128 KM from city Raipur
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Chhattisgarh, the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the Bar and Nawapura forest villages. It was established in the year of 1976 and is spread over a vast area of 245 sq. Km. The rich and lush vegetation caters to a broad spectrum of wildlife in this region. The landscape is mostly flat terrain with occasional low and high hillocks.
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Chhattisgarh Overview
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Chhattisgarh, the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the Bar and Nawapura forest villages. It was established in the year of 1976 and is spread over a vast area of 245 sq. Km. The rich and lush vegetation caters to a broad spectrum of wildlife in this region. The landscape is mostly flat terrain with occasional low and high hillocks.
The Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is home to Neelgai, wild boar, tigers, leopards, porcupine, pythons, antelopes, sambhar and Cheetal, along with 150 species of birds including parrots, Black Bucks, herons, egrets, peafowl etc. Another sight to behold is the barking deer.
- The Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary operates from 6:45 AM to 11 AM and then from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM during the summer season. The operating hours are from 6 AM to 10:30 AM and then from 3 PM to 6:30 PM during the winter season.
- The best time to visit the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is between November and June when the weather conditions remain pleasant. Travellers are requested to note that the sanctuary remains closed during the monsoon season.
