Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary

Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary near Raigarh (celebrated across central India as Chhattisgarh's premier dry deciduous forest wilderness and an expansive wildlife conservation sanctuary, established in 1975 across 277.82 square kilometers of dense Sal and mixed deciduous jungle near Sarangarh, world famous for its thriving populations of Indian leopards, massive Indian gaurs, four horned antelopes / chausingha, sloth bears, and wild boars), located in the Sarangarh Raigarh forest corridor in Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, stands as the region's ultimate wildlife safari destination.

Spanning rugged hilly terrain, perennial forest streams, and natural salt licks in the Mahanadi basin, this dense wildlife sanctuary forms an indispensable ecological corridor connecting central Indian tiger reserves with the Eastern Ghats forest systems of Odisha.

It's the home of the expansive tropical dry deciduous forest canopy dominated by Sal, Mahua, Tendu, Saj, and towering bamboo thickets, the natural animal watering holes and streams where herds of spotted chital deer, sambar, nilgai, and barking deer gather during dawn and dusk, the elusive apex predators including leopards, jungle cats, hyenas, and dhole wild dogs stalking prey across rocky ridges, the rich avian paradise sheltering over 150 resident and migratory bird species like the crested serpent eagle, malabar pied hornbill, paradise flycatcher, and peafowl, the government forest rest houses built amidst wilderness, and an intensely exhilarating, pure jungle atmosphere where the calls of barking deer and rustling sal leaves immerse travelers in deep wilderness.

It represents a rich central Indian wildlife legacy, biodiversity conservation triumph, and eco safari adventure where Sal forest canopies, Indian leopards, wild gaurs, and Sarangarh wilderness unite in Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary Raigarh.

Located near Sarangarh along NH 153, it sits approximately 60 km southwest of Raigarh town center, 15 km from Sarangarh, 60 km from Raigarh Railway Station, and 190 km from Raipur via Bilaspur highway, easily accessible by private SUV, safari taxi, or state transport bus.

278 Sq Km Wilderness & Diverse Wildlife Species

Notified under the Wildlife Protection Act in 1975, Gomarda provides protected natural habitat for rare ungulates like the Chausingha (four horned antelope).

Massive Indian gaurs (bison), sloth bears, jackals, and wild boars roam freely across natural valleys and teak sal woodlands.

Truth is, catching a glimpse of a stealthy Indian leopard crossing an unpaved forest track at golden dawn is an unforgettable safari thrill.

Jeep Safari Trails & Forest Department Watchtowers

Jeep Safari Routes: Forest department approved 4x4 gypsies take wildlife enthusiasts deep into core forest tracks accompanied by certified local guides.

Waterhole Watchtowers: Strategically placed observation towers near forest watering points allow silent wildlife spotting and bird photography.

Raigarh Eco Tourism & Wildlife Circuit

Sarangarh Raigarh Loop: Sits just 15 km from the historic royal town of Sarangarh and 60 km from Raigarh cultural hub.

Regional Day Tour: Connects smoothly with Singhanpur Rock Caves (65 km), Ram Jharna (50 km), Kelo Dam (62 km), and Kamla Nehru Park (60 km).

After experiencing the thrilling jungle safaris of Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary, explore Sarangarh palace, tour Singhanpur Caves, or visit Raigarh.