Spread over a sprawling area of 600 sq kms Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Nuapada district of Orissa and sharing common border with Chhatisgarh. The adjoining forest blocks of Patadhara, Gatibeda, Munikgarh, Ranimai, Patidonger and Lodra together constitute this green landscape. Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is a grass covered plateau adjoining Udanti and Sitanadi Sanctuaries of Chhatisgarh State. The sanctuary has been designated as the third Tiger Reserve, sharing the tiger habitat with contiguous Udanti Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh.
Sunabeda is an excellent natural habitat of endangered flora and fauna. The sanctuary is an ideal habitat for the Barasingha. The sanctuary houses a variety of wildlife such as Sambar, Chousingha, Nilgai, Barking Deer, Gaur, Pangolin, Sloth bear, Leopard, etc. Wild buffalows and Barasingha are known to migrate between Udanti and Sunabeda. The water bodies, including Patora reservoir of Sunabeda, attract varieties of long-distance migratory water birds during the winter months.
The major attractions for the tourists visiting this Sunabeda wildlife sanctuary are Eleven magnificent waterfalls, mystic caves at Ranimuhas, splendid archaeological sites at Giribaman, the firm fort of Jumlagarh and the bird observation points at Jalki and Raital Bandh in Maraguda. It’s also is a part of the tourist route linking Nrushinghanath, Harishakar, Patal Ganga, Patora Reservoir and Jogeswar Temple.
STATE : ODISHA
LOCATION : Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Nuapada district of Orissa.
LANGUAGE : Oriya, Hindi and English.
WHEN TO VISIT : The most preferable time to visit Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is from the months of October to March. During that time the temperate climate would allow you to spend quite some time viewing the graces of Mother Nature.
CLOTHING : Cotton or linen full-sleeve outfits which match with surroundings like dark green, muddy-brown and rocky-grey are the ideal clothing color. Avoid shiny or reflective clothes during safari which may diverts or attracts wild animals & birds’ attention which may become cause them leaving the place.</
Tanwat is the most convenient point of entrance to Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary and connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by State Road Transport Corporation, connecting the Sanctuary to other nearby cities.
The most convenient Railhead Nuapada is 36 km. away from Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary. The Railhead is well connected by trains with different cities and places in India. From the railway station you can take a taxi or bus to reach Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary.
Nearest airport Swami Vivekananda Airport Raipur is 123 km. away from Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary. From the airport, you can get a taxi or bus to reach Tanwat, which is the most convenient point of entrance to Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary.
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OPENING OF SANCTUARY: Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is open throughout the year for visitors.
PERMIT : Permits obtain from the concerned park authority before you make entry to the Park. Tourists can obtain day visit permit at entry gate.
ATTRACTIONS : Nature & Wildlife
SAFARI TIMING : Wildlife safari timing in Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is just like most parks in the country.
| Throughout the year | Safari Timing |
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| Monday to Sunday | 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
: The incredible Sunabeda is the natural abode of the variant of wild species. Catching the amazing glimpses of the majestic creatures by Jeep Safari gives you a closer look to the wild life.
JEEP SAFARI IN SUNABEDA: Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect habitat of variety of animals and birds. Three hour open jeep safari will take you through an unspoiled wilderness area with some of the best sightings of wildlife in Corbett. The star attraction of the park is Tigers, Hyena, Rhesus Monkey and nilgais roaming inside their natural habitats.
Jeep Safaris at Sunabeda can be done in morning and afternoon Shift. The jeep can accommodate upto 6 people per safari. JEEP Safari at Sunabeda is a delight for adventure lovers and wildlife photographers. It explores especially those places, which are difficult to travel via any other mode of transportation.
