Similipal
A vast and beautiful area protecting India's largest region of sal forest, with magnificient scenery and a variety of wildlife, including tiger, elephant, leopard, sambar, chital, muntjac and chevrotain. The best time is from November to June. In the centre of Mayurbhanj district of Orissa, is Simlipal- one of the 18 tiger reserves of India. 2,750 sq. kms of lush grassland and Sal forests, this reserved forest was declared a sanctuary in 1979. It has an awesome beauty: the water falls, tribal settlements and mountain peaks add grace to the park.

Nandakanha

The 'Garden of Pleasure', a combination of a beautiful botanical garden, a zoo and a sanctuary, Nandankanan, situated 20 km from Bhubaneshwar, provides perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's quiet environment sets amidst a vast expanse of the Chandaka forest where the flora and fauna flourish in their most natural habitat and environment.

The zoo at Nandankanan is world famous for its white tigers. In 1980, for the first time, three white cubs were born to ordinary tiger parents. Leopards, Lions, Bears and other reptiles and smaller mammals keep the tigers company. Among other sanctuaries, Nandankanan also has the first Gharial breeding centre.