dudhwa national park tourism circuit integrated development plan is prepared for future development and growth.

1. INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR
DUDHWA WILDLIFE CIRCUIT
PRESENTED BY:
AADYA AGRAWAL
M.ARCH SEM-3
(RECREATION ARCHITECTURE)
JMI UNIVERSITY, N.DELHI

2. AIM:
To develop the tourism integrated plan for Wildlife circuit to attract the visitors.
OBJECTIVES:
• To study the potential of tourism in selected area.
• To study the problems and threats.
• To analyze the existing infrastructure- basic and tourism related.
• To assess the interventions for improving the quality of infrastructure.

3. TOURIST ARRIVALS
While U.P has various religious as well as architecturally known destinations
which attracts tourists, the wildlife destinations has good potential.
According to Tourism statistics by state 2011, out of total tourist arrivals in Uttar
Pradesh, 9.7% is Foreigner and 18.3% is Domestic.
Rank
State/Unio
n Territory
Number
Rank
Share in %
State/Union
Territory
Number
Share in %
Uttar Pradesh
155,430,36
4
18.3
1
Maharashtra 4,815,421
24.7
1
2
Tamil Nadu
3,373,870
17.3
2
Andhra Pradesh
18.0
3
Delhi
2,159,925
11.1
153,119,81
6
4
Uttar
Pradesh
1,887,095
3
Tamil Nadu
137,512,99
1
16.2
4
Karnataka
84,107,390
9.9
5
Rajasthan
1,351,974
6.9
5
Maharashtra
55,333,467
6.5
6
West Bengal 1,213,270
6.2
6
Madhya Pradesh 44,119,820
5.2
7
Rajasthan
27,137,323
3.2
9.7
7
Bihar
972,487
5.0
8
Kerala
732,985
3.8
9
Karnataka
574,005
2.9
8
Uttarakhand
25,946,254
3.0
10
Himachal
Pradesh
484,518
2.5
9
West Bengal
22,256,968
2.6
10
Gujarat
21,017,478
2.5

4. TOURIST DESTINATIONS TO CONSIDER:
 DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
 KATARNEA GHAT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY- 15 KMS
 KISHANPUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY- 30KMS
 PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE- 120 KMS
UTTAR PRADESH
DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
KATARNIYAGHAT SANCTUARY
KISHANPUR SANCTUARY
PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE
SOURCE: wildlife institute of India

5. TOURIST POTENTIAL ZONE
Pilibhit tiger
reserve
Kishanpur
Wildlife
sanctuary
Dudhwa
national
park
Katarneaghat
Wildlife
sanctuary

6. TOURIST POTENTIAL
 Rich in diverse vegetation and combination of Woodland-Wetland-Grassland.
 Opportunity to watch wildlife in natural setting.
 Elephant rides, tiger sight seeing, bird watching, crocodile nestlings etc…
 A place with fun and adventure to live with danger creatures.

7. TOURIST POTENTIAL
1. DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK, LAKHIMPUR KHERI- variety of flora and fauna with
natural sight seeing features including endangered species of Deer and rhinoceros here,
as attraction in INDIA.
TIGER
SAMBA DEER
RHINOCEROS
SWAMP DEER/ BARASINGHAS
BARKING DEER
WILD PIG
With wildlife watching, there is pleasure of Birds sight seeing also. Variety of birds like- water fowl,
kingfisher, bulbul, painted storks, and some migratory birds like woodpecker, bengal florican etc.

8. 2. KISHANPUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, LAKHIMPUR KHERI- it is a part of
Dudhwa Tiger reserve, which is Good place for nature lovers and natural sightseeing.
Opportunity to see the beautiful butterflies on
large group. This place has approx. 43 species of
butterfly, some are migratory ones also.
In kishanpur sanctuary, there is a clear water
wetland called jhadi taal which is spotted by
migratory birds- woodpecker, grey tits, ducks and
much more…

9. 3. KATARNIYAGHAT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, BAHRAICH- One of the best place
to see the Gharials in its natural habitat.
GHARIALS
GANGETIC DOLPHINS
Recent discoveries in Katerniaghat are highly fascinating and are represented by several
species such as the Banded Krait, the Burmese Rock Python, the Yellow Speckled Wolfsnake and the Paradise Flying Snake

10. 4. PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE, PILIBHIT – this is also home for endangered species of
India like Tiger, Leopard, Swamp deer, Hispid hare etc.
A good place for Jungle camp, nature walk, Border hiking, Wildlife watching etc..

11. Existing INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS
1) CONNECTIVITY
a) ROADWAYS
In terms of road
Connectivity NH-24,
SH- 21, SH-26, SH-90,
SH-93 provide linkages
To Lakhimpur Kheri
District.
NH-24 connects to
Lucknow, Delhi,
Shahjahanpur..
To
Pilibhit
b) RAILWAYS
Kheri District has
rail connectivity
with other districts like
Sitapur, Pilibhit..
From
Shahjahanpur
To
Lucknow
From
Sitapur
Delhi-Shahjahanpur
Shahjahanpur- Palia

12. c) AIRWAYS
In terms of air connectivity,
Kheri district is not direct
connected to other parts of
country. The nearest airport is
Lucknow, connected to many
places in India including Delhi
and Mumbai by regular flights
which operates international
flights also.

13. EXISTING TOURIST ACCODOMATION
•
The Forest Department provides for accommodation inside the Park at its
various centres. Forest Rest Houses, Swiss Cottage Tents, and Tharu Huts are
available at Dudhwa, Sathiana, Bankatti, Sonaripur, and Kila.
But, number of beds is less in tourism point of view. Total available beds are- 120 in number.

