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Location	Located in theDistrict of Sambalpur between Longitudes 84⁰-10’and 84⁰.30’(east) latitude 21⁰.20’ to 21⁰.40’ (north)
Date of notification	17 December, 1987
Area	304.03sq.kms.
Forest type	Teak, Sal, Piasal, Bamboo etc.
Villages	25 Revenue villages.
Climate	Winter temp is approximately 10⁰C. In Summer temp rises above 45⁰C
Wild animals to be seen	Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Wildboar, Spotted Deer, Elephant etc.
Suitable period for visit	October- April
Convenient approach	By road from Sambalpur 48km, from Rourkela 200km via Bonai-Barkot, 180km via Bamra-Kuchinda-Jamankira and 217km via Jharsuguda-Sambalpur
Officers to be contacted.	D.F.O., Bamra Wildlife Division, Bamra.
Accommodation	Forest Rest House (FRH) at Badrama

Location	Located in the newly created revenue District of Nayagrh. It is contiguous with the Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary---.
Date of notification	07 Nov. 1981
Area	168.35sq.km
Forest type	Sal, Karada, , Piasal, Kurum, Asan, Bamboo etc.
Villages	See Satkoshia Gorge Sanctuary---
Climate	Summer upto :45⁰C , Winter (night temp. 5-6⁰C). Average Humidity 80%, Rainfall more than 1000 mm per year.
Wild animals to be seen	Leopard, Tiger, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Bear, Elephant etc.
Suitable period for visit	October to March.
Convenient approach	Entry points are at Takera (near Daspalla), Chhamundia (60km from Nayagarh) and Kusanga (60km from Boudh). Chhamundia is 100km from Bhubaneswar via Kantilo on the bank of River Mahanadi.
Officers to be contacted.	Divisional Forest Officer, Mahanadi Wildlife Division, Nayagarh.
Accommodation	FRH at Charichhak, PWD IB at Purunakatak and Adenigada.
Travel routes within the Sanctuary---/Tracks and Trails.	Also see Satkoshia Gorge Sanctuary---

Location	Located in the District of Puri between Longitudes 85⁰-52’and 86⁰.14’(east) latitude 19⁰.48’ to 19⁰.54’
Date of notification	23 April 1984, revised on 01 Sept. 1987
Area	71.71Sq.kms.
Forest type	Casuarina, Tamarind, Anacardium, Karanja, Polanga, Neem etc.
Villages	None
Climate	Winter temp is approximately 10⁰C in Summer temp rises above 40⁰C
Wild animals to be seen	Spotted Deer, Blackbuck, Stripped Hyena, Jungle Cat, etc.
Suitable period for visit	Round the year
Convenient approach	The Puri-Konark Marine Drive road passes through this Sanctuary---. Puri is only 3 km from the Sanctuary--- entry point.
Officers to be contacted.	Divisional Forest Officer, Puri Wildlife Division, Bhubaneswar.
Accommodation	There is no accommodation within the Sanctuary---. Tourist can stay at Puri or Konark where a good number of hotels of different categories are available.

