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.
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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
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