14. ACCOMMODATION OUTSIDE
• SAFARI CAMPS- There is only one 4 star rating camp for accommodation which provides
good facilities of souvenier shop, library, medical, power backup etc
• RESORTS- there is only one famous resort for dudhwa reserve i.e. DUDHWA tigeRhino
resort providing accommodation to tourists.
• HOTELS- There are plenty of hotels in nearby towns like Palia , but are of small privately
owned and of poor quality standard.

15. FOREIGN TOURIST ARRIVAL
DOMESTIC TOURIST ARRIVAL

16. CONSTRAINTS TO DEVELOPMENT- PRODUCT WEAKNESS
• Poor access – no good rail and road transport facility available.
• Poor infrastructure – especially roads quality
• High costs of internal transport
• Lack of skilled and educated manpower to develop the potential
• Poor service standards
• Poor quality guides
• Low quality tour operators
• Lack of quality accommodation.
• Lack of security and comfort- Police patrolling, police stations are not available.
• Lack of tourist infrastructure.

17. TOURIST POTENTIAL CIRCUIT
Pilibhit tiger
reserve
Dudhwa
national
park
4
3
Kishanpur
Wildlife
sanctuary
ROUTE 1- 109kms
1
2
Katarneya ghat
Wildlife
sanctuary
ROUTE 2- 70Kms ROUTE 3- 120Kms
ROUTE 4- 72 kms

18. TOURIST POTENTIAL CIRCUIT proposal
4
Pilibhit tiger
reserve
3
Kishanpur
Wildlife
sanctuary
1
Dudhwa national
park
Katarneya ghat
Wildlife
sanctuary
2
STATE HIGHWAY PROPOSAL for connectivity of KATARNEYA GHAT with the existing
SH-21 to make a tourist circuit. And existing highway to be furnished good condition and
wayside facilities.

19. STRATEGY COMPONENTS
To improve competitiveness in the marketplace, the following strategy
components must be put in place:
1. Knowledge and ‘know-how’ strategy – improving range and quality of
information on customers, distribution channels, suppliers, etc.
2. Product strategy – expanding and improving the tourism product
3. Infrastructure strategy – improving roads, utilities, etc.
4. Human resource development – improving skills and service standards
5. Marketing and communications strategy – creating greater awareness in
marketplace
6. Capacity building strategy – strengthening tourism institutions
7. Security awareness strategy

20. ACTION PROGRAMMES
1. IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE AND
INFORMATION
Establishment of tourists information
centre/ interpretation centre at
Kishanpur wildlife century will
improve the visitor satisfaction and
interest in visiting the reserve.
2. RESTAURANTS/ RESTROOMS.
1
Kishanpur
Wildlife
sanctuary
3. OREINTATION PROGRAMMEincludes information about nature
tours and programme plan about the
proposed tourist circuit.
4. Resorts/ hotel accommodationincreased number of luxury / midpriced/ economical rooms will
improve visitor footfalls.
Tourist special trains, buses, taxis, jeeps and
Wayside facilities to be provided.

21. ACTION PROGRAMMES
1. IMPROVING TOURISM PRODUCTSthis includes improvement in good quality
of accommodation facility within the
reserve.
2. CAMPING/ TRAILS FACILITIES
3. WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE FACILITIESthis includes battery operated jeeps,
guides etc.
4. IMPROVING TOURIST FACILITIESlike medical centers, restrooms, watch
towers, at strategic locations
5. IMPROVING SERVICE STANDARDSlike training to local people for quality
staff to serve visitors.
2
Dudhwa
national
park

22. ACTION PROGRAMMES
1. IMPROVING RIVERSIDE FACILITYtemporary camps, recreational facilities
like kiosks, food courts, education centre,
picnicking area, riverside viewpoints etc.
2. IMPROVING TOURIST FACILITIESlike medical centers, restrooms, watch
towers, at strategic locations
3. IMPROVING SERVICE STANDARDSlike training to local people for quality
staff to serve visitors.
3
Katarneaghat
Wildlife
sanctuary

23. COMMUNITY DRIVEN action
programme- urban craft centre
The area is also inhabited by the Tharu tribal
community, traditionally dependent on forest
resources for their livelihoods.
Establishment of craft centers at different locations
will help local people to grow economically and
their products will attract tourists here.
Community-level activities included
improvement of community’s livelihood skills
through capacity building, training and
providing market facilities for the tribal
handicrafts like baskets, hand fans, file folders
and mobile covers etc.

24. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
1. ZONING PLAN: identification and planning for permissible tourist visitage and nonpermissible areas for conserving eco-system.
2. ACCOMMODATION: good quality standards luxury/ mid-priced/ economical rooms
to be provided outside the wildlife reserve for more holding capacity.
3. TRAINING INSTITUTES: Hotel and Tourism Training institutes to be developed
nearby the Dudhwa regions for educating the local people for better standards service.
4. TOURIST PACKAGES: tours and travel packages help in attracting the visitors for 23 day stays and thus help in tourism infrastructure growth.
5. MEDICAL CENTRES: to be developed at different locations for safety and security
reasons of tourists.
6. PPP MODEL: involvement of private sector with public sector will help in growth.

25. REFERENCES
 FINAL REPORT ON 20 YEARS PERSPECTVIE PLANS FOR UTTAR PRADESH,
November 2002, ministry of tourism (U.P.)
 MAPPING OF NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SANCTURIES, December
2008, wildlife institute of India.
 www. dudhwanationalpark.org
 http://www.allindiatravelinfo.com/dudwa-national-park.html
 www.mapsofindia.com