Ushakothi Sanctuary

The Ushakothi Sanctuary is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the state of Orissa. This wildlife sanctuary is a must-visit for the natural lovers.

The Ushakothi Sanctuary of Orissa was set up in the year 1987 at Yavatmal at a distance of about 48 kms from Ushakothi. Due to its proximity to the place Ushakothi, it is called the Ushakothi Sanctuary.

The Ushakothi Sanctuary at Orissa is well known for giving shelter to a wide range of plant and animal life. There are various types of animals found at the Ushakothi Sanctuary in Orissa. Some of the most well known animals that live here are sambals, nilgaiands, chitas, wolves and leopards. Panthers can be spotted here. These animals are primarily nocturnal animals. To get a close view of these animals, one should hire a Jeep Safari. There are as many as 35 elephants and 15 tigers in the Ushakothi Sanctuary. One can view a sloth bear particularly at dusk when it comes to the river close by to drink water.

There are a variety of trees at this place like neem, sal, acacia, arjun, sandalwood and casuarinas. The flowers of these tress add to the beauty of the place. The wood obtained from these trees is often used for making various kinds of furniture.

There are a number of rivers that provide water to the sanctuary. the main rivers of the place are Penganga and Wardha. The frequent showers at the region add to the beauty of the natural vegetation of the sanctuary.