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Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, close to the Nepal border. Most visitors come by road from Lucknow or Delhi. This guide gives you the exact route to DTR Jungle Hideaways, which sits right next to the Kishanpur Zone entry gate, the zone of Dudhwa best known for tiger sightings.
Once you reach us, the safari gate is only 2-3 minutes away, so you do not have to drive again before dawn.
| From | Approx. drive time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | ~4 hrs | Sitapur - Lakhimpur Kheri - Mehwagunj - Bhira |
| Delhi / Noida / Ghaziabad | ~7 hrs | NH9 - Moradabad - Rampur - Bareilly - Pilibhit Road - Mailani - Bhira |
| Bareilly | ~3.5-4 hrs | Pilibhit Road - Puranpur - Khuttar - Mailani - Bhira |
| Shahjahanpur | ~2.5-3 hrs | Via Khuttar - Mailani |
Drive times are approximate, to DTR Jungle Hideaways at the Kishanpur Zone gate. Your exact time depends on traffic and the starting point in your city. We share a Google Maps pin when you book.
Start early to reach by lunch. Lakhimpur Kheri is the last big town for ATMs, pharmacies and fuel on this route.
Gajrola on NH9 has good food stops. If you start after 7 am, plan to reach by evening; an early start (5-6 am) is better.
Coming from Delhi NCR? See our full Delhi to Dudhwa guide, with the overnight train option and a wildlife weekend plan from Delhi.
On the main Delhi-Lucknow rail line with many trains. UP Ecotourism lists it as the nearest railway station for Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, about 2.5-3 hours by road.
Closest broad-gauge station to the Kishanpur side, on the Lucknow (Aishbagh)-Sitapur-Pilibhit-Bareilly line. Fewer trains, so check timings on NTES or IRCTC.
Flights from most Indian cities. From here it is about a 4-hour drive; we can send a car to receive you.
A closer option to the resort. Flight routes change, so check the current schedule, then tell us your arrival time for pickup.
We arrange an SUV or sedan from Lucknow or Bareilly airport, or from the railway station, straight to the resort. Your driver also gets a separate room and free parking at the property. Tell us your arrival time and number of guests, and we will share the options.
Direct guests get rooms well below our rack rate, with breakfast included in the room price.
Choose the all-meals plan (breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner) at 20% below rack rate.
You talk to the resort team itself, so there is no agent margin added to your stay and meals.
We book your forest permit and jeep safari and plan it around your stay.
Discounts are shown against our rack rates in the instant quote. Room discount depends on dates (weekday, weekend or festival).
DTR Jungle Hideaways at the Kishanpur Zone gate of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is about 4 hours by road from Lucknow via Sitapur and Lakhimpur Kheri.
DTR Jungle Hideaways, on the Kishanpur side of Dudhwa, is about 7 hours by road from Delhi. The usual route is NH9 to Bareilly, then Pilibhit Road via Puranpur, Khuttar and Mailani.
Shahjahanpur, on the main Delhi-Lucknow rail line, is the nearest major station listed by UP Ecotourism for Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary (about 2.5-3 hours by road). Mailani Junction, on the broad-gauge Lucknow (Aishbagh)-Sitapur-Pilibhit-Bareilly line, is much closer to the gate but has fewer trains. Please check current train timings on NTES or IRCTC before booking.
Lucknow airport is the main option, with flights from most Indian cities. Bareilly airport is closer to the resort; check the current flight schedule when you plan. We arrange pickup from both airports on request.
Yes. We arrange an SUV or sedan for pickup and drop from Lucknow or Bareilly airport, and taxis for local travel. Share your dates on WhatsApp and we will send the options.
The highways are fine, but the last stretch runs past forest and village roads with animals and poor lighting. We suggest you plan to reach before dark, especially if you are driving yourself.
Yes. When you book directly with us, rooms are up to 44% below our rack rate with breakfast included, and the all-meals plan is 20% below rack rate. There is no agent margin, and our team also books your safari. Use the instant quote or WhatsApp +91 95606 47536.
Also read: Best time to visit Dudhwa | Resort near Kishanpur Gate | लखनऊ से दुधवा कैसे जाएं (हिंदी)
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