Bison Fest
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24-26 March 2025
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Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
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Bison Fest • 24-26 March 2025 • Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary •
Tucked away in western Odisha, chilling right next to the shimmering Hirakud Reservoir, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary isn’t just a forest—it’s a wild, breathing sonnet of nature sprawling across 350 square kms with thick sal forests, rocky hideouts, and sun-kissed grasslands. Every season paints Debrigarh in a different shade. It’s raw, rugged, and ridiculously beautiful—the kind of place where a gaur (Indian bison) flexes effortlessly, a leopard plays hide-and-seek like a pro, and sloth bears waddle around like they own the land.
Bison Fest
24-26 March 2025 | Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctary
Camping Under The Stars - Rs.4999 - All Inclusive
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Jungle adventure, but first… 6.5 hours of transport by group bus ! Rolling out from Bhubaneswar on 24th, arriving in Debrigarh just before we lose our minds, and returning 26th—bruised, but enlightened. 🦌🔥
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For two nights, we camp out in the wild, hoping our tents are stronger than our fears. 🌿👀
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We’ve got 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners ready for you—so the only thing you need to hunt is great views and good vibes! 🌿
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Take your pick—hike through forests, glide on a boat, paddle a kayak, count the stars, or track the wild. Or just do them all !
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Part navigators, part storytellers, and 100% the reason you won’t be spending the night in the wrong part of the forest.
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Adventure memories are priceless, but your souvenirs? Totally free! Handmade with love, inspired by Odisha—just for you.
Camping
Forest Walk
Bonfire
StarGazing
Boat Ride
Kayaking
Wildlife Safari
Flora
Fauna
Cattle Island
Bat Island
Hirakud Reservoir
Travel Itinerary
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The adventure kicks off at 7:00 AM—hop on the bus from Bhubaneswar, grab your seat, and let the 6.5-hour scenic ride to Debrigarh set the vibe. A pit stop at a highway dhaba for lunch and by 2:00-2:30 PM, we roll into Zero Point, the official gateway to the wild.
A quick freshen-up, a short briefing, and boom—it’s safari time! For the next 1.5-2 hours, we bounce through the forest to Ranibhasa, spotting wildlife and soaking in the thrill of the wild.
As the sun dips, we hit the campsite, where tents are waiting deep in the forest. The campfire crackles, dinner is served, and the night sky puts on a show.
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The day kicks off at 6:00 AM—because this is a wake-up call you don’t want to miss! Step outside your tent, and boom—Ranibhasa hits you with a sunrise so wild and epic, it feels like the mountains and forest are putting on a show just for you.
After checking out, we set off on a safari ride back to Debrigarh Nature Camp—an adventure in itself, with the wild waking up all around us.
Once there, you can freshen up and enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading to Zero Point for the grand inauguration of the Bison Fest. Expect an inspiring session with Dr. K. Sankar, esteemed guests, and a celebration of conservation and nature.
By noon, a delicious lunch is served at the nature camp before we board a boat to Bat Island, with nothing but scenic beauty in every direction. Then comes an unforgettable sunset boat ride from Bat Island to Cattle Island.
As we arrive, tents are waiting, nestled in the wild, ready to welcome us for the night. The evening unfolds with a cozy campfire, a hearty dinner under a sky full of stars.
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Here’s how your morning unfolds—wake up to a golden sunrise over Cattle Island, tea in hand, and the lake shimmering like it’s putting on a show just for you.
After a hearty breakfast, take a refreshing swim or stretch for yoga by the shore.
By 7:30 AM, we hop on a scenic boat ride back to Debrigarh Nature Camp, cruising through calm waters with the wind in your hair.
But wait, the adventure’s not over yet! You can grab a kayak and glide over the glassy lake or lace up your shoes for a forest walk to Zero Point, where the wilderness whispers its secrets.
And just when you think it couldn’t get better, a delicious, well-earned lunch awaits. We wrap things up, say our goodbyes to the wild, and head back to Bhubaneswar—hearts full, minds refreshed, and maybe, just maybe, already planning the next escape.
The Bison Fest at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a thrilling celebration of nature’s wonders, inviting adventurers, wildlife enthusiasts, and conservationists to immerse themselves in the sanctuary’s breathtaking landscape and diverse ecosystem.
Bison Fest | In Conversation With Dr K Sankar, PhD
Dr. K. Sankar is a distinguished wildlife biologist with extensive experience in ecology and conservation. He served as the Director of the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) in Coimbatore, India, beginning his tenure on March 7, 2016. Prior to this, Dr. Sankar was a senior professor at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), where he contributed significantly to research on large ungulates, endangered primates, and large carnivores, including tigers, leopards, and wild dogs.
