National Parks in Orissa
Orissa, Located on the east coast of India, has a 33% of its land covered by forests. Commonly classified into two categories namely tropical moist deciduous and tropical dry deciduous. Tigers, leopards, lions and elephants, peacocks, jungle fowls are the important animals of Orissa. Below is the list of some important wildlife park in Orissa.
| Chandka Elephant Reserve | Simlipal National Park |
| Nandan Kanan National Park |
Nandan Kanan National Park
Located at a distance of 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, Nandankanan justifies its literal meaning i.e. "Garden of Pleasure" picturesque Nandankanan, or the Garden of the Gods, is a beautiful biological park, 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, established in 1960.
...MoreChandka Elephant Reserve
Chandaka elephant reserve is located in the Bhubaneshwar. It is only one of its kind in India. The residents of the reserve are elephants, sambar, bears, wild dogs, pea fowls and pythons. Only one of its kinds, the dense and fascinating Chandaka forest is perfect place for eco-tourism activities.
...MoreSimlipal Tiger Reserve
mlipal Tiger Reserve originated primarily as a hunting ground for the royalty. It was formally designated a tiger reserve in 1956 under Project Tiger in May 1972. It was elevated to a national park status in 1979. Located in the Mayurbhanj district of India.
Wildlife in Orissa
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