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Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary

Plateau and forest landscape with biodiversity and remote scenic stretches; access needs local planning.
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01 — The story

The story

The plateau’s open skies and forested edges offer a wilder side of western Odisha.

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02 — About

About Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary

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We’re still writing about Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Winter / post-monsoon
Time of day
Start early; daylight travel
Crowds
Low

Time and effort

Moderate

Time needed
Half day or longer
Trek duration
Half day or longer

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Forest/guide costs vary
Parking
Limited parking at approved access points
Permits
Forest permissions may apply

On the ground

Local food
Local millet dishes and regional meals
Access
Check official tourism/forest/ASI/temple or local authority information before travel; fees, hours and access can change.
Families
Varies by site
Facilities
Facilities vary by site; carry drinking water and verify toilets, food and first-aid availability.
Mobile network
Coverage varies, especially in forest, gorge and highland areas; download offline maps and confirm locally.

Stay safe

Travel with local guidance; roads and mobile signal can be limited

Where it is

Nuapada, Odisha

20.45° N 82.50° E