Mayurjharna Elephant Reserve

The Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve, better known as the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve is a beautiful area in Orissa. With a high population of the majestic elephant roaming its woods, this place is a must-visit to witness their conservation efforts. But that is not all, as the entire area boasts a vast and varied fauna. Beautiful landscapes compete with glimpses of animals for your attention in this reserve. Glittering waterfalls, lush green forests, and grassy woodlands make for a beautiful and scenic experience. Witness an elephant at its ablutions or a deer darting by and if you're lucky you can even see some dancing peacocks here. And if you're someone who's always up for a beautiful photo, this might just become a favourite haunt for you.

You'll never be out of options here as it is much more than just an elephant reserve. Within this expanse, visitors can also travel to the Similipal Tiger Reserve, the Hadgarh Wildlife sanctuary, or even the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary. If you're looking to stay amongst elephants in their natural habitat, there is a tourist cottage with cooking facilities available near Joranda Waterfall.

Mayurjharna Elephant Reserve or MER is the only elephant reserve in Eastern India. The reserve is located over parts of Paschim Medinipur district and Bankura district of West Bengal, India. The area of this elephant reserve is 414.06 km square . and adjoining 1436 km square area is also declared as 'Zone of Influence'. The elephant population in MER increased from 47 in 1987 to 118 in 2010.The reserve is declared on 24 October 2002 by the Government of West Bengal. The area consists of Kankrajhore, Mayurjharna, Banspahari and Bhulabheda Forest Blocks of West Midnapore Division and Popo, Barudi, Quilapal (P) etc. Forest Blocks of Kangsabati Soil Conservation - II, Searbinda, Udalchua, Jalpukuria and Belpahari Forest Blocks of West Midnapore Division and Quilapal.

This is under Project Elephant was launched in 1992 by the Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests to provide financial and technical support to wildlife management efforts by states for their free-ranging populations of wild Asian Elephants. The project aims to ensure the long-term survival to the populations of elephants in their natural habitats by protecting the elephants, their habitats and migration corridors. Other goals of Project Elephant are supporting the research of the ecology and management of elephants, creating awareness of conservation among local people, providing improved veterinary care for captive elephants

Mayurjharna Elephant Reserve is an elephant reserve located at Bankura district of West Bengal, India.
The elephant population in this elephant reserve is approximately 118. This area is declared as Elephant Reserve on 24th October, 2002. This area is very close to Dalma Elephant Sanctuary under Jharkhand State.

Amazing place. Nature at it's best

We could not spot the Jharna but the journey was worth it.😄

Beautiful place

O s a d h a r a n

Amazing scenery