The Famous Leopards of Satkosia

The spot Satkosia is known to be a tiger reserve of Leopard. Providing healthy climate and surroundings to preserve tigers, the reserve has many other species of animals that visitors can have a look at including Sambar, Elephant, Gau, Mouse, Spotted Deer, Deer, Crocodile, Nilgai, Snakes, Turtle, and so many other species of birds. With the help, support and management of Odisha Government, all these animals are living in the reserve area freely and that makes it look appealing and extremely beautiful. Reckoned to be a good and huge sized sanctuary in Odisha, the natural beauty and charm of the place is indescribable. Adding to this, it is also a home of Mugger Crocodile and Gharials. Even, a crocodile research centre is also present here that is inaugurated in 1974 by the Odisha Government.

Boating services are also available in Satkosia wildlife sanctuary so that tourists can visit all around the forest area via boat and check out the animals. It is simply a paradise for all adventure seekers with immense beauty and charm. Also, it is recognized to be among the best ecosystems in the country, highlighting a diverse range of both flora and fauna. The prime attractions of the tiger reserve are undoubtedly tigers, leopards, sighting of wild animals as well as birds, deep blue water of Mahanadi River, Crocodiles – Gharials and Muggers, reptiles, amphibians, rare aquatic birds and so. Want to plan a trip to Satkosia Tiger Reserve? For any enquiry or booking or devising a customized itinerary as per the desires and expectations, do get in touch with Best Choice Holiday travel agent and be ready to turn your trip into memories.

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• Presence of White tigers born from normal coloured tigers in 1980, which in itself is a unique event known in the world.
• First zoo of the country where Gharials were born in 1980.
• A fascinating and adventurous first White Tiger Safari was introduced here in 1991.
• An ideal spot to educate, know about wildlife conservation, wild fauna and flora varieties conservation.
• Kanjia Lake – Known to be a wetland of national importance in 2006.
• Availability of largest enclosures for keeping Hippopotamus and Gharials, along with second largest breeding ground for open billed storks in Odisha.
• Breeding Centres for White backed vultures and Indian Pangolin.
• First zoo in India that became a member of WAZA – World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Nandan Kanan Zoological Park remains closed on every Monday and the timing hours is in between 07:30 hours to 17:30 hours during the months of April to September, and in between 08:00 hours to 17:00 hours during the months of October to March. The best time to visit the park and zoo is all throughout the year.

Nandan Kanan Botanical Garden:

Spread over a large area of 75 ha, the botanical garden is located amidst the moist and transient forest area of wildlife sanctuary enclosed in between two wetlands. It was built in 1963 and is been taken care of by the Horticulture department management. The management is transferred to Nandan Kanan in 2006 and it is certainly worth to visit for. A perfect place to be visited by all green enthusiasts, tourists visiting here gets impressed by the picturesque beauty and nature symphony and forest area around. This Botanical garden has about 24 different parks and satellite gardens spread in a huge landscape area endowed with meadows and natural vegetation. The facilities available at this garden involves picnic pindies, interpretation centre and more along with presence of so many houses and gardens involving Glass House, Cacti House, Bonsai, Philodendron House, Dry Garden, Green House, Butterfly Park, Rosarium, Orchid House, Medicinal garden, Japanese Garden, Mughal Garden, Evolution Garden, Heritage garden, Landscape Garden, Palm Garden, Arboretum, Hibiscus Garden, Carnivorous Plant Garden, Buddha Park, Children’s park, and Artificial Zoo.

Unique Facilities Available at Nandan Kanan Sanctuary:

• Toy train – It is coming in the Nandan Kanan Park very soon.

• Battery Operated Vehicle – These vehicles are available especially to help out elders, kids and physically challenged tourists.

• Ropeway – It is also coming in the park very soon.

Prime Attractions:

• White Tiger Safari – It is the first zoo in India to have a white tiger safari.

• Lion Safari – Tourists come in large numbers to go for a lion safari in special protected vehicles that take them straight to the forest area where lions could be seen in their natural habitat.

• Bear Safari – Tourists can enjoy checking out sloth bears in their natural form, habitat and surroundings through safari bus service.

• Herbivore Safari – Visitors can check out Barking Deer, Sambars, Spotted Deer, Peafowls and more in this safari.

• Butterfly Garden – It is indeed a very beautiful and interesting garden with so much beauty around, indeed making it worth to visit at least once in a lifetime.

Do make sure to visit Nandan Kanan if you are in Odisha as it is worth visiting and remembering! As per the stats, more than 3.3 million tourists come to visit the sanctuary, zoological park and garden all throughout the year. And let Best Choice Holiday tour organizer make arrangements for your visit this time, not only because it is an authentic and well known travel agent in Bhubaneswar but also to make your comfortable as smooth and easygoing as could be, backed with all kinds of facilities and amenities required during the travel within an affordable range.

