Lakhari

Lakhari is one such destination. Serene, Beautiful and rich in flora and fauna! Untouched and unexplored by humans, the valley still retains most of its charm. To the people in the district of Ganjam, where the Lakhari Sanctuary lies, the place is synonymous to the abode of God. Lakhari Valley Sanctuary is situated in the Ganjam District in Odisha. Located at a distance of about around 60kms from the city of Berhampur, the sanctuary spreads over an area of around 185sq.kms. The Lakhari Valley Sanctuary was established in the year 1985. The place is blessed with a tropical climate and receives a huge amount of rainfall every year due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal. During summers the temperature may range from 26 degrees Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius and is quite humid. The sanctuary is full of rich tropical forest, valleys, hills, water sources and others that generate a charming and captivating ambience in the sanctuary. The period between the months of January-May is the perfect time for visiting the place. Mahendragiri hill, close to this sanctuary is rich in its floristic composition and medicinal plants.

The Lakhari Valley Sanctuary is perhaps, best known for its spectacular elephant population, which is arguably one of the most concentrated population of elephants found in any of the countless wildlife sanctuaries of India. Besides providing tourists with a glimpse of the majestic elephants of the Lakhari Valley Sanctuary Orissa, the sanctuary also offers other attractions which include Blackbucks, which abound the areas in and around the Bhetnai region of Orissa.

This sanctuary is also home to animals like spotted deer, Sambar and monkeys. But it is two species of animals which are increasingly getting rare and are found here, that the valley holds special charm. Tigers and Black Bucks are two variety of rare animals which find Lakhari Sanctuary an ideal place to live in. Though one can find it easy to spot black bucks here, spotting a tiger is very Difficult.

If you are an wildlife enthusiast and are constantly drawn towards the forests and valleys, a visit to Lakhari will be a refreshing one for You. The wildlife sanctuary of Orissa is still to be explored by tourists and as such retains most of its virgin charm. You can take an accommodation at Digapahandi and Taptapani Panthanivas. Promoted and maintained by the department of Tourism, government of Orissa, The Panthanivas hotels offer the ideal stay for tourists.