Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary
How To Reach
Ushakoti Wildlife Sanctuary in situated 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Sambalpur on NH-53, which is Mumbai-Kolkata Highway or AH-46. The Highway dissects the sanctuary in 2 parts. Travelling in vehicles during dawn, evening & night time is very risky. Cases of accidents due to Elephants & other animals are very common. Tourists are advised to travel in Ushakoti region at day time only from 6.00 AM to 6.00 PM.
Lodging
For night halts there is one two roomed forest rest house inside the sanctuary. The reservations can be done through the Divisional Forest Officer of the same sanctuary, Sambalpur.
Recent Development
Divisional Forest Officer of Sambalpur Forest Division is currently working with Indian Wildlife activists to make Ushakoti Sanctuary a Eco-Sensitive Reserved Zone. The case is going on in Odisha High Court. Once it is done, the NH-53, which is Mumbai-Kolkata Highway or AH-46 will have to be diverted in a new alignment bypassing the Ushakoti Wildlife Sanctuary.
See also
References
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- ^ Majumder, Sampurna MajumderSampurna. "Ushakothi (Badrama) Wildlife Sanctuary". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
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- ^ "Sambalpur District : Odisha | Sambalpur District Administration Portal | India".