Location	Located in the District of Kendrapara between Longitudes 86⁰.30’ to 87⁰.06’(east )and latitude 20⁰.30’ to 20⁰.50’ (north).
Notification date	Sanctuary--- notified on 22 April 1975 National Park notified on 30 October 1988
Area	Sanctuary--- area: 672.00sq.km It includes National Park area: 145.00sq.km
Forest type	Mangroves: Bani, Sundari, Rai, Keruan, Hental, Sisu etc.
Number of villages and total population	381 villages 1.96 lakh people
Climate	Minimumwinter temperature is around 10⁰ C, summer temperature goes upto 43⁰C.
Wild animals to be seen	Leopard Cat, Fishing Cat, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Porcupine, Pythons, Dolphins, King Cobra, Saltwater Crocodiles Including Partial White (Sankhua) Crocodile , Water Monitor Lizard, Terrapins, Marine Turtles, Kingfishers, Wood Peckers, Hornbills, Bar-Headed Goose, Brahminy Ducks, Pintails, White Bellied Sea Eagles, and a variety of resident and migratory birds
Suitable period of visit	Winter and early summer months (October to mid April)
Convenient approach	The Hd.qrs. of the Division administering the Sanctuary--- is located at Rajnagar approximately 130kms from the State Capital, Bhubaneswar. Gupti, 25kms by road from Rajnagar is also a convenient base for visiting the Sanctuary---. The Sanctuary--- is also approachable via Chandbali which is 174km from Bhubaneswar and 55km from Bhadrak on the Kolkata-Chennai Railway line.
Officer to be contacted.	Divisional Forest Officer, Mangrove Forest Division (WL), Rajnagar, Dist-Kendrapara, Phone no. 06729-272460; Fax 06729-272464
Accommodation	1. At Dangmal – One FRH (8 beds in fours rooms, a dining room and kitchen; 4 cottages (12 beds in 4 rooms) 2. At Ekakula – One FRH (2 rooms with dining room) Dormitories (16 beds) with a common kitchen space. 3. At Gupti- one Rest Shed with four beds.
Some ‘Travel Routes’ within the Sanctuary--- / Tracks and Trails	Rajnagar-Gupti-Dangmal by river route (3 hrs. by boat). Rajnagar-Gupti-Ekakula by river route (4 hrs.). Rajnagar-Gupti-Habalikhati by river route (4½ hrs). Dangmal-Gupti-Ekakula (4 hrs) (10) Dangmal-Gupti- Habalikhati (4 hrs) (11) Dangmal-Khola-Dhamra (3½ hrs). Dangmal-Khola-Kalibhanjadia (3 hrs). Chandbali-Khola- Dangmal-Habalikhati-Ekakula (8 hrs) Journey time and duration depend on wind, tides, water current and type / power of the boat. Visitors need Entry Permit to enter into the Sanctuary / National Park. Parking place available at Gupti FRH. Avail only registered boats to go to Bhitarkanika. Number of visitors are restricted during Dec.25 to Jan. 03. Out of the above routes which are all river routes the following rivers and creeks are inhabited by Crocodiles: Khola creek, Suajora creek, Thanapati creek, Mahisamada creek, Pathsala river, Bhitarkanika river, Dhamra river, Mantei river, Baunsagarh river, Hansina creek. TRAILS IN KANIKA RANGE (across the river from Dangmal) Over 3.5km trail within the forest block of Kanika Range lead to the following places: Renovated ancient Shiva temple. Silted lotus pond Erstwhile shooting tower of Kanika Raja Watch tower overlooking the meadows of Bhitarkanika.

Location	Located in the District of Khurda& Cuttack.
Date of notification	21 Dec. 1982
Area	175.79sq.km excluding mining area of 17.6sq.km
Forest type	Sal, Piasal, Asan, Bamboo etc.
Villages	47 villages
Climate	Air temp 10⁰C- 41⁰C, Rainfall 1200 mm. To 1400 mm.
Wild animals to be seen	Elephant, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Ratel, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Crested Serpent Eagle, etc.
Suitable period for visit	Round the year.
Convenient approach	By road, Main gate at Godibari is 20km from State capital, Bhubaneswar.
Officers to be contacted.	D.F.O., Chandka Wildlife Division, Asian Elephant Conservation and Research Complex (AECARC), Gaja Vihar, PO: Baramunda, Bhubaneswar-751003. Tel. 91-674-2384340
Accommodation	Watch towers at Ambilo and Kumarkhunti can be occupied for animal watching during day time only.
Travel routes within the Sanctuary---/Tracks and trails	Godibari-Kumarkhunti-Bualigarh and back Godibari-Kansakhol-Kheluachua-Ambakhali and back Godibari-Mahuriabari-Pitagadia and back

Location	Located in the undividedDistrict of Sambalpur (now Baragarh) between Longitudes 83⁰-30’and 83⁰.46’(east) latitude 21⁰.28’ to 21⁰.43’ (north)
Date of notification	08 Feb. 1985
Area	346.91sq.kms.
Forest type	Bija, Sal, Asan, Aanla, Dhaura and other associates of Sal.
Villages
Climate	Winter temp is approximately 10⁰C in Summer temp rises above 45⁰C
Wild animals to be seen	Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Chowsingha, resident & migratory birds, Monitor Lizard, Chameleon etc.
Suitable period for visit	Round the year
Convenient approach	The Sanctuary--- entry point at Dhudurkusum adjoining Hirakud Reservoir is approximately 35kms from Sambalpur. Burla Towns and about 50kms from Sambalpur.
Officers to be contacted.	D.F.O., Badrama Wildlife Division, Sambalpur.
Accommodation	a)At Dhudrukusum: Tourist cottage. b)At Dechua : FRH(2 suites) c)At Chaurasimal : Tourist Cottage.

