Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary
Type: Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Odisha
Forest Division: Bamra (Wildlife) Division
District: Sambalpur
Date of Notification: 17-12-1987
Notified Area: 304.03sq.kms
“Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary”, which is also known as “Ushakothi Sanctuary” is situated at a distance of 37 Km. from the district headquarters of Sambalpur District towards Deogarh on National Highway- 6. The sanctuary comprises of parts of Badrama Reserve Forests, Ushakothi Reserve Forests, Binjipali Reserve Forests and Additional Kansar Reserve Forests. The Sanctuary is characterized by the presence of Moist Sal Forests, Sal dominated mixed deciduous Forests and bamboo forests. The Sanctuary forms a significant part of Sambalpur Elephant Reserve.
Quick Facts:
- The sanctuary has its own significance for its rich treasure of flora and fauna, which includes many rare and endangered species.
- The Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary provides a great enchantment and overwhelming experience for nature lovers. With a place of scenic beauty and chances of wildlife sightings, the sanctuary offers an excellent place of recreation and nature education to the people
- The sanctuary is also an ideal platform for ecologists, research scholars and nature lovers.
- A stay at Tikarpara and cruise along the 25 km long gorge with beautiful forests on either side is a memorable experience.
- The sanctuary is an ideal tourist destination.
How to reach: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PZFhzzA8AsDEHeN1A
By Road: The Sanctuary is 364 kms away from the State capital, Bhubaneswar.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Sambalpur.
By Air: The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar.
Facilities available:
- The Sanctuary offers trekking to reach to the Deodhara waterfall.
- Kutab watch tower and university spot are available.
Salient Detail-Geographic Extent: Longitude 84° 12' to 84° 28' (east) Latitude 21° 34' to 21° 21'(North)
Climate: Temperature- In summer: 45°C, In winter: 10°C
Villages: 25 Revenue villages. Divisional Forest Officer, Bamra Wildlife Division
Contact officer:
Phone No. 06642-229211
Email: dfobmbwl004@gmail.com
Best time to visit: October- April
Accommodation: Forest Rest House (FRH) at Badrama
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