Lucknow, 25 November (HS). Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh on Monday launched the air service from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow to Dudhwa National Park located in Lakhimpur district, with the aim of promoting eco-tourism in the state. On this occasion, State Forest Environment and Climate Minister Dr. Arun Kumar Saxena, Advisor to the Chief Minister Avnish Awasthi, Principal Secretary Culture Department Mukesh Meshram along with key officials of the Forest Department and Culture Department were present.
The fare for each tourist wishing to enjoy heli service from Lucknow to Dudhwa has been fixed at around Rs 5,000.
Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh and Forest Minister Dr. Arun Saxena have flown to Dudhwa by air.
‘Dudhwa Mahotsav 2024’ is being org.zed in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh will inaugurate the festival at Dudhwa National Park on November 25 as the chief guest.
During this time, U.P. Certificates will be distributed to the meritorious candidates of the Nature Guide Training Program org.zed by the Eco Tourism Development Board. A video film based on Dudhwa National Park will also be telecast. Thereafter, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh will address the programme. After his address, the Tourism Minister will leave for Tiger Safari.
Dudhwa National Park attracts tourists
Dudhwa National Park attracts tourists a lot. Dudhwa has been one of the selected tourist destinations of the country rich in biodiversity and has been the first choice of tourists. The core zone of Dudhwa, the only national park of Uttar Pradesh, is established in 884 square kilometers. It is famous in the country and the world. Various types of precious trees, plants, grasses, tigers, leopards, bears, elephants, rhinos, deer, reptiles, birds and other .mals especially attract tourists in Dudhwa National Park. The supernatural diversity of this national park and its beautiful views inspire tourists to come here again and again.
To visit Dudhwa National Park, preference is given to nearby regional residents and Tharu tribe in the tourism services operated here. Presently 90 nature guides and 60 vehicle drivers are employed in the tourism sector. Similarly, eco-development committees operating with a view to reduce dependence on forests around Dudhwa are also providing services in tourism.
