1. Dudhwa National Park (Dudhwa Tiger Reserve)
Dudhwa National Park is one of India’s most biodiverse forests, located along the India–Nepal border. It is part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, which also includes Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. The park is known for: The landscape features tall elephant grass, marshes, riverine belts, and sal forests—typical of the Terai ecosystem.
- The Indian one-horned rhinoceros (introduced successfully from Assam)
- Swamp deer (barasingha), a species recovered from near extinction
- Large herds of elephants
- Healthy tiger and leopard populations
- A remarkable diversity of wetland birds, reptiles & butterflies
- One of India’s richest Terai biodiversity zones
- Sightings of rhinos, barasingha & elephants
- Excellent for bird watchers
- Offbeat and peaceful forests