Balukhand-Konark Sanctuary

Balukhand-Konark Sanctuary

Forest Division :	Puri (Wildlife) Division
District :	Puri
Date of Notification :	01-09-1987
Notified Area :	87.00 Sq.kms

This asylum is arranged at helpful area along ocean coast among Puri and Konark.This Wildlife Sanctuary reaches out from Banki Muhan close to Puri to Keluni Muhan close Daluakani.The haven is loaded up with rich green vegetation, cashew and casuarina estates and mangrove woodland . Its undisturbed sandy sea shores offer high possibilities for creating as a significant eco-the travel industry spot in Odisha.The haven is secured by manor of casurina and cashew trees. It is home to groups of herbivores(spotted deer),monkeys,jungle cat,hyena,monitos lizad, snakes etc.Olive Ridley ocean turtles are seen settling in the sea shore. Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary is crossed by the rivulets, for example, Nuanai River, Kusabhadra River, Kadua River and Prachi River.

Fast Facts

•          The scene magnificence of Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary is a most loved eco-the travel industry goal for both residential and global voyagers.

•          The greenery of the zone incorporates casuarina, acacia,cashew,eucalyptus,, neem, karanjia, and so forth.

•          The district is acclaimed for the event of an enormous number of blackbucks and spotted deer.

•          The conspicuous fauna likewise incorporate monkey, squirrel, wilderness feline, hyena, jackal, mangoose and assortment of winged creatures and reptiles.

•          Olive Ridley Sea Turtles home on the sea shores.

How to reach

By Road : The Puri-Konark Marine Drive road passes through this Sanctuary. Puri is only 3 km from the Sanctuary entry point.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is at Puri situated at a distance of about 3 kilometers from the Sanctuary.
By Air : The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar which is 60 Km away.

Facilities available

·         Good road network including marine drive road.

·         The tourists can find the tranquillity and solitude of this Sanctuary on the calm sandy beaches.

·         Enchanting boat ride in the river Nuanai closed to its confluence with the sea, adds the beauty.

·         Nature camp at Nuania with tent accommodation(6Nos) for nigh stay.

Salient Detail

Geographic Extent:	Longitudes 85° 51' to 86° 14'(east) Latitude 19° 54' to 19° 49'
Climate :	Temperature - In summer: 34°C(max), In winter: 16°C(min)
Villages :	30 villayes with in the ESZ
Contact officer:	Divisional Forest Officer, Puri Wildlife Division , Phone/Fax-06752-228281, email ID :- dfopuri@gmail.com
Best time to visit:	November to February
Accommodation :	There is no accommodation within the Sanctuary. Tourist can stay at Puri or Konark where a good number of hotels of different categories are available. Nature camp at Nuania with tent accommodation facilities in swiss cotton tents(6Nos) .