Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located about 120 km distance from the Angul district of Odisha. Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 988.30 km². The Wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1976 with an area of 796 km². The Reserve was designated in 2007 as the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary and the adjacent Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary. This place extends along a 22 km long gorge of the Mahanadi Eastern Ghats mountain range.
The major plant communities are mixed deciduous forests including Sal and riverine forest. Mammals in this Satkoshia forest include leopards, Indian wild dogs or wild pigs, striped hyenas, sloth bears, leopards and jungle cats. Major herbivores are Asian elephants, spotted deer, sambar deer, barking deer, langur, porcupine and pangolin are other herbivores found here. Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular tourist places in Angul.
The Mugger Crocodile and gharials are also found here. Among other reptiles, the Indian python is found here, which prey on large mammals like wild deer. The Indian giant squirrel is also found in the Wildlife Sanctuary. This place also has many fish, like catfish, which can weigh about 30 kilograms. There is also a nature camp available for visitors. Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary is the best tourist place in Angul, Odisha.
- Satkosia Tiger Reserve stands as a testament to India’s commitment to wildlife conservation and offers visitors a chance to experience the country’s rich natural heritage.
- Satkosia Gorge is a 22-km-long gorge on the Mahanadi River, great for boating and sunset views.
- Eco-tourism authorities run boat rides through the gorge.
- Especially rich in migratory and native species.
- Jungle treks guided by local eco-guides.
- Stay close to nature in eco-friendly cottages or tents.
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) physically disabled- 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 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
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