History
Dudhwa National Park, in Lakhimpur-Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh, adjacent to Nepal border, is one of the major projects for wildlife preservation in India.
Overview
Dudhwa National Park, in Lakhimpur-Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh, adjacent to Nepal border, is one of the major projects for wildlife preservation in India. Spread over an expanse of approximately 811 km² of marshes, grasslands and dense forests, 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.
Historical Timeline
1958
The area of today's Dudhwa National Park was established in 1958 as a wildlife sanctuary for swamp deer.
1977
It was notified as a national park in January 1977 thanks to the efforts of Billy Arjan Singh.
1987
In 1987, Dudhwa National Park together with Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve named Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.
Historical Sites
Dudhwa National Park
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Katarniaghat
Sonaripur
Chuka Beach
Notable Figures
Dudhwa National Park
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Katarniaghat
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