Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Reopens Early for Tourist Season
A big park in India where tigers and other animals live is now open for people to visit again!
It opened a bit earlier this year, on November 1st, which is like a special surprise gift for visitors.
They have added new paths for car rides to see more animals and made more places for people to sleep when they visit.
Some of the prices to go into the park and take pictures went up a little bit.
This extra money will help take care of the animals and their home in the park.
The park is a very important place for tigers and many other cool animals.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve reopened for tourists on November 1, earlier than the usual November 15.
New jungle safari routes have been introduced for a more immersive wildlife experience.
Accommodation facilities at the reserve will be increased to accommodate more visitors at reasonable rates.
Several user fees, including entry, Rhino Area visit, and camera fees, have been increased to fund conservation efforts.
The reserve is a vital habitat for tigers, wild elephants, rhinos, swamp deer, and various other species.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Dr Arun Kumar Saxena, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Wildlife Anurag Vemuri, Kheri District Magistrate Durga Shakti Nagpal, and other senior officials.
- What
- The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) reopened for tourists with new safari routes and increased accommodation facilities. User fees for entry, Rhino Area visits, and cameras were also increased to support conservation efforts.
- When
- November 1, marking an earlier start from the usual November 15. The governing body meeting was held on Friday evening prior to the reopening.
- Where
- Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh, India, located along the India-Nepal border across Kheri and Bahraich districts.
- Why
- To commence the tourist season, offer enhanced wildlife experiences, house more tourists, and support conservation efforts through increased user fees.
- Reopening Date
- November 1
- Usual Reopening Date
- November 15
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India (along India-Nepal border)
- Key Species
- Royal Bengal Tigers, wild elephants, one-horned rhinos, swamp deer
- Fee Increase
- Entry fee, Rhino Area fee, camera fee raised