Eco Tourism

The Sanctuary offers and excellent itinerary of tourist activates that can be built in various packages for tourist visiting the site. There is already an existing tourist base and it is possible to market the site if adequate facilities are created for eco-tourists

The tourist complex at the entry point will have boating facility, canteen, interpretation centre and night halt arrangement that will facilitate tourist activates and  ensure footfalls of picnickers as well

 

Presently accommodation facilities are available at following places :

Forest Cottage at Dhodrukusum - 2 suites
Forest Cottage at Chourasimal - 2 suite
Forest Rest House at Deichuan - 2 suites

Besides the above, the Eco-tourism complex is being developed at Barkhandia
where 2 single suites and 4 double suites are being made for accommodation
for the nature lovers.

 

For details regarding accommodation and entry to the sanctuary contact:

Member Secretary,

Hirakud Wildlife Division
Motijharan, Brooks Hill
Po/Dist : Sambalpur
Pin 768001
Phone:  0663-2548743
Fax: 0663-2548743
email: mail@debrigarh.org

SANCTUARY ETHICS 

DO’S

  1. Treat this natural treasure with respect and love.
  2. Loud speakers, transistors, tape recorders and all such devices are a major disturbance to the wild inhabitants of the sanctuary, so utmost care should be taken to maintain silence.
  3. Avoid being in close proximity to the animals. Maintain a reasonable distance.
  4. Dress up in shuttle colored clothes that blend with the forest. Avoid using bright clothing.
  5. Take necessary precautions to guard against forest fire.
  6. Always carry a first aid kit while visiting any wild lands.
  7. Do not forget to keep some dry foods handy, incase you get stuck in the wild for some unavoidable circumstances

DON’TS

  1. Do not enter the sanctuary without a valid permit.
  2. Avoid use of polythene and plastics products in the sanctuary.
  3. Do not disturb the wild animals either by eve teasing or trying to feed them.
  4. Do not try to handpick any wild animal or plants of the sanctuary.
  5. Do not get out of the vehicles while traveling in the sanctuary.
  6. Do not drive in the sanctuary after sunset and avoid the use of spotlights.
  7. Do not consume meat and liquor within a sanctuary.
  8. Maintain harmony with the local guide and take care not to hurt the emotions and traditions of the local people.

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