Khalasuni Wild Life Sanctuary:
The Khalasuni sanctuary lay at a distance of 66 kilometers from Sambalpur, thickly populated with the wild elephants. The forest cover giving them ample to flourish in a protected environment. Due to sustained government effort in the conservation of elephants an 'Elephant Corridor' has been created for their safe passage starting from Khalasuni in Rairakhol a distance of 66 kms by road from the district headquarter of Sambalpur to Bonaigarh which is 120 kms approximately from Sambalpur.