Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary - Famous Wildlife Treks in Jamshedpur.

 

Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for Indian Elephants located 10 km from the city of Jamshedpur in the state of Jharkhand. Dalma Sanctuary is spread over 193 km2 of forests of East Singhbhum and Saraikela-kharsawan districts around the Dalma Hills. Inaugurated in 1975 it contains significant population of Indian Elephants. The wildlife sanctuary is famous for elephants and attracts wildlife enthusiasts from all parts of the country.

 

 

Dalma range refers to the continuation of an assemblage of hills stretching over Jharkhand and West Bengal states in India. The 193 sq km forest of Dalma falls under the forest subdivision consisting of dry mixed deciduous along with dry peninsular sal. It is the home to a good many tall wild species of trees like sal, gamhar, mahua, semgal and some shorter ones like Jamun, Dhaura, Kendu as well.

 

 

Beside elephants there are Indian giant squirrel, sloth bear, leopards, tigers, barking deer, wild boar, porcupine, mouse deer, pangolin and mongooses in the sanctuary. Commonly seen birds in the sanctuary are the falcons, golden oriole, Indian tree pie, paradise fly catchers, grey hornbills, Indian peafowl, different varieties of king fishers, herons, egrets, mynas, pigeons, racket tailed drongo, magpie robins etc. There are small hideouts within the sanctuary to view the wild animals in their natural habitat.

 

 

The sanctuary is an ideal spot for safe trekkers. Another attraction here is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, where a large number of devotees flock during the festival of Shivratri. It is situated at an altitude of 3000 ft. The views from the hills are breathtaking. The dense forests, wildlife sanctuary and Lord Shiva temple attract tourists in great numbers. Recently Country's first Phenocamp started in Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary.

 

 

The Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary's entrance is around 16 kilometres from Jamshedpur main city, and the only way to get into the forest for a tourist is by a hired car, preferably an SUV for better safety on uphill forest tracks. If you want to go on a jungle safari, it is preferable to take your own car, with large wheels and a strong grip.

 

Timings : 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Time Required : 3-4 hrs.

Entry Fee : INR 5 (Group of 10 students: INR 40).