Wildlife in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is one of the recently established states of India. It is located in the center of the country covering around 135133 square kilometers of area. Out of this almost 44% of this area is covered with forests.

So, Chhattisgarh is one among the densest forest regions in India sharing 12% of the total forest region in India. Chhattisgarh is known as the wealthiest region of bio-diversity in India possessing very wide variety of wildlife and provide brilliant options for eco-tourism.

Chhattisgarh has a very diverse and rich range of flora-fauna and it is a natural habitat of various endangered wildlife species. There are many wildlife sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh, tour to which offers a really thrilling and worthwhile experience.

For the tourists who are true lovers of nature and want to explore the traditional tribal culture, Chhattisgarh is a best destination to visit.

Chhattisgarh has about eleven Wildlife Sanctuaries and three National Parks in total which are known for the diverse range of flora-fauna they possess as well as for their magnificence. The most popular wildlife sanctuary is the Indravati National Park.

But beside this sanctuary, there are various other protected area wildlife sanctuaries that are still to be explored by people. Kanger Ghati National Park, Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary are those which are still to be discovered.

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Other Wildlife Sanctuaries found in Chhattisgarh are Sanjay National Park, Badalkhol, Pamed, Bhairamgarh, Tamor Pingla, Semarsot, and Gomarda. If you want to experience the ever unfelt beauty of rare wildlife, visit to Chhattisgarh is the best choice.

The main attractions of wildlife sanctuaries of Chhattisgarh are the endangered Wild Buffalos, the most endangered species and state animal, are the most important attraction of the Wildlife Sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh. Hill Myna, the state bird of Chhattisgarh is also the main attraction of the wildlife sanctuaries over there. Although few in numbers, you can also find leopards and tigers in this region.

Chinkara is easily found wildlife creature in Chhattisgarh. Some other commonly found creatures include Chital, Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Barking Deer, Sambars, Gaurs, Chausingha, Sloth Bear, Muntjac, Wild Boar, Jackal, Dhole, Bison, Porcupine and Striped Hyena.

The common bird creatures that can be seen in the wildlife sanctuaries of Chhattisgarh are Darters, Peacocks, Wood Peckers, Jungle Fowls, Quails, Green Pigeons, Gray-partridges, Storks and Parrots. There is so much of diversity of wildlife found in Chhattisgarh that it has a good possibility for tourism of wildlife and provide some memorable moments for the tourists to remember.