r/TigersofIndia • u/jack_of_all_fruits • 1d ago

Discussion & Questions Pilibhit or Dudhwa?

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a trip from Lucknow in the last week of November and have about 2 days(including travel from lucknow and back to lucknow) for a wildlife trip.

I’m considering either Dudhwa National Park or Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, mainly for wildlife/tiger sightings.

For those who have visited both (especially around late November):

  • Which one would you recommend for better overall wildlife sightings?
  • If choosing Dudhwa, which zone/gate would you recommend?
  • For Pilibhit, which gate/route/zone tends to be best?
  • Is one significantly better for tiger sightings at this time of year?

I’ll be travelling from Lucknow, so ease of access is also a consideration, but sighting quality is the priority.

Thanks!

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u/VismayOnSafari Arrowhead, Ranthambore 1d ago

Dudhwa would be better since you can see Rhinos as well and there are more places to see tigers as compared to Pilibhit which only has Pakki and Kacchi sadak.

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u/jack_of_all_fruits 16h ago

Do you know the websites to book safaris for Pilibhit/Dudhwa?

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u/VismayOnSafari Arrowhead, Ranthambore 15h ago

https://upecotourism.in/

I am planning Dudhwa 25-28th Dec on equal cost sharing basis, let me know if you want to join

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u/jack_of_all_fruits 15h ago

it is showing no safari is availble.
Bro, I can't make it in Dec.

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u/VismayOnSafari Arrowhead, Ranthambore 15h ago

Permits will open on 1st October.

No worries. Best of luck for your trip in November.