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Chandaka forest resides in the highlands of Cuttack and Khurdha. To preserve the diminishing population of flora and fauna, the dense woods of Chandaka were affirmed as a wildlife sanctuary in 1982. The placid hummocks and flat plateaus of the forest are tottering in unspoiled atmosphere. The forest consists of numerous moist mixed semi evergreen forests, typical Sal woods, teak plantations, eupatorium shrubs and spiky bamboo shrubs. A variety of medicinal herbs can also be found in the forest.
Wildlife sanctuary of Chandaka offers great protection to numerous endangered geneses. The forest is open for tourists, researchers and also offers shelter to people searching of privacy and tranquility. Chandaka forest is also well known as city sanctuary as it navigates the fringes of Orissa's commercial cities like Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar. The sanctuary dazes the tourists with its replenished bionetwork. The forest includes about 300 varieties of plants, 30 geneses of mammals and 27 species of reptiles. It also offers dwelling to variety if vibrant and colorful resident as well as migrant birds. The sanctuary is ecstasy for bird watchers offering about 120 species of birds to explore.
Groups of elephants can be easily spotted in the forest. Leopards, mouse deer, barking deer, common langurs (monkeys), feral pigs, rhesus monkeys, sloth bears, Indian wolves, ruddy mongoose, small Indian mongoose, pangolins, hyenas, small Indian civets and chitals are some of the animals residing in the sanctuary. Chandaka forest also offers dwelling to variety of reptiles. Bengal monitor lizards, Russell viper, rock python, common krait, kukri snake, common vine snake, Indian bronze back, bamboo pit viper and chameleon are some of the prominent reptilian cliques dwelling in the sanctuary.
The forest offers great delight to the bird watchers and researchers. Red jungle fowl, black headed oriole, coucal, paradise fly catcher, great horned owl, crested serpent eagle, stone curlew and peafowl are some of the birds adding liveliness to the milieu of Chandaka forest. The foremost tourist attraction in Chandaka forest is crocodiles. Numerous crocodiles can be seen sprawling by the brook beds in sanctuary. The indefinable leopards in the forest can be blemished at Gadanbhanga, Chhatiani, Kheluachua, Bualigarha and Ambilo. The watchtowers at Charichhak, Kochilaberana and Pitagadia are the perfect game sighting venues and also provide an overnight stay to the visitors of Chandaka.
A reservoir called Kumarkunthi in Chandaka serves as a watering hole for the animals and birds. A plethora of charming colorful butterflies found in the forest should not be missed. The sanctuary also offers treks and jeep safaris to the tourists. Some of the game spotting places in Chandaka forest includes Ambokhali, Kumarkhunti, Godibari, Saunsha-berana, Jhalara, Saurabiula and Ambilo.Located in close proximity with Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar, Chandaka forest is easily accessible by roads, rail route and airways as well. Numerous hotels in Chandaka wildlife sanctuary offer comfortable and luxurious stay to its tourists.
A visit to the Chandaka forest is a thrilling experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories of your trip in Orissa.
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