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Wildlife National Parks in India
Dhudhwa
National Park and Tiger Reserve
India travel plus.com Explorer : a brief introduction to the Park
Travel Angel Says:
Not far from the Himalayan foothills nestles the Dudhwa National Park
and Tiger Reserve; the park has only recently come under the umbrella
of Project Tiger, with the addition of the Kishanpur Sanctuary's 200 square
kilometers (78 square miles).
Trekking through these areas exploring its virgin unknown world, is an experience in itself. India travel plus.com welcome you to explore the hidden unknown.
Location of Dudhwa National Park : In the teral belt of Uttar Pradesh, close to the Neplese Himalayas, which are about 30km (20 miles) distant.
Climate of Dudhwa National Park : Winter is bitingly cold and can drop to 4°C (39°F) while the summer months are quite hot (35°C, 95°F) although humidity is relatively low. The rains occur June to September.
When to go ( Dudhwa National Park ): The period between February and June is probably the best time to visit the park. April through June is very hot and dry, but very good for viewing wildlife.
Getting to Dudhwa National Park : The nearest small town is Patiala; the nearest airport is at Lucknow. It is advisable to reach Dudwa by hired car or bus from Lucknow railway station, which is 260km (160 miles) from the park. Get India Travel Plus.com help for your travel Needs.
Facilities at Dudhwa National Park : Forest rest houses and log huts in Dudhwa, located at Sathiana, Bankkatti and Sonaripur, have cooking and catering facilities; provisions need to be supplied by visitors. Dudhwa has a full canteen.
Wildlife in Dudhwa National Park : Dudhwa is a deer haven, sustaining the largest number of Softground Barasingha (Swamp Deer) in India. Birdlife is on eof the park's major attractions. Elephant rides on offer thorough the park at dawn and dusk.
Landscapes of Dudhwa National Park: Beautiful vistas across to the Himalayan foothills. Fine stands of Sal dominate the forest, and Jamun (Blackberry) lines the river banks.
Reservations for Dudhwa National Park: The Field Director, Dudhwa National Park, Lakhimpur, Kheri, Uttar Pradesh; Ask India travel Plus.com to help you to get the best accomodation.
The National Park
Wildlife species The prime mammal species of the park is the elephant Barasingha, or Swamp Deer. Yellowish-brown in colour, these deer feed on grasses and swamp vegeration, breeding in the summer. Stags carry long branched antlers. In Dudhwa the Swamp Deer is known as gond; this animal was pivotal to influencing conservationists to lay the foundations to protect the area and thus declare it a National Park.
The greatest attraction of the Dudhwa reserve is the majestic Tiger, which occurs throughout the park and is seen regularly by visitors. Dudhwa is presently on one of India's best-managed parks. Tiger and Leopard are the park's major predators, and there is constant competition between the tow cat species. Leopard numbers, though, are far less than those of the Tiger.
Among the park's carnivores are Sloth Bear (which prey on the kills of other predators to complement their diet of white ants, Mahua fruits, black berries and roots), Jackal, Red Fox, the Fishing, Jungle and Leopard Cat, and Honey Badger. In winter, visitors can spy on basking snub-nosed crocodiles known locally as Muggar(Marsh Corcodile) on the banks of the Suheli and Neora rivers. In terms of the herbivores, five species of deer co-exist in Dudhwa: Chital, Sambhar, Mantjac (Barking Deer), Barasingha and Hog Deer.
Another highly endangered animal whose numbers have reduced alarmingly is the elusive grassland dweller, the Hispid Hare. Predation and their dwindling habitat have been the main causes.
Rare birdlife: Dudhwa has 350 species of birds and enjoys the distinction of being the only region in Uttar Pradesh that contains such large numbers of bustards. Between 40 and 50 in number, they life in close proximity with the Swamp Deer in the grasslands. The bengal Florican, a sub-Himalayan species, is perhaps the rarest bustard in the world, with a global population of 600. Also rare are the Lesser Florican, or Leekh, which flock to the park's grassland areas. In the upper grasslands, Swamp Partridge are transitional, while Black and Grey Prtridge, Red Junglefowl and Peafowl are plentiful.
A great number of migratory birds converge at Banketal ("tal" meaning "lake") in south Sonaripur and at Jhaditaal in Kishanpur. Among the species are white eyed, Red-chested and common Pochard, Pintail Duck, Common Tal and mallards. Particularly species in Dudhwa are the prolific owls and raptors, Great Indian Horned, Dusky Horned, Brown Fish, Forest Eagle and Scops Owl as well as the Spotted and Barred Owlet are just some of the owl species. Notable birds of prey are Sparrow Hawk, the Pale and Hen Harrier, the Crested Serpent and Sported Eagle, Honey Buzzard and Shikra.
