Chandaka Elephant Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located on the northwestern border of Odisha, near the city of Bhubaneswar. Chandaka – Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary comprises a major forest area, the notified forest blocks of Chandaka Wildlife Division. It is a popular destination for solitude seekers, a hunt for eco-tourists, a laboratory for researchers and the temple of learning for all. In 1982, the state government declared it a wildlife sanctuary for the conservation of elephants.
Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary was declared primarily to preserve wild elephants and elephant habitats. A variety of snakes, like the Python and the monitor lizard, can also be sighted there. The birdlife of the Dampara sanctuary is no less significant, as a large number of species of birds can be sighted there. Damapada Chandaka Sanctuary is a premier tourist wildlife destination in Khordha, Odisha.
- For tourists, Open-vehicle safaris from Godibari, Deras, Bharatpur, and Dampara gates
- At the Godibari entrance: biking trails, a children’s park, and an artificial cave suitable for families
- At Deras Dam: boating, scenic picnic spots, dam-side walking, and serene views of forests and hills
- The sanctuary has two ecotourism camps located by Deras Reservoir, offering A/C cottages, bamboo huts, and log huts (3,000–3,500/night), with meals included. Safari and activity charges are extra (1,000/hour safari).
- Chandaka‑Dampara offers a unique blend of wildlife viewing, nature experiences, and eco‑comfortable stays—all just a short trip from Bhubaneswar.
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