Saranda Forest | Asia’s Largest Sal Forest | Bear Cave

Описание: Saranda Forest , Asia’s largest Sal forest, is located on the southern border of Jharkhand, stretching along the Jharkhand-Odisha border.

Land of Seven Hundred Hills: Saranda Forest, also known as Saranda Jungle, is famed for its scenic beauty. Encompassing an area of over 800 sq km, it's named after "Saranda" which translates to "seven hundred hills" in the local language. The forest terrain is undulating with several peaks ranging from 200 to 900 meters.

Asia's Largest Sal Forest: The crowning glory of Saranda Forest is its dense cover of Sal trees, making it the largest Sal forest in Asia. Sal trees are a hardwood species known for their tall stature and yellowish-white wood. Apart from Sal, the forest is home to a variety of other trees including Mahua, Kusum, Tilai, Harin Hara, Gular, and Asan.

Rich Biodiversity: The lush vegetation of Saranda Forest provides habitat to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Elephants, tigers, leopards, sambars, chital, and bison are some of the many mammals found here. The forest is also home to numerous bird species, reptiles, and insects.

Tribal Communities: The Saranda Forest region is inhabited by the Ho tribe, who have a deep connection with the forest. Their lives and culture are closely intertwined with the forest's resources.


How to Reach:
By Train: The nearest major railway stations are Jamshedpur Tatanagar (TATA) and Chakradharpur (CKP). Cabs and buses are easily available from both stations to reach the forest periphery.

By Air: The closest airport is Jamshedpur Airport (IXJ) at about 122 km from the forest. Taxis and cabs are available from the airport to reach the forest.
Distance from railway stations and airport:

Jamshedpur Tatanagar Railway Station (TATA): 122 km

Chakradharpur Railway Station (CKP): varied distances depending on entry point into the forest

Jamshedpur Airport (IXJ): 122 km

Chaibasa to Saranda Forest Distance by road is 144 kms

Best time to visit:
The ideal time to visit Saranda Forest is during the winter months, from November to February. The weather is pleasant and comfortable for exploring the forest.

Place to visit arround Sarenda Forest:
Kiriburu
Meghahatuburu

Accommodation:
There are various options for accommodation outside the forest in places like Jamshedpur, Gua, Barbil or Manoharpur. Budget hotels, guesthouses, and resorts are all available.

Inside forest accommodation:
Due to environmental protection concerns, there are no permanent accommodations allowed inside the core forest area. Forest department guesthouses might be available on inquiry at Range Forest Offices within the forest division.

Fare for the trip: The cost of your trip will depend on your travel choices, accommodation selection, and duration of stay. Budget Rs. 3,000 - Rs. 5,000 per day for a comfortable experience.
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Hotel Aadhar Regency - 9937623556
Kiriburu Guest House - 9437716507
Tholkobad Guest House - 9576678910


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