About Satkosia Sands Nature Camp
Satkosia Sands Nature Camp is an ecotourism nature camp located on the sandy banks of the Mahanadi River at Badmul (Baramul) in Nayagarh district, Odisha, inside the Satkosia Tiger Reserve. It is known for its riverside tent and cottage stay overlooking the Satkosia Gorge, where the Mahanadi cuts through the Eastern Ghats. The camp offers a forest and river landscape with opportunities for boating, birdwatching and nature walks.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a riverside eco-camp with tented cottages and permanent cottages set on white sand banks of the Mahanadi River surrounded by forested hills of the Satkosia Gorge. The setting includes open river views, sandy beaches, forest trails and watch areas. Visitors can explore the river by boat, walk along the sandbar, observe birds and river wildlife, and enjoy sunrise and sunset views over the gorge. Accommodation, dining and guided activities are provided within the camp premises.
Key highlights
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Location on the sandy banks of the Mahanadi River inside Satkosia Tiger Reserve
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Views of the Satkosia Gorge where the river cuts through the Eastern Ghats
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Boating and river cruise on the Mahanadi
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Birdwatching and wildlife viewing including crocodiles and migratory birds
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Tented and cottage accommodation in a forest and riverine landscape
History of Satkosia Sands Nature Camp
The camp is located within the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, which was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1976 and later notified as a Tiger Reserve. The Satkosia Gorge, formed by the Mahanadi River cutting through the Eastern Ghats over a 22 km stretch, is a notable geographical feature of the area and forms the core of the reserve.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, with onward road journey |
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| By train |