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Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary - Enclosing the mighty
Satkosia gorge where the Mahanadi plunges into the
Eastern Ghats, the Tikarpada Sanctuary is a very popular
resort visited by tourists. The Mahanadi cuts through 22
km of the multi-hued collage of sal trees in Tikarpada,
and a visit to the sanctuary is an awesome experience.
Boating, white water rafting, fish angling and treks
through the lush forest are activities one can indulge
in at the sanctuary. The Rescue and Rehabilitation
Centre is actively conserving and breeding the
endangered species of the crocodiles in the Mahanadi eco
system in Tikarpada. Though tigers are rarely sighted
now, the wildlife within the sanctuary includes the
Indian adjutant stroke, red jungle fowl and Indian pitta.
Located at a convenient distance of 120 kms from
Dhenkanal and 58 kms from Angul, tourists can proceed to
Saptasajya, a scenic picnic spot. The Saptarshi and
Raghunath temples in the vicinity are also frequented by
tourists visiting the sanctuary.
While the forest lodge is located within the forest,
you can choose to camp out in the open with the special
permission of the forest office.
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