DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
AT
LAKHIMPUR KHERI
The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a protected area in Uttar Pradesh that
stretches mainly across the Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts and
comprises the Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
It covers an area of 1,284.3 km (495.9 sq mi) and includes three large
forest fragments amidst the matrix dominated by agriculture. It shares the
north-eastern boundary with Nepal, which is defined to a large extent by the
Mohana River. The area is a vast alluvial floodplain traversed by numerous
rivers and streams flowing in south-easterly direction. It ranges in altitude
from 110 to 185 m (361 to 607 ft).
Dudhwa National Park is great paradise near nepal border. Dudhwa
national park residing the areas of Lakhimpur & Kheri district of Uttar
Pradesh, lying adjacent to the Indo-Nepal border bringing together two most
incredible sanctuaries of the area namely, Kishanpur and Katerniaghat Wildlife
Sanctuaries to represent the excellent natural forests and greenery along the
Terai region.
Quite impressively, the northern boundary of the park is being
constituted by the Mohana River flowing along the Indo-Nepal border whilst the
Southern boundary is formed by the river Suheli. The Kishanpur Sanctuary lies
in the Lakhimpur- Kheri and Shahajahanpur districts in Uttar Pradesh. Spreading
across an expanse of 811 sq km beholding the nature lovers with marshes,
grasslands and dense forests, the area is actually meant for tremendous counts
of Swamp Deer and Tigers species.
The area of the Park is composed of a vast alluvial plain along the
tributaries of Mohana and Suheli, interspersed with numerous rivulets, lakes
and pools. The rich and extremely fertile Indo-Gangetic plains support a
flamboyant growth of forests diversity of fauna. The park has some of the best
forests of 'Sal' tree in the world, amongst other flora; and is a virtual
unexplored paradise for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers.
Dudhwa attracts the visitors with its two core area as Dudhwa National
Park and Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary which are separated by each other with an
area of 15 kms agricultural land. Unlike other celebrity parks of India like
Jim Corbett National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park
etc, the uncommercialized ambience of this park makes it an ideal habitat for
the wild creatures to find nature's serenity & comfortability in a more
natural way.
The best time to visit Dudhwa National Park is between November and May.
The park remains open to public from 15th November to 15th June, though the
months of May and June are a little too hot for comfort. While visiting the
Park during winter you must remember to take woolen clothes as it can get
pretty chilly, particularly between December to February.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is accessible both by rail and road. The Dudhwa branch-line of the North-east Railways links Dudhwa/Palia with Lucknow, Bareilly and Gonda. The Dudhwa Railway Station is right in the heart of the Park about 4 km from the tourist complex at Dudhwa.
Do's & Dont's
Go to the sanctuary only when one has a confirmed booking of an
accommodation.
Obtain the required permit to move inside the sanctuary and follow all
rules.
Drive slowly inside ,as this helps in better view of the wildlife and
also does not disturb or endanger wildlife.
Keep to the trails as not doing it not only endangers wildlife but also
puts you in danger.
Take the pleasure of viewing wildlife, but do not invite the danger by
being adventurous.
Shoot form a camera, but never carry a gun inside the sanctuary.
Do not listen to music inside the sanctuary instead hear the music of
nature.
Do not smoke inside the forest Accidental fires can destroy a beautiful
jungle to ashes.
The sanctuary is not a zoo, do not expect to see wildlife everywhere.
Do not make your visit Tiger-centric, See the other wonders of nature
and enjoy.
