Lakhimpur Kheri:, Nov. 1 -- The 2026-27 tourism season at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) opened on Sunday with Vedic chants and traditional rituals.

Palia BJP MLA Romi Sahni, DTR field director and chief conservator of forests (CCF) Dr H Rajamohan, deputy director Jagdish R and other officials attended the opening ceremony.

While waterlogged and damaged tracks prevented jungle safaris in Dudhwa on the opening day, tourists enjoyed rewarding outings at Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, where several tigers were spotted resting or crossing forest tracks. Visitors captured the sightings on cameras and mobile phones.

DTR officials said the sightings reflected the favourable habitat conditions in the reserve.

The administration has decided against...