The name Satkosia originates from two words; sat meaning seven and kos meaning two miles, indicating the length of the gorge as 14 miles or 22 km. The area was declared as Satkosia Tiger Reserve in 2007, comprising two adjoining wildlife sanctuaries; the Satkosia Gorge sanctuary and Baisipalli sanctuary. The Reserve is spread over 4 districts like; Angul, Cuttack, Nayagarh and Boudh.
How much time required to visit Satkosia Tiger Reserve :
If you are visiting Satkosia Tiger Reserve from Pampasar side, you will require half an hour to reach Tikarapada tourist place by vehicle. Further to visit GRACU, Interpretation Centre and to strol along you require at least another half an hour. The site of Tikarapada gets closed at 5.0 pm in the evening.
From Purunakote, you will require 30 minutes to reach Chhotkei tourist place to enjoy the panoramic view from another hill top. You can have tea / snacks at the canteen run by TIPPS.
The site at the Pampasar is closed to tourist at 6.0 pm. Therefore, you need to another 45 minutes for Chhotkei to reach the entry side at Pampasar.
Northen side
Important tourist points within Satkosia Tiger Reserve are Tikarapada, Chhotakei, and Purunakote.
Tikarapada giving intense nature camping experience, overnight stay is fascinating and unforgettable.
The place is full of natural beauties. River Mahanadi, the largest river in the state is at its most beautiful and also most fearful shape at Satkosia.A Nature Interpretation Centre at Tikarpada supplements an ecotourist's search for subject and thrill.you can gain vast knowledge about the Gharial Crocodile from the Gharial Research and Conservation Unit.Boating (in permissible area) on the river Mahanadi and viewing the majestic gorge and towering mountains on the both sides, one can sight plenty of crocodiles basking on the sand banks.Nature walking: Nature lovers and bird watchers can walk around and discover the unspoiled wilderness through the nature trail. For this you may contact DFO, Satkosia Wildlife Division.
Chhotkei is the community run nature camp located on a hill top at 8 kms away from Purunakote, providing a scenic view of the Satkosia Tiger Landscapes. In the vicinity if lucky, you may come across group of elephant wallowing in the mud in the forest visible from this place.
Purunakote provides a lot of scenic beauty and heavenly pleasure to see the herd of Chital thronging the meadows in the front of Pamapasar Rest House. Apart of this, you may get chance to encounter indigenous hill myna, sambar, giant squirrel.
Important tourist points within Satkosia Tiger Reserve are Badmul, Sapapathar, and Kuanria.
Badamul provides a lot of scenic beauty and heavenly pleasure. One can encounter with herd of Gaur and sambar. Also there is chance of coming across Giant squirrel and Hill myna. Boating inside river Mahanadi is an addition to the thrilling experience inside nature. The deep blue waters of river Mahanadi seems to be the unique creation of God for nature lovers.
Sapapathar is a massive rock bed of black granite surrounded with deep wilderness inside Baisipalli sanctuary. One can approach the spot through nature trail and experience the on forgettable moments of inter acting with nature. Possibility of encounter with elephants, Leopards, Wild boar, Jungle fowl etc may not be ruled out.
Kuanria a place on the out skirt of Satkosia Tiger Reserve at a distance of 50 Kms from Nayagarh on NH leading to Bolangir and 40 Kms from Chhamundia through Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli Sanctuary. . One can visit the deer park and Interpretation centre at Kuanria and there from Baisipalli Sanctuary can be visited to enjoy the virginity of nature with very rich biodiversity.
HOW TO GO
The Tiger Reserve is mainly accessible on the North from Angul town, the district headquarter via Pampasar, the main entry gate, which is about 30 kms. from Angul. Angul is 160 kms from State Capital, Bhubaneswar. Similarly, the Southern Part of the Tiger Reserve on the other side of River Mahanadi is approachable from Chhamundia. It is the main entry gate of Mahanadi Wildlife Division through Nayagarh, the District headquarter, which is 90kms away from the State Capital. Also can be approached from Kusanga which is 70 kms. from Boudh, the District Head Quarter. The nearest Rail head on the Northern side is Angul and Khurda Road in South. One can travel by air to the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar to proceed to the Satkosia Tiger Reserve..
