Enjoy a luxurious stay at the Jaagir lodge while you uncover the secrets of the forests of Dudhwa National Park. Perfect for nature and wildlife enthusiasts and bird-lovers, this getaway offers you an escape away from mainstream life to reconnect with Mother Nature and her creations. Interact with the locals and naturalists for an insight into the life and wildflife of the Terai region, and get a taste of the local cuisine.
Note: We encourage responsible tourism. Practice these guidelines while on a trip!
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Uttarakhand's Terai region awaits you, with its diverse landscape, vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy a getaway filled with safaris, sun and siestas.
- Discover the rich biodiversity of the Terai region in the foothills of the Himalayas.
- Enjoy exhilarating safaris into four wildlife game reserves.
- Cruise the Sharda river and spot Gangetic dolphins, Gharials, Indian skimmers and Asiatic elephants among others.
- Interact with resident naturalists.
- Sample authentic local food of the Terai region.
- Soak up the misty morning atmosphere at sunrise with masala ‘chai’.
- Spot the elusive tiger, deer and rare flora and fauna.
*A supplementary price of Rs. 16000 is charged per vehicle
*The price displayed is for a luxury room. For an upgraded version of the tour, get in touch.
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Travel notes of the day
Welcome!
The journey from Lucknow to Jaagir lodge is a 4-5 hour journey.
The Dudhwa National Park not only has a diverse wildlife, but also a diverse topography - marshlands, grasslands, dense forest cover, planes and lakes. This region is part of the Terai region, an endangered ecosystem at the foot of the Himalayas. The forest area boasts of Sal trees and a manifold biodiversity, a true paradise for nature enthusiasts and wildlife and bird lovers.
The Jaagir Lodge is a luxury experience at colonial-style lodges in the midst of the forests of the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh. Revel in the luxury of it all. Choose from a range of suites, rooms and villas, with bespoke furnishings, for a lavish but comfortable stay on your holiday in Dudhwa.
Drive through the countryside roads (own arrangement) of the Terai region famed for mango, litchi and sugarcane farms. On arriving at the Jaagir lodge, set at the edge of the Dudhwa National Park, check into your rooms where you can freshen up and relax a while.
Later, soak in the tranquility of the area as you walk around the lodge and acquaint yourself with the vegetation and wildlife of the region.
In the evening, you will be briefed by the local naturalist on the Dudhwa National Park and its wildlife, the activities in store for you the following day, and the additional tours you can choose from to make the most out of your stay.
Enjoy the lovely sunset and a delicious dinner of local delicacies before you head to bed for the night.
- Dudhwa National Park
- Jaagir Lodge
Travel notes of the day
Rise and shine! Today calls for a safari at the Dudhwa National Park.
Dudhwa is a biodiversity hotspot and is home to 38 species of mammals, 90 species of fish and around 500 species of birds. It is famed for being the habitat of swamp deer as well as the Indian crocodile, wild elephants and gharials. Being a tiger reserve, it is home to tigers, as well as leopards and rhinos amongst many others.
Great hornbills, grey-headed fish eagles, spot-bellied eagle owls, greater slaty woodpecker and barbets are amongst the few birds you're sure to spot on your adventure. Stay on the lookout for some of the rarer species like the Bengal florican.
Get you cameras out and clicking!
We set out early this morning for a Safari to Dudhwa National Park- a highlight of your stay. Drive through the diverse terrain of the National Park, from wet, marshy lands, to grasslands and dense forest patches. Count on the chance of being able to spot the Royal Bengal tiger, leopards, Swamp Deer and the Fishing Cat amongst others. An expert naturalist will accompany you for a full-rounded experience.
The grasslands are home to the one-horned rhino. so keep your eyes peeled.
Journey to the waterholes of the marshlands, home to diverse aquatic life and are important breeding grounds for the Indian otters. Spot a wide variety of birds, both common and rare, with the help of your naturalist, as you traverse the terrain.
Head back to the lodge, minds refreshed and enlightened, and enjoy a scrumptious spread for lunch.
Spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.
- Jaagir Lodge
- Dudhwa National Park
- Jaagir Lodge
Travel notes of the day
We look forward to having you with us again!
Bid adieu to the the forests as you journey onwards after what has been a wild adventure (own arrangement).
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Other Details
- Accommodation
- Personalised butler service.
- All meals, including tea/coffee and soft beverages at the lodge's restaurant.
- Guided excursions as specified in the tour program.
- Safaris on shared basis with a naturalist as your guide, as mentioned in the tour program.
- Complimentary activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Any transfers outside of the itinerary
- Goods and services tax. (subject to change)
- Other optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips and gratuities for the service staff, including local guides and drivers
- Taxes not mentioned in the package
- Insurance
- Personal expenses (cigarettes, alcohol, telephone calls, etc.)
- Professional still and video camera fee
- Pre or post tour accommodation and other tour extensions outside of the package.
- Foreign nationals and NRIs must hold a valid visa.
- The rates are subject to availability. During the festive season, i.e, from December 10th to January 20th, the rates are subject to change, with a possible surge.
- Please carry government issued IDs.
- If you have any dietary restrictions, medical conditions or special requests, please notify at the time of booking.
- The rights to alter any particular itinerary or excursion as a consequence of bad weather, political unrest, restrictions at the area of sightseeing, rests entirely with the Company
- You must be in possession of a valid voucher/document which will be mailed to you upon receiving full payment, otherwise the stay will be refused.
- While travelling, bear in mind to pack light and choose clothes of darker hues.
- Be a responsible traveller. Avoid littering and any kind of damage to flora and fauna.
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