Ambapani Sanctuary

The Ambapani Sanctuary is an oasis of idyllic green that testifies the diverse natural heritage that Orissa is proud of. The beauty and splendor of the panoramic vistas of the East Indian state is further accentuated by the variegated species of wildlife and the lush foliage that envelops the landscape of the sanctuary.

The Ambapani sanctuary is enveloped in greenery and offers shelters to several species of wild animals and birds dappled in multi hued plumes. Black panthers, spotted deer and the state's national animal, the sambar inhabit the secluded enclaves of the wildlife reserve. Sylvan lakes that gleam like a jewel in a brass setting under the playful saffron sunbeams dot the sanctuary's landscape.

A popular Orissa Wildlife Sanctuary, the Ambapani Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 77 km from the quaint little town of Bhawanipatna and 45 km from Nowrangpur, a town that exudes oodles of old world charm. The town, a haven of tranquil quietude is famed primarily for the sacrosanct Budharaja temple that is located near the foothills. The primordial town is a treasure trove of history and sheds light on the lifestyle of the prehistoric man. A fantastic range of cave paintings have been discovered in the caves at Gudahandi. The Haladigundi Valley is an ethereal paradise whose panoramic rhapsodies cannot be expounded in mere words.

A visit to the Ambapani Sanctuary discloses a repository of natural wealth to the nature loving tourist.