BHITARKANIKA SANCTUARY

Located in the mangrove forest in the coastal belt of Orissa, the Sanctuary has protected the estuarine crocodile since 1975. Further down at Gahirmatha, olive ridley, sea turtles come to nest by millions from south America. This region was converted to a national park in 1998. Numerous migratory birds come to nest in the mangrove islands. The sanctuary is 100 km via Kendrapara & Rajnagar and 160 km from Cuttack.

TIKARAPARA SANCTUARY

Tikarapara , this is the  site of one of the most fabulous vistas of river and forest, the Satkosia Gorge where the great Mahanadi river crashes in with monumental force is a dizzyingly enervating experience for the visitors. The meandering pace of the sensuous river, 22 km of thick forest, offers scenic delights of the frothing, boiling water as it wends its way through the fabulous gorge. considered to be one of the most enchanting spots in the world. It is the ideal place for boating, angling and other adventure sports. The Gharial sanctuary at Tikarapara is a must for wildlife fans. Located at about 211km from Bhubaneswar and 58 km from Angul, it offers forest  bungalow accommodation at strategic places. If you  want to camp inside the sanctuary you need special permission to do so.

SIMILIPAL SANCTUARY

Mayurbhanj district is the home of one of the mportant national parks not only in Orissa but also in the country.Spread over an area of 2750 kms.the  park was specially chosen by project tiger for continuing the onerous task of conserving for the country’s  deteriorating tiger population.One of  India’s tiger reserves Similipal has over  more than 95 tigers within  the lavish bounds of the sanctuary.Leopards, elephants, Mugger crocodiles and numerous reptiles abound here. Over 231 species of birds people the forest and waterways in the park.