Location	Located in Kendrapara revenue district between longitude 86⁰ 45’ 57’’ and 87⁰ 17’ 36” (East) and latitude 20⁰ 17’ 32”and 20⁰ 46’ 58” (North) extending by a width of 20 kms into the territorial waters.
Date of notification	27 September, 1997.
Area	1435 Sq. km including 27 km²of land area. The geographical location can be visualized from topo sheet no. 74L/14 and 73L/15 of Survey of India.
Forest type	Mangroves
Villages	Nil
Climate	Winter temperature is approximately 10⁰ C; in summer temperature rise above 40⁰ C.
Wild animals to be seen	Sea turtles, Dolphins, Jackals, Hyena, Fishing Cat, Crocodile, Water Monitor Lizard, Terns, Vultures, winter migrants such as Sea Gulls, etc.
Suitable period for visit	October to March
Convenient approach	Chandbali (8 hrs.), Dhamra (2 hrs.), Chandinipal (1 ½ hrs.), Rajnagar (2 ½ hrs.) and Paradip (2 ½ hrs.). The timings and duration are influenced by prevailing wind, tides, water current and type of boats and or vessels.
Officers to be contacted.	DFO, Mangrove Forest Division (WL), Rajnagar, Ph-06729-272460, Fax-272464. ACF, Chandbali, Phone-06786-220072 ACF, Paradeep, Phone -06722-220905
Accommodation	Chandbali: Port Guest House Chandbali: PWD Rest House, OTDC Dhamra: Port Guest House, Dangmal FRH Chandanipal:DRDO Guest House Rajnagar: PWD Guest House
Travel routes within the Sanctuary---/Tracks and Trails.	Chandbali-Dhamra-Chandanipal-Sea Chandbali-Khola-Dangmal-Ekakula -Sea Paradeep-Sea Paradeep- Ghanagalia - Hukitola- Sea Rajnagar- Barunei Muhana – Hukitola- Sea Rajnagar- Gupti - Ekakula- Sea

Location	Located in the District of Keonjhar between Longitudes 86⁰-20’and latitude 21⁰.16’ to 20⁰.45’(north)
Date of notification	06 Dec. 1978
Area	191.06sq.km
Forest type	Sal forest and its associates.
Villages	16 villages 6538 people
Climate	Moderate
Wild animals to be seen	Leopard, Wild Dog, Spotted Deer, Wildboar, Elephant, Nilgai, migratory duck and Mugger in Hadgarh Reservoir.
Suitable period for visit	October to May
Convenient approach	Entry through (a) Kathakata in Hatadihi Block (22km from Anandpur), (b) Hadgarh village 35km from Anandpur/15km from Hatadihi). Anandpur is 80km from Keonjhar (NH-6); 46km from Panikoili (NH-5), 35km from Jajpur Road (Nearest Rly. Station). Hatadihi is 30km from Bhadrak Rly. Stn.
Officers to be contacted.	Divisional Forest Officer,Bhadrak Wildlife Division, Bhadrak. Phone:
Accommodation	Inspection Bungalows at Anandpur,Hadgarh and Keonjhar.

Location	Located in theDistrict of Kalahandi between Longitudes 82⁰-45’and 83⁰.15’(east) latitude 19⁰.30’ to 19⁰.50’ (north)
Date of notification	15 Oct. 1992
Area	147.66sq.kms.
Forest type	Sal, Asan, Bija and other mixed vegetation
Villages	15 villages 1455 population
Climate	Moderate
Wild animals to be seen	Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Wildpig, Gaur, Sambar, Nilgai, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, varieties of colourful birds, and reptiles (snakes & lizards)
Suitable period for visit	October- April
Convenient approach	12km from Bhawanipatna
Officers to be contacted.	D.F.O., Kalhandi South Division,Kalahandi.
Accommodation	Watch towers are located in strategic locations for viewing the Wildlife.

