CHANDAKA Wildlife Sanctuary

Squeezed and isolated today to meet the demands of rapid urbanisation, Chandaka was once part of the vast Eastern Ghat forests and the Central Indian Elephant Range. Known for its sizeable population of elephants, this forest is barely 20 kms away from the city limits of Bhubaneswar. Covering an area of 193.39 sq km, this sanctuary is spread out on either side of the Old Grand Trunk Road built during the reign of Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century. Chandaka has trees and plants of a numerous species. The plentiful availability of Kumbhi, Bara, Osta, Bamboo, Lajakuli here is a major…

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