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Packages for Safari & Cruise inside and outside Debrigarh Sanctuary :-

A.Safari  Packages (For Day & Night Stay Visitors)

Name of Package What to see & where to visit Vehicle No of Persons
per trip		 Duration Km (to & fro) Price
Wildlife Safari: (Inside Sanctuary) Zeropoint to Parbatitang. 4 seater-AC-Thar 1 to 4 2.30 hrs 30 Kms Rs. 2,100/-(Offline)
1to 4 2.30 hrs 30 Kms Rs. 2,100/- (Online)
4 seater Gypsy 1 to 4 2.30 hrs 30 Kms Rs. 2,100/- (Offline)
8 seater- Non-AC 1 to 8 2.30 hrs (30 Kms) Rs. 3150/- (Online& Offline)
12 seater-Non-AC 1 to 12 2.30 hrs (30 Kms) Rs. 4200/- (Online &Offline)
12 seater-AC 1 to 12 2.30 hrs (30 Kms) Rs. 4725/- (Online &Offline)

12 seater-AC
(Photography Vehicle)

 1 to 12 2.30 hrs (30 Kms) Rs. 4725/- (Online &Offline)
Periphery Sightseeing (Outside Sanctuary) & Govindpur Zeropoint/ Debrigarh Nature Camp to Barabakhara Pilgrimage Site,
Veer Surendra Sai Memorial,
Birds Village, Govindpur and Kedarnath Temple. (Incl. Tea & Lunch)		 4 Seater - AC 1 to 4 5 Hours 180 Kms Rs. 3675/- (Online)
12 Seater –Non AC 1 to 12 5 Hours 180 Kms Rs. 5000/- (Offline)
Zeropoint to Jawahar Minar/ Hirakud Dam to
Sambalpur Zoo, Handloom Market &
Samaleswari Temple. Back to Zero point.
(Packed snacks inclusive)		 4 seater - AC 1 to 4 5 Hours 110 Kms Rs. 2500/- (Offline)
12 seater Non-AC 1 to 12 5 Hours 110 Kms Rs. 4200/- (Offline)
Debrigarh (Zeropoint) to Nrusinghanath
(Inclusive Tea & Lunch)		 4 seater - AC 1 to 4 6 Hours 280 Kms ; Rs. 4,725/- (Online)
12 seater - AC 1 to 12 6 Hours 280 Kms Rs. 6825/- (Online)
 
 

Safari Packages (Details)

( 5 different variety of Safari vehicles are available for tourist)

1. Wildlife Safari (2 hours jungle safari Inside Debrigarh Sanctuary from Zeropoint or Nature Camp to Parbatitung):
2 hours thrilling wildlife Safari inside the jungles of Debrigarh all along Hirakud Lake. Sighting of big herds of Bison, Leopard, Deer, Sambar, Wildboar, Langur, Peacock is a must. Enjoy tea and snacks(jhalmudhi) at Parbatitung and back. Debrigarh is a famous photographers paradise as wildlife sighting is the best here in eastern India.

2. (Safari outside Sanctuary, sightseeing) :
Safari to Barabakhara Pilgrimage Site/Veer Surendra Sai Memorial/Govindpur Birds Village &KerdarnathTemple :The whole safari timing will be of 5hours.Enjoy safari to Barabakhra Pilgrimage Site with waterfall & historical caves &Govindpur Birds Village. Enjoy local cuisine (Lunch) at Veer Surendra Sai Memorial managed by local communities. Have tea snacks at Govindpur Birds Village situated on bank of Hirakud Lake and also enjoy wooden-boat ride.

3. Safari outside Sanctuary, sightseeing) :
The whole safari timing will be of 4 to 5 hours. Avail safari to Hirakud Dam, Sambalpur Zoo, Samaleswari Temple & Sambalpuri handloom shopping at Sambalpur.
Jawahar Minar–Jawahar Minar situated on Hirakud Dam is 64 feet height. One can have the view of HirakudDam(Longest dam in the World), Hirakud Reservoir (Largest artificial lake of the Asia) and Debrigarh Sanctuary from this. The zoo’s main attraction are Leopard, Bear, Aviary and other animal like Chousingha, Spotted Deer, Sambar etc.