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Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary – It is situated at an approx. distance of 20 km from Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Backed with diverse natural habitat including reptiles, mammals, birds, and more, the major attraction is the white tigers. The sanctuary is open on all days except Mondays. The timings changes from 8 AM to 5 PM (October – March) to 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (April – September).

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary – It is one of the famous and widely visited wildlife sanctuaries of Odisha. Situated at the North Eastern part of Kendrapara district, the sanctuary is an important natural habitat for porcupines, wild boars, and others. The key attractions are the availability of largest number of saltwater crocodiles. Even these saltwater crocodiles hold a record in Guinness Book of World Record due to its 23 ft long size. It remains closed during the monsoon season, and people can visit it during other season in between 6 AM to 6 PM.

Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary – It is known to be spread from Dhamra River to that of Mahanadi. This marine sanctuary is popular for its Olive Ridley turtles that are supposed to spend about 6 to 8 months at the beach side and if you are one of those lucky ones, you can also see the spectacular sight of them. It is ideal to visit there during months of February to April and in between 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary – It is located at the Northern Western periphery of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The elephant sanctuary wildlife reserve is the major attraction here to look out for along with other species. Your adventurous cum trip is going to worth every moment been spent here for sure. It remains closed during monsoon season. The timings to visit are in between 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Ushakothi or Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary – Located at an approx. 40 km distance away from Sambalpur district, the major attractions of the sanctuary are varieties of fauna, flying squirrels, racket tail drongos, sambar, and bison. There are watch towers placed to let visitors grab a nice view of the animals and the overall forest. In order to be there, it is must to have a permit card issued by the Forest Range officer. The sanctuary is closed during the monsoon time, and the timings to visit are in between 6 AM to 6 PM.

Similipal Tiger Reserve – It is been located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India. The attractions are an elephant reserve, a tiger reserve, a biosphere reserve, varieties of fauna, etc. Tourists can check out the natural splendid biodiversity of animals from watch towers. It remains closed during monsoon time and the timing to pay a visit is in between 6 AM to 6 PM.

Balukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary – Located in between Konark and Puri, it is been entitled to coastal dunes, sandy beaches and a large variety of cashew and casuarina plantation. The major attractions are spotted deer/cheetahs and black bucks, such rare species that could simply change your time into thrilling and adventurous one. It remains closed in between June to October and the timing to visit is in between 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary – Located in the Nuapada district of Odisha, this proposed tiger reserve is famous for its unique eco system and bio diversity attracting tourists from all around. The attractions are barasingha/swamp deer and wild water buffaloes. It remains closed in between June to October and the timing to visit is in between 6 AM to 6 PM.

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary – This spectacular wildlife sanctuary is been located in the Bargarh district in Odisha. The major attractions are the possession of flora and fauna varieties, four horned antelope/chausingha, and magnificent migratory birds. It remains closed in between June to October and the timing to pay a visit is in between 6 AM to 6 PM.

Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary – In 2007, the area was recognized to be as Satkosia Tiger Reserve spread over the Mahanadi River in Odisha, India, constituting two adjoining sanctuaries including Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and the other is Baisipalli sanctuary. In Satkosia Gorge Wildlife sanctuary, visitors can check out a large number of leopards, elephants, Gharial breed of crocodiles and other animals. In Baisipalli wildlife sanctuary, the prime attraction is the bison along with other wildlife animals and creatures. It is open in between November to May and the timing to visit is in between 6 AM to 6 PM.

Chilika Nalabana Wildlife Sanctuary – This bird paradise or sanctuary is been located at the heart of the Chilika Lake in Odisha. It is been reckoned as a home of numerous local birds, migratory birds, including White bellied sea eagle, Flamingo, Spot billed pelican, avifaunal species and others. Adding to this, visitors can even find if they are lucky enough Irrawaddy dolphins at Satapada that is about at an approx. 50 km distance from Puri, at the Southern region of Lake Chilika. The bird sanctuary remains closed during monsoons and the best time to be there is during winter months.

In case, you are seeking for an offbeat destination to explore, or get a thrilling cum splendid lifetime wildlife moments, do make sure to visit these wildlife sanctuaries in Odisha, India. Certainly, these would be great options to discover and have a look at the numerous animals, birds and varieties of fauna and flora. Planning a trip to Odisha? Let Best Choice Holiday get a chance to manage your accommodation, tickets and everything of your tour and you will not regret it for sure. Have a memorable experience that could be cherished ever!

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