Ayodhya, Lucknow & Awadh · Tiger reserve on the Nepal border
Dudhwa National Park group trip guide
Dudhwa National Park: Tiger reserve on the Nepal border in Ayodhya, Lucknow & Awadh, Uttar Pradesh. From Lucknow it is 206 km by road (to Palia Kalan, the town at the edge of the park), 4–5 hours with stops. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Lucknow costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Lucknow
- 206 km by road (to Palia Kalan, the town at the edge of the park)
- Time to give it
- 2 days
- Best season
- November to June (the park closes in the monsoon)
- Fare from Lucknow
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Lucknow (LKO)
Dudhwa, in the Terai of Lakhimpur Kheri on the Nepal border, protects sal forest and tall grassland with tigers, leopards and the swamp deer (barasingha).
One-horned rhinos were brought back to Dudhwa in a reintroduction programme, and Tharu villages lie around the park.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Dudhwa National Park from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Varanasi → Dudhwa National Park
₹30,400–37,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 509 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A nature trip from Lucknow for families, school groups and photographers.
Rivers, forests & wildlife
How far is Dudhwa National Park
Distances are to Palia Kalan, the town at the edge of the park.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 509 km | 10–11 h | – |
| Lucknow | 206 km | 4–5 h | – |
| Agra | 371 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Ghaziabad | 401 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Prayagraj | 414 km | 8–9 h | – |
Group fares from Lucknow
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: November to June (the park closes in the monsoon).
- Time to give it: 2 days.
- Who goes: Families, School groups, Wildlife lovers.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Lucknow (LKO).
- Nearest railway station: Palia Kalan or Dudhwa.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Dudhwa National Park
Approved operators who take groups to Dudhwa National Park. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Dudhwa National Park (Palia)
1 vehicle · 17 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
401 km by road from Dudhwa National Park (Palia)
1 vehicle · 28 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Dudhwa National Park (Palia)
Fleet details on request
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
Serves Dudhwa National Park (Palia)
1 vehicle · 66 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
509 km by road from Dudhwa National Park (Palia)
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
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Questions groups ask
Lucknow se Dudhwa National Park kitne km hai? (How far is Dudhwa National Park from Lucknow?)
206 km by road (to Palia Kalan, the town at the edge of the park): 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Dudhwa National Park ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Lucknow (206 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Dudhwa National Park cost?
Round trip from Lucknow with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Dudhwa National Park?
2 days. With the drive from Lucknow, plan 2 to 3 days in all. A nature trip from Lucknow for families, school groups and photographers.
When is the best time to visit Dudhwa National Park?
November to June (the park closes in the monsoon).
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Dudhwa National Park from abroad?
Nearest airport: Lucknow (LKO). Nearest railway station: Palia Kalan or Dudhwa. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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