B. Cruise Packages

B.1. Cruise Packages for Day Visitors (Online/ Offline)

 

Sl No. Name of Package Price Package details Duration No of person
1. Zeropoint to Island Café & Bat Island 2,900/- Luxury Cruise Boat ( 8 seater) 3 Hours 1 to 8
2,500/- Cruise Boat ( 8 seater) 3 Hours 1 to 8
5,000/- Cruise Boat ( 20 seater) 3 Hours 1 to 20
2. Zeropoint to Cattle Island 5,000/- Luxury Cruise Boat ( 8 seater) 3 Hours 1 to 8
4,000/- Cruise Boat (8 seater) 3 Hours 1 to 8
3. Zeropoint to Govindpur Birds Village 6,000/- Luxury Cruise Boat ( 8 seater) 5 Hours 1 to 8
4,725/- Cruise Boat (8 seater) 5 Hours 1 to 8

 

 

 

Cruise Packages(details)

1. Island Cafe & Bat Island :
Luxury Cruise from Debrigarh Nature Camp (or Zero Point) to Island Cafe & Bat Island inside Hirakud Lake. Avail 2 hours package either Breakfast or evening High-Tea along with Bat Island visit. Visit the "Bat Island" filled with thousands of Bats with binoculars and camera, “Smoked fish” recipes prepared by the local fisher man at Island Cafe.

Island Café
Breakfast ( 7.30 AM to 10.30 AM)

  • Ragi Chakuli, Hirakud Fish Gravy (2 Fish) Chatni
  • Tea, Coffee, Lemon Tea

OR
High – Tea ( 3 PM to 6 PM)

  • Veg Pakoda
  • Hirakud Fish Chat
  • Tea, Coffee, Lemon Tea

Package Cost :-

  • 1 to 8 persons – Rs.2500/-
  • Cruise from Debrigarh Nature Camp or
  • Zero point to Island Café in Hirakud Lake
  • Package duration 2 hrs

2. Cruise to Cattle Island :See more then 100 Cattle grazing in Cattle Island which are wild in behaviour.

3. Cruise to Govindpur Birds Village :Cruise timing is 5 hours from Debrigarh (Zeropoint or Nature Camp) to Govindpur-Birds Village in Hirakud Lake. Enjoy Tea in the mid of lake while in Cruise.The landscape of Hirakud Lake is beautiful as congregation of migratory birds , sandbars, agricultural fields along shoreline, Debrigarh Sanctuary all along with to-fro movement of wild animals near lake during dawn & dusk, and most significant are the submerged ancient architectural - temples and mountains floating inside the lake. At Govindpur- Birds village : lunch/tea/snacks is complimentary. You can also enjoy wooden boat-ride at Govindpur with a view of submerged Temple.

 

 

B.2. Safari & Cruise Packages for Day Visitors

Sl No. Name of Package Price Package details Duration Remarks
  1.   Zeropoint to Debrigarh Nature Camp by Jungle Safari
(5 Km Safari inside Debrigarh Sanctuary),
Cruise to Island Café & Bat Island Back to Zeropoint.
(Lunch is inclusive)		 Rs.4,000/- Cruise Boat ( 8 Seater) 2 Hours Offline
  2.   Zeropoint to Debrigarh Nature Camp by Jungle Safari vehicle
(5 Km Safari inside Debrigarh Sanctuary),
Cruise to Island Café & Bat Island & Back to Zeropoint. (Tea is inclusive)		 Rs.6,000/- Cruise Boat ( 20 Seater) 2 Hours Offline
  3.   Zeropoint to Debrigarh Nature Camp by Jungle Safari vehicle
(5 Km Safari inside Debrigarh Sanctuary),
Cruise to Island Café &Bat Island,
Cattle Island & Back to Nature Camp. (Tea on Cruise is inclusive)		 Rs.5,000/- Cruise Boat ( 8 Seater) 3 Hours Offline

 


 

B.3. Cruise for Night stay visitors

Sl No. Name of Package Price Package details Duration Remarks
1. Debrigarh Nature Camp to Island Café & Bat Island 2,900/- Luxury Cruise Boat ( 8 seater) 3 Hours Online/ Offline
2,500/- Cruise Boat ( 8 seater) 3 Hours Online/ Offline
5,000/- Cruise Boat ( 20 seater) 3 Hours Offline
2. Debrigarh Nature Camp to Cattle Island 5,000/- Luxury Cruise Boat ( 8 seater) 3 Hours Online /Offline
4,000/- Cruise Boat (8 seater) 3 Hours Online / Offline
3. Debrigarh Nature Camp to Govindpur 6,000/- Luxury Cruise Boat ( 8 seater) 5 Hours Online / Offline
4,725/- Cruise Boat (8 seater) 5 Hours Online / Offline