Location	Sambalpur district (Rairakhol Sub-Division)
Date of notification	07 Jan. 1982
Area	116sq.km
Forest type	Sal, Piasal, Asan, Bamboo
Villages	Ten
Climate	Elevation varies from 744’ to 2497’ above MSL,Moderate, climate.
Wild animals to be seen	Leopard, Tiger, Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, SpottedDeer, barking Deer, mouse Deer and Wild Dog, varieties of birds (Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Hornbill etc.) and reptiles.
Suitable period for visit	October to April
Convenient approach	By road 50km from Sambalpur via Padiabahal-Meghpal, 50km from Rairakhol via Naktideol-Girischandrapur-Kichinda; 55km from Deogarh via Riamal-Naktideol-Girischandrapur-Kichinda.
Officers to be contacted.	Divisional Forest Officer, Rairakhol Division,At/PO Rairakhol,Dist.Sambalpur.
Accommodation	Inside the Sanctuary--- there is no asccomodation facility.

Location	Located in the District of Phulbani between Longitudes 83-12’ to 84.0’(east) and latitude 19.0’’ to 19.56’’(north)
Date of notification	03 Dec. 1981
Area	399.05sq.km
Forest type	Sal, Bija, Asan, Sidha, Bamboo
Villages	62 villages 9178 population
Climate	Moderate
Wild animals to be seen	Tiger, Leopard, Gaur, Elephant, Sambar, Spotted Deer, varieties of birds (Peacock, Red Jungle Fowl etc.) & reptiles.
Suitable period for visit	October to April.
Convenient approach
Officers to be contacted.	Divisional Forest Officer,Baliguda Division, Baliguda, Dist, Phulbani,
Accommodation	Inspection Bungalowsof PWD Deptt., FRH, Revenue Inspection Bungalows at Phulbani, Baliguda, Kothagarh, Belghar etc.

Location	Balasore district.
Date of notification	04 Jan. 1984
Area	272.75sq.km
Forest type	Sal, Bija, Asan, Bamboo etc.
Villages
Climate	This Sanctuary--- is linked with Similipal National Park through Sukhuapata hills and Nato hill ranges. The climatic condition is therefore same as the Similipal Sanctuary---.
Wild animals to be seen	Elephants, Gaur, Sambar, Giant squirrel, Leopard, varietieis of birds, Hill Myna, Peacock, Hornbills and reptiles (Land Monitor, Cobra, Viper & Pythons).
Suitable period for visit	October to May.
Convenient approach	By road 16km from Nilgiri Subdivisional Headquarters and 35km from Balasore district Head quarters. A night halt in Kuldiha can fit into the ecotour circuit touching Chandipur-Remuna-Nilgiri-Panchalingeswar, all in Balasore district.
Officers to be contacted.	Divisional Forest Officer, Balasore Wildlife Division, Balasore.
Accommodation	Available at Nilgiri & Balasore.

Location	Located in the District of Ganjam (now Gajapati) between Longitudes 84⁰-15’and 84⁰.25’(east) latitude 19⁰.15’ to 19⁰.25’ (north)
Date of notification	08 Feb. 1985
Area	185.87sq.kms.
Forest type	Teak, Sal, Piasal, Bamboo etc.
Villages	23 villages 2145 population
Climate	Moderate
Wild animals to be seen	Tiger, Leopard, Bear, Hyena, Wildboar, Spotted Deer, Elephant, etc.
Suitable period for visit	October- March
Convenient approach	60km from Berhampur, 80km from Parlakhemundi
Officers to be contacted.	D.F.O., ParlakhemundiDivision, Paralakhemundi, At/PO. Parlakhemundi Dist,Ganjam.
Accommodation	Available at Digapahandi and Taptapani( contact-OTDC)

Location	Khurda, Puri & Ganjam district.
Date of notification	17 Dec. 1987
Area	15.53sq.kms.
Vegetation Type	Nala (Phragmmites karka), Algal forms, weeds and other aquatic vegetation
Villages	None
Climate	Air temp: 16⁰C to 42⁰C
Wild animals to be seen	Chilika is rich in estuarine/marine fauna,. Attracts 95 species of migratory birds from far off countries. Varieties of reptiles (snakes, lizard) and aquatic mammal like Irrawadi Dolphins & Olive Ridley Turtles in sea coast near Chilika lake.
Suitable period for visit	October- February
Convenient approach	Can be approached via Puri Satapada. Balugaon & Barkul situated on the N.H.5. Balugaon & Rambha are the Rly. Stations, close to Chilika water source. The nearest air port is Bhubaneswar which is 100km from Balugaon & 110kms from OTDC Guest House, Barkul from the above locations. The sanctuary can be negotiated by the boat.
Officers to be contacted.	D.F.O., ChilikaWildlife Division, Balugaon, Dist-Khurda.
Accommodation	OTDC Guest Houses at Barkul, Rambha, Satapada & several hotels at Balugaon.

