The story, landscape and ecology behind Chhattisgarh's hidden wildlife haven.
DISCOVER GOMARDA
Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful blend of dry deciduous forests, rolling hills, grasslands, waterfalls and reservoirs. It is home to diverse wildlife and offers unforgettable experiences for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Spread across 277.82 sq. km near Sarangarh in Chhattisgarh, the sanctuary sits at an elevation of around 579 metres and receives 1400–1500 mm of rainfall a year, sustaining a rich mosaic of Sal, Bija, Tendu and bamboo forest.
Gomarda was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and takes its name from Gomarda village within its boundary. The rivers Laat and Manai flow through the core area, providing a vital year-round water source for wildlife, especially through the dry summer months.
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To protect Gomarda's forests, wildlife and water sources while enabling responsible, low-impact tourism that supports the local community.
Dry deciduous forest, open grassland, rocky ridgelines and seasonal waterfalls come together across Gomarda's hills, feeding streams that sustain wildlife year-round.
Travel responsibly, follow forest staff guidance and help us protect this biodiversity hotspot for future generations.
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PEOPLE & FOREST
The forests of Gomarda are woven into the lives of the communities who live around its boundary, with forest-dependent villages sharing a long relationship with the landscape and its natural resources.
For generations, the forest has provided knowledge, materials and livelihood — its plants valued as food, medicine, fibre and more. A responsible tourism model recognises this relationship, ensuring that visits support local communities while protecting the sanctuary's ecological integrity.
The real experience of Gomarda is larger than any single sighting — it is the sound of leaves moving in the wind, the distant call of a bird, morning light filtering through sal trees, and the feeling that, for a few hours, the forest belongs entirely to itself. Come to Gomarda not just to see the wild. Come to understand it.
