Satakosia Wildlife Sanctuary
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Satakosia Wildlife Sanctuary
Enclosing the mighty Satkosia gorge where the Mahanadi plunges into the Eastern Ghats, the Satakosia Sanctuary is a very popular sanctuary 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. Forest Department run nature camps at Satkosia, Chhotakei and Puruna Kote are available for tourist stay. For reservation one can contact Eco-tourism Cell, Hakimpada, Angul, Mobile-8763102681, E-mail: ecotourist@satkosia.org.
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.
Best time to visit to Satkosia
October-April
