Dudhwa Group
Fixed Departure
Join a group tour to Dudhwa with scheduled safaris, comfortable stays, and opportunities to see tigers, elephants, swamp deer, and other wildlife.
03/04
Nights / Days
01
Tiger Reserve
06
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
Tour Dates
Dudhwa Group Fixed Departure Tours
Six fixed group departures are currently listed for the 2026 - 27 season.
19 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
Early Winter
03 Dec - 06 Dec 2026
Pre-Christmas
17 Dec - 20 Dec 2026
Mid-December
24 Dec - 27 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
31 Dec - 03 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
07 Jan - 10 Jan 2027
Season Finale
Ready to lock in your seat?
Upcoming departures have limited seats. Reserve your place before the group fills up.
Tour Overview
A four-day Dudhwa safari takes you into one of the last great wilderness landscapes of northern India. Straddling the Indo-Nepal border in the heart of the Terai arc, Dudhwa National Park is a UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve of dense sal forests, sprawling grasslands, and slow-moving rivers that draw Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, wild elephants, and leopards to their banks at dawn and dusk. Unlike India's more visited tiger reserves, Dudhwa offers something increasingly rare - space, silence, and a forest that has not been tamed for tourism.
Beyond the wildlife, Dudhwa rewards in quieter ways too. With over 400 bird species recorded across the park - from Bengal floricans to Himalayan winter migrants - it is among the finest birding destinations in the subcontinent. The surrounding Terai is home to the Tharu communities, whose centuries-old relationship with this forest adds a layer of cultural richness to the journey. It is the kind of trip that stays with you long after you leave.
Tour Highlights
- Travel to Dudhwa on fixed departure dates with a planned four-day group tour.
- Enjoy six exclusive open jeep safaris during the stay at Dudhwa.
- Stay at a jungle resort on a twin-sharing basis in an AC room, cottage or tent.
- Travel from Lucknow to Dudhwa by road with AC vehicle transfers.
- Look for Bengal tigers, leopards, swamp deer, wild elephants and other wildlife.
Park you will visit
Dudhwa
Uttar Pradesh
Discover the untamed wilderness of Dudhwa National Park, one of India's best-kept wildlife secrets nestled in the Terai forests of Uttar Pradesh along the Nepal border. A sanctuary where Bengal tigers prowl through tall elephant grass, barasingha swamp deer roam open floodplains, and the forest floor carries the weight of wild elephants - Dudhwa is raw, remote, and genuinely wild.
4 Days · 6 Jeep Safaris
Cost & Offer
Tour Price
INR 32,500/-
per person including all taxes (resident)
USD 725/-
per person (non-resident)
Group Offer
Book for a group of more than 4 pax and get a discount of INR 1000/- per person
Earlybird Offer
Book more than 120 days in advance and get a discount of INR 750/- per person
Note: Above cost is when you are looking for a group of a minimum of 4 pax.
Dudhwa fixed departure tour itinerary
A short drive from Lucknow into Dudhwa, closing back the same road to Lucknow.
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Lucknow
Days 1
02
Dudhwa
Days 1 - 4
Dudhwa
Days 1 - 4
Day 1
Arrival in Lucknow, Dudhwa transfer & evening safari
Your journey into the wild begins with a drive west from Lucknow into the Terai - the ancient belt of forests and grasslands that runs along the foothills of the Himalayas. As the city fades behind you, the landscape opens into a quieter world of sugarcane fields, canal roads, and sal woodland.
On arrival at Dudhwa, check into your accommodation and settle in before your first taste of the forest. The evening safari is an ideal introduction - the light softens, temperatures drop, and the park shifts into a different rhythm. Bengal tigers begin to move. Swamp deer gather at the forest edge. The grasslands, gold in the fading light, are full of sound and motion.
