Place : Chandaka Forest, 25-km from Bhuvneswar, Orissa, India.
Major Attractions : White Tiger, Black Panthers & Gharial Crocodiles.
Area Covered : 14 sq km.
Ideal Time to Visit the Park : October to March.
Nearest Attractions : Madikere, Bandipur National Park, Madhumalli.
Some Major Accesses : Bhuvneshwar (20km), Kolkata.
About Nandankanan Zoo
Better known as “Garden of Pleasure”; Nandankanan Zoo is situated 20km off Bhuvneshwar in Orissa. As part of Chandaka Forests here, the zoo is a perfect escape destination from hustle bustle of the city. The zoo lies on the lines of Kolkata-Chennai railway line and is very close to Barang Railway Station. With 362 hectares of forest area, Kanji Lake occupies a significant portion of 66 hectares. The first ever breeding ground of endangered species, Nandankanan Zoo boasts of the significant contribution that the park has made in wildlife conservation.
This magnificent zoo in Orissa was established on 27December, 1960. The most important year in the history of this zoological park is 1980, when the regal white tiger received a new lease of life. Ganga and Deepak were the two tigers that were born to make this year much jubilated for all. At present there are about 34 tigers that are found here. In 1991, the tiger safari was established at this park in order to provide an enthralling view of the tigers from behind the protected bushes.
The Flora in the Nandankanan Zoo
Nandankanan is a home to various flourishing varieties of flora. The splendid environs of Chandaka forests and ripling waters of Kanjia Lake forms flora here. Giving it a gardening beauty are the flowers here. The zoo is thickly densed with trees like Bija, Sal, Asana and Anala.
The Fauna in the Nandankanan Zoo
Nandankanan is world renowned for its white tigers. This internationally recognized zoo is home to a large number of animals which are on verge of extinction. Animals like Rhino, Manipuri Deer, Wild Ass, Tigers, Himalayan Black Bear, Lion Tailed Macaque, Chimpanzees, Orangutan, Hippopotamus, Zebra, Mouse deer, Blackbuck and Chousinga are most eminent. There are about 21 species of reptiles that can be found here.
The Avifauna in the Nandankanan Zoo
Nandankanan is a bird watcher's paradise. There are about 59 species of birds that are found at this park. Peafowl and White necked stork are the two birds that enslave wildlife enthusiasts with their bewitching beauty.
How to Reach Nandankanan Zoo?
Air :Bhubaneswar Airport, 20km.
Rail :Bhubaneswar is the nearest railway station from the zoo.
Road :Bhubaneswar is well connected to other parts of the state. Innumerable buses are available from Bhuvneshwar that enroute to Nandankanan.
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| Bandhavgarh National Park |
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Bandipur National Park |
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Simplipal National Park, Orissa |
| Ranthambore National Park |
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Sultanpur National Park |
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Nandankanan Zoo, Orissa |
| Corbett National Park |
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Rajaji National Park, Uttaranchal |
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Gahirmatha Turtle Sanctuary, Orissa |
| Kanha National Park |
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Dudhwa National Park, U.P. |
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Namdhapha National Park, Arunachal |
| Sundarbans National Park |
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Nagarhole National Parks, Karnataka |
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Velvadhar Blackbuck Sanctuary, Gujarat |
| Manas National Park |
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Kaziranga National Park, Assam |
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Wild Ass Sanctuary, Gujarat |
| Dachigam National Park, J&K |
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The Great Himalayan National Park, H.P. |
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Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Assam |
| Milroy or Pabha Sanctuary, Assam |
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Nameri National Park, Assam |
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Pin Valley National Park, H.P. |
| Hemis High Altitude National Park, J&K |
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Royal Chitwan National Park (Nepal) |
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Royal Bardia National Park (Nepal) |
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