National Park protects one of the last remaining intact ecosystems of the Himalayan Terai. Characterized by dense moist deciduous Sal forests (*Shorea robusta*), tall wet grasslands (*phantas*), and winding river floodplains of the Suheli and Mohana.
Suheli River Basin & Sal Canopy
© NIC Lakhimpur Kheri
Apex Predators & Emblem Species
Protecting 38+ mammal species, 450+ bird species, and rare aquatic reptiles across the intact Himalayan Terai Arc landscape.
Royal Bengal Tiger
The apex predator of the Terai Arc Landscape. Dudhwa's tigers inhabit the dense Sal canopies, cane brakes, and riverine thickets along the Suheli and Mohana rivers.
VulnerableNorthern Swamp Deer (Barasingha)
Rucervus duvaucelii duvaucelii
Nominate subspecies endemic to the wet tall grasslands (phantas) of Sathiana and Sonaripur. Stags display magnificent 12-tined antlers.
VulnerableGreat One-Horned Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros unicornis
Reintroduced in 1984 after 90 years of local extinction. Resides in the 27 sq km Kakraha Rhino Rehabilitation Area (RRA).
EndangeredAsian Elephant
Elephas maximus
Migrates seasonally across the Indo-Nepal international corridor connecting Dudhwa to Suklaphanta and Bardia National Parks.
Birds of Dudhwa
Home to Bengal Florican, Great Hornbill, Swamp Francolin, Fishing Eagle, and migratory waterfowl across Jhadi Tal & Suheli river basins.
Indian Leopard & Aquatic Crocodilians
Silent canopy stealth leopards inhabit riverine cane brakes, while the pristine Girwa river hosts India's premier wild breeding gharial population.
The 4 Core Safari Zones
Guided 4x4 Gypsy safaris are conducted under official forest permits across Dudhwa Core, Kishanpur, Katarniaghat, and Sathiana.
Dudhwa Core Zone
Kishanpur Sanctuary
Katarniaghat Sanctuary
Sathiana Grasslands
Best Time to Visit Dudhwa
Dudhwa National Park is open annually for visitors from 15th November to 15th June. The park remains strictly closed during monsoon months (16th June to 14th November) for animal breeding and forest regeneration.
Misty morning fogs over phantas, prime birdwatching for 450+ migratory species.
Highest tiger & rhino sighting probabilities around water holes and Jhadi Tal lake.
How to Reach Dudhwa National Park
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow (LKO)
238 km from Dudhwa Main Headquarters
Lucknow is connected by daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and major Indian cities. Taxis are readily available from Lucknow to Dudhwa (approx. 4.5 to 5 hours drive).
Dudhwa (DWX) / Palia Kalan (PD) / Shahjahanpur (SPN)
Nearest major junction: Shahjahanpur (112 km) & Mailani (30 km)
Express trains connect Delhi, Lucknow, and Kanpur to Shahjahanpur and Bareilly junctions. Local passenger trains connect Mailani and Palia Kalan directly to Dudhwa.
State Highway 90 & NH 730 Route via Lakhimpur Kheri
430 km from Delhi | 238 km from Lucknow
Regular Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses run from Lucknow, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur, and Bareilly to Palia Kalan (10 km from Dudhwa).
From Royal Forests to Global Landmark
Dudhwa stands as a world-renowned conservation success story. From 9 translocated rhinos in 1984 to 45+ free-ranging rhinos and 100+ Royal Bengal Tigers today.
Before Foundation of Dudhwa
Originally preserved as royal hunting tracts. Dedicated conservation efforts by Billy Arjan Singh led to protecting the swamp deer (Barasingha) endemic habitat.
Dudhwa National Park Established
Officially gazetted as Dudhwa National Park over 490 sq km to protect the last remaining intact ecosystems of the Himalayan Terai.
Landmark Rhino Reintroduction
5 Great One-Horned Rhinoceros translocated from Assam and 4 from Nepal into Kakraha enclosure after 90 years of local extinction.
Project Tiger Reserve Status
Combined Dudhwa National Park and Kishanpur Sanctuary into Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, expanding protected tiger corridors.
Billy Arjan Singh & The Legend of Tigress Tara
Honorary Wildlife Warden Billy Arjan Singh championed Dudhwa's establishment in 1977 and brought international acclaim through his rewilding experiment with hand-reared tigress "Tara" at Tiger Haven on the Soheli river bank.
Stay Inside the Terai Wilderness
Choose between historic British Colonial Forest Rest Houses (FRH), indigenous Tharu eco-cottages, or luxury jungle resorts surrounding the reserve buffer.
Heritage Forest LodgingColonial Forest Rest Houses (FRH)
Sonaripur, Sathiana, Bankey Tal & Dudhwa HQ
Heritage teakwood rest houses constructed by British forest engineers in the early 20th century. Situated inside core forest tracts surrounded by ancient Sal canopies.
Indigenous Cultural StaysTharu Eco-Cottages
Dudhwa Buffer & Sathiana Boundary
Traditional bamboo and thatch eco-cottages operated in partnership with the local indigenous Tharu tribe, offering authentic organic meals and cultural performances.
Luxury Jungle ResortsPrivate Eco Resorts & Lodges
Palia Kalan & Dudhwa Road Outer Buffer
Modern eco-resorts featuring air-conditioned suites, swimming pools, private dining decks, and 4x4 safari Gypsy booking desks.
Official Dudhwa Tour Packages
2 Nights / 3 Days Classic Dudhwa Tiger Safari
2 Gypsies | FRH Stay | Meals | Expert Naturalist
3 Nights / 4 Days Rhino & Gharial Expedition
3 Safaris + Boat Ride | Katarniaghat + Sathiana
Group Safaris & Institutional Expeditions
We coordinate large group permits, dedicated Gypsy fleets, student educational camps, and specialized photography delegations.
School & College Trips
Educational nature camps, guided forest ecology walks, and student biodiversity awareness workshops approved by UP Ecotourism.
Corporate Group Expeditions
Team-building wilderness retreats, executive jungle safaris, and eco-lodge conference bookings surrounded by Sal woods.
Wildlife Photography Groups
Customized multi-shift safaris focused on barasingha stag rutting, tiger tracking in Kishanpur, and aquatic bird photography.
Custom Family & Travel Groups
Personalized travel planning for large family reunions, senior citizen comfort safaris, and specialized buffer zone tours.
Official Contact & Permit Form
Request official safari availability, forest rest house reservations, or group expedition permits.
Field Headquarters
Visitor Rules & Regulations
- Original Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Driving License) mandatory at all entrance check-posts.
- Single-use plastic bottles and plastic wrappers are strictly prohibited inside core sanctuary zones.
- Loud music, mobile speakers, and smoking are punishable offenses under Wild Life Protection Act 1972.
- Visitors must stay inside the 4x4 Gypsy during safari shifts under all circumstances.
- Wear muted nature tones (Khaki, Olive Green, Brown); avoid bright fluorescent colors.
Request Safari Permits & Lodging
Fill out your travel details to receive official permit guidance and rest house availability.