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Bhitarkanika
Similipal
Chandaka

 

 


 

  

 

 

   

THE CITY SANCTUARY 

The sculpture in green,The sanctuary with heritage and the land of big innocent mammals

Chandaka - Dampara

District : Khurda/Cuttack
Area (sq. km) :
175.79
Ideal season for visit :
Round the year 
Contact Officer :
Bhubaneswar, D.F.O. Chandaka(W.L.) 
Phone: 0674-2472040(O), 0674-2440168(R) 

Nestled on Khurdha uplands of' North -Eastern Ghats' biotic region, Chandaka forest, is a relic of wildland that once extended all over Bhubaneswar. Spread over 193.39 sq.km of rolling table land and small sprawling hillocks of Khurdha and Cuttack Districts, it is a wildlife sanctuary since August 1982. The sanctuary, literally abutting on the capital city of Orissa, is the pachyderm country. Originally established to provide inviolate refuge for elephants with a view to minimize their depredation, the sanctuary is now a treasure trove of biodiversity. It is now a popular destination for solitude seekers, hunt for eco-tourists, laboratory for researchers and temple of learning for all.
 

 While visiting the sanctuary, please ensure:
(1) Collect in advance the entry permit, permission for photography, reservation in Forest Rest House.
(2) Be eco-friendly
(3) Obey WildLife guidelines in force

How to reach
Road: Chandaka in about 20 km by road from Bhubaneswar, which has good inter-state road linking all major cities in INDIA.
Rail: Nearest Railhead is Bhubaneswar on Eastcost Rly., which has super fast trains connecting all major cities.
Air: Nearrest airport Bhubaneswar (20 km) with air connection to Bangalore, Kolkata, delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Vaizag, Hydrabad.

Accomodation : Accomodation in F.R.H. at deras & Minchinpatna are available on prior reservation. Watch Towers at Ambilo and Kumarkhunti each having two double bedded rooms are available on prior booking to small groups not exceeding 5 persons for over noght. Bhubaneswar has number of hotels of star and general category to suit individual needs.

Transport : A/C. Non A/C cars, coaches available on hire from leading recognized travel agencies at Bhubaneswar.

INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Divisional Forest Officer, Chandaka Wildlife Division, S.F.T.R.I campus, Ghatika, Bhubaneswar 751003, Tel : 2472040
Tourist office, Government of Orissa Tourist Office, Bhubaneswar Tel: 2431299
Manager, India Tourism Office, B 21, BJB nagar, Bhubaneswarm tel: 2432203

Symphony of Nature 
 
Flora 
 
Fauna
 
Birds and Butterflies
 
The Heritage Sanctuary
 
All in One








   

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