moderate
सतकोसिया
Odisha · east · 200m
🚗 suv👨👩👧 moderate
3/5
अप्रैल
Why 3/5? Heat makes the gorge a convection channel — early morning…
महानदी गॉर्ज अभयारण्य — घड़ियाल प्रजनन भूमि, 22 किमी नाटकीय चट्टानें
कठिनाई
moderate
अवधि
2-3 days
बजट
budget
बच्चों के लिए रेटिंग
Not suitable
✗ Young children
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, Airtel, BSNL
Patchy at gorge. Better at Tikarpada camp.
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Medical
Government Hospital Angul — 50km
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Road
Good to Angul, narrow road to gorge
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Safety
2/5
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Why Special
22km gorge carved by Mahanadi River. Odisha's only natural gharial breeding habitat. Ramsar Site (2021). Mugger crocodiles, rare freshwater turtles. Satkosia Tiger Reserve. Boating through the gorge.
Who Should Think Twice
⚠Young children
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Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioAirtelBSNL
Patchy at gorge. Better at Tikarpada camp.
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Government Hospital Angul — 50km (50 km)
Ambulance: 108 (slow)
Police: 100
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Getting There
Angul 50km (1.5h), Bhubaneswar 150km (4h)
Roads: Good to Angul, narrow road to gorge
Public transport: Buses to Angul. Auto/jeep to gorge.
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Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Angul 50km
⚠ Carry extra fuel
Stay: ₹500–2,000/night
3+ options (forest-eco-camp, OTDC-lodge)
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Airport
Biju Patnaik Intl (BBI) — 150km
Rail
Angul Railway Station — 50km
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