The Satkosia Tiger Reserve is situated in Odisha’s Angul district. The Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary has a 988.30 km² total area. Satkosia Gorge, covering 796 km2, was formed in 1976. The Reserve was named the Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary and the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary in 2007. It is situated in the Eastern Ghats mountain range, where the Mahanadi River flows through a 22-kilometer-long gorge.
Sal and riverine forests, along with other mixed deciduous forests, are the main plant communities. The following mammals have been observed: sloth bear, striped hyena, leopard cat, jungle cat, Indian wild dog, and wild boars. The Asian elephant is the main herbivore here. Other herbivores include langurs, porcupines, pangolins, spotted, sambar, and barking deer. Within Angul, Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most visited tourist destinations.
Gaials and the Mugger Crocodile. The Indian python is one of the other reptiles; it can eat big mammals like spotted deer. This is also the home of the giant squirrel from India. There are also a lot of fish in this area, including catfish, which can weigh up to 30 kg. Visitors can also take advantage of a nature camp. In Angul, Odisha, Satkosia Sanctuary is the top tourist destination.
Entry Fee & Other Charges
Entry Fee
- Indian Citizens- 20
- A group of 20 or more@ per person- 10
- Foreign nationals- 1000
- A group of 10 or more@ per person- 200
- Students- 20
- A group of 10 or more@ per student- 10
- For conducting scientific research:
- Indian – 30
- Foreign national- 450
- 5) Children below three years- Free
- 6) Physical handicapped- Free
- 7) Jeep/Car/LMV per day- Rs.5.00 per vehicle per day
- 8) HMV /2-wheelers- Not allowed
Entry permits are issued at the following places
- Pampasar
- Chhamundia
- Kusanga
Trekking/Nature Trail
- Indian- Rs.20/- per head/day over and above the entry fee
- Foreign National- Rs.100/- per head/day over and above the entry fee.
- Still Camera, Amateur photographer
- Indian 20/- per camera for first 3 days & Rs.10/-/day thereafter
- Foreign National- Rs.100/- per camera for the first 3 days & Rs.40/-/day thereafter.
- Professionals
- Indian- Rs.50/- per camera/day
- Foreign National- Rs.400/- per camera/day
- Cine camera smaller than 35 mm. Amateur
- Indian 200/- per camera/day
- Foreign National – Rs.1000/- per camera/day
- Professional
- Indian 1000/- per camera/day
- Foreign National- Rs.10,000/- per camera/day
Tourist Facilities, Transportation, Tourist Attractions, How to Reach, Accessibility
Closest Airport
The Closest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, which is located around 114 Km distance from Satakosia Tiger Reserve Sanctuary
Closest Railway Station
The Closest Railway Station is Nayagarh, which is located around 60 Km distance from Satakosia Wildlife Reserve Sanctuary
Closest Bus Stop
The Closest Bus stop is Kantilo, which is located around 34 Km distance from Satakosia Tiger Reserve Sanctuary
Opening Time
Satakosia Tiger Reserve Sanctuary opening time is Monday to Saturday Morning 9 am to Evening 6 pm
Best Time to visit
The best time to visit Satakosia Tiger Reserve Sanctuary is from November to June and the Winter Season