Trekking through these areas exploring its virgin unknown world, is an experience in itself. India travel plus.com welcome you to explore the hidden unknown.
Location of Dudhwa National Park : In the teral belt of Uttar Pradesh, close to the Neplese Himalayas, which are about 30km (20 miles) distant.
Climate of Dudhwa National Park : Winter is bitingly cold and can drop to 4°C (39°F) while the summer months are quite hot (35°C, 95°F) although humidity is relatively low. The rains occur June to September.
When to go ( Dudhwa National Park ): The period between February and June is probably the best time to visit the park. April through June is very hot and dry, but very good for viewing wildlife.
Getting to Dudhwa National Park : The nearest small town is Patiala; the nearest airport is at Lucknow. It is advisable to reach Dudwa by hired car or bus from Lucknow railway station, which is 260km (160 miles) from the park. Get India Travel Plus.com help for your travel Needs.
Facilities at Dudhwa National Park : Forest rest houses and log huts in Dudhwa, located at Sathiana, Bankkatti and Sonaripur, have cooking and catering facilities; provisions need to be supplied by visitors. Dudhwa has a full canteen.
Wildlife in Dudhwa National Park : Dudhwa is a deer haven, sustaining the largest number of Softground Barasingha (Swamp Deer) in India. Birdlife is on eof the park's major attractions. Elephant rides on offer thorough the park at dawn and dusk.
Landscapes of Dudhwa National Park: Beautiful vistas across to the Himalayan foothills. Fine stands of Sal dominate the forest, and Jamun (Blackberry) lines the river banks.
Reservations for Dudhwa National Park: The Field Director, Dudhwa National Park, Lakhimpur, Kheri, Uttar Pradesh; Ask India travel Plus.com to help you to get the best accomodation.
The National Park
Wildlife species The prime mammal species of the park is the elephant Barasingha, or Swamp Deer. Yellowish-brown in colour, these deer feed on grasses and swamp vegeration, breeding in the summer. Stags carry long branched antlers. In Dudhwa the Swamp Deer is known as gond; this animal was pivotal to influencing conservationists to lay the foundations to protect the area and thus declare it a National Park.
The greatest attraction of the Dudhwa reserve is the majestic Tiger, which occurs throughout the park and is seen regularly by visitors. Dudhwa is presently on one of India's best-managed parks. Tiger and Leopard are the park's major predators, and there is constant competition between the tow cat species. Leopard numbers, though, are far less than those of the Tiger.
Among the park's carnivores are Sloth Bear (which prey on the kills of other predators to complement their diet of white ants, Mahua fruits, black berries and roots), Jackal, Red Fox, the Fishing, Jungle and Leopard Cat, and Honey Badger. In winter, visitors can spy on basking snub-nosed crocodiles known locally as Muggar(Marsh Corcodile) on the banks of the Suheli and Neora rivers. In terms of the herbivores, five species of deer co-exist in Dudhwa: Chital, Sambhar, Mantjac (Barking Deer), Barasingha and Hog Deer.
Another highly endangered animal whose numbers have reduced alarmingly is the elusive grassland dweller, the Hispid Hare. Predation and their dwindling habitat have been the main causes.
Rare birdlife: Dudhwa has 350 species of birds and enjoys the distinction of being the only region in Uttar Pradesh that contains such large numbers of bustards. Between 40 and 50 in number, they life in close proximity with the Swamp Deer in the grasslands. The bengal Florican, a sub-Himalayan species, is perhaps the rarest bustard in the world, with a global population of 600. Also rare are the Lesser Florican, or Leekh, which flock to the park's grassland areas. In the upper grasslands, Swamp Partridge are transitional, while Black and Grey Prtridge, Red Junglefowl and Peafowl are plentiful.
A great number of migratory birds converge at Banketal ("tal" meaning "lake") in south Sonaripur and at Jhaditaal in Kishanpur. Among the species are white eyed, Red-chested and common Pochard, Pintail Duck, Common Tal and mallards. Particularly species in Dudhwa are the prolific owls and raptors, Great Indian Horned, Dusky Horned, Brown Fish, Forest Eagle and Scops Owl as well as the Spotted and Barred Owlet are just some of the owl species. Notable birds of prey are Sparrow Hawk, the Pale and Hen Harrier, the Crested Serpent and Sported Eagle, Honey Buzzard and Shikra.
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