About
Dudhwa National Park:
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
lies on the India-Nepal border in the foothills
of the Himalaya and the plains of the ‘terai’.
The park is spread over an area of around 811
sq. kms of marshes, grasslands and dense
forests. The main attractions of the park are
its Swamp Deer (population over 1,600) and tiger
(population 98 in 1995).
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It is a home for over 38 species of mammals, 16
species of reptiles and numerous species of
birds. It has two core areas: Dudhwa National
Park and Kishanpur wildlife sanctuary. They are
15 kms. apart with agricultural land between
them. The park is famous for the untiring
efforts of ‘Billy’ Arjan Singh, one of India’s
leading conservationists, who was instrumental
in the creation of Dudhwa as a
sanctuary of the Swamp Deer. Later he
successfully hand-reared and re-introduced
zoo-born Tigers and Leopards into the wilds of
Dudhwa.
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The forests here are reminiscent of the forests
of Bardia on the Nepal side, with huge Sal
trees, tall termite mounds, patches of riverine
forests and large open grasslands. Its lakes
offer excellent opportunities for observing
Swamp Deer and birds from ‘machans’. In the mid
1980s, Indian Rhinoceros was reintroduced into
Dudhwa from Assam and Nepal. The park has a rich
bird life, with over 350 species, including the
Swamp Partridge, Slaty-backed Woodpecker and
Bengal Florican.
Excursion(Dudhwa Tiger Reserve)
En route to Dudhwa, the unique Frog Temple at
Oyal can also be visited. The only one of its
kind in India, it was built by the former
Maharajas of the Oyal state in the district of
Lakhimpur-Kheri. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the
base of the stone temple is built in the shape
of a large frog. The temple is at a distance of
10 km from Hargaon on the route to
Lakhimpur-Kheri and Dudhwa.
Built in the Indo-Saracenic style by the rulers
of the Singhai state, Surat Bhawan Palace is one
of the famous palaces of the Terai area. Not far
from the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve on the
Lakhimpur-Nighasan-Dudhwa route, the palace is
set in a large green, nine-acre retreat.
Expanses of lush lawns, fountains, a swimming
pool and interesting architectural details make
a visit to the palace worthwhile.
Flora in Dudhwa
National Park
Sal Shorea robusta, asna Terminalia tomentosa,
shisham Dalbergia sissoo, bahera Terminalia
balerica, khair Acacia catechu, jamun Syzygium
cumini.
Main Fauna in Dudhwa
National Park
Mammals: Tiger, leopard, swamp
deer, rhinoceros, chital, hog deer, barking
deer, sambar, wild boar and ratel.
Birds: Around 400 species
including Bengal Florican, Black-necked Stork
identified.
Fish: 90 species of fishes
identified.
Endangered Species : Tiger,
swamp deer, leopard, ratel, hispid hare, Bengal
Florican, Black-necked Stork.
Season(Dudhwa National Park)
Mid November-mid June, the best period being
February-April.
General
Details (Dudhwa Tiger Reserve)
Headquarters :
Lakhimpur (Kheri),
UP, India
Altitude: 150-183 meters
Nearest Town: Palia (10 km.) Nearest petrol
pump! Hospital / market /bank / Post & Telegraph
Office are at Palia
Climate (Dudhwa National Park):
Like the rest of north India, Dudhwa also has an
extreme type of climate. Summers are hot with
the temperature rising up to 40 C. During
winters, the temperature hovers between 20 C and
30 C. The average annual rainfall is 1,600 mm.
Clothing(Dudhwa National Park)
Summer:
Cottons
Winter: Light woolens
preferably 'khaki', olive green, gray or other
inconspicuous clothing which does not alarm or
scare away the animals.
Travel
Info(Dudhwa Tiger Reserve)
Drive from Delhi (8-9 hours) or take the train
to Shahjehanpur and drive to Dudhwa (3 hours).
Alternatively fly to Lucknow and drive to Dudhwa
(245 km, 6 hours).
Nearest Railway Station:
Dudhwa (4 km.), Palia (10 km.), Mailani (37 km.)
Nearest Airport: Lucknow,
Dhangarhi (Nepal, 35 km.) |
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