- Entry for tourist vehicles would be allowed from Pampasar / Chhamundia / Kusanga gate only.
- Forest personnel may check the vehicles/ visitors along with their belongings at all entry and exit points.
- The tourist should vacate from Tikarapada area by 5.00 pm positively.
- Vehicles violating the rules and regulations in force for the second time shall be barred from further entry into the Tiger Reserve.
- Day tourist must plan their return journey in such a way that they leave the Tiger Reserve exist gate by 6.00 pm of the same day.
- Tourist would give an undertaking to abide by rules and regulations before entering the tiger reserve. The violators would be dealt as per law.
- Only those tourist with confirmed reservation would be allowed to stay inside i.e. Purunakote, Chhotkei, Tikarapada, Tarava. Only 24 vehicles from Pampasar, 10 vehicles from Chhamundia and 6 vehicles from Kusanga will be allowed per day.
- The tourists with confirmed reservation from compitent authority( Divisional Forest Officer Mahanadi Wildlife Division, Nayagarh) may be allowed to stay at Chhamundia and Kuanria.
WHAT TO SEE
Important tourist points within Satkosia Tiger Reserve are Tikarapada, Chhotakei, and Purunakote.
Tikarapada giving intense nature camping experience, overnight stay is fascinating and unforgettable.
The place is full of natural beauties. River Mahanadi, the largest river in the state is at its most beautiful and also most fearful shape at Satkosia.
A Nature Interpretation Centre at Tikarpada supplements an ecotourist's search for subject and thrill.
You can gain vast knowledge about the Gharial Crocodile from the Gharial Research and Conservation Unit.
Boating (in permissible area) on the river Mahanadi and viewing the majestic gorge and towering mountains on the both sides, one can sight plenty of crocodiles basking on the sand banks.
Nature walking: Nature lovers and bird watchers can walk around and discover the unspoiled wilderness through the nature trail. For this you may contact DFO, Satkosia Wildlife Division.
Chhotkei is the community run nature camp located on a hill top at 8 kms away from Purunakote, providing a scenic view of the Satkosia Tiger Landscapes. In the vicinity if lucky, you may come across group of elephant wallowing in the mud in the forest visible from this place.
Purunakote provides a lot of scenic beauty and heavenly pleasure to see the herd of Chital thronging the meadows in the front of Pamapasar Rest House. Apart of this, you may get chance to encounter indigenous hill myna, sambar, giant squirrel.
Badamul provides a lot of scenic beauty and heavenly pleasure. One can encounter with herd of Gaur and sambar. Also there is chance of coming across Giant squirrel and Hill myna. Boating inside river Mahanadi is an addition to the thrilling experience inside nature. The deep blue waters of river Mahanadi seems to be the unique creation of God for nature lovers.
Sapapathar is a massive rock bed of black granite surrounded with deep wilderness inside Baisipalli sanctuary. One can approach the spot through nature trail and experience the on forgettable moments of inter acting with nature. Possibility of encounter with elephants, Leopards, Wild boar, Jungle fowl etc may not be ruled out.
Kuanria a place on the out skirt of Satkosia Tiger Reserve at a distance of 50 Kms from Nayagarh on NH leading to Bolangir and 40 Kms from Chhamundia through Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli Sanctuary. . One can visit the deer park and Interpretation centre at Kuanria and there from Baisipalli Sanctuary can be visited to enjoy the virginity of nature with very rich biodiversity.
- Birding
- Boating in Satkosia River Cruise
- Campfire on sandbar
- Dance festival
- Trekking
- Sand Sports.
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