Wildlife Destinations of Odisha
Odisha takes care of its wildlife quite well compared to a lot of other States. In fact, the State has a variety to offer for the wildlife lovers, photographers and enthusiasts. Throughout Odisha, there is a multitude of Parks, Reserves & Sanctuaries, each offering a unique perspective on the rare and exotic wildlife. These are the places which you need to visit for some of the best wildlife experiences in Odisha.
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Simlipal
A photographer’s paradise, Simlipal comprises of both the National Park and the Tiger Reserve, located in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj District. Covering a vast area, with thick and lush biosphere reserves around, Simlipal is a home to Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, gaur, and chausingha along with some of the beautiful waterfalls like Joranda and Barehipani Falls. A panoramic place to visit!
Bhitarkanika
Situated in the estuarial region of Bramhani-Baitarani, in Kendrapada District, the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 672 square kilometers of Mangrove Forests and Wetland. Giant Estuarine Crocodiles with a population of 1600+, endangered and mysterious King Cobras, numerous species of birds varieties of other animal species inhabit here. The challenge here is to be at your most creative and snap that perfect picture at the right time, when you spot that croc!
Chandaka
This wildlife reserve and Elephant Sanctuary is located in the south fringe of Cuttack, and has a fascinating variety of fauna and flora, both visually and aesthetically. It’s such a dynamic landscape here, where you can also sight a variety of snakes, like the python, and the monitor lizard, as well as different birds.
Satkosia
Spreading along the magnificent gorge over the mighty river Mahanadi, Satkosia is an excellent destination for nature, wildlife and adventure lovers. The variety of landscapes here creates a multitude of backdrops from the green rolling plains with its iconic deciduous forests and variety of fauna such as Asian Elephant, tigers, leopard, Indian wild dog, wild boars , striped hyena, sloth bear ,leopard cat and the jungle cat to enthral the eye.
Chilika
For most people, Chilika is synonymous with rare and exotic migratory birds. But it is also a privileged destination for dolphins and aquatic crustaceans such as lobsters, prawns, and large crabs. Not just that, you can even get to sight the two main isles—the Breakfast Island and the Honeymoon Island from here. The diversity of life, progressive conservation ethic and natural beauty of wonderful birds and species are a real photographic gem that should be experienced by everyone.
Nandankanan Zoological Park
Adjacent to Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary and lying beautifully in the vicinity of Kanjia lake, the Nandankanan Zoological Park is one of the most popular attractions in the Capital City Bhubaneswar, suited to people of all ages, and especially loved by the kids. There are so many species here, including 67 species of mammals, 81 species of birds, and 18 species of reptiles, and a very divine Botanical Garden to let tourists have a memorable time.
Debrigarh
Forming a part of the Bargarh District, the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is an important site for in-situ conservation of wildlife and its habitat, home to a wide variety of flora & fauna, while supporting both terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity. It’s breathtakingly beautiful and quite diverse around the periphery. It’s a haven. For a wildlife lover, that diversity is just fantastic.
Sunabeda
A wildlife sanctuary and a proposed tiger reserve, the concentration of animals and other species here is just extraordinary. With plenty of avifauna and typical Indian central wild mammals such as tiger, leopard, wild deer, wild boar and more, the Sanctuary even harbours a great diversity of wildlife habitats, with a vast plateau, multiple valleys, gorges and magnificent waterfalls, making the overall experience truly breathtaking.
Balukhand Konark
This may not be the first place you’d think of for wildlife but if you scratch the surface, it hides a wealth of incredibly beautiful flora and fauna to find and photograph wildlife. Located along the Bay of Bengal coast, between the towns of Puri and Konark, here you have everything from sandy beaches, coastal dunes, and groves of Casuarina trees. Home to a herd of Blackbuck, Spotted Deer, hyena, jackal, mongoose and variety of birds and reptiles, olive ridley sea turtles nest on the beaches, this is a place where you can find incredible wildlife.
