About Belghar Nature Camp
Belghar Nature Camp is an ecotourism nature camp operated by Odisha Forest Development Corporation in Belghar, Kandhamal district, Odisha. Located in dense Eastern Ghats forests at about 2,000 feet elevation, it offers eco-cottages amid hills, valleys and waterfalls. It is notable for its pristine forest landscape, proximity to Belghar Wildlife Sanctuary and opportunity to experience Kutia Kondh tribal culture.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote forest setting in the Eastern Ghats with eco-cottages and tented accommodation surrounded by dense sal forests, hills and streams. The camp serves as a base to explore forest trails, viewpoints, waterfalls and nearby Kutia Kondh tribal villages. Facilities include dining hall and guided nature walks. The area is quiet with limited mobile connectivity, suitable for nature observation, photography and trekking with forest guides.
Key highlights
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Eco-cottages located inside dense forest of Belghar in the Eastern Ghats
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Panoramic hill and valley views at around 2000 feet elevation
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Access to waterfalls, forest trails and Belghar Wildlife Sanctuary area
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Interaction with Kutia Kondh tribal villages and local culture
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Birdwatching and wildlife observation in undisturbed forest habitat
Culture & Context
Belghar area is home to the Kutia Kondh Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), known for traditional hill agriculture, handicrafts and distinct cultural practices; the nature camp promotes community-based ecotourism involving local tribal communities
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, approx. 270 km away |
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| By train |