NANDANKANAN
NATIONAL PARK
 Nandankanan
Literally means the 'Garden of Pleasure' or the Garden
of the Gods. It is situated 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar is
a combination of a beautiful botanical garden, a zoo and
a sanctuary The zoo at Nandankanan is world famous for
its white tigers. In 1980, for first time, three white
cubs were born to normal coloured parents. It sprawls
across the Chandaka forest, where the flora and fauna
flourish in their natural habitat. A lion safari recently
launched and has become very popular among the tourists.
Other attractions of the park includes white tiger safari,
nocturnal animal house, reptile park, ariel park and cable
car. Nandankanan provides perfect escape from the hustle
& bustle of the city. The park has a cafetaria for
refreshments and a guest house for an overnight stay.
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PROMINENT
FAUNA
White tigers, reptiles etc.
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