"Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf. " ~ Tagore

Nandankanan
'The Garden of the Gods 'is a beautiful biological park 20 km from Bhubaneshwar. Set amidst the heart of nature, it covers a vast expanse of the Chandaka forest where natural flora and fauna flourish in their natural habitat and environment. The first captive gharial breeding centre is here. The zoo at Nandankanan is internationally known for its white tigers. The lion safari, nocturnal animal house and reptile-park are worth visiting.

Chilika Lake
Asia's largest salt water lake, this is an ideal habitat for aquatic animals. It provides a rare treat for bird watchers, particularly in winter, when migratory birds fly in from as far away as Siberia. The bird life includes Siberian cranes, flamingos from the Persian Gulf, pelicans from Western India, cormorants, white bellied sea eagles, kites, darters, sea gulls, teals and white ibis.

Joshipur
Crocodile sanctuary.

Tikaraparha, District Angul
Lush green forests full of wild life. A Gharial crocodile sanctuary is located here.

Ansupa
This lake in Cuttack offers asylum to migratory birds in winter.

Ampani
The whole area, including the Halidagundi valley, abounds in spotted deer, sambar and black panthers. Located in Kalahandi.

Karipat
The tiger, sambar, leopard, gaur and chital abound in the forest areas. Located in Kalahandi.

Simipal
Covering an area 2750 sq km, this National Park has been selected as one of the nine tiger projects in India. Located in Mayurbhanj.

Ushakothi
A beautiful wild life sanctuary is situated here. Located in Sambalpur.

Compiled by Pallavi Bhattacharya