sanctuary was established in 1976 and, including a 22 kilometre long gorge where the Mahandi river cuts through the Eastern Ghats, the total sanctuary area is about 796 square kilometres.
Facts of Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary:
Location: North from Phulboni District
Area Covered: 795.52 Sq Kms
Main Wildlife Found: sal, mahua and bahera
Best Time to Visit: October, June
Satkosia Basipalli Sanctuary:
This Satkosia Basipalli Sanctuary is famous for its Gharial breeding project. This is beautifully gifted from flora and fauna. A stay there and trekking in the long gorge is a fascinating experience.Covering an area of 1330 sq km, the Satkosia Basipalli Sanctuary is one of the relatively less known sanctuaries in Orissa that has sometimes made its place in the news because of its Gharial Breeding Project.Ever since its creation in 1976, the Satkosia Basipalli Sanctuary is not just visited by wild life lovers. Many adventurous trekkers have come here. It is a part of the tour itinerary of nature lovers as well. The Satkosia Basipalli Sanctuary also happens to be the base of work of scientists who are associated with the Gharial Research and Conservation Unit at Tikarapada.This wild life sanctuary includes areas from the four districts of Angul, Budh, Cuttack and Nayagarh. The Angul sub division comprises of the mountainous parts of the Satkosia Basipalli Sanctuary. The vegetative cover of the sanctuary consists of moist deciduous, dry deciduous and moist peninsular sal forests.
The 22 km long Satkosia Gorge has been cut by the River Mahanadi across the Eastern Ghats. The essentially undulating topography of the Satkosia Basipalli Sanctuary poses challenges and the trekkers find it very thrilling and exciting to brave it. Tikarapada which is located right in the middle of the gorge should not be missed out on by nature admirers. From here one can get absolutely lovely views of the surrounding landscape.
There is no denying that the Satkosia Basipalli Wildlife Sanctuary is indeed a very scenic sanctuary. Beautiful flowers bloom - the flaming red Genwa, the crab like red Khalsi all contribute immensely to its picturesque surrounding. And the sight of this amazing variety of flora and fauna delights all visitors.
Accommodation: Hotels & Restaurants Nearest Town Kolkata
How to get there :
Train to Bhubaneshwar (0 kilometres)
Air Port Kolkata ( kilometres)
Species found tigers, elephants, sambar, bears, wild dogs, pea fowls and pythons.
