Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary
Plan a comprehensive excursion to these wildlife sanctuaries here to get a true picture of wilderness. These reserves are ideal for nature lovers and animal enthusiasts alike. Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 12 kilometers from Bhawanipatna and makes for an ideal tourist attraction in Orissa.
The main vegetation of Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary consists of lush greenery and deciduous forests. This supports the wildlife population of this sanctuary. The government of Orissa has taken the initiative to preserve and conserve these sanctuaries for a healthy wildlife population to strike a balance in the ecosystem of the place.
Plans are chalked out, trees have been planted and a vigorous breeding program has already started to bear fruit. There is a scenic picnic spot close to the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary where leisure tourists can take a stroll. It was upgraded as a sanctuary in 1992.
Some of the animal species that you could well come face to face in Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary are Sambal, leopard, gaur, Nilgai, mouse deer, and barking deer. This sanctuary also houses a rich variety of avian life.
