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The Indian forests often comprise of a mixture of different habitats and ecosystems existing in the same area. This implies that single national park can comprise of a range of forest types like dense evergreen or moist deciduous forests along with open grasslands and meadows. This feature gives a very unique feel to the forest and makes it a home for different kinds of plant and animal species. One such forest in India, which has great variety, is the Dudhwa National Park. Dudhwa Delight Dudhwa National Park, India is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The nearest airport for Dudhwa is Lucknow while the nearest railhead is Palia, which is 10 kms away from Dudhwa. Dudhwa became a national park in 1977 and then received the status of Project Tiger in 1988. The park shares its boundary with the Nepal border in the north, while the River Suheli marks its boundary in the south. This park is dominated by sal forest interspersed with swampy marshes. Dudhwa includes vegetation types like tropical semi-evergreen, tropical moist deciduous forest and dry deciduous forest. Due to the blend of such unique types of vegetation, the park is a home to some of the most diverse wildlife in India. Spread over an area of 811 sq.kms, Dudhwa National Park, India is mainly famous for the rhino rehabilitation project, which was undertaken in 1984. Due to the massive decline of the rhino population in India, the government of India took the step of re-introducing rhinos in Dudhwa, where they were present about 150 years ago. This project became successful and Dudhwa today has a substantial population of rhinos apart from Kaziranga. The park also has a healthy population of tigers, leopards, swamp deer and hispid hares. Another major highlight of Dudhwa National Park, India is the Bengal Florican, which is one of the most rare birds in country. The park is a paradise for birdwatchers, as it comprises of 400 species of birds. The majority wildlife in the park is concentrated around the several lakes in the park, especially the Banke Tal. The park has a core area of 648 sq.km. and is well protected from any intrusion and encroachment. Dudhwa National park is one of the best places in India to observe the wildlife and vegetation found in the terais.
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