Odisha Wild Life Tour

Day 1: Bhubaneswar -  Chandaka

Arrival  At  Bhubaneswar Apt./ Rly . Stn  Drive  to  Chandaka. Chandaka- Dampara forest, near Bhubaneswar represents the north-eastern limits of Eastern Ghats. This is now an isolated forest, which once formed a part of vast Eastern Ghats forest and Central Indian Elephant range. The area was once a stronghold of tiger, until 60s; when the last tiger embraced captivity in 1967. It fell inside an open air enclosure in Nandankanan Zoo. The forests once teemed with tiger, leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Chital, Wild Boar, Gaur and other wild animals. With the establishment of state capital at Bhubaneswar in 1957, this forest came under enormous pressure for firewood, and timber. Consequently, forests deteriorated significantly and elephants, which were in harmony with their habitat became problematic. Now its  declared  as Elephant  Sanctuary and safe heaven for  Elephants.

Day 2: Chandaka -  Satkoshia

After  Morning  Breakfast Visit the Chandaka Elephant  sanctuary Deras  And  Deras  Dam . After lunch move  to  Satkoshia ( Tikarpada). Reach at Tikarpada. Check into the  camp.  If time permits visit  Satkoshia Gorge sanctuary the scenic beauty of river Mahanadi flowing between two huge mountains and  Gharial Crocodile basking centre. Can also enjoy boat ride in river Mahanadi. Back to Hotel.

Day 3: Satkoshia - Debrigarh

Morning drive to deep forest in Satkoshia Sanctuary by Non A/c Bolero. Visit Tulkaa, Labangi and other points, visit watch tower. Enjoy the scenic viewof forest and wild animals If you are lucky can see wild animals. Later drive to Debrigarh. Check into camp.
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, an important site for in-situ conservation of wildlife and its habitat in the state of Odisha is home to an immense array of biodiversity, a large number of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, odonates, butterflies and spiders are found here.

Day 4: Debigarh

After Breakfast visit the sanctuary is famous for its sylvan beauty and pristine wilderness. The dry deciduous forests with varied flora and fauna attract the nature-lovers of Odisha and neighboring states every year. The combination of dry deciduous mixed forests with rich wildlife, Hirakud reservior and attractive topographical features are the important features of Debrigarh wildlife sanctury.It is said to be one of the vibrant wildlife sanctuary of the state.

Day 5: Debrigarh - Similipal

After Lunch  Check out  from resort visit  Hirakud dam and  Sambalpur city. Visit  Samleswari  Temple. Then drive  to  similipal. Upon arrive  at Similipal  wild  life  sanctuary Check nto  Ramatirth Eco Resort. Rest  for the  day.

Day 6: Shimilipal

After breakfast Check out  from  Camp drive  to Shimilipal. take the jungle safari inside the park to see the various animals and birdlife.  Similipal is famous for Tigers and Elephants. It is the only Tiger Reserve in the country to boast of Melanistic Tigers. It alone is the home of 75% Tiger and 25% Elephants of Odisha. The other wildlife in Similipal are Bison, Sambar, Chital, Porcupine, Pangolin, Pythons, Wild boar, Leopard, Barking Deer, Jungle Cat, Giant Squirrel, Common Languor etc. Most commonly found birds are Peafowl, Jungle fowl, Hill Myna, Parakeets, variety of Eagles etc beside Hornbills & Trogons. The park has a sizeable population of reptiles including Snakes,Crocodiles and Turtles.
Stay overnight at the Nature  resort.

Day 7: Similipal -  Kuladiha

After Lunch  check out  from  Similipal Resort drive  to Kuladiha wild  life  sanctuary. 
 visit  Panchalingeswar temple , which is the  shrine of Lord  Shiva, located on the  hilltop near Nilagiri hills. It is  renownedfor  housing of  five shivlings immersed in a  small flow of  water. But you need to ascend 263 stairs to reach the temple. Then proceed to Kuldihaa wildlife  sanctuary which is 17 -24 Km from (depending upon entry point). Kuladiha Wildlife  sanctuary spread across an area of 273 Square Kms. It is an ideal habitat for the largest herbivore, the Gaur, pangolin, elephants,  leopards, bison, sambar,langur and  giant squirrels. O/n at hotel in Rissia Nature  Camp

Day 8: Departure transfer  to Bhubaneswar Apt./ Rly. Stn.

Mornig Visit sanctuary by the  vehicle. Check out from resort Visit Chandipur, a secluded  sea side  village 13 kms  far away from Blaeswar city. The  unique speciality of the beach the it recedes 1 to 4 km during low tides daily. You can walk also takes jeep ride towards the sea. 
Then drive to Bhubaneswar drop at railway station/ Apt. for onward journey.