About Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary
Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area near Gomarda village in Raigarh (Sarangarh-Bilaigarh) district, Chhattisgarh, covering about 277.82 sq km. Notified in 1975, it lies near the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border. The sanctuary features dry deciduous forests dominated by teak, sal and bamboo, and supports wildlife including leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, jackal and diverse bird species, offering a quiet nature experience.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet dry deciduous forest landscape with teak, sal and bamboo groves, undulating terrain and forest trails. The sanctuary offers wildlife viewing opportunities for species such as leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, jackal, monkeys and various birds. Facilities are basic with forest rest house, watch towers and guided jeep or nature walks. The experience is focused on nature observation, photography and birdwatching rather than developed tourist infrastructure.
Key highlights
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Dry deciduous forest spread over 277.82 sq km near Chhattisgarh-Odisha border
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Wildlife including leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, jackal and langur
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Rich birdlife suitable for birdwatching
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Teak, sal and bamboo dominated forest with watch towers for observation
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Tranquil nature trails and jeep safari routes
History of Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary
Notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1975 under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, to conserve the dry deciduous forest ecosystem and wildlife of eastern Chhattisgarh
Route
| By air | Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur is the nearest airport, about 200 km away |
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| By train | Raigarh Railway Station is the nearest major railhead, about 45 km away, with connections to Raipur, Bilaspur and other cities |