TIKARPADA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

One of the most popular tourist places in Orissa, Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary is found on the gorgeous banks of River Mahanadi. This sanctuary is renowned for the presence of gharial which is a species of crocodile along with many other animals like tigers, pangolins, leopards, spotted deer, rhesus, macaques etc.

There is Gharwale sanctuary here which has made a name to be a preservation centre for gharials along with the Tikarpada Crocodile Sanctuary which is well-known for its landscape of forests and wildlife.

Adventure lovers here can look forward to many amazing activities like river rafting, trekking, fish angling, boating etc. A tranquil escape from the buzz of cities, tourists here can also enjoy camping after taking permission from the forest department.

Highlights: Nature, photography, wildlife spotting, trekking, camping etc.

Best time to visit: December to April.