 

Other Packages for Day Visitors

Name of Package Package Place Package details No of Persons per trip Duration Price Remarks
Boating Zeropoint Boating at Zeropoint in Hirakud lake for day visitors 8 30 minutes 200/- per person, Minimum Rs.1200/- and maximum Rs.1600/-
Trekking (Lake side walk) Zeropoint Guided soft trek in the forest adjoining Hirakud Lake 6 - 8 2 hours 100 per person ( Entry fee Rs.40/- Extra ), Minimum Rs.600/- and maximum Rs.800/-
Lake view trail Zeropoint 4 Km soft trek followed by boat trip 6 – 8 30 minutes 200/- per person ( Entry fee Rs.40/- Extra), Minimum Rs.1200/- and maximum Rs.1600/-
Jungle Trek Zeropoint A half day trek covering 10 km 3 - 6 3 hours 500/- per person (Entry fee Rs.40/- Extra), Minimum Rs.1500/- and maximum Rs.3,000/-
Hill Hiking Zeropoint Full day trek covering 15 km 3 - 6 5 hours 1000/- per person Lunch Inclusive (Entry fee Rs.40/- Extra) Minimum Rs. 3,000/- and maximum Rs.6,000/-

 

Hirakud Dam:

 

Built across river Mahanadi,Hirakud Dam is the longest earthen dam in the world. It is 25 Kms long including 20 Kms of Dyke and stands across the river Mahanadi spanning between two hills.
Hirakud Reservoir:
Spreading over 743 Sq Kms Hirakud Reservoir is the biggest artificial lake in India. From Gandhi Minar & Neheru Minar the reservoir can be extensively viewed. Visitors can also visit the Power House, Nehru Park of Hirakud Dam and famous Samaleswari Temple at Sambalpur, Ghanteswari Temple and Chiplima Hydroelectric Project at Chiplima ,Leaning Temple at Dhama on River Mahanadi which are located nearby.
Leaning Temple of Huma (Sambalpur) :
The Leaning Temple of Huma in India is one of only two leaning temples in the world. It is located in Huma, a village situated on the bank of the Mahanadi, 23 km south of Sambalpur in Odisha. While the edifice leans, the pinnacle of the temple is perpendicular to the ground. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Nehru park (Hirakud) :
Samaleswari-Temple (Sambalpur) :
Gandhi Minar (Hirakud) :
Hirakud Cruise:
Hirakud Cruise gives you the chance to be in awe of Debrigarh again. Take a tour of the sprawling Hirakud lake (the largest reservoir of India) and the islands within during sun rise and sun set with our Eco-guides. The lake is surrounded by Debrigarh Sanctuary which is myriad of mountains ranges with peaks & green valleys filled with varied of wild animals. The Cruise ride offers the chance to sight and experience the animal world when they slowly start moving to the Lake with their herds during dawn and dusk. With binoculars on a silent watch of this picture adds value to your expedition.
Island Odyssey:
Hirakud Nature Camp gives you an opportunity to visit the tropical islands of Hirakud lake by Hirakud Cruise. Visit the "Island of Bats"," Cattle Island" with binoculars and camera. Also be the guest of fishermen families  at  "Island Cafe" who are earning their livelihood from Debrigarh Eco-tourism and relish different simple fish cuisine and recipes prepared by them.
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Recent Updates
  • Satkosia Nature Camp and Satkosia Sands Resort (Badmul)
    THE SATKOSIA GORGE SANCTUARY(All activities in Mahanadi River/Sisupathar Dam Reservoir)WILL BE REMAIN CLOSED FOR VISITORS FROM 2.00PM of 05thJANUARY,2025 TO 08thJANUARY,2025 AND ON 17th JANUARY,2025 and 18thJANUARY,2025 IN VIEW OF THE ANNUAL CROCODILE/BIRD CENSUS BEING CONDUCTED DURING THE PERIOD.THE INCONVENIENCE CAUSED TO VISITORS IS REGRETTED.
  • Similipal Nature Camp
    The entry timing for private vehicle is 7.30 Am to 8.30 Am at pithabata entry gate.Return timing is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Nigirdha Gate,7:00 PM at Pithabata gate.No vehicle should be allowed after 5:00 PM in Nigirdha gate.
  • Closure Of Bhitarakanika Nature Camp from 14.01.25 to 22.01.25
    Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and Bhitarkanika National Park is closed for annual Salt Water Crocodile Status Survey from 14.01.2025 to 22.01.2025.

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