India /Orissa /Anugl /Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary

The small town of Tikarpada is located in the Indian state of Orissa. This town is located at a distance of 160 kilometers from Bhubaneshwar, in the banks of the river Mahanadi. There are many places that you can visit in Tikarpada, and wildlife enthusiasts and adventure lovers will easily find their calling here. The region has a great variety of flora and fauna, and the wildlife sanctuary located here is very famous among tourists. There are many species of animals and birds that you can spot in the Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary, including rhesus macaques, spotted deer, pangolins, elephants, leopards, tigers and wild cats.The Gharial Sanctuary located in Tikarpada houses many species of Gharials, which resemble crocodiles with long crocodiles. This sanctuary breeds gharials that may one day be released into their natural ecosystem – the Mahanadi River. The Gharial Sanctuary in Tikarpada also houses turtles, crocodiles and snakes. Bird watching is a popular activity that you can pursue in Tikarpada.You can also visit Satkosia Gorge during your trip to Tikarpada, which offers a very captivating and wonderful view. You can also indulge in activities like angling, game sighting and trekking in Tikarpada. River rafting is also a very popular adventure sport here.

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Category : Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 76408

STD Code: 6762

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Tikarpada is a small village in the Angul District of Orissa, where River Mahanadi meets the Eastern Ghats. This village is located at a distance of around 60 km from the district headquarters. The destination is famous for Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary.The wildlife sanctuary houses numerous species of fauna such as tigers, pangolins, Indian pitta, red jungle fowl, Indian adjutant stroke etc. some of the other species found here are rhesus macaques, leopards, spotted deer, wild cats. Moreover, one can also spot various species of birds and enjoy bird watching here. Adventure lovers can bask some activities here like water rafting, angling, game sighting etc. A trek around the lush green Sal forests & the environs is the best way to explore the true beauty of this region. The Gharial Sanctuary located in Tikarpada is the breeding place for Gharials that are later released into the Mahanadi River (their natural ecosystem). The Sanctuary also comprises species of snakes, turtles, crocodiles etc.

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By Train : There is no proper railway station in the town of Tikarpada, and trains have to be taken to the nearby city of Bhubaneswar. The railway station in this city is very well connected to all places in Orissa and other states, due to its stature of being the capital city. Regular trains can be availed for the cities of Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi, and these trains will have both non air conditioned sleeper coaches and air conditioned coaches. Fares will range around Rs 391 for the basic class of travel from Chennai to Bhubaneswar. Air conditioned coaches will charge fares of around Rs 1424 for Tier Two AC and Rs 1043 for Tier Three AC. Tickets need to be booked in advance in order to travel comfortably through trains.

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