Amid Covid restrictions, the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in Nilgiri area has been reopened for the tourist on Sunday after a gap period of seven and a half months, which was shut due to Covid and monsoon season since mid-March.
The sanctuary sprawling over 272.5 square km is one of the prominent sanctuaries of Baleswar district, bestowed with natural beauty. It is home to varieties of flora and fauna under Nilgiri block.
The sanctuary is home to several wild animals such as leopards, elephants, deer and other threatened species including porcupine, bison and pangolin.The tourists footfall has witnessed a growth after the department has created facilities for day visit as well as night stay.
For tourists at Gohirabholo, facilities have been created for night stay. Gohirabholo comes in the buffer region of the sanctuary.
The department has constructed a watchtower for a better view of the sanctuary area.
Moreover, to ensure safety of tourists against animal attacks, trenches have been dug around project area. Solar fencing has also been installed for additional security.