Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary | Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha

About Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kandhamal district, Odisha. This Sanctuary has become famous for its elephants, tigers and antelope population. Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most important wildlife reserves of Orissa with five reserve forests and the Government of Orissa implemented methods to increase the animal population of the place. It spread over 400 sq.km of deep and dense forests. You can find the animal population of Sanctuary consists of tiger, nilgai, sambar, barking deer, peafowl, wild pig, gaur etc.

Location information Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Kandhamal district, Odisha.
Pin Code - 762001.

Climate/Weather in Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 40 mm
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    Monsoon - June to October
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 220 mm
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    Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 23 mm
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    History of Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
    It was notified in 1981 and spread of more than 400 sq. Km. The main vegetation of this place consists of dense deciduous forests with grasslands. Ideal for tourists in combination with the green heart of Kotgarh, which is a pleasure to enjoy the time of a holiday.

    Languages in Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
  • Here mainly used four languages for communication:-
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  • Odia is official language and other languages is Hindi, English and Bengali.
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    Interesting things to See or find Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
  • You can see Wildlife Sanctuary like - tiger, leopard, nilgai, sambar, barking deer, peafowl, wild boar, gaur, four horned antelope, civet cat, jackal, rattle, sloth bear, pangolin, porcupine, giant squirrel, mongoose and others.
  • You can see dominant flora like - sal, piasal, sisoo, kendu, gambhari, asan, kusum, harida, bahada, amala, mango, tamarind, mahua, jackfruit, randhan, kangada, jamun, salapo, bheru, arjun, char, dhaura and kochila.

    • Interesting things to Visit Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
  • You can visit an old elephant corridor from Boudh, Karlapat and Lakhari valley in Gajapati district’s Gandahati waterfall region

    • How to reach Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary?
    Flight - Nearest airport is Bhubaneshwar Airport.
    Railways - Nearest railway station Kendujhar railway station.
    Bus and Other Ways - Nearest Bus Stand Joda Bus Stand SH 28, Joda. Car and taxi available.

    Nearest Visiting places from Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:

    Chakapad : On the bank of the river Burtunga, the residence of Lord Birupakshya commands a huge view of nature. This place is famous as an important center of Savivism, Lord Shiva is worshiped in the three different grand temples with great puja and reverence here in the form of Bahriyakshaksha, Anandevara and Yijeshwar.

    Daring Badi : This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and here lakhs of devotees visit this place during the month of Shraavan, Kartik, and during Shivaratri.

    Putudi waterfall : The waterfall of Pududi is located just 15 km from the place of Phulbani and it is a major water fall in Orissa. The water of the pulse merges into the bada Saluki River.

    Belghar : Presented with elegant beauty, bellevate offers a spacious view of the lush and rolling hills. This Kutiya is a residence of Kondh tribe, who observe the old tradition of food gathering and cottage houses.

    Balaskumpa: Beautiful place in the lap of nature is known for the goddess Bala Devi who is considered the Savior of the world. People of this region often visit Dusshera several times, especially to Goddess.

    Nearest Petrol Pump near by Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
    Indian Oil Petrol Pump
  • Address: Pokhari Bandha, Kalahandi, SH-6, Kalahandi, Kalahandi, Odisha 766001
    • Tara Tarini Filling Station (Indian Oil Pump)Muniguda
  • Address: Rayagada-Bhawanipatna Rd, Jumuruguda, Odisha 765020

    • Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:

  • Hotel Sai International: Address: IACR College Road, Rayagada 765001, India
    79.5 km from Kotagad

  • DEERS Eco Home: Address: Daringbadi, Kandhamal, Phulbani 762104, India
    42.3 km from Kotagad

  • Hotel Centre Park : Address: National Highway - 26 | Ghoda Ghat Chowk, Bhawanipatna, India
    59.6 km from Kotagad

  • Hotel Sam: Address: Mangala Mandir Road, Titilagarh 760032, India
    78.8 km from Kotagad

  • Hotel Bhagirathi: Address: Jail Road, Bhawanipatna 766001, India
    60.1 km from Kotagad

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    Tips & Suggestions for Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
  • Best Time to Visit:December to March.
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    Help Line/Phone Number in Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
    KRUSHNA MOHAN PATRA, Hospital: 094377 80031
    Narla Government Hospital: 086588 33167
    Ambulance: 108
    Fire Station: 101
    Supdt. of Police: 06842 253610
    Police Hospital, PLB: 06842 253421
    Police High School,PLB: 06842 254392
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    Chakapad
    On the bank of the river Burtunga, the residence of Lord Birupakshya commands a huge view of nature. This place is famous as an important center of Savivism, Lord Shiva is worshiped in the three different grand temples with great puja and reverence here in the form of Bahriyakshaksha, Anandevara and Yijeshwar...more
    Daring Badi
    Daring Badi is located in the highland area, which is a thick forest of Kandhamal district. It is situated at an average elevation of 3000 feet or 915 meters from the sea level of Odisha....more
    Putudi waterfall
    The waterfall of Pududi is located just 15 km from the place of Phulbani and it is a major water fall in Orissa. The water of the pulse merges into the bada Saluki River...more
    Belghar
    Presented with elegant beauty, bellevate offers a spacious view of the lush and rolling hills. This Kutiya is a residence of Kondh tribe, who observe the old tradition of food gathering and cottage houses....more
    Balaskumpa
    Beautiful place in the lap of nature is known for the goddess Bala Devi who is considered the Savior of the world. People of this region often visit Dusshera several times, especially to Goddess...more