A tiger stands on a dirt path in a forest

Dudhwa Winter Safari

Best Winter Tiger Destination

Dec 3rd - 6th

6 Jeep Safari | 3N/4D

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Tour Itinerary

Everyday schedule of this tour you should know

Day 1: Arrival in Lucknow

It will take around 4.5 hours to reach Dudhwa National Park which is about 222 kms from Lucknow. We will be travelling by road and will have refreshments on the way. After reaching our lodge which is located closest to the tourist entry gate, we will have time to have our lunch and prepare for our first safari. The evening safaris start at 2:30 pm , we'll plan accordingly.. We will be exploring the wild Sal forests of Dudhwa National Park trying to make images of the charismatic habitat and wildlife including the Bengal tiger.

After the safari we return to the lodge and have our evening refreshments, discuss the day’s experience and set the tone and expectation. Work on the images made on Day 1 and move for an early dinner.

Day 2: Safaris & Photography Sessions

Wake up call at 5:00 a.m. Have your morning tea and get ready for the morning safari, we set out by 6:30 and will be going through the interiors of Dudhwa National Park on the morning safari. You will be having your breakfast inside the park during the safari.

Dudhwa is the first National Park in Uttar Pradesh which lies at the Indo-Nepal border and is a hotbed of rare and elusive faunal diversity including tiger, leopard, greater one-horned rhino, Indian elephant, sloth bear, fishing cat, swamp deer etc. and it is more often than not the ultimate place for making dreamlike images which stand-out in the crowded image space of today. Post safari return to resort and take rest before meeting up to discuss any technical hurdles faced while photographing the subjects encountered.

We will have our lunch at the lodge and set out for the evening safari at Kishanpur wildlife sanctuary, this part of the Dudhwa landscape offers a relatively open forest facilitating great views and this is where most of the big cat sightings happen. Post safari, return to the lodge in the evening and enjoy a bonfire before having dinner.

Spend the evening by joining the group to discuss your experience and you can consult our mentor for any guidance on photography and post-processing.

Day 3: Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary

Wake up call at 5:00 a.m. Have your morning tea and get ready for the morning safari, we set out by 6:30 and will be going to Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary on the morning safari. You will be having your breakfast inside the forest during the safari.

The Dudhwa landscape boasts of a very diverse avian fauna with the number of recorded species numbering upto 450, the region is home to the rare and endangered Bengal florican and hosts a flurry of migratory birds in its lakes and provide the perfect setting for the avid birder/photographer. Post safari return to resort and take rest before meeting up to discuss any technical hurdles faced while photographing the subjects encountered.

We will have our lunch at the lodge and set out for the evening safari at Dudhwa National Park. The misty landscape of Dudhwa boasts of one of the last remaining large swamps in the country along with dense cane forests and grasslands which many herbivores and carnivores call home. Post safari, return to the lodge in the evening and enjoy a bonfire before having dinner.

Spend the evening by joining the group to discuss your experience and you can consult our mentor for any guidance on photography and post-processing.

Day 4: Last Safari & Departure

Today is the last day of our trip and it is time to bid adieu to Terai! But not before we have done one last safari at Dudhwa. So, we wake-up by 5:30 a.m and leave for the morning safari by 6:30 a.m. Post safari, return to FRH and have breakfast. We leave for Lucknow airport once we have finished the check-out formalities. Our trip ends here!

Lucknow airport from Dudhwa is located at 222km(4.5 hrs) away.

NOTE: Safari gate may change as per the best sighting possibility.

Additional Notes:

Safari Timings: Safari timings will vary according to season/month
Photography Equipment: Bring your camera with long zoom lenses for wildlife photography.
Tripod is not recommendable in tiger safari.
Ideally, 300mm and above lenses highly recommended for this.
Clothing: We wont recommend you to wear any light or neon colour dresses. That distracts the animal or bird. Bring comfortable walking shoes, hats, and sunscreen for safaris. Take your medicines as per your requirement.
Fitness: Safaris can involve long periods of sitting in vehicles. So suitable for most people.

Inclusions :

*Everything from pick up till drop.

* One complimentary post-processing session on 2nd day afternoon/evening.

*Everyday evening photo review session.

* Twin sharing accommodation and three times food during the trip.

* Safari permits and all safari charges.

* Pick up & Drop to bubaneswar Airport/ Railway station.

Exclusions :

* Any airfare / Railway Tickets.

* Single accommodation will charge you extra cost.
* Camera fees if any.
* Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals, and beverages ordered.
* Insurance, laundry, and phone calls.
* Bottled water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
* Anything that is not listed under ‘inclusions’.