Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area in Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara and Mahasamund districts of Chhattisgarh, about 100 km from Raipur. Established in 1976 and covering about 244.66 sq km, it comprises dry deciduous forests with teak, sal and bamboo. The sanctuary is known for leopards, sloth bears, wild boars, striped hyenas and over 150 bird species, offering jeep safaris and nature observation.

Visitors can expect a dry deciduous forest landscape with teak, sal and bamboo groves, undulating terrain and waterholes. The sanctuary is explored mainly through guided jeep safaris on forest tracks with watchtowers and viewpoints for wildlife viewing. Sightings may include leopards, sloth bears, bison (gaur), sambar, chital, wild boar and diverse birds. Facilities are basic with forest rest houses and safari entry gates at Barnawapara and nearby villages.