Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve - Wildlife refuge in Udanti - Gariyaband, India

The Chhattisgarhi Vann Bhaisa is a beautiful majestic animal. Must visit. The place doesn't have good options for staying.

Sitanadi Wildlife sanctuary Situated in Dhamtari - Distric of Chhattisgarh state, It covers Almost 559 square KM of area (which makes it 2nd largest wildlife sanctuary in the state after Tamorpingla WS ) . Also oldest WS of chhattisgarh ( established in 1974 ). Nagri is closest city to this Sanctury . Nagari sihawa, mainpur , gariyaband are the prime cities in periphery of this Sanctury . In year 2009 sitanadi wildlife sanctuary Gone under project tiger ......... ministry of Forest Enviorment & climate change notified SitaNadiUdanti wildlife sanctuary as Tiger reserve. Total area - 1842 square KM . In past couple of years this Sanctury has witnessed some extinct Wildlife such as Mouse Deeer, Black Leopard . According to Tiger census of 2004 presence of 5 tigers was Detected. At present it is quite rare to see a tiger here ........ Last time when a tiger presence was reported (in year 2017) , then that story was posted on Sanctury Asia's twitter handle . In 2018, a tiger living in the reserve fell prey . Recently when the tiger Census of 2018 published it is found that Chhattisgarh is the only major state who Witnessed decline in tiger population. This plight has been caused by careless and corrupt officials...... Especially SitaNadiUdanti Tiger reserve Managment who is so reckless . Despite all the favorable conditions (the best in central India), Currently the number is fallen to 1 or 2 tiger . Update - 1. During January 2021 one male tiger from NAGZIRA Tiger Reserve ( Bhandara MH ) set his foot in sancutary . He was spotted near Dugli range , most of us thought that it is watershed moment for revival of tiger population in TR . But after that report no one knows what happened to tiger . 2. In December 2021 Dainik Bhaskar published a story claiming that " Nagzira guy " is roaming arround kulhadi ghati range with one tigeress and two cubs . Arrival of Giants - In march 2020 a herd of elephants (chanda dal ) entered in Sanctuary from odisha border , it was unprecedented moment for everyone including forest department as this mammoth species was new to this southern chhattisgarh landscape . Since than sitanadi has become an important elephant corridor . Poaching and wildlife trafficking :- I have read somewhere that sitanadi has largest number of leopard in state and it seems true as well , at least large scale of poaching accident trafficking report's suggest so . As many as 50 such cases were reported in dhamtari division in past 5 years ( most in the state) . Here i want to make it clear that i am not offering any random number , anyone who doubts can cross check on internet . Leopard attacks and minors Killing - This incidents are worth mentioning to enlight the readers about abundance of leopards here , leopard have killed 4 children in the region since may 2021. In general - Mahandi which is Longest river of Chhattisgarh as well as odissa Orignated From Shihawa parvat ( suktimtii prvt) of this Sanctury . This area is part of dnnddkaarnny of Mythological tales .Chhattisgarh Goverment is devloping This region under " raam vngmn maarg corridor project " .

River: Udanti River (tributary of the Mahanadi River) Forest: sal Tree (both in dry and moist desiduous forest). Fauna: Asiatic wild buffalo, Indian Wolf, Leopard, Sloth Bear and Mouse Deer.

Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Dhamtari District, Chhattisgarh, India. Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous tourist attraction which is frequented by wildlife enthusiasts throughout the year. The wildlife sanctuary was established in 1974 under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. This sanctuary sprawls over an area of 556 km2 and has an altitude ranging between 327 and 736 m above the sea level. It is named after Sitanadi River which originates from this sanctuary and joins Mahanadi River near Deokhut. Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its lush green flora and rich and unique and diverse fauna and has great potential to emerge as one of the finest wildlife destinations in central India.

Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve = Sitanadi WLS + Udanti WLS 30 * Sitanadi River (tributary of Mahanadi) originates and flows through Sitanadi WLS. * Udanti River (tributary of Tel River -- tributary of Mahanadi) flows through Udanti WLS. * Vegetation: tropical dry peninsular sal forests and tropical dry deciduous mixed forests. * Major Fauna: tiger, wild water buffalo, chital, sambar, four-horned antelope, barking deer, etc.

Very dense, intense and beautiful place. The forest are natural and untouched which gives a unique experience. The place is however backward and government is not taking enough steps to upgrade.

Amazing wildlife sanctuary

Oasis in the middle of the dry state (no pun intended)