Overview
Area covered- 185square.kilometers.
Chief Attractions- Elephants & Blackbucks.
Location- The sanctuary is situated at Lakhari valley, in the district of Ganjam, Orissa.

Know Lakhari Valley Sanctuary!
Lakhari Valley Sanctuary is situated in the district of Ganjam in Orissa. The sanctuary is at a distance of around 60kms from the city of Berhampur. The sanctuary spreads over an area of around 185sq.kms. The place has a tropical climate and receives a huge amount of rainfall each and every year. During summers the temperature may range from 260C to 330C and the air is quite humid. The sanctuary is full of rich tropical forest, valleys, hills, water sources etc., which creates an enchanting ambience in the sanctuary. The period between the months of January-May is the perfect time for visiting the place.

Wildlife at Lakhari Valley Sanctuary
The Lakhari Valley Sanctuary is a dwelling place of a large number of elephants. The sanctuary is one of the most elephant populated sanctuaries in India. The other chief attraction of the sanctuary is the black buck, which is present in large numbers in the sanctuary. In addition to this one can also see various other species of animals like tiger, pea fowl, leopard and many more.

How to reach!
Air- The closest airport is situated at Bhubaneswar.
Road- The santuar is well connected by road and is only at a distance of around 15kms from the Chandragiri.