Location	Located in the District of Khurda between Longitudes 85⁰-49’3” to 85⁰.59’5”(east) and latitude 20⁰.17’ to 20⁰.23’(north)
Date of notification	03 Aug. 1979
Area	14.16sq.kms.
Forest type	Terminalia arjuna, Adina cardifolia, Bridelia retusa, Kasi, Kurum. A number of plant species (common, rare and endangered) in the Botanical Garden.
Villages	None
Climate	Moderate
Wild animals to be seen	Sambar, Spotted Deer, Rhesus Monkey, Hanuman Langur etc. living free outside the enclosures/exclosures of the Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Suitable period for visit	Round the year
Convenient approach	When you enter the Zoo campus, you are in the Sanctuary---. By road 15 km from the State Capital, Bhubaneswar Railway Station (Baranga 1km & Airport is 18km
Officers to be contacted.	Deputy Director, Nandankanan Zoo, Dist- Khurda. 0674-2466075
Accommodation	FRH & cottages in bothZoological Park and Botanical garden inside the Sanctuary--- which are utilized for tourists in the daytime only.
Travel routes within the Sanctuary---/Tracks and Trails.	Within the Nandankanan Zoological Park and Botanical Garden.

Location Located in the District of Angul, Nayagarh, Phulbani between Longitudes 85⁰.35’ to 86⁰.5’ (east) and latitude 20⁰.25’ to 20⁰.45’(north)

Date of notification 19 May 1976

Area 745.52sq.kms.

Forest type Sal, Karada, Dhawara, Piasal, Teak, Asan, Bamboo etc.

Villages 52 villages

Climate Winter temperature is around 4.5⁰ C, Summer temperature is approximately 47⁰ C. Average humidity 80% but during mid-day in summer this can be 10%. Number of rainy days 75, Average annual rainfall 1300 mm.

Wild animals to be seen Leopard, Tiger, Striped Hyena, Sambar, Wild Dog or Dhole, Indian Wolf, Sloth Bear, Chital, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Chowsingha (Four-Horned Antelope), Nilgai, Wildpig, Gaur, Elephant, Gharial, Mugger, Monitor Lizard, Chameleon, Terrapins, snakes and varieties of resident and migratory birds etc,

Suitable period for visit November to July

Convenient approach Nearest Town: Angul
Nearest Railway Station: Angul
Nearest Airport (Bhubaneswar): 176km
The Sanctuary--- is approachable from Angul, Nayagarh or Boudh.
From Angul on northern side (on NH 42): 30KM
From Daspala: (on south-east) 30KM
From Charichhak: (on south west) 40 km
Sanctuary--- Head quarters: Angul
Range Headquarters: Tikarpara
Pampasar (checkgate) – Purunakote – Tikarpara (32kms.)
Pampasar (checkgate) – Purunakote – Baghuamunda (31kms.)
Pampasar (checkgate) – Purunakote – Tulka (38kms.)
Tikarpara – Barmul/Baliput by river route (14kms.)
Tikarpara – Bininei by river route (5kms.)
Chhamundia – Barmul – Kuturi – Tikarpada (30kms.)
Charichhaka–Kusanga–Sitalapani R.H-Kankei-Tikarpara (22kms.)

Officers to be contacted. Divisional Forest Officer, Satkosia Wildlife Division, Angul. Phone: 91-6764-236218

Accommodation FRH at Angul (Contact: DFO, Angul); FRHs at Tikarpara, Baghmunda, Tulka, Purunakote, Labangi, Raigoda (Contact: DFO, Satkoshia Wildlife Division, Angul), and FRH at Chhamundia (Contact: DFO, Mahanadi WL Divn, Nayagarh, Phone: 91-6753-253971).

