Dudhwa National Park forms the core of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. The reserve brings together three protected areas — Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. The park contains some of the finest Sal forests in the world and supports a rich biodiversity of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Dudhwa is one of the very few places outside Assam where wild rhinos can be seen.
Open Season: November 15 to June 15
Wildlife
Bengal Tiger — Dudhwa has a healthy tiger population relative to its size. Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros — Dudhwa is one of the very few places outside Assam where wild rhinos survive. Swamp Deer (Barasingha), Asian Elephant, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Gharial, Mugger Crocodile, Indian Python, and Sambar are all present. Over 450 bird species have been recorded — the varied water bodies attract large concentrations of migratory birds in winter, making Dudhwa one of the finest birdwatching destinations in northern India.
Safari Zones
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve has two primary safari zones corresponding to its two main tourism areas — Dudhwa National Park and Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary. The two zones are separated by approximately 15 km of agricultural land. Safari departure points and fees differ between the two zones.
Dudhwa National Park Zone
The primary zone centered on the Dudhwa tourist complex. Dense Sal forest, grasslands, marshes, and river corridors. Tiger, rhino, swamp deer, and elephant are regularly sighted here. Safari departs from the Dudhwa National Park tourism premises.
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary Zone
Located approximately 15 km from the Dudhwa core zone through agricultural land. Marshes, grasslands, and dense forest terrain particularly suited to swamp deer, tiger, and bird sightings. Safari departs from the Dudhwa Tourism Premises (Kishanpur).
Safari and Permits
Safari Timings
Two safari sessions operate daily — morning and evening. Maximum entry time for evening safari is 4:00 PM and do not arrive after 4:00 PM for the evening session.
Nov 15–Feb 28
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
3:00 PM – before sunset
Mar 1–Jun 15
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
4:30 PM – before sunset
Permit Booking
All safari permits are booked through the official UP Eco Tourism portal.
Official Booking Portal: upecotourism.in/DudhwaNationalPark.aspx
Entry Fees
Entry fee is per person per trip, separate from the safari vehicle charge.
• Adult: ₹2,000
• Child (5+ years): ₹1,400
Safari Vehicle Charge
• Dudhwa National Park departure point: ₹800
• Dudhwa Tourism Premises departure point: ₹1,000
Guide fee and road fee are included in the safari vehicle charge. No separate guide or road payment required.
Getting There
Palia is the access town for Dudhwa National Park — approximately 10 km from the park gate. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes and transport info below.
Dudhwa National Park Access Town — Palia
Rail Station: Mailani Junction (MLA) — approximately 40 km from Palia
Airport: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow (LKO) — approximately 230 km from Palia
Bus Terminal: Charbagh Bus Stand | Kaiserbagh Bus Stand | Alambagh Bus Stand
Travel to Mailani (MLA) by train from Lucknow and use a taxi or bus to Palia. If flying, Lucknow Airport (LKO) is the nearest — travel onward to Palia by bus or taxi.
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