ANGUL

Angul is located in the centre of the state of Odisha and lies between the latitudes of 20°31′N and 21°40′N and longitudes of 84°15′E and 85°23′E. The altitude is between 564 and 1,187 metres (1,850 and 3,894 ft).[2] The district has an area of 6,232 km2 (2,406 sq mi).
It is bounded by Dhenkanal and Cuttack district in the east, Deogarh, Kendujhar and Sundargarh district in north, Sambalpur and Sonepur in west and Boudh and Nayagarh in the south side.
The district is abundant with natural resources. Angul, The district headquarters is about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the state capital Bhubaneswar.

1. Rengali Dam

Height 70.5 m (231 ft)
Length 1,040 m (3,412 ft)

A dam has been constructed across the river Brahmani at Rengali.
One Hydro electrical power project of 120 MW capacity has been installed here.
It is about 85 kms from Angul, located on N.H. Rengali amidst picturesque environs and it is a nice place for group picnic.
A barrage is constructed across the Brahmani river 35 km downstream of Rengali dam.
The barrage is used to store the flood releases from the dam and divert it through two canal systems.
It has a free catchment area of 4780 km2 and between the dam and barrage. The area records an annual rainfall of 1570 mm on average.

By Air
Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. Distance is around 220 Kms.
By Train
Talcher is the nearest railway station. Then by road, it is 65 km from Talcher Station.
By Road
One can reach Angul by bus . Rengali is at a distance of 85 Kms from Angul. Regular bus service is available to Rengali from Angul. Also from Talcher regular Bus service is available which is about 65 KMs from Rengali.

2. Malaygiri Hills

Elevation 1,190 m (3,900 ft)
Coordinates 21°22′N 85°16′E

Malayagiri, is a mountain peak in the Malayagiri hills subrange of the Garhjat Range.
It is located near Pal Lahara town near Anugul in the district of Anugul of Odisha.
WHAT TO EXPECT INSIDE :

Mountain, Trekking, Waterfalls, Rivers,
Mountain Range Wildlife Nature Landscapes

By Air
Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. Distance is around 220 Kms.
By Train
Talcher is the nearest railway station. Then by road, it is 78 km from Talcher Station.
By Road
One can reach Angul by bus . 90kms from Angul to Malaygiri through banarpal- Pallahara road of Garhjat Range.

3. Tikarpada Wild Life Sanctuary

Area : 795.52 km2
22 km long gorge by Mahanadi

It's a beautiful place in Odisha state and near by place of Angul.
There is a single road goes through the dense forest to Tikarpada.
If you want to relax and need fresh air then visit to Tikarpada once.its near Mahanadi river and
awesome view of sunset and river flows in between the mountains.
You can stay there for a day to roam around to the nearby places and you may see wild animals during your journey.
One can visit crocodile sanctuary with various sizes and age of crocodiles both ghariyals sword faced crocodiles.
There is also boating facility of forest department.

By Air
Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. Distance is around 200 Kms.
By Train
Talcher is the nearest railway station. Then by road, it is 70 km from Talcher Station.
By Road
One can reach Angul by bus . 60kms from Angul to Tikarpada. One Road goes through dense forest and local villages.

3. Satkosia Wild Life Sanctuary

Area : 980.30 km2
22 km long gorge by Mahanadi

One of the beautiful Wild Life Sanctuary in India.
The Reserve is spread over 4 districts like; Angul, Cuttack, Nayagarh and Boudh.
Mammals found include the leopard, indian wild dog or the (dhole), wild boars , striped hyena, sloth bear ,leopard cat and the jungle cat.
Spotted deer, sambar deer, barking deer, langurs, porcupines and pangolins are the other herbivores found here.
The reptiles here include the Mugger Crocodile and gharials. Other reptiles include the indian python which can feed on large mammals like the spotted deer.

By Air
Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. Distance is around 200 Kms.
By Train
Phulbani is the nearest railway station. Then by road, it is 65 km from Phulbani Station.
By Road
One can reach Khurda by Bus . 100kms to Chammundia. From here 30 km drive to Satkosia tiger reserve.