Orissa boasts of rich flora and fauna. The state's wonderful wildlife is much on display in its many wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Apart from having excellent wildlife in its wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, the state has a rich wildlife in its many tribal belts also. No wonder, the state's much interesting wildlife attracts the wildlife lovers.
Among the many national parks of the state, Bhitarkanika, Simlipal, Nandankanan, Balpakram and Bandhavgarh are quite popular. And among the wildlife sanctuaries, Chilika, Sunabeda, Satkosia Gorge, Kotgarh, Debrigarh and Baisipalli are famous and frequently visited by the wildlife enthusiasts.
The pride of Orissa--the Chilka Lake--is, perhaps, the state's biggest wildlife attraction. Chilka Lake, the largest brackish water lake of Asia, is rich in wildlife and marine life. Thousands of migratory birds visit the lake from distant parts of Asia every year, and add to the beauty of the region that's much renowned the world over for many other wildlife attractions as well.
Simlipal is another famous wildlife spot of the state and is every wildlife enthusiast's delight. The chief attraction of this national park situated in the Mayurbhanj district is its 150 tigers, more than 230 species of birds, and the huge mugger crocodiles.
The Badrama (Usakothi) wildlife sanctuary--another famous wildlife region of the state--has several varieties of wild animals including tiger, leopard, sambar, elephant and bison. The presence of many watch towers at vantage points in the sanctuary gives good views to the visitors, and they observe the many inhabitants of the wilds easily and clearly.
The Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary, yet another wildlife attraction of the state, is famous for huge crocodiles and the Olive Ridley Turtles, and is frequented by the wildlife lovers in great numbers.
Explore the wildlife of Orissa and carry fond memories that give you much comfort all your life!
