The Best Place to Stay in Satkosia | Nomadic Weekends

Satkosia, a nature lover’s fantasy, a tiger reserve beside river Mahanadi gushing out through a gorge from the hills of eastern ghat

Located in the Angul district of Odisha, Satkosia is a familiar name to every nature lover. This place is blessed with flora and fauna in abundance. The confluence of the Deccan Peninsula and the Eastern Ghats adds more to the beauty of this place. The Satkosia Tiger Reserve is another major attraction of this place. Apart from the wildlife, the stretch of white sand in between the forest and the river attracts many adventure seekers turning it into a popular camping spot. This place is undoubtedly a piece of paradise on earth and given the stressful times, it won’t be wrong to escape to a place such as this. It is a great weekend destination near Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri in Odisha and also Kolkata. But the beauty of the place makes it worthy to be included in any trip to Odisha.

About Satkosia Resort:

The property is an eco-friendly resort at the foothills of the mountain and surrounded by the gurgling waters of Mahanadi. The resort has eco-friendly cottages with numerous modern amenities and with friendly staff. The property has a vast green lawn, a natural pool, and a restaurant. The rooms are quite spacious and have balconies overlooking the hills.

Check in: 12:00 P.M

Check out: 10:00 A.M

Nearby Attractions:

• Visit Satkosia Tiger Reserve and enjoy a vast variety of wildlife. The riverine forest there shelters Crocodiles, Leopards, Sloth Bears, and Hyenas, etc.
• Another forest range nearby called the Purunakote can also be visited.
• The hill range of Chhotkei offers a panoramic view.
• Tikarpada can be visited for camping and overnight stay. It has a Gharial Research and Conservation Unit.

Outdoor Activities:

• Deep-water boat rides on River Mahanadi, which will cost INR 1600 for an 8 seater boat.
• Shallow water boating can be done at INR 1000 with a capacity of a maximum of 12 people.
• Indulge in jungle safari during the morning in an 8 seater vehicle, charged at INR 2500.
• Hike on the mountains and enjoy bird watching. A guided trek can cost INR 300.
• Stargazing by the riverside can be one fun experience.
• Communicate with the locals and explore the local market, temples, and finally the watch-tower.
• Enjoy fishing in the nearby pond.
• Enjoy cycling on the local roads.

Tentative Itinerary of the Trip

1st Day: Deep Water boat ride in the gorge if arrives before 3 PM.
2nd Day: Jungle ride in the morning, Shallow water boating to sunset point.
3rd Day: Guided trekking in the foothills of the mountain, barbeque night.
4th Day: Visit the local village, temple, walk along the river in the jungle, visit the watch-tower.

Best Time To Visit:

The place is best visited during the period of October to March. But if you have plans for the Sanctuary, then high winter should be preferred.

How to Reach Satkosia

By Air: Nearest Airport is in Bhubaneswar and is connected to all the major Indian cities; it is a 3-hour drive from there.

By Train: There are many trains till Cuttack or Bhubaneswar but only one direct train from Howrah to Angul which runs only on Saturdays. You can also get down at Khordha Road and avail of a car.

By Road: One can also reach via Cuttack or Bhubaneswar by train or flight. From Cuttack, it is 115 km to Satkosia. One can avail public transportation from Cuttack to reach the destination but hiring a private car is always comfortable so that you can stop at different in-between spots for sightseeing purposes.

A table for your reference to help you plan your trip

Price of Satkosia Resort:

AC Double Bedroom: INR 3500/night + GST

Non Ac Double Bedroom: INR 2500/night + GST

Extra bed charges will be INR 600/night to be paid directly on the resort.

Deep water boating ride Rs1600/- 8 seater(forest depart)
Jungle Ride Rs2500/-per bolero(8seater)
Shallow water boating Rs1000/-maximum 12heads country boat to sunset point
Guided trekking Rs300/-per guide

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