Badrama Wild Life Sanctuary : Ushakuthi (Badrama forest) is a 35 Kms West of Sambalpur, the famed Wildlife Sanctuary has already gained prominence amongst the International Tourist as a place of destinational tour. Among various faunas of tropical forest the Badrama Wild Life Sanctuary preserves  Elephant, Tiger, Gour, Sambar, Black Panther, Deer, Wild Boar and many other species. One could have the sight of these animals from the watchtowers  near the saline tank or the water hole. One could as well drive along the forest road and watch them. Permission to enter into the Sanctuary is issued by the Forest Range Officer at Badrama. Guide and spotlights are also available from his office. Best time to visit is between 8 PM and 2 AM from November to June. 

Entry Fees: The entry fees to visit the Sanctuary is- Indian Rs 1/- per day, Overseas Rs- 5/-per first day and Rs- 2/- per subsequent days. Students and Physically handicapped persons are given  concession  on  entry. Tourist traveling in own  vehicles have to pay an  entry fee - for heavy vehicles Rs- 10/- per day and light vehicles Rs- 5/-per day. To use of cameras inside the Sanctuary one has to pay an entry fee as well - for an Indian Rs- 2/- for first three days and Rs- 1/- for the subsequent days, for an overseas visitor Rs- 5/- for the first three days and Rs- 2/- for subsequent days. Please note that shooting is strictly prohibited, person found guilty will be punished and penalized under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 (amended in 1991).