Dudha National Park & Tigher Reserve
The famous park on the
Indo-Nepal border lies in district Lakhimpur-Kheri. Dudhwa National Park along
with Kishanpur Sanctuary are part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve area. It covers
an area of 614 sq. km and is one of the finest examples of the exceedingly
diverse and productive terai eco-systems. Dudhwa is home to magnificent
barasingha or the 12 horned swamp deer. The majestic herds are especially seen
in the grassy wetlands of the Sathania and Kakraha blocks. The park is also
known for its tigers and leopards. Seven one-horned rhinos from Assam and Nepal
were released in the park between 1984 - 85, which have also increased in
number. Other animals seen here are - elephant, jungle cat, fishing cat,
jackal, civet, sloth bear, crocodile, python and monitor lizard etc. Dudhwa is
also a great bird-watching site. The marshlands attract a large number of
migratory birds during winters. One can also view colourful woodpeckers,
barbets, kingfishers, bee-eaters etc. It also boasts of probably the greatest
number of owls and storks.
Beat season - mid. Nov. to mid.
Jun.
How to Reach: Airport: Lucknow (260 kms.).
Railhead : Dudhwa (4 kms.), Palia (10 kms.),
Mailani (37 kms.)
Road: Palia (10 kms.).
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