Travel routes within the Sanctuary---/Tracks and Trails. Labangi-Suasari damak and back: 7km;
Rasanda chhak-Kuadoli and back: 10.5km;
Bhurkundi-Kuadoli and back: 12.5km;
Raigoda-kuadoli and back: 8.5km;
Hatibari-Kandhaaida and back 10km;
Tikarpada-Ramgaon nala and back: 8km;
Majhipada-Kadalikhola and back: 13km;
Karadapada-Chupu nala and back: 12km;
Labangi-Tulka: 14.5km;
Rasanda-Bhurkundi: 11.5km;
Chhotkei-Katrang: 15km;
Majhipada-Bipradihi: 15km;
Majhipada-Baghmunda: 15km;
Tikarpada-Katrang:14.0km

SIMILIPAL SANCTUARY
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Location	Located in theDistrict of Mayurbhanj between Longitudes 86.4’ to 86.37’ (east) and latitude 21.28’ to 22.8’(north)
Date of notification	Sanctuary--- notified on 03 Dec. 1979. National Park Notification -Stage-I) issued on 06 August 1980 for 330sq.km and on 11 June 1986 for additional 515sq.km (total 845sq.km).
Area	2200.00sq.km
Forest type	Mixed Sal, dry deciduous, moist deciduous and some evergreen patches.
Villages	Villages 65 including four in the Core area (Proposed National Park).
Climate	Minimum 2⁰C (Dec. last week to Jan. Ist week) Maximum 48⁰C (May) Relative humidity : Morning 70-100%mid day in Summer: 30%, Rainfall: Rainy days 100. 130 days 220 cm (88 inches)
Wild animals to be seen	Tiger, Leopard, Chowsingha (Four-horned antelope), Hyena, Jungle Cat, Wildpig, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Wolf, Chital, Mouse Deer, Gaur, Elephant , Giant Squirrel, Peafowl, Hill Myna etc. and reptiles like Marsh Crocodile, Monitor Lizard etc.
Suitable period for visit	Open from 01 Nov. to 15 June.
Convenient approach	The Similipal Sanctuary--- is approachable by road from both Jashipur & Baripada. The nearest Railway Stations are Balasore (55km from Baripada), Badampahar (20 km from Jashipur) & Tata (120km from Jashipur), all in South Eastern Railways. Calcutta and Bhubaneswar are the nearest Airports (about 250km from Baripada and 280km from Jashipur).
Officers to be contacted.	1. Field Director, Similipal Tiger Reserve, Baripada, Dist-Mayurbhanj(Orissa) Phone No.06792-252593(O) Phone-252773 ® . 2. DFO,Baripada Division, At/PO-Baripada,Dist-Mayurbhanj, Phone:06792-25613 (O),252532 ®. 3. DFO,Karanjia Division, At/PO-Karanjia,Dt.Mayurbhanj Pho:06796-220226(0) –220232®.
Accommodation	a) Barheipani (FRH log cabin) b) Chahala (Villa/Dormitory) c) Gudugudia FRH d) Jashipur (Dormitory) e) Joranda (FRH/Villa) f) Nawana (FRH) (Detail:)
Travel routes within the Sanctuary---/Tracks and Trails.	(1) Jashipur-Kalikaprasad-Gudugudia-Barheipani-Joranda-Chahala-Tulasibani-Jashipur. (2) Baripada- Pithabata-Joranda - Barheipani- Chadala/Gurdgudia-Jashipur. A few trekking routes have been identified but it needs to be specially organized about 30 days in advance. The trekking routes are Pithabata-Sitakund-Kalipahad and back (20km); Gudugudia-Sunpokhari-Kumari-Gudgudia (14km); Chahala-Kairakacha and back (6km steep walk); Chahala-Ringroad-Haladia-back (24km); Chahala-Karkachia-Bhatunia-Bangiriposhi (30km).

Location	Nuapada district. Longitude 82⁰20’-0” to 82⁰ -34’-48” East. Latitude 20⁰ - 06’- 0” to 20⁰– 44’-0”
Date of notification	10 May 1988
Area	591.75sq.km
Forest type	Dry mixed deciduous mostly of Teak, Sal, Piasal, Bamboo and Boswelliaforests.
Villages	75 villages
Climate	The average annual rainfall vary from 1100 to 1500 mm.
Wild animals to be seen	Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Barking Deer, Chital, Gaur, Sambar, and varieties of birds (Hill Myna, Peafowl, Partridge etc. and reptiles (snakes and lizards).
Suitable period for visit	October- February
Convenient approach	Approachable from Nuapada: Barkote 44 km, Bharuamunda 27 km, Tanwat 9km
Officers to be contacted.	D.F.O., Sunabeda Wildlife Division, Nuapada. Phone- 91-6678-223372
Accommodation	Inspection Bungalows of different Departments of the State Govt. in nearby places like Khariar & Khariar Road.