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Wildlife In Orissa
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 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.
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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.
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