A Road Trip to Dudhwa from Kanpur en route to Lucknow
Kanpur is a major industrial area in India. The city is believed to have been founded by members of the Chandela dynasty. Planning for a short tour from Kanpur, a road trip to Dudhwa National Park is a good option for taking a break from the city crowd and settling in the lap of nature and wildlife. While on the way to Dudhwa National Park, a stopover at Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, is the cherry on top of the cake.
Beginning the Drive to Lucknow
Start from Kanpur early in the morning. Drive your car through NH 27, and eventually to NH 731, as you near Lucknow. The ‘City of Nawabs is approximately 92 km away from Kanpur. With a couple of halts on the way, you will reach Lucknow within 3-3&½ hours. Arriving in Lucknow, check into a hotel. Make sure the hotel you choose facilitates a free parking area. If you are reaching Lucknow by 10:00 am, then you have the entire day to explore the city. Freshen up at the hotel room and pull up your socks for sightseeing at the local attractions. The best places to visit in Lucknow in a single day encompass - Bada Imambara, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, The Residency, Hussainabad Clock Tower, Shahi Bauli, British Residency, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Dilkhusa Palace, and Ambedkar Memorial Park.
While on your visit to Lucknow, savouring the juicy galouti kebabs are a must-try. Also shopping for Lucknowi Chikankari is a good option both for personal use or gifting someone. You can opt for an alternate way out. If a single day of sightseeing seems to be too hectic, cover some of the places and engage in exploring local food and souvenir shopping on the day of your arrival in Lucknow. On the next day, you can visit the remaining attractions and make your move towards Dudhwa National Park.
Heading Towards the Next Destination - Dudhwa National Park-
Bidding farewell to Lucknow, take the NH30 route and head towards Dudhwa. Do not miss out on relishing a delicious breakfast in Lucknow. Try khasta kachori with chole, or bread pakode, poori sabzi, or Indori Poha, accompanied by thandai or kulhad chai to electrify your soul for driving 211 km to reach Dudhwa National Park. After a drive of about 5 hours reach Dudhwa and straightaway check into a resort.
Bidding farewell to Lucknow, take the NH30 route and head towards Dudhwa. Do not miss out on relishing a delicious breakfast in Lucknow. Try khasta kachori with chole, or bread pakode, poori sabzi, or Indori Poha, accompanied by thandai or kulhad chai to electrify your soul for driving 211 km to reach Dudhwa National Park. After a drive of about 5 hours reach Dudhwa and straightaway check into a resort.
Grab some rest and after having lunch, head out for an evening safari in Dudhwa National Park . The evening safari starts from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Returning from the safari, retreat to the comforts of the resort to have dinner and spend the night. Embark on a second round of safari the next morning from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. Returning from the morning safari have have breakfast at the accommodation.
The next move would be to drive back to Kanpur. Pack up your belongings and check out from the resort at Dudhwa. Since you have to drive 305 km approximately to reach Kanpur, it is better not to procrastinate the return journey. It will take nearly 8 hours to reach Kanpur and conclude the trip of 2 nights and 3 days.