Nature Camping in Odisha – Eco Tourism

Odisha, a land of intrinsic beauty with unexplored destinations where you can truly be one with nature. Explore the beaches, forests, mountains, valleys, waterfalls, gorges, where you can spot majestic wildlife in their natural habitats and much more. To make your stay adventurous and memorable, there are various Eco-Tour destinations where you can camp or live luxuriously in resorts and revel in nature’s bounty through trekking birding, wildlife safaris or boating. experience the nature at its best.

Bhitarkanika National Park

Known as the ‘Mini-Amazon’ of India, the Bhitarkanika National Park houses the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary which is dotted with innumerable creeks, rivers and estuaries. Located at the interior deltaic region of Kendrapara district, it has the world’s largest congregation of Salt Water Crocodiles and the second-largest mangrove ecosystem after Sundarbans

Similipal Tiger Reserve

303 sq. km of the 2750 sq. km Similipal Biosphere Reserve is Odisha’s foremost wildlife sanctuary- The Similipal Tiger Reserve. Apart from housing the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers, the area has a huge diversity of flora and fauna.

Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary

Satkosia, the 14-mile long gorge of Mahanadi which is ‘Saat or Seven Kos’ in local Odia parlance, is a Tiger Reserve comprising two adjoining wildlife sanctuaries- Satkosia gorge sanctuary and Baisipalli sanctuary. Boat rides, Jungle trek, water sports on the Satkosia Gorge amidst the forested mountains are some of the attractions that visitors can look forward to, along with night stay facilities in Eco-Cottages.

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Spread over 347 Sq. km, the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the banks of the Reservoir of Hirakud Dam built on River Mahanadi.

Mangalajodi Nature Camp

Mangalajodi, ‘The Birds Paradise of Asia’ is located on the North-Eastern Part of Chilika, the second largest brackish water lagoon of the world. Millions of migratory birds congregate here every year during the winter where bird-lovers can see these avian visitors from close proximity while boating around in the marshy wetlands.

Rajhans Island at Chilika Lake

Rajhans is an island stretch bordered by Chilika lake on one side and Bay of Bengal on the other. An unpolluted beauty, it is a haven for a number of species from varied flora and fauna including birds, crabs, jellyfish, dolphins, etc. Visit this island to take a lazy sunset stroll on the beach in the midst of untainted nature

Daringbadi: The Kashmir of Odisha

Known as the ‘Kashmir of Odisha, Daringbadi is the perfect place to take a summer break or even experience the chilly winters. It promises a mesmerizing view of the valleys covered in dense pine forests and cascading waterfalls. While you go on a tour of the lush coffee gardens, black pepper and turmeric plantations, do not forget to take a glimpse of the aboriginal lifestyle of the famous Kutia and Dongria tribe native to the Daringbadi-Belghar belt. Experience local culture and traditions by staying at the Daringbadi Nature Camp, located at a hilltop that enables a mesmerizing panoramic view.

Nature Camps

Apart from these 7 major Eco-Tourism spots, there are 40 other Eco Tour nature camps nestled in the lap of nature at present in bio-diversity hotspots like the Bhetnoi, Balipadar, Tanarda, Ramanda where one can see thousands of Blackbucks galloping the grasslands gracefully, the tall and magnificent Khandadhar Waterfall which cascades down from a height of 244 meter, the Bichitrapur Mangrove Forest close to the Subarnarekha River, the Eco-Park of Chitrakonda Dam Reservoir spread across 65 km in the Malkangiri district, the Chandaka, Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary at the outskirts of Bhubaneswar among others.