Day 2
Morning & Evening Safari, Overnight stay Dudhwa
Rise before dawn. The best of Dudhwa belongs to those who enter the forest when the mist is still low over the grass and the jungle is waking up. This is when tigers are most likely to be out in the open, when elephants move along the river banks, and when the birdlife - over 400 species recorded in the park - is at its most active.
After breakfast and an afternoon of rest, head back out for the evening safari. Different zones of the park reveal different characters - denser sal forest, open floodplain, wetland edges. Each game drive in Dudhwa has the potential to surprise.
Day 3
Morning & Evening Safari, Overnight stay Dudhwa
Another early start, another entry into one of India's most underrated wildlife sanctuaries. By now you are reading the forest differently - noticing alarm calls, fresh pugmarks, the sudden stillness of a deer that has sensed something you have not yet seen.
The evening safari on Day 3 often produces the most memorable sightings of the trip. The golden hour light is extraordinary for photography, and wildlife activity peaks again as the heat of the afternoon gives way to a cooler dusk. Dudhwa rewards patience.
Day 4
Final Morning Safari | Return to Lucknow
One last morning in the forest. The drive back to Lucknow comes after - there is no reason to rush the final safari. Spend it quietly, watching the park wake up one more time, before checking out and beginning the journey home.
Dudhwa stays with you. It is not a park that dazzles with guaranteed sightings or polished infrastructure. It earns its place slowly, through atmosphere, wildness, and the sense that you are somewhere the forest is still genuinely in charge.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in a beautiful jungle resort on a twin-sharing basis in an AC Room, Cottage, or Tent based on the program.
- Lunch, Hi-Tea, Dinner on Day 1
- Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea, Dinner on Day 2 & 3
- Breakfast before checkout on Day 4
- All Safari Permits, Park Entry, Gypsy & Guide Charges,
- 06 exclusive open jeep safari in Dudhwa.
- All land transfers in AC vehicle.
Not Included
- Personal expenses like Laundry, phone calls, liquor, a la carte food, etc.
- International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
- Camera charges in the parks.
- Travel Insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
Booking & Terms.
Booking Procedure
To confirm your seat, a 50% advance amount along with a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, school/College ID) is to be sent to us.
For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed.
Id’s should be scanned and emailed at sa****@**********ia.com
Cancellation Policy
| Notice Given | Refund |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Full refund |
| 60 days or more before departure | 80% refunded |
| 30–59 days before departure | 60% refunded |
| 21–30 days before departure | 40% refunded |
| 11–20 days before departure | 20% refunded |
| 10 days or less, or no-show | No refund |
Guest Gallery
Guest Testimonials
We thank all of our guests for trusting Big Cats India and for trusting us with planning their wildlife holiday with us. Read all our guest's reviews
Mr. Maxim Vetsuypens
Netherlands
We were a bit late with planning the safari trip and many good spots were fully booked, but Krunal was very helpful and creative in planning a trip that met our needs. The resorts where very comfortable and the food was tasty. Krunal was very responsive to our messages Read More
Marisa Romeo
Switzerland
magnificent safari tour/wonderful tour & safari I discovered Big Cats India via the internet, looking through various operators and having asked for some offers to go to national parks and possibly see and photograph tigers (mission accomplished, but it is never obvious to be Read More
Lewis Johnson
Australia
Had such an amazing tiger safari tour with Big cats at Pench tiger safari. Had 6 tiger sightings, 1 leopard sighting and 100s more wildlife over our 4 day tour. Big cats couldn’t have been more helpful with the whole booking and right the way through they were always asking how it Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Dudhwa Fixed Departure Tour?
The tour is for 3 nights and 4 days, with six exclusive open jeep safaris included.
How many safaris are included in the tour?
The tour includes six exclusive open jeep safaris in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.
How do I reach Dudhwa?
The tour starts from Lucknow, and the road transfer to Dudhwa takes around three hours.
What wildlife can I see in Dudhwa?
You can look for Bengal tigers, leopards, swamp deer, wild elephants, one-horned rhinoceroses and other wildlife.