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Nandan Kanan National Park Vacation Tour

Nandan Kanan National Park is situated 20 Km from Bhubaneswar, capital city of Orissa, India. The name Nandan Kanan means 'Garden of Pleasure', which gets justified when one enters the park. Along the banks of lake Kanjia and amidst natural forest, is located one of India'a largest Tiger-safari, along with a reptile park, a botanical garden and a nocturnal animal park. The park has an interesting history that the idea of the park was given by National Geographic magazine. It happened so that a wild female tiger came to the zoo, found a tiger enclosure, and stayed there. it was unique in the way that no animal wants to stay in a fenced zoo. National Geography pointed out that there should be constructed a sophisticated zoo for tigers and Nandan Kanan came into existence. Currently Nandan Kanan has over 34 white tigers.

 

Tourist Attractions of Nandan Kanan National Park

» The Flora
The park is situated in the Chandaka forests. The lush green zoological park is spread in about 4 sq.km. of area, while the wildlife sanctuary is spread in around 5 sq.km.

» The Fauna
The park is home to more than 75 species of mammals and reptiles. This include the rare White Tigers, Asiatic Lion, Indian Crocodiles, Lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Indian Pangolin, Mouse deer, Himalayan Black bear, Rhesus Macaque, Black buck.

There is a separate Reptile-park in the zoo, which is dedicated to conservation of reptiles. A botanical garden is also in the compound of the zoo.

» The Avifauna
Around 75 species of birds can be found in this park. There is an aviary for the aquatic birds as well. Some of the rare species of birds are here, like, White Peacock, Open billed stork, Blue & Yellow Macaw, Green winged Macaw etc.

» The Park Trip
One can visit the park using the bus service provided by the zoo authorities. Theres also a lake where a boat ride can be enjoyed.