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A few kilometers away from Lotus Eco Beach Resort, Konark, the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary draws in nature lovers from all around the world. Encompassing 73 square kilometers of land, the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary is pinched between Puri and Konark along the Bay of Bengal and offers a unique take on similar wildlife reserves. The popular Marine Drive Road traverses through this area.
Balukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary near Lotus Eco Beach Resort, Konark
One side of the stretch overlooks an endless sea while the other side showcases the dense vegetation of Orissa. Pristine and undulating sand dunes, desolate beaches and native herbs, shrubs, and plantations lined across the beach offering a verdant scenery. The ecologically sensitive wildlife sanctuary also housing two rivers - the Nuanai and the Kushabhadra, is one of the famous places to visit near Puri. These rivers under tidal influence pass through the sanctuary area supporting more than three hundred plant and animal species in the forest area. Blackbucks, spotted deer, striped hyenas, and the extremely endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles are the main attractions in this wildlife sanctuary.
Balukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated 2.7 kilometres away from one of the best resorts in Konark, Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, India was established in the year of 1984 in order to protect the shoreline which is the nesting site of green sea turtles and the extremely endangered Olive Ridley turtles. Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary of Orissa covers an area of about 72 square kilometres. The sanctuary houses an assortment of vegetation. A portion of the vital fauna that you can see here comprises of spotted deer, blackbuck, monkey, squirrel, striped hyena, jackal, wild cats, and mongoose. We, at Lotus Eco Beach Resort, strive to sustain the balance of nature and strongly advocate the preservation of all the flora and fauna of the sanctuary. This haven is additionally a home to an extensive variety of fowls and reptiles. Huge vegetation housed in Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary are Anacardium, Casuarina, neem, and tamarind to name a few.
Experience Konark at Lotus Eco Beach Resort
Enjoy your meals with ease by booking your stay at Lotus Eco Beach Resort in Konark. Here, you can enjoy delicious meals after a full day of visiting all the tourist spots located near the resort. When you finally retire for the night, let the comfort of our villas and cottages ease you into a restful state as you enjoy your stay at the beach. If you wish to partake in activities during your stay with us in Konark, reach out to us for we are happy to assist you with your wishes.
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The sanctuary is unique due to its location between Puri and Konark along the Bay of Bengal, offering a mix of coastal and forest ecosystems, pristine sand dunes, and diverse wildlife.
Visitors can spot blackbucks, spotted deer, striped hyenas, Olive Ridley sea turtles, monkeys, squirrels, jackals, wild cats, mongooses, and a variety of birds and reptiles.
It was established in 1984 to protect the shoreline, which serves as a nesting site for endangered Olive Ridley and green sea turtles, and to preserve the diverse flora and fauna.
Lotus Eco Beach Resort advocates for the preservation of the sanctuary's flora and fauna, striving to maintain the balance of nature in the region.
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