Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary encompasses 200 square kilometers of terrain with diverse flora and fauna, including elephants, deer, leopards, and numerous bird species in Jharkhand.

Established in 1976, the sanctuary has transformed from a forest area into a protected wildlife reserve through systematic conservation efforts by the Indian government.

Local communities near the sanctuary maintain traditional ecological knowledge and participate in forest management through various conservation initiatives throughout the year.

Visitors can access the sanctuary through Jamshedpur, located 10 kilometers away, with optimal viewing conditions occurring between October and March during daylight hours.

The sanctuary houses over 300 elephants within its boundaries, making it one of the significant elephant habitats in eastern India with regular migration patterns.

Location: Jharkhand

Inception: 1976

GPS coordinates: 22.90417,86.21639

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53