Kuldiha Wild Life Santuary, Balasore, Orissa India

This sanctuary is located in the district of Balasore and is blessed with a charmjng forest and a variety of wildlife such as tiger, leopard, elephant, gaur, sambar, giant squirrel, a number of bird species like hill myna, peafowl, hornbills and various reptiles.

The sanctuary is linked with Similipal through Sukhupada hills and Nato hill ranges. A trek from Nilgiri amidst Kuldiha forests is worth enjoying.  Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the district of Balasore in the state of Orissa. The forests of the region cover the Nato hills and the Sukhupata hills merging with the Similipal National Park. One of the major Orissa wildlife sanctuaries, the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is home to rare species of animals and plants. The Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in Orissa spreads across an area of 272.75 square kilometers. The thick wooded forests of the region are home to wild animals like the tiger, elephant, leopards, sambar, bison, gaur and giant squirrels. The forest also houses a variety of birds like hornbills, hill myna and peafowl. The perennial streams that water the forests are home to a variety of reptiles. The government of the state of Orissa maintains the wildlife sanctuary which preserves the rare and endangered species of animals and plants.

The mineral rich state of Orissa offers you ample opportunities for a wildlife tour. Wildlife in Orissa forms an integral part of your travel plan in Orissa. The varied topography and climactic conditions of the region are responsible for a number of animal species and avian life that throng the length and breadth of Orissa. From warmth loving tropical mammals to reptiles and avian life, Orissa's wildlife population covers an entire spectrum. The government of Orissa has painstakingly identified all the resources, opened new sanctuaries, upgraded the old ones and maintain a healthy breeding and preservation program to uphold the cause of the animal kingdom. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal place for nature lovers and animal enthusiasts. Two rest houses|at Kuldiha and Jadaclhuan and the perennial streams are treat for the visitors.