ABOUT DEBRIGARH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Forests are blessings for living creature and wildlife
sanctuaries act as a safe habitat for wild animals , The Debrigarh wildlifesanctuary of Odisha is a home to numerous bird , mammals and reptile . Debrigarh wildlifesanctuary is a well protected area in western Odisha. Wildlife Can be seen in
every corner of Sanctuary in every year . To preserve the ecology of this area
now it is declared as important ecological hotspot of western Odisha . Debrigarh Contribute a major part in Odisha Tourism and Odisha ecotourism
The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is present near the Hirakud water reservoir and it is located at the north – north eastern of Hirakud Dam . The Natural beauty of the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary draw tourist from different part of the state and other national and international tourist .
Plants and Animals of Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary
Generously covered with Sal trees – this forest of Bargarh
and Sambalpur district of Odisha is declared as Sanctuary in 1985 . The
Sanctuary has unique location near the bank of Hirakud Dam . The dry decious
forest and water bodies of Debrigarh Sanctuary is rich in wild animals , birds
and reptiles . The Sanctuary is spread over an area of 355square kilometre .
The sanctuary is a home to a large numbers of Indian Gaur . There is presence
of 22 leopard and other animals living here are elephant , spotted deer ,
Sambar , four horned antelope , Nilgai , Jackal , hyena , wild dogs , fox ,
bear , civet , purcupines , Hanuman langur
ect
Repltiles and Birds of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Different types of reptiles like – Python , Cobra , Karait ,
Crocodiles , fresh water turtle etc . Peacock dancing from time to time is a
majestic view of the Sanctuary . Local birds like Super Fowl , Peacock . Blue
Jay , Brahmni Kite , heron along with 50 migratory birds are found here in
winter . Migratory birds like Pintail , Shoveler , Brahminy Duck , Gadwall , Black
tailed Godwit, Seagull are also seen in large numbers . The Sanctuary witnessed
a larger congregation of migratory bird in winter .
Important trees of Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary
Important trees species like Sal , Bija , Kendu , Siso ,
Asan , Mahul , Simul and Bamboo are also seen here in large numbers .
Beauty of Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary
the foot hill of Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary – the river
Mahanadi lies which fulfil the water
needs of wild animals residing in the sanctuary . 34 water pool has been
constructed in sanctuary for the water needs of wild animals . A few staff
support have been provided for the water body and landscape conservation of
Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary . Five watch tower has been constructed for better
inspection of wildlife sanctuary . The Watch towers located in Pati Durga ,
Barduma, and Magal talu of Laxanpur range .
Anti Poaching Camp of Deberigarh wildlife Sanctuary
In order to prevent poaching of wild animals – several anti-
poaching camp have been set up at different locations – such Mundakati ,
Laxanpur , Khola , Samara Dhara , Jagada Behera , Khajuria and Jhall in
Laxmanpur range . In Munda Mahul , Jada Simari , Parvati Mahul , Tudru Kusum ,
Junani , Lambipali in Kamdar range .
Best time to visit Debrigarh Sanctuary –
In order to enjoy the beauty of Debrigarh Sanctuary – the
best time to vist the wildlife sanctuary is October to March . The Hirakud Dam
and river Mahanadi is a major attraction of Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary . Parvati
tomb is spot – for tourist . the Small waterfall at Ushakothi is another main attraction
for tourist . Wild animals can be witnessed by visitors – in regular duel at
Badhei durga inside the forest .
Other attractions of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The fort of Freedom fighter Shree Veer Surendra Sai present
inside the fort and it is one of the best tourist attraction of Debrigarh
wildlife Sanctuary . Visitor also access the Zero point near the Hirakud dam
which nearer to Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary . There are many pet elephant in
the wildlife sanctuary are best attractions for tourist . The animals rescued
from different part of Sambalpur are given special treatment at the mini zoo of
Sambalpur town the Deer park . Where you can find barking deer , spotted deer ,
hyena , Pea fowl and Sambal etc .
Facilities for Tourist in Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary –
All amenities and facilities are available at Debrigarh
Sanctuary in Dudrukusum forst rest house – where tourist can access food and
accommodation etc . There several ecotourism cottages are available at Barakhandia equipped with best accommodations
and facilities . You have to book online – to avail these services .
Entry Pass to the Debrigarh Sanctuary –
The entry point of the Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary is
Dudrukusum , to developed an aptitude of ecotourism – the Debrigarh is always
committed .
The entry point to sanctuary is nearer to Hirakud dam and it
nearer to The Burla town , Bargarh town and Sambalpur town . The distance
between Burla to Debrigarh is 35 km and Bargarh to Deberigarh is also 35 km and
Sambalpur to Debrigarh is 50 km . The Sanctuary is 320km from the state capital Bhubaneswar .
Motto of Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary
The Debrigarh is an
ecotourism site . The ecotourism incorporates a strong commitment to the
ecosystem and nature and sense of environmental responsibility . Ecotourism – a
responsible travel to natural area – which preserves and conserve the
environmental and improves the welfare of local people.
Important Tourist Places Near Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary -
Hirakud Dam of Sambalpur -
The Hirakud Dam is a Multi purpose Dam of Odisha - it was built during the period of Shee Jawaharlal Nehru - During the 1st five year plan - for irrigation and hydro-electric purposes .
The Dam is present near the Burla- town of Sambal and it is nearer to Sambalpur university and 20 km away from the Sambalpur town . It is the largest hydro-electric project of Odisha and longest hydro-electric project in the world , It is the most visited place in Sambalpur district
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