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Dudhwa National Park
Dudhwa National Park is a national park in India, established in 1958, covering 490 km² (189 sq mi). It is the #38 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 490 km²
- Established
- 1958
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KEP · 103 km
Nearest airports to Dudhwa National Park
- 1 KEP103 kmstraight line
- 2 BEK122 kmstraight line
- 3 PGH135 kmstraight line
Nepalgunj, NepalMore about Dudhwa National Park
Dudhwa National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 490 km² (49,000 ha) — about 63% of the size of New York City, making it the #38 largest national park in India (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1958, 68 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Dudhwa National Park
The closest airport is Nepalgunj Airport (KEP), about 103 km away — around 2 h 14 min by car; alternatively Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK, 122 km). Other national parks within reach include Shuklaphanta National Park (305 km²), Bardiya National Park (968 km²), Khaptad national park (255 km²) and Banke National Park (550 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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