SUNABEDA
Introduction
Sunabeda is named after the main village that is surrounded by an area of 600sq kms of Mixed Deciduous Forest and Bamboo Brakes along with about 42 springs and more than a dozen waterfalls that comprise the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Orissa’s Nuapada district sharing common boundary with the adjoining state of Chhattisgarh. To its north is the Maraguda Valley adjoining a huge Reservoir called- Patora where winter birds from Siberia come between November end t February. Species of ducks and other wetland birds are a delightful sight here. The numerous waterfalls inside is one of the best places to camp though the more creature comfort looking tourists have huge and spacious Forest Bungalows with state of the art technology (concealed solar lighted ceilings that is not expected in this extremely remote plateau where normal electricity has not made a foray yet!)
WATERFALLS:
Beniadhus of about 79ft is only 17kms from the Forest Bungalow at Sunabeda.
PROJECT TIGER: It has the 2nd largest population of Tigers in Orissa after Similipal and given the relative smallness of the area; Tiger sightings are more conspicuous here. Recently this year this nature haven has been declared as PROJECT TIGER. There are about 32 Tigers and 36 Leopards that are frequently sighted in Kholibhitar, Jalmorie, Cherichuan and Gadagada blocks of the sanctuary. The natural terrain is a fascinating mix of high hills, cliffs, precipices, gushing streams and gurgling waterfalls some of them are so tall that they make no sound at their fall; instead a spray of mist and tiny water droplets greet the intrepid traveler.
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ITINERARY
4 Days & 3 Nights:
Day-01: Arrive Sambalpur / Raipur (10-12 hrs by overnight train or by flight to raipur) by overnight train, transfer to Jeep for onward journey to Maraguda Forest Bungalow. Evening Free for bird watching as the sun dips across the copper red waters at sunset. Evening leisurely walks on the wild side. Overnight in Maraguda Rest House/camp (for groups more than 11 heads-as there are two Suites a dining hall with two attached toilets and one with the dining hall)
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\Day-02: Wake up early for a walk in the wild side, especially for bird watching & boating in the Patora Reservoir (optional). Post breakfast depart for Sunabeda. On arrival, transfer to Rest House followed by lunch. Evening to explore a particular range- a good sighting spot of the Nilgai (Blue Bull), Sambar, Spotted Deer and Occasional Tiger or Leopard at the waterhole and many a species of arboreal birds. Return to rest house at sunset. Post early dinner depart for a Night Safari in the Kholibhitar Range. Overnight stay in Forest Rest House at Sunabeda.
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Day-03: Depart after breakfast for a camping trip to the Beniadhus Waterfall. Picnic Lunch on the waterfall side. Splash around, have fun, set up the tents before sunset. After the long shadows are gone and the sky still in its twilight with stars blooming now and then the campfire is on. It’s now time to relax in the wood. Bonfire & Barbecue Dinner. O/n in tents by the waterfall! (Optional on extra charges) or return to the Forest Rest House at Sunabeda.
Day-04: Wake up to a new morning, unzip your tent door and the sun has just risen, the overnight campfire still smoldering. Sip from a freshly brewed tea/coffee and its time to de camp after a quick breakfast with refreshment option at Sunabeda FRH (If camping overnight; otherwise after breakfast depart for Sambalpur from the Forest Rest House to connect train for return journey). Lunch en route in a roadside dhaba. Overnight in train on return journey.
Tour Ends Here…
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Accommodation in twin / family sharing basis with all meals, transportation from the nearest railway station by Jeep. Sightseeing and safaris as per the above itinerary. Services of a guide